Naturopathic Principles & Oath
Naturopathic Principles:
Primum No Nocere – First do no harm
Vis Mediatrix Naturae – The healing power of nature.
Tolle Causam – Identify and treat the cause of disease.
Tolle Totum – Treat the whole person.
Docere – The physician as teacher.
Prohibitio – Prevention is the best cure.
Naturopathic Doctor's Oath:
I dedicate myself to the service of humanity as a
practitioner of the art and science of naturopathic medicine.
By precept, education 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 and future generations.
I will continually endeavor to improve my abilities.
I will conduct my life and practice of naturopathic medicine
with integrity and freedom from prejudice.
I will keep confident what should not be divulged.
I will honour the principles of naturopathic medicine:
First, do no harm.
To co-operate 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.
With my whole heart, before these witnesses,
as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine,
I pledge to remain true to this oath.
Ready To Start On The Road to Better Health?
Dr. Ann Lawrence, ND. Naturopathic Doctor ~ Almonte, Ontario
Call us at 613-519-9577