FAQ
1. Do I need a doctor's referral?
2. How do I make an appointment?
3. What hours are you available?
4. How many visits will I need?
5. What is a Naturopathic Doctor?
6. I have a question not posted here, how can I contact you to answer?
1. Do I need a doctor’s referral?
Although a referral is not required to access services at UnifiedPath, in some cases we would want to communicate with your physician and specialists to complement the care provided and ensure the best program possible.
2. How do I make an appointment?
Call or email with your contact information and you will receive a call within 24 hrs to set up an appointment at a time that is convenient to you.
3. What hours are you available?
Unified Path is open for business by appointment, Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm with extended hours, either early morning or late evening, available upon request.
4. How many visits will I need?
Every condition is individually evaluated and while some clients may see immediate benefits, others will require more time to reach their goals. Results may vary depending on the onset and severity of the condition and, on the body’s natural healing rate. Generally, the less time that you have had your symptoms or condition, the quicker the response time and the fewer appointments you will need.
5. What is a Naturopathic Dr.? My friend saw a homeopath and a holisitic wellness healer is this the same thing?
Like a conventional doctor, dentist, or chiropractor, the Naturopathic Doctor (ND) first completes pre-medical studies at university. The naturopathic student then enters into a four-year, full-time medical program at an accredited school of naturopathic medicine. Training includes basic, medical, and clinical science; diagnostics; naturopathic principles and therapeutics; and extensive clinical experience under the supervision of licensed naturopathic doctors. Graduates receive the title "N.D." or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.
None of the institutions offer any portion of the ND degree via correspondence or the Internet. Graduates of non-accredited institutions, correspondence and/or Internet programs are not eligible to sit for NPLEX, the North American board exams for naturopathic medicine. Graduates of correspondence programs are not allowed to take provincial or state licensing exams. No graduate from these schools has ever been licensed by any provincial or state licensing board. No member of the CAND has received their naturopathic medical training through correspondence courses.
Following the completion of an accredited program, NDs must successful complete standardized North American Board exams known as the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) in order to qualify for licensing.
There are several other natural wellness titles including homeopath, wellness practitioner, acupuncturist, that are unlicensed and/or unregulated meaning that they have varying amounts of education and training in each of their respective areas.
6. I have a question not posted here, how can I contact you?
Please call or email our office, and the appropriate professional would be glad to get back to you as soon as possible.