Services and Modalities

Licensed Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are trained to manage everything from minor acute ailments to severe chronic conditions. Conditions for which people commonly seek Naturopathic care include, but are not limited to, the following acute and chronic conditions:

· Allergies

Anxiety

Arthritis

Autoimmune Disease

Cardiovascular Problems, Including: High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis

Depression

Endocrine Problems, Including: Diabetes, Hypo- and Hyperthyroidism, Adrenal Dysfunction

Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fibromyalgia

Gastrointestinal Problems, Including: Diarrhea, Constipation, Gas, Bloating, Heartburn (Reflux, GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gallstones, Hepatitis, Colitits, Crohn’s

Disease, Ulcers, Abdominal Pain, Hemorrhoids, Dysbiosis, H. pylori Infection

Hormonal Problems

Men’s Health Issues, Including: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Prostatitis, Erectile Dysfunction, Kidney Stones

Musculoskeletal Problems, Including: Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Back Pain, Neck Pain, Muscle Pain, Tendonitis, Bursitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Gout, Fibromyalgia

Migraines

Neurological Problems, Including: Headaches, Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease

Pain Management

Respiratory Problems, Including: Asthma, COPD, Bronchitis, Allergies

Skin Problems, including: Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis

Sleep Disturbance

Stress

Urinary System Problems

Weight Management

Woman’s Health, Including: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Endometriosis, Fibroids, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Menopause, Infections

Wound Healing

Modalities:

Clinical Nutrition

Using food, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes to promote proper physiologic function.

Diet and Lifestyle Counseling

Addressing all aspects of a person’s life including attitude, diet, exercise, habits, and coping skills associated with stress and environmental hazards.

Detoxification

Supporting the body’s elimination of toxic substances that contribute to illness.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST)

A gentle, light-touch, hands-on style of physical medicine used to correct restrictions and imbalances in the craniosacral system (brain and spinal cord), connective tissue throughout the body (fascia), joints, nerves, blood vessel and lymphatics. CST is indicated for management of physical injury, chronic pain and immobility, chronic fatigue, stress and emotional disorders, joint problems, ADD, chronic sinusitis and many other conditions.

Exercise Therapy

Individualized instruction in therapeutic physical activity.

Botanical Medicine

Medicinal plants and plant extracts used according to evidence-based scientific principles. Naturopathic physicians are the only licensed healthcare providers fully trained in the use of botanical medicine.

Homeopathy

A system of medicine based on the “law of similars” using dilute substances to stimulate the body’s own healing process.

Physical Medicine

Manipulation of the bones, joints, muscles and soft tissue for pain relief, increased mobility, and improved function.

Ordering Products and Supplements:

Licensed NDs have a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical grade products and supplements that are third party tested for quality, potency, and purity. These are not available over the counter at pharmacies or even at your local health food or vitamin shop; your Licensed ND generally has exclusive access to these products and supplements. If supplements are part of your care plan, they can be purchased through Dr. Perchemlides' practice at a discounted rate to help assure each patient's access to the highest quality products in the most convenient manner.

Scope of Practice:

Naturopathic therapies are generally safer, less toxic, and have fewer side effects than conventional therapies. Licensed Naturopathic Doctors are qualified to administer these therapies because they have a comprehensive understanding of physiology, pharmacology, botanical medicine, nutritional biochemistry, and interactions between natural and drug therapies. Without training from an accredited naturopathic medical college, one cannot safely make recommendations about Natural Medicine. All therapeutic recommendations that a Licensed ND makes are evidence-based: thorough clinical research has been utilized to evaluate their safety and efficacy.

In the State of Oklahoma, a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor serves as a consultant and does not take the place of other medical providers. Patients should continue to work with their primary care provider and any other medical specialists with whom they have consulted. As a Licensed ND, I can collaborate with these other providers to integrate and individualize patient care. While in consultation with me, patients should not stop taking any medications prescribed by their MDs. While, I can offer my professional opinion about the efficacy and use of prescribed pharmaceuticals, the prescribing doctor must make any final recommendations about these medications.

Many patients seek Naturopathic Medicine because they are concerned about the health risks and financial consequences of pharmaceuticals. Licensed Naturopathic Doctors can often help to decrease the need for prescription medications or make informed recommendations about replacing them with natural alternatives. Additionally, Licensed NDs can help to mitigate the unwanted side effects of prescription medication. “First, do no harm” is the foremost of our guiding principles; therefore, our first priority is to help you achieve your health goals safely. The best way to do so is to collaborate with a patient’s other physicians before implementing any changes in a prescription medication regimen. An integrative and collaborative approach to healthcare is the best way to help a patient achieve his or her healthcare goals.