A Naturopathic Doctor is a health care professional that does not use pharmaceuticals or surgical procedures. Naturopaths stress prevention, wellness and take a holistic approach to an individual's health and vitality. They can also provide information, screenings and recommendations to promote optimal health. Each client's mental state, physical condition, emotional status, and spiritual needs are supported with counseling and natural, evidence-based and time-tested modalities as alternatives to modern medicine. This stimulates the body's own innate healing processes. Treating the person, not the condition, is the appropriate path to genuine wellness.