What Is Naturopathic Medicine?
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. The practice of Naturopathic medicine concentrates on whole-patient wellness and blends centuries-old natural, non-toxic therapies with current advances in the study of health and human systems.
Dr. Nicole Pierce NMD
Dr. Nicole Pierce, NMD, is a licensed Naturopathic Physician trained at The National University of Natural Medicine, a federally recognized and accredited naturopathic medical program in Portland, OR. Dr. Pierce is proud to be recognized as a primary care physician in her home state of Idaho, and is an active member of the Idaho Chapter of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Dr. Pierce is once again seeing new patients of all ages in private practice using the modalities of nutrition, homeopathy, botanical (herbal) medicine, environmental medicine, and hydrotherapy. By using protocols that minimize the risk of harm, Dr. Pierce helps facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. By listening deeply to her patients, Dr. Pierce’s goal is to empower and gently steer them back to well-being with an individualized treatment plan.
Dr. Pierce is a founding owner/operator of The Vervain Collective, a plant medicine apothecary in Boise, ID. When she’s not seeing patients or slinging herbs in the shop, Dr. Pierce loves traipsing through the beautiful mountains, forests, lakes, and rivers of Idaho with her family and animal menagerie.
What Patients Can Expect From Their Visit
A first-time naturopathic medical visit is distinctive from other medical appointments in its comprehensiveness and collaboration: Naturopathic physicians strive to understand your whole self in order to provide treatment at the root cause, not just to address the symptoms.
Prior to your first visit, you will fill out a comprehensive intake form as well as provide any lab results or pertinent medical documents. The intake form will be sent to you when you make an appointment and sign up for a patient portal on our electronic health record system. This extensive intake form will provide Dr. Pierce with a thorough medical history and a template for you to outline your health concerns and goals.
Initial visits typically last 60-90 minutes and consist of your doctor intake review, an extensive conversation, and determination of further treatment and visit scheduling. Your doctor will provide appropriate literature regarding general nutritional guidelines and other information related to your specific health concerns.
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Naturopathic Guidelines and Immune Support
I created a living document of reference materials and naturopathic guidelines to help you navigate what can feel like an overwhelming amount of information during this unusual time in our lives. None of the statements made here have been evaluated by the FDA or are intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are making no claims about any products and are giving you no medical advice via this document. Please contact Dr. Pierce, your personal physician, or personal healthcare professional for individual guidance.