NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
What is naturopathic medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has an innate healing ability. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) teach their patients to use diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and cutting edge natural therapies to enhance their bodies’ability to ward off and combat disease. Naturopaths are licensed to prescribe medications as well and only do so if absolutely necessary.
NDs view the patient as a complex, interrelated system; working as a team with their patients, NDs create a comprehensive treatment plan that blends the best of modern medical science and traditional natural medical approaches to treat disease and restore health.
Naturopathic physicians base their practice on six timeless principles founded on medical tradition and scientific evidence.
Let nature heal...
Our bodies have such a powerful, innate instinct for self-healing. By finding and removing the barriers to this self-healing—such as poor diet or unhealthy habits—naturopathic physicians can nurture this process.
Identify and treat causes...
Naturopathic physicians understand that symptoms will only return unless the root illness is addressed. Rather than cover up symptoms, they seek to find and treat the cause of these symptoms.
First, do no harm...
Naturopathic physicians follow three precepts to ensure their patients’ safety:
Educate patients. Naturopathic medicine believes that doctors must be educators, as well as physicians. That’s why naturopathic physicians teach their patients how to eat, exercise, relax and nurture themselves physically and emotionally. They also encourage self-responsibility and work closely with each patient.
Treat the whole person. We each have a unique physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, sexual and spiritual makeup. The naturopathic physician knows that all these factors affect our health. That’s why he or she includes them in a carefully tailored treatment strategy.
Prevent illness. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" has never been truer. Proactive medicine saves money, pain, misery and lives. That’s why naturopathic physicians evaluate risk factors, heredity and vulnerability to disease. By getting treatment for greater wellness, we’re less likely to need treatment for future willness.
Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has an innate healing ability. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) teach their patients to use diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and cutting edge natural therapies to enhance their bodies’ability to ward off and combat disease. Naturopaths are licensed to prescribe medications as well and only do so if absolutely necessary.
NDs view the patient as a complex, interrelated system; working as a team with their patients, NDs create a comprehensive treatment plan that blends the best of modern medical science and traditional natural medical approaches to treat disease and restore health.
Naturopathic physicians base their practice on six timeless principles founded on medical tradition and scientific evidence.
Let nature heal...
Our bodies have such a powerful, innate instinct for self-healing. By finding and removing the barriers to this self-healing—such as poor diet or unhealthy habits—naturopathic physicians can nurture this process.
Identify and treat causes...
Naturopathic physicians understand that symptoms will only return unless the root illness is addressed. Rather than cover up symptoms, they seek to find and treat the cause of these symptoms.
First, do no harm...
Naturopathic physicians follow three precepts to ensure their patients’ safety:
- Use low-risk procedures and healing compounds first—such as dietary supplements, herbal extracts and homeopathy—with few or no side effects.
- When possible, do not suppress symptoms, which are the body’s efforts to self-heal. For example, the body may cook up a fever in reaction to a bacterial infection. Fever creates an inhospitable environment for the harmful bacteria, thereby destroying it. Of course, the naturopathic physician would not allow the fever to get dangerously high.
- Customize each diagnosis and treatment plan to fit each patient. We all heal in different ways and the naturopathic physician respects our differences.
Educate patients. Naturopathic medicine believes that doctors must be educators, as well as physicians. That’s why naturopathic physicians teach their patients how to eat, exercise, relax and nurture themselves physically and emotionally. They also encourage self-responsibility and work closely with each patient.
Treat the whole person. We each have a unique physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, sexual and spiritual makeup. The naturopathic physician knows that all these factors affect our health. That’s why he or she includes them in a carefully tailored treatment strategy.
Prevent illness. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" has never been truer. Proactive medicine saves money, pain, misery and lives. That’s why naturopathic physicians evaluate risk factors, heredity and vulnerability to disease. By getting treatment for greater wellness, we’re less likely to need treatment for future willness.
OUR NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
Dr. Rian graduated from Bastyr’s naturopathic medical school in 2004. After taking and passing her board exams and becoming licensed primary care physician, she moved to Illinois where she started her family and began her family medicine practice. Dr. Rian began seeing many patients with environmental toxicities and GI imbalance and became very interested in functional medicine testing as an elegant tool to get the root cause of disease. It was then that she was offered a position as the Scientific Advisor for Doctor’s Data Labs. At DDI she taught
other physicians how to interpret hormone, stool, micronutrient, and heavy metal testing and instructed physicians in the proper conventional and naturopathic protocols necessary for their patient’s recovery.
Dr. Rian and her family finally had the chance to get back to the Northwest when she was offered a position as staff physician at Longevity Medical Clinic in Tacoma. At Longevity she specialized in anti-aging medicine, bio-identical hormone replacement and reversal of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. However, the commute to Tacoma became too taxing on herself and her young children, so she chose to start a new practice closer to her home in Issaquah, at Urban Oasis Yoga & Wellness.
The theory of naturopathic medicine is what makes it so unique, but such a powerful way to transform health. In naturopathic medicine, the body is seen as wise; it has a voice and it’s own inner compass. Naturopaths understand symptoms and signs as important messages telling us something is wrong. Just as we do not hush a crying infant when he/she is hurt, we try our very best not to quiet the voice of the body when it is crying through symptoms. We listen quietly to the message and remove the things that are getting in the way of the body’s natural harmony.
For some people this path to harmony may require addressing diet and lifestyle, for some it may mean require un-covering old emotional patterns that cause poor food choices, for many it may require the addition of nutrients, herbs and hormonal replacement, and for some, traditional medications are needed to keep them safe while they work on strengthening their foundation.
