YOUR VISIT TO IMS
The main difference between a visit to a conventional or allopathic doctor is the way we regard you as expert on your own body. We recognize your private knowledge and astute awareness of your particular condition. This is where we start, with your internal intelligence and not our external assumptions. And from there we explore the story of you and your environment to discern what details are relevant to your treatment. Our doctor will ask a variety of interview questions, perform physical examinations, assess blood tests and imaging technologies like ultrasound and CT scans, similar to what other doctors use for diagnosis.
Our doctor can and will refer patients with acute illness or emergencies to conventional medical doctors when appropriate or necessary. Typically visits with our ND are much longer than those with an MD; the patient is encouraged to explore and express their thoughts and does a lot of talking, the naturopathic physician listens intently. The patient is coached and empowered to be an active and responsible participant in their treatment plan. Our naturopathic physician will work to create an in-depth understanding of each patient's condition, as well effectively communicate important information to other healthcare providers participating in the patient's care. Essential to such a comprehensive evaluation is the in-depth first visit, usually lasting 60 to 90 minutes. Follow-up visits are approx. 30 to 60 minutes long. A standard review of medical history and the story of the current illness will be recorded. We ask our patients to provide reports of daily activities, such as dietary habits, physical activity, and psychological issues. It is of primary importance that our clients feel sufficiently safe and comfortable to expose their private emotional spaces so that we may provide treatment from a placeof maximal knowledge. Physical examinations are performed as needed, possibly followed by laboratory or diagnostic imaging test recommendations.
At IMS we treat you as part of a cosmic dance that happens once and for all and never again. You are a unique phenomenon to be assessed with patience and curiosity - much like a piece of art. By attending to the underlying rhythms that govern your well being, we simply polish off your already perfect design and set you free to dance to the song of your choice.
