Perception from Behind the Receptionist's Desk:

Hey Everyone,

My name is Kathy Hoggan, and I have been working with Dr. Knorr since February of 2014 as a receptionist at the Eastside Natural Health Clinic.  I am working part-time while I go to graduate school at the University of Utah in the Department of Health Promotion and Education.  I appreciate and enjoy the opportunity of working at the clinic and going to school!

Approximately 10 years ago I wanted to find a new doctor.  A Naturopathic Physician was what I was looking for, but I didn’t know it at the time.  I wanted a doctor that would look for the causes of disease instead of just treating my symptoms with pharmaceutical drugs.  I wanted medical treatment that looked at how my body systems worked together as a whole, which I found out later is a holistic approach.  I wanted to use herbs and supplements to help my body heal itself more naturally.

I found the following information about Naturopathic Medicine on The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians website:  http://www.naturopathic.org/content.asp?contentid=59

Definition of Naturopathic Medicine:

“Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing process.  The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods.”

The Following Principles are the Foundation of Naturopathic Medical Practice:

“The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae): Naturopathic medicine recognizes an inherent self-healing process in people that is ordered and intelligent. Naturopathic physicians act to identify and remove obstacles to healing and recovery, and to facilitate and augment this inherent self-healing process.

Identify and Treat the Causes (ToIle Causam): The naturopathic physician seeks to identify and remove the underlying causes of illness rather than to merely eliminate or suppress symptoms. 

First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere): Naturopathic physicians follow three guidelines to avoid harming the patient:

·         Utilize methods and medicinal substances which minimize the risk of harmful side effects, using the least force necessary to diagnose and treat; 

·         Avoid when possible the harmful suppression of symptoms; and

·         Acknowledge, respect, and work with individuals’ self-healing process. 

Doctor as Teacher (Docere): Naturopathic physicians educate their patients and encourage self-responsibility for health. They also recognize and employ the therapeutic potential of the doctor-patient relationship. 

Treat the Whole Person: Naturopathic physicians treat each patient by taking into account individual physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, and other factors. Since total health also includes spiritual health, naturopathic physicians encourage individuals to pursue their personal spiritual development. 

Prevention: Naturopathic physicians emphasize the prevention of disease by assessing risk factors, heredity and susceptibility to disease, and by making appropriate interventions in partnership with their patients to prevent illness.”

Naturopathic Physician’s Oath

I dedicate myself to the service of humanity as a practitioner of the art and science of Naturopathic medicine.

I will honor my teachers and all who have preserved and developed this knowledge, and dedicate myself to supporting the growth and evolution of Naturopathic medicine.

I will endeavor to continually improve my abilities as a healer through study, reflection, and genuine concern for humanity.

I will impart knowledge of the advanced healing arts to dedicated colleagues and students.

Through precept, lecture, and example, I will assist and encourage others to strengthen their health, reduce risks for disease, and preserve the health of our planet for ourselves, our families, and future generations.

According to my best ability and judgment, I will use methods of treatment, which follow the principles of Naturopathic medicine:

·         First of all, to do no harm.

·         To act in cooperation with the Healing Power of Nature.

·         To address the fundamental causes of disease.

·         To heal the whole person through individualized treatment.

·         To teach the principles of healthy living and preventive medicine.

I will conduct my life and the practice of Naturopathic health care with vigilance, integrity, and freedom from prejudice.

I will abstain from voluntary acts of injustice and corruption.

I will keep confidential whatever I am privileged to witness, whether professionally or privately, that should not be divulged.

With my whole heart, before this gathering of witnesses, as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, I pledge to remain true to this oath.

Are you looking for a Naturopathic Physician?