Dr. Valeria Wyckoff, NMD, RD

What is the difference between naturopathy and homeopathy?
Naturopathy is an inclusive form of medicine based on the principle of seeing the whole person and getting to the root of the problem. Naturopaths are licensed in Arizona and can use the initials NMD or ND. They use homeopathy, herbs, acupuncture, physical manipulation, nutrition, counseling, IV therapies and various other treatments. Some naturopaths specialize in one or a couple of areas of treatment.

Homeopathy is a method of treating using the principle of like cures like. A naturopath might use it as a therapy, but also can be used by medical doctors licensed in Arizona as M.D.(H) to practice it. It is very complementary to other naturopathic treatments because the principles are very similar. Homeopathy looks at and treats the whole person and has a clearly defined goal of greater health. Health is an increase in freedom, creativity and being able to express yourself better.

In Arizona a medical doctor licensed as an M.D.(H) can practice homeopathy along with many other alternative modalities. Some doctors licensed as M.D.(H) only practice the other modalities, not homeopathy.

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