Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a unique and comprehensive approach to health and healing that combines modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. Naturopathic medicine is the art and science of health prevention, diagnosis, and the management and treatment of both acute and chronic health conditions.

Naturopathic doctors (ND’s) address the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of an individual, and treat the “root cause” of illness rather than simply treating or suppressing symptoms. ND’s are trained at accredited, four-year, post-graduate, residential naturopathic medical programs. The training includes comprehensive study of the conventional medical sciences, as well as detailed study of a wide variety of natural therapies.

Naturopathic doctors integrate standard medical diagnostics with a broad range of natural and non-invasive therapies, including clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, lifestyle counseling, massage therapy, physical medicine, and counseling. Naturopathic therapies can be used to complement treatments used by conventionally trained medical doctors. The result is a patient-centered approach that strives to provide the most appropriate treatment for an individual's needs.

Shaila Schwartz is a Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in primary care and complementary medicine. Recognizing the uniqueness of every individual, Shaila focuses on a personalized approach to healthcare. She strongly believes in educating her patients on the "root cause" of their ailments/illnesses and strives to encourage balance between the mental, emotional, and physical state of the individual to obtain optimal health. Shaila believes that the human body is very powerful and has the ability to heal itself with the appropriate noninvasive measures. Shaila is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor and completed her academic and clinical training at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, the leading school of Naturopathic Medicine in Canada. Shaila is a professional member of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP).