INM Nat Med Brochure - Integral Naturopathic Medicine
INM Nat Med Brochure - Integral Naturopathic Medicine
INM Nat Med Brochure - Integral Naturopathic Medicine
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<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icine is<strong>Nat</strong>ural Healthcare<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icine is primaryhealth care that utilizes naturaltherapies individualized to you.<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic Physicians are trained totreat people of all ages suffering fromacute conditions such as cold and fluto chronic diseases like autoimmunity.<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icine uses therapiessuch as nutrition, botanical medicine,homeopathy,prolotherapy,acupuncture,and IV therapy.<strong>Nat</strong>uropathicphysicians are also trained in the useof pharmaceutical medications, andwill use them at the appropriate time.More importantthan the therapiesused, <strong>Nat</strong>uropathic<strong>Med</strong>icine works tounderstand theunderlying causeof disease. Since underlying causes areoften unique to each patient,<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icine is tailored to thepatient to address all aspects of theirhealth.Call for an Appointment<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic Care Provided by:Keith Wilkinson, NMD<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic PhysicianatWest ValleyCenter for <strong>Nat</strong>uropathic Wellness20325 N. 51st Ave., Suite 112Phoenix, AZ 85308(623) 444-4482www.integralnatmed.comEast ValleyArthritis Health9097 E. Desert Cove, Suite 100Scottsdale, AZ 85260(480) 609-4200www.arthritishealth.netAbout Dr. WilkinsonDr. Keith Wilkinson is a licensednaturopathic physician in the state ofArizona. He earned a Doctorate of<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icine from SouthwestCollege of <strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icine. Dr.Wilkinson focuses on naturopathic care forauto-immune as well as general familypractice conditions. Dr. Wilkinson uses avariety of treatment techniques, includingclinical nutrition, detoxification, IV Therapy,environmental medicine, prolotherapy, coldlaser, and functional medicine.<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icinecombines traditional therapieswith modern medicine tounderstand and address theunderlying cause of disease
What does <strong>Nat</strong>uropathic<strong>Med</strong>icine Treat?<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icine is very effectivein the treatment of anything from acutecolds to chronic diseases including: Allergies / Hay fever Autism Spectrum Disorders Auto-Immunity – RA, Lupus,Sjogren’s, etc. Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia Colds and Flu Diabetes / Metabolic Syndrome Ear Infections Eczema Environmental Sensitivity Food Allergies GI Issues – Crohns, IBS, IBD High Cholesterol Hormonal Issues / Menopause Hypertension Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Thyroid/Endocrine Issues Weight Control And much more…<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icine uses physicalexamination, laboratory testing andmost importantly, the simple act oflistening to the patient to tailor atreatment program specifically forthem.FAQsWhat are Common <strong>Nat</strong>uropathicTreatments? The appropriate treatmentis dependent on each patient. However,in most cases treatment often startswith a dietary assessment. Once that isaddressed, the options for treatment arenumerous. With some patients agastrointestinal focus is appropriate.With others, treatments such as IVtherapy, detoxification support, allergyelimination diets, targeted nutritionalsupplementation, or simple lifestylemodification are used. In many patientsa combination of treatments are oftenbest. However, the most effectivetreatment is the one that addresses theunderlying problem.How Long is an Appointment?The first visit is the mostcomprehensive in discussing yourcomplete medical history and is thelongest visit at 1.5 - 2 hours. Subsequentvisits are approximately half that time,depending on the complexity of theissues being addressed. Since<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icine works ataddressing underlying causes ofdisease, these longer appointments arewhat give you and the naturopathicdoctor the time to fully discuss yourcondition and develop a treatment planto fully address the underlying cause.Do <strong>Nat</strong>uropaths Order Labwork?Yes. All conventional labwork (e.g.,CBC, CMP, lipid panel, auto-immunepanels, etc.) as well as naturopathicfocused testing (e.g., food allergy, detoxcapacity, GI/Stool testing, etc.) areordered. Some tests require blooddraws, which can be done at ArthritisHealth or Sonora Quest/Lab Corp sitesand other tests use take-home kits.Is <strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icine covered byInsurance? Typically conventionallabwork is covered. Coverage of officevisits, naturopathic type testing andprocedures (i.e., IVs, prolotherapy, etc.)is dependent on your insurance carrier.Conventional ICD-9 and CPT medicalcoding is used for all naturopathictreatment and paperwork is providedfor you to submit to your insurance. Ifcoverage is not explicitly stated, ask forout-of-network coverage, partialcoverage, or allowance for the firstseveral visits. If that is not available,medical/health savings accounts(MSA/HSA) are a good option. Ifadditional information is needed forreimbursement, ask Dr. Wilkinson.What if I am still unsure about<strong>Nat</strong>uropathic <strong>Med</strong>icine?Call Dr. Wilkinson for a free 15-minuteconsultation to discuss your situationFor additional information visit:www.integralnatmed.com
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