Traditionally a Naturopath was a modern herbalist. So many claim to be a Naturopath and this can be confusing. So what exactly is a naturopath? A modern naturopath in practice in Australia is trained in medical sciences and the modalities of herbalism, nutrition, and massage. The biggest difference between a traditional herbalist and a naturopath is the depth of medical science and clinical medicine studied. Thats not to say that a traditional herbalist is not as qualified, but rather that a naturopath is trained in evidence based treatment and research as well as being trained as a traditional herbalist. This allows a direct approach to todays diseases and medical problems. 

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