There is no “one way” to guide the body to healing; we each walk our own path. Dr. Rian comes into the doctor/patient relationship as a non-judgemental partner in your health, who is ready to embrace and uphold your individualized needs. She is a member of the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She keeps up to date on the newest research and treatment protocols by attending conferences and continuing education, which are required for license renewal annually.
other physicians how to interpret hormone, stool, micronutrient, and heavy metal testing and instructed physicians in the proper conventional and naturopathic protocols necessary for their patient’s recovery.
Dr. Rian and her family finally had the chance to get back to the Northwest when she was offered a position as staff physician at Longevity Medical Clinic in Tacoma. At Longevity she specialized in anti-aging medicine, bio-identical hormone replacement and reversal of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. However, the commute to Tacoma became too taxing on herself and her young children, so she chose to start a new practice closer to her home in Issaquah, at Urban Oasis Yoga & Wellness.
The theory of naturopathic medicine is what makes it so unique, but such a powerful way to transform health. In naturopathic medicine, the body is seen as wise; it has a voice and it’s own inner compass. Naturopaths understand symptoms and signs as important messages telling us something is wrong. Just as we do not hush a crying infant when he/she is hurt, we try our very best not to quiet the voice of the body when it is crying through symptoms. We listen quietly to the message and remove the things that are getting in the way of the body’s natural harmony.
For some people this path to harmony may require addressing diet and lifestyle, for some it may mean require un-covering old emotional patterns that cause poor food choices, for many it may require the addition of nutrients, herbs and hormonal replacement, and for some, traditional medications are needed to keep them safe while they work on strengthening their foundation.
There is no “one way” to guide the body to healing; we each walk our own path. Dr. Rian comes into the doctor/patient relationship as a non-judgemental partner in your health, who is ready to embrace and uphold your individualized needs. She is a member of the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She keeps up to date on the newest research and treatment protocols by attending conferences and continuing education, which are required for license renewal annually.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW & HOW TO GET STARTED...
Types of Health Issues Addressed:
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue
Hormonal Imbalance (PMS, menopausal symptoms)
Diabetes/hypoglycemia
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Obesity
Acne
Digestive disorders
Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
BPH
Low Libido
Depression
Preventive Medicine and Wellness
Infertility
ADD/ADHD
Hypo/hyperthyroidism
Services Provided:
Integrated care for acute and chronic disease
Alternative approaches to Autism/Spectrum
Disorders
Anti-aging medicine program
Bio-identical hormone replacement
Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease reversal
Individualized Weight Loss programs and HCG diet
Physicals, Well Woman (PAP) and Well Child Exams
Immunization counseling and thimerosol free immunizations
Functional Medicine Testing: hormones, digestive analysis, heavy metal, food allergies
Nutrition Counseling and pantry re-organization
Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki
Payment and Insurance:
Payment is requested at the time of service. You can find my charges and visit descriptions at www.shahfamilymedicine.com. I am beginning to take some insurance, starting with Premera and Regence. I also accept cash, check and credit cards. I will accept a limited number of reduced fee patients, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
If you need to cancel, kindly do so at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, there is a $50.00 fee.
New Patient Information:
Please download the new patient forms Medical Questionnaire, Concents Forms and HIPPA Forms from either here or from Dr. Rian website at www.shahfamilymedicine.com. If you are unable to fill them out prior to our appointment, please arrive 30 minutes early to fill them out as they are a bit lengthy. The breadth of the information requested allows Dr. Rian to get to know you a bit deeper, which gives her a better chance of getting the most out of your time together.
To schedule your appointment please call Urban Oasis Yoga & Wellness at 425-677-8403 or call Dr. Shah’s confidential business line at: 425-394-3385. You may also contact Dr. Rian at drrian@urbanoasisyoga.com.
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue
Hormonal Imbalance (PMS, menopausal symptoms)
Diabetes/hypoglycemia
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Obesity
Acne
Digestive disorders
Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
BPH
Low Libido
Depression
Preventive Medicine and Wellness
Infertility
ADD/ADHD
Hypo/hyperthyroidism
Services Provided:
Integrated care for acute and chronic disease
Alternative approaches to Autism/Spectrum
Disorders
Anti-aging medicine program
Bio-identical hormone replacement
Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease reversal
Individualized Weight Loss programs and HCG diet
Physicals, Well Woman (PAP) and Well Child Exams
Immunization counseling and thimerosol free immunizations
Functional Medicine Testing: hormones, digestive analysis, heavy metal, food allergies
Nutrition Counseling and pantry re-organization
Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki
Payment and Insurance:
Payment is requested at the time of service. You can find my charges and visit descriptions at www.shahfamilymedicine.com. I am beginning to take some insurance, starting with Premera and Regence. I also accept cash, check and credit cards. I will accept a limited number of reduced fee patients, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
If you need to cancel, kindly do so at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, there is a $50.00 fee.
New Patient Information:
Please download the new patient forms Medical Questionnaire, Concents Forms and HIPPA Forms from either here or from Dr. Rian website at www.shahfamilymedicine.com. If you are unable to fill them out prior to our appointment, please arrive 30 minutes early to fill them out as they are a bit lengthy. The breadth of the information requested allows Dr. Rian to get to know you a bit deeper, which gives her a better chance of getting the most out of your time together.
To schedule your appointment please call Urban Oasis Yoga & Wellness at 425-677-8403 or call Dr. Shah’s confidential business line at: 425-394-3385. You may also contact Dr. Rian at drrian@urbanoasisyoga.com.
