Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine blends centuries-old therapies with the latest scientific discoveries to provide cutting-edge, effective health care. Dr. Doherty combines the best modern scientific diagnostic methods and knowledge of standard medical practice with comprehensive knowledge of natural therapies. Her approach includes:

• Finding and addressing the underlying cause of suffering
• Using a combination of herbs, nutrients, and lifestyle interventions to treat the cause of illness and resolve the symptoms, not just mask them.
• Looking at the whole picture: family history, diet, sleep, exercise, stress, and more.
• Keeping a long-term perspective on prevention
• People are more than their diagnosis. Each person expresses the same disease differently.

Naturopathic Education & Training

Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine are educated at accredited four-year post-graduate naturopathic medical schools. Admissions requirements and course of study are similar to those of conventional medical schools and require a pre-med undergraduate degree.

Naturopathic medical education is a four year post-graduate degree available at accredited schools in the United States and Canada. Dr. Doherty attended Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. New Hampshire is a licensed state and requires that each naturopathic doctor have passed the NPLEX board exams before a license is granted.

Clinical training, which begins the end of first year, occurs at naturopathic and community-based clinics under the direct supervision of licensed naturopaths.