Naturopathic medicine in San Diego, licensed doctors, natural therapies

Naturopathic doctors combine modern diagnostics with natural therapies, and take the time to understand how your symptoms connect.

Our naturopathic doctors are licensed primary care providers. They take a detailed history, order lab work when it helps, and build a plan that can include nutrition, botanical medicine and lifestyle changes, coordinated with the rest of our team and your own doctors.

  • Physician-led clinic
  • Care coordinated across our team
  • HSA, FSA and LSA welcome
  • Best of San Diego, 2020, 2021, 2022
A naturopathic doctor with a patient at Saffron & Sage

What naturopathic care can include

Your plan depends on you. These are the tools our naturopathic doctors draw on most.

  • Nutrition and lifestyle counseling
  • Botanical medicine
  • Homeopathy
  • Mind-body medicine
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Functional lab testing
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The principles behind it

Naturopathic medicine is guided by six principles.

First, do no harm

Choose the gentlest effective option and keep the risk of side effects low.

The healing power of nature

Support the body’s own ability to restore balance.

Find the cause

Look for what sits underneath symptoms instead of treating each one alone.

Treat the whole person

Consider physical, emotional, environmental and lifestyle factors together.

Doctor as teacher

Explain the why, so you can take part in your own care.

Prevention

Build health over time, not only respond to illness.

Good to know

What training do naturopathic doctors have?

Naturopathic doctors complete a four-year, graduate-level naturopathic medical program accredited by the CNME, with training in the biomedical sciences and natural therapies.

Do I need a referral?

No. In California, naturopathic doctors are primary care providers, so you can book directly.

Can a naturopathic doctor order lab tests?

Yes. Our naturopathic doctors use private laboratories for a wide range of tests.

What should I bring to my first visit?

A list of your health history, current concerns and any medications or supplements, plus recent lab work if you have it.

Have your most recent labs? Upload them here for a free overview.

Upload a recent lab report and get a plain-language overview of what each marker measures. You arrive at your first visit with better questions, and our team starts from what you already have.

Upload my lab report

Free. Takes about a minute. Your file is processed in real time and is not stored. Educational only, not medical advice or a diagnosis.

  1. UploadA recent lab report, as a PDF or a photo.
  2. ReadA plain-language overview of what each marker measures.
  3. Talk it throughWith our team on a free discovery call, if you would like.

Wondering if it is a fit?

Meet our team on a free discovery call. We will tell you honestly whether naturopathic care is the right first step.

Or call (619) 933-2340