A Personal Message From Dr. Elizabeth Grady:

My life has always had as its nucleus: family, friends, sports, and my interests in health and wellness. I had the extreme pleasure of having Drs William and Gladys McGarey as my mentors. I grew up at their feet (literally some days) and watched with great pride as they cared for their patients in their medical practice for 35 years at the A.R.E. Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona – the only Edgar Cayce clinic in the world. They are the reason for my being a naturopathic physician.

I have alternatives. My goal is to listen to my patients and address their health concerns with effective, individualized treatment plans. As well, I always aim to educate and empower my patients so that they are aware of the control they have in determining the state of their health today and tomorrow.

Life is about BALANCE – BALANCE of body, mind, spirit and emotions. Northside Naturopathic Family Wholistic Health, PLLC is about getting the Whole body into BALANCE. Restoring and maintaining balance will enable anyone to have health and wellness, and live the life that they dream. The key is to support the human body in its own natural state and treat the underlying imbalances causing the problem - not the symptoms indicating the issue.

If your health is not where you wish it to be due to Glandal issues (hormonal imbalance, fatigue, sugar cravings, mood swings, or digestive disturbances), from acute conditions (colds/flu, pain from a car accident or work), or from disease states such as arthritis, obesity, diabetes, thyroid and adrenal disorders, or other chronic conditions, know there is hope, there are options, and there are solutions.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your health goals.

Sincerely, Elizabeth K. Grady, NMD

 

 

Dr. Grady performs *Mesotherapy treatments for the following:



Fat loss – a relatively painless alternative to liposuction
Cellulite reduction – almost instant results
Breast toning – firming and rejuvenating the breast tissue
Facial rejuvenation – firming and rejuvenating the face and neck
Pain relief – any area of the body, addressing the cause, not just symptom-relief
Acne scar reduction – you can be taught how to do your own treatments at home


These are some of the most common questions asked about Naturopathy:

"Naturo" what?!

Naturopathic.



What is Naturopathic Medicine or Naturopathy?

Naturopathic medicine (also known as naturopathy or natural medicine) is a complementary and alternative medicine which emphasizes the body's innate ability to heal and maintain itself. Naturopathic practice includes many different modalities and practitioners emphasize a holistic approach to patient care, and may recommend patients use conventional medicine alongside their treatments.


Naturopathy, technically, is "Nature Cure" combined with "Homeopathy". Naturopathic medicine is a primary health care profession emphasizing:


  • maintenance of optimal health

  • prevention and treatment of disease

  • promotion of the individual's inherent self-healing process



What is a Naturopath or Naturopathic Doctor?

Naturopaths prefer to use natural remedies such as herbs and foods rather than surgery or synthetic drugs. Graduates of a naturopathic medical school in North America are trained to use diagnostic tests such as imaging and blood tests before deciding upon the full course of treatment. If the patient does not respond to these treatments, they are generally referred to physicians who utilize standard medical care to treat the disease or condition. Within the United States, some states allow naturopathic doctors to prescribe pharmaceutical medicines and perform minor surgeries.


A Naturopath is in fact a Physician (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine). They are Physicians who have classic medical training PLUS extra training in Natural Therapeutics.



Naturopathic medicine accomplishes health care using holistic diagnosis in conjunction with the following
therapies:

  • botanical medicine

  • clinical nutrition

  • homeopathic medicine

  • homebirths

  • hormone balancing

  • hydrotherapy

  • lifestyle counseling

  • minor surgery

  • orthomolecular medicine

  • pharmaceutical medicine

  • physical medicine

  • traditional Chinese medicine/acupuncture



How are Naturopathic Physicians trained?

All modern licensed Naturopathic Physicians have a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine degree from a federally recognized medical school. Their education includes:


  • A competitive application and admission process
  • The same premedical undergraduate coursework required by other schools of medicine (like MD’s, DO’s, and Chiropractors)
  • Graduation from a four-year, federally recognized, naturopathic medical school
  • Two full years of supervised clinical internship
  • Optional residency programs

Naturopathic medical students study the same basic and clinical sciences as do other medical students, and in addition, a full spectrum of natural medicines and therapies.



How do Naturopathic Doctors, or Naturopathic Physicians, diagnose and treat people?

As primary care providers, naturopathic physicians use:


1. Standard medical diagnostic techniques such as extensive health history, physical examination, blood tests, radiology, and other standard laboratory procedures. Naturopathic Physicians also have the ability to use alternative labs when necessary to properly diagnose patients and provide the best treatments.
   
2. Holistic interpretation of both standard and alternative laboratory tests, physical examination and history taking in order to find the underlying cause of the disease process.
   
3. Use natural medicines and therapies as the first line of treatment, and rational use of drugs and surgery. Naturopathic Doctors in the state of Arizona are legally able to not only prescribe prescription medications, but to take patients off of prescription medications when appropriate.


With advanced board certifications, some naturopathic physicians also practice as certified specialists.



Are Naturopathic Doctors licensed?

There are several states/provinces in the US, Canada, and Australia where Naturopathic Doctors are licensed. It is important to get a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in order to assure their training. In unlicensed states lesser-trained people can use the name Naturopathic Doctor as if they were physicians, when they are not.



CLICK HERE - For Additional Information About Physicians Practicing Naturopathic Medicine In Arizona

Naturopathic Principles:


Primum Non Nocere - First of all, do no harm.
Vis Medicatrix Naturae - Act in cooperation with the healing power of nature.
Tolle Causam - Address the fundamental causes of disease.
Tolle Totum - Heal the whole person through individualized treatment.
Docere - Teach the principles of healthy living and preventive medicine.