Using a range of alternative methods of diagnosis, a practitioner can often successfully pin-point a predisposition in the body, before the onset of acute disease, and treat the patient with specific therapies and changes in the patient's living habits.

• The healing power of nature- nature has the innate ability to heal.
• Identify and treat the cause - there is always an underlying cause, be it physical, mental or emotional.
• Do no harm- a naturopath will never use treatments that may create other conditions.
• Treat the whole person- when preparing a treatment plan with all aspects of a person’s being is taken into consideration.
• The physician as teacher- a naturopath empowers the client to take responsibility for his/her own health by teaching self-care.
• Prevention is better than cure - a naturopath may remove toxic substances and situations from a person’s lifestyle to prevent the onset of further disease.