Who is going to read all this?
Who you'll see
The ND is registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. You can check that yourself on the public register.
How the ND works
- Your history is read first. The ND reads your history before you sit down, so the visit starts where you are.
- Alongside your family doctor. With your permission, the ND shares what they find. If something needs a medical doctor or nurse practitioner, the ND tells you and refers you.
Want to see how a visit runs? The first visit, step by step
Not for emergencies. In an emergency, call 911.
What is a Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario?
- A regulated health profession. Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario are regulated by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, under the Naturopathy Act, 2007.
- Protected titles. Only registered members may call themselves a Naturopathic Doctor, a Naturopath or an ND.
- A public register. The College keeps a public register, so anyone can check an ND's registration.
- What an ND does. An ND assesses your health and can give a naturopathic diagnosis. Ontario NDs can also requisition certain lab tests.
- Referral is part of the job. When something is outside the ND's scope, the ND must refer you to a medical doctor or nurse practitioner.
good questions
Before you book.
Is a naturopathic doctor regulated in Ontario?
Yes. NDs in Ontario are regulated by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario, under the Naturopathy Act, 2007.
How do I check a naturopath is registered in Ontario?
Search the College of Naturopaths of Ontario public register by name.
Will the ND replace my family doctor?
No. The ND works alongside your family doctor and shares findings with your permission. If something needs a medical doctor or nurse practitioner, the ND refers you.
Bring your sentence. We'll start there.
Ten minutes with the ND, free, before you book anything.