Stephen Roigard, Christchurch

The naturopathic philosophy is to stimulate the healing power of the body and to treat the root cause of disease. For many patients, this difference in approach to health provides them with a new perspective and awareness. By addressing the root cause(s) of disease and through the appropriate use of natural therapies many patients with chronic illness have found tremendous benefits.

Naturopathic medicine treats all forms of health concerns - from pediatric to geriatric, from irritating systems to chronic illness and from the physical to the psychological. It is the approach, philosophy, and training of naturopaths that sets them apart from other forms of health care.