Scottsdale Naturopathic Doctor

In honor of Naturopathic Medicine Week, we thought it would be a good idea to let you get to know your finest Scottsdale naturopathic doctor a bit better and why he loves the Naturopathic Medicine approach to healing.

Why did you choose to practice Naturopathic Medicine?

This question is an easy one for me–The main reason that I chose to practice Naturopathic Medicine lies in the philosophy of care.  Having a holistic approach to medicine seemed the most meaningful and most logical way to approach health. “Band-aiding” peoples’ symptoms with pharmaceutical drugs is a lot less appealing to me; I think that uncovering the root cause(s) of the problem, supporting the innate physiology of the body and empowering patients to participate in their own health leads to true healing.

What’s your favorite part of your day?

My favorite part of the day has always been the same—working one-on-one with patients. People entrust me with their own unique stories and share a lot of personal information.  I am humbled each day by their resilience and strength.  Although I serve as a source of information and play a role in helping people get their health back on track, I myself have learned a lot about the intricacies of life over the years simply by listening. My goal during patient consultations is to always create the opportunity to hear the information that I need in order to best help that individual.