Frequently Asked Questions
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As defined by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Naturopathic Medicine is "a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals' inherent self-healing process. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods". Colorado-registered Naturopathic Doctors (ND) and California-licensed NDs must have attended an accredited four-year graduate-level naturopathic medical school that includes the same core basic sciences as a conventional medical school. At naturopathic medical school, students begin their education with the core science curriculum and then proceed to a curriculum based on holistic disciplines, including, but not limited to, botanical medicine, psychology, physical medicine, homeopathy, clinical nutrition, and environmental medicine. In most states, including Colorado, naturopathic doctors also take two rigorous board exams before obtaining a license. For more information on naturopathic schools, please visit here.
If you want to know more about what Naturopathic Doctors are, their training, and how they compare to other healthcare professionals, visit Dr. Meg's article on her blog: What is a Naturopathic Doctor?
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Please read this blog article for a full answer for this question.
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Dr. Meg is not an M.D.; she is a Naturopathic Doctor, N.D. Dr. Meg received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Meg is a licensed naturopathic doctor in Colorado and California, allowing her to practice naturopathic medicine, designating the ability to order labs, imaging, and diagnose and treat medical diseases and conditions.
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Dr. Meg uses a wide range of modalities to help support any one patient or client. Some of the more common modalities she uses are dietary and lifestyle modifications, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicines, physical medicine, as well as supplemental products.
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Initial 1.5-2 hour visits are $415
Follow-up visits vary from $160-320 depending on the appointment length and level of medical need.
There are significant savings when joining a 6-month- or 12-month visit program.
I offer family discounts, student discounts, and payment plans. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have other billing questions.
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No, we serve people, not insurance companies. If you live in Colorado or California, we can provide a superbill for you to request reimbursement from your insurance carrier, but there is no guarantee of coverage. If you are in a different state, we are unable to provide a superbill.
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Yes, but only if you reside in Colorado or California, where Dr. Meg holds a license.
Since consultations for those that reside outside of California or Colorado are educational visits only, Dr. Meg does not constitute your medical provider and, therefore, cannot diagnose medical conditions, thus limited to the regulations made by the use of an FSA or HSA account.
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You can consult with Dr. Meg over video or phone for those who reside in most states. Dr. Meg is UNABLE to consult those who reside in Washington, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, Tennessee, and Florida due to either the licensure rules or law.
If you live in a state where naturopathic doctors are licensed and want to find someone closer to you, you can find one locally here.
If you are looking for a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor closer to you, please click here.
If you cannot find an ND in your state or in a state where NDs are not licensed, please get in touch with us, and we will do our best to find someone with similar standards of medical practice and care to meet your needs.