Naturopathic Medicine focuses on treating the root cause of the illness/ conditions rather than just the symptoms. It a successful non invasive approach to health using different modalities such as botanical medicine, asian medicine, acupuncture, diet, nutrition, supplements, physical medicine, hydrotherapy, counselling etc.

Other than treating acute and chronic conditions, Naturopathic medicine also focuses on prevention by assessing risk factors and hereditary susceptibility on an individual basis. On top of treating and preventing, I am big on OPTIMIZING your health. You shouldn’t just be at ‘range’ you should feel your best self!

Naturopathic Medicine consists of individualized treatment plans as every individual is different and every disease/ illness can be presented differently from person to person. Thus, its important to customize the treatment plan to best accommodate every unique case.

My principles:

• Treating the root cause of disease rather than just symptoms
• Body and mind – wholistic approach to physical, emotional and mental health
• Disease prevention and health promotion – using your genetics, personal and family history to optimize your health.
• Evidence based medicine – using research to determine the most effective treatment options.
• Patient education – doctor as a teacher, dedicated to guide you every step of the way.
• Individualized treatment – you deserve a customized treatment to your body.

Feel free to explore OAND and CAND for more information on Naturopathic Medicine.

In order to obtain a Doctorate in Naturopathy, you have to complete an Undergraduate Degree and have pre-requisites such as physiology, anatomy, chemistry, biology, psychology etc. Then, you can choose to apply to one of the seven accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges in North America. To be accepted, you will have to have a competitive GPA, essay and an in person interview. Once you get accepted, you go through 4 years of intensive learning of biochemistry, pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology, psychology and other sciences. In addition to it, your other class time is spent on Naturopathic Medicine modalities such as acupuncture, botanical medicine, nutrition, nutraceuticals, physical medicine, hydrotherapy etc. You also complete an intense 12 months Clinical Internship. Dr. Tali completed her clinical internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic and Brampton Civic Hospital. 

To become licensed in Ontario, you must complete 2 sets of licensing exams as well as clinical exam. To continue practicing, Naturopathic Doctors in Ontario have to stay on top of research and do Continuing Education courses. 

Some Comparison between Naturopathic Doctors Education (ND) and Medical Doctors  Education (MD)

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YES! I practice evidence based Naturopathic Medicine and like to provide my patients with scientific evidence, support and explanation behind everything we do when it comes to diagnosis and treatment options. Having said that, traditional medical practices are also supported by centuries of evidence.