What is Naturopathy?

• Posted on 14 October 2014
• By Dr. Jill Tack
• Posted in medical naturopathic doctor, mnd, naturopathic modalities, naturopathic services, naturopathy, What is Naturopathy
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Naturopathy is the oldest form of healing. You may be surprised to hear that it was still used as the main form of medicine in the early 1900s. Back then, university medical programs taught homeopathy.

Naturopathy is the oldest form of healing. You may be surprised to hear that it was still used as the main form of medicine in the early 1900s. Back then, university medical programs taught homeopathy.

Naturopathy is a whole-body therapy, focusing on healing the whole person or animal (mind, body, and soul) and working with the cause of specific ailments. It is based on the understanding that the body can heal itself when given the right tools.

Naturopathic forms of healing allow the immune system to be strong. They make you and your pet not only feel better, but also live longer and require less trips to the doctor.

Naturopathic Modalities

Naturopathic methods are founded in the healing power of nature. These modalities include:

• Hydrotherapy
• Iridology
• Reflexology
• Massage
• Energy Work
• Nutrition/Diet
• Air
• Sunlight
• Herbology

A Traditional Naturopath (ND) vs. a Medical Naturopathic Doctor (MND)

When researching naturopathic healing for you or your pet, it’s important to consider the differences between a traditional naturopath and a medical naturopathic doctor.

For example, a traditional naturopath…

• Performs non-invasive procedures
• Provides education on herbs and other natural living
• Teaches benefits of a healthy lifestyle
• Counsels on nutrition and historic remedies
• Is non-exclusive in practice and philosophy
• Gives hope to help heal

On the other hand, a medical naturopathic doctor…

• Performs surgery
• Prescribes drugs
• Diagnoses and treats illnesses
• Aspires to become your primary care physician without thorough training
• Is not acknowledged by American Medical Association (AMA)
• Uses invasive techniques

Naturopathic Services at The Pet Beastro

Nutrition Consult

A Nutrition Consult is a 30-minute, one-on-one basic nutrition consult to review:

1. Pet’s current diet.
2. Basic dog or cat health concerns.
3. Alternative food options including raw, supplements, bach flower remedies, and treats.

After the session, you will be given a suggested and customized healthy menu of options to feed your pet based on their specific needs. We also offer Nutrition Consults over phone, Skype, and Google Hangout.

Cost: $39 per animal

Health Assessment

This is a 60+ minute, one-on-one hands on session with your animal to check basic organ systems, acid levels, and general vitals via muscle testing and iridology. Afterwards, we will email you a detailed report with a clear plan of action, including diet and supplements to help your pet get back on the road to wellness. A follow up appointment will be scheduled to see how your pet is progressing.

Cost: $99 per animal

Homeopathy Session

A Homeopathy Session is a 60+ minute, one-on-one session with you and your pet to:

1. Share the health story of your pet’s issues and everything you have tried.
2. Have Jill review symptoms based on her experience and very specific research.

After the session, you will get custom homeopathic remedies made specifically for your animal’s symptoms and situation to try and then a follow-up session to see how the animal is progressing.

Cost: $149 per animal

Basic Food Analysis

This is a 20-minute appointment for basic nutrition to:

1. Compare current food to new food, including an overview of options available and benefits of a raw diet.
2. Uninterrupted time with staff to ask questions.
3. Basic supplement suggestions for any current ailments to match dietary needs.

After the session, you will be given a one page detailed food analysis, including cost to feed your pet the new diet and customized and suggested serving sizes for their specific needs.

Cost: $10 (Note that you can receive a discount of $10 on a 2nd food purchase within 45 days of your scheduled appointment.)

Additional Naturopathic Services from The Pet Beastro

• Light Healing Touch
• Meridian Tracing
• Chakra Balancing
• Cranial Sacral Therapy
• Essential Oil Blends

Cost: $29 per animal for a 20 minute session

Other Ways We Can Help

Basic ailments can be helped with:

• Diet change
• Herbal remedies
• Environmental suggestions
• Lifestyle changes
• Traditional naturopathic healing and suggestions
• Learning a better way

If you're interested in pursuing any of these naturopathic healing methods with us, give us a call at (248) 548-3448 and schedule an appointment.