What Does Naturopathic Doctor Education Include?
Naturopathic medicine combines cutting-edge scientific knowledge with traditional therapies that have withstood the test of time. Naturopathic Doctors attend a four-year medical school and must pass two sets of board exams in order to become licensed. Their education includes basic medical sciences, clinical diagnosis, and natural healing therapies that support the whole person.
In school, Naturopathic Doctors cover courses in the basic sciences, physical, and clinical diagnosis including:
Biochemistry
Anatomy
Physiology
Pathology
Pharmacology
In addition, Naturopathic Doctors are trained in several natural healing therapies, including:
Nutrition
Herbal Medicine
Homeopathy
Acupuncture
Physical Medicine
Physical Therapies
Massage Therapy
Hydrotherapy (Therapy with Water)
Dr. DiBacco has treated thousands of patients with hundreds of different conditions, and many that had no conventional diagnosis.
Here are some conditions her patient success stories were dealing with:
Female Hormonal Imbalances: i.e. PMS, PMDD, PMOS (aka PCOS), Perimenopause, Menopause, premature ovarian failure, Infertility, Aging Well, osteopenia, osteoporosis
Thyroid Disorders, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, including Hashimoto’s and Graves autoimmune diseases, and certified in Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome
Adrenal Disorders - hypercortisol states, low cortisol conditions, congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Fatigue of Unknown Cause
Insomnia, Sleep Disturbances, Lethargy, Fatigue
Type II Diabetes
Heart disease prevention, hypercholesterolemia, advanced lipid testing including Lp(a)
Hypertension
Digestive Concerns: i.e. Indigestion, Acid Reflux, GERD, IBS, Constipation, Diarrhea, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease
Autoimmune Diseases
HPV and Cervical Dysplasia
MS/CFS - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Skin Conditions: i.e. Adult Acne, Teen Acne, Childhood Rashes, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rashes of Unknown Cause
Mental/Emotional Conditions: i.e. Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Conditions linked to stress/stress management
Lyme Disease, Lyme-Like Illness, and Recovery
Adjunct Care for Cancer Treatment
Prevention of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
Chemical Sensitivity
Mold Exposure, mycotoxins
Environmental Medicine
Symptoms and Illnesses that are Difficult to Treat or Diagnose
Complex or chronic illness, “never well since” a particular illness
At Healing by Nature, this training allows Dr. Lori DiBacco to look beyond symptoms and work to understand the “why” behind each person’s illness. With the right information, guidance, and support, the body can begin to return to balance and move toward optimal health.