Dr. James Truong BSc. ND

Dr. James is a specialist licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine in established multidisciplinary Holistic clinic in Calgary Alberta. He is a graduated from the University of Calgary with Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and completed his doctorate at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Dr. James is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the Alberta Association of Naturopathic Doctors. James was awarded the NSA Community Spirit Award, for his charitable work within the CCNM community. He did an externship at a WHO hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam

Dr. James works to understand each person’s health by finding the root cause of the problem by  providing the best care using most efficient and effective method of treatment, utilizing and combining all the different naturopathic modalities (acupuncture, nutrition, herbal medicine, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, soft tissue, joint manipulation, reiki, facial rejuvenation, ear candling and lymphatic drainage).

Dr. James educates and makes his clients aware of what is happening to their body and the processes involved to achieve optimal health so they can live a healthy, energetic and vibrant life.

Make an appointment to see Dr. James at Alberta Health Institute.

 email: info@albertahealthinstitute.ca

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopath, Naturopath Doctor: Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. Naturopathic medicine is the art and science of disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention using natural therapies including botanical medicine, clinical

A Naturopathic Doctor is a primary care practitioner that seeks to restore and maintain optimum health in their patients by emphasizing nature’s inherent self-healing process. A Naturopathic Doctor views the individual as an integral whole including the physiological, structural, psychological, social, spiritual, environment and lifestyle factors affecting health. Symptoms of disease are seen as warning signals of improper functioning of the body and unfavorable lifestyle habits. Naturopathic Medicine emphasizes disease as a process rather than disease as an entity. The primary goal is to treat the underlying cause of the disease. This approach has proven successful in treating both chronic and acute conditions. Treatments are chosen based on the individual patient, not based on the generality of symptoms.

Naturopathic doctors can also complement and enhance health care services provided by other health care professionals. They cooperate with other branches of medical science referring patients to other practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate. Naturopathic Doctors provide patients with a truly integrative form of health care.

In Canada, the naturopathic medical profession’s infrastructure includes accredited educational institutions, professional licensing, national standards of practice, participation in many federal health committee initiatives, and a commitment to state-of-the-art scientific research.