Chaparral Naturopathic Medicine- About Us



Every patient carries her or his own doctor inside. - Albert Schweitzer (1875 - 1965)	Natural Therapies used in Treatment: Naturopathic physicians are primary health care physicians clinically trained in a wide variety of medical systems. Some of the natural therapies practiced by Dr. Powell include: Clinical Nutrition. Nutrition and the therapeutic use of foods has always been a cornerstone of Naturopathic medicine. Many medical conditions can be treated just as effectively with foods and nutritional supplements as they can be by any other means, but with fewer complications and side effects. Botanical Medicine. Many plant substances are powerful, gentle, effective medicines, with advantages over conventional drugs. They are effective and safe when used properly, in the right dose and in the proper combinations with other herbs and treatments. Botanical medicine can be prepared in many forms – teas, tinctures, and capsules. Environmental Medicine/Detoxification. Our physical environment plays an important role in our health and wellbeing. Many times contaminants that we come in contact with at work, home or where we play can be stored in our tissues. These can later inhibit the proper function of our cells, tissues and organ systems. By carefully evaluating the function of these tissues and organ systems, Dr. Powell will determine sub-optimal function and design a gentle and effective detoxification protocol that will re-establish optimal function. Homeopathic Medicine. This powerful system of medicine is more than 200 years old. Homeopathic medicines, when properly prescribed, affect the body’s “vital force” and strengthen its innate ability to heal. These remedies function on both the physical and emotional levels and rarely have side effects. Some conditions for which conventional medicine has no effective treatment respond well to homeopathy. Physical Medicine. Physical medicine offers treatment for musculoskeletal concerns. Treatments vary and include soft tissue work (including therapeutic massage), muscle energy stretching, physiotherapy using heat and cold, gentle electrical impulses, hydrotherapy, visceral manipulation, and exercise therapy Psychological Counseling. Mental attitudes and emotional states can be important elements in healing and disease. Dr. Powell is trained in various psychological techniques. Counseling can offer support for those exploring the mind/body connection as well as short-term situational issues.

Every patient carries her
or his own doctor inside.

- Albert Schweitzer
(1875 - 1965)

Natural Therapies used in Treatment:

Naturopathic physicians are primary health care physicians clinically trained in a wide variety of medical systems. Some of the natural therapies practiced by Dr. Powell include:

Clinical Nutrition. Nutrition and the therapeutic use of foods has always been a cornerstone of Naturopathic medicine. Many medical conditions can be treated just as effectively with foods and nutritional supplements as they can be by any other means, but with fewer complications and side effects.

Botanical Medicine. Many plant substances are powerful, gentle, effective medicines, with advantages over conventional drugs. They are effective and safe when used properly, in the right dose and in the proper combinations with other herbs and treatments. Botanical medicine can be prepared in many forms – teas, tinctures, and capsules.

Environmental Medicine/Detoxification. Our physical environment plays an important role in our health and wellbeing. Many times contaminants that we come in contact with at work, home or where we play can be stored in our tissues. These can later inhibit the proper function of our cells, tissues and organ systems. By carefully evaluating the function of these tissues and organ systems, Dr. Powell will determine sub-optimal function and design a gentle and effective detoxification protocol that will re-establish optimal function.

Homeopathic Medicine. This powerful system of medicine is more than 200 years old. Homeopathic medicines, when properly prescribed, affect the body’s “vital force” and strengthen its innate ability to heal. These remedies function on both the physical and emotional levels and rarely have side effects. Some conditions for which conventional medicine has no effective treatment respond well to homeopathy.

Physical Medicine. Physical medicine offers treatment for musculoskeletal concerns. Treatments vary and include soft tissue work (including therapeutic massage), muscle energy stretching, physiotherapy using heat and cold, gentle electrical impulses, hydrotherapy, visceral manipulation, and exercise therapy

Psychological Counseling. Mental attitudes and emotional states can be important elements in healing and disease. Dr. Powell is trained in various psychological techniques. Counseling can offer support for those exploring the mind/body connection as well as short-term situational issues.