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Naturopathic Physician

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing process. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods. The following principles are the foundation of natu... Read More

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing process. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods.

The following principles are the foundation of naturopathic medical practice:
The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae): Naturopathic medicine recognizes an inherent self-healing process in people that is ordered and intelligent. Naturopathic physicians act to identify and remove obstacles to healing and recovery, and to facilitate and augment this inherent self-healing process.
Identify and Treat the Causes (Tolle Causam): The naturopathic physician seeks to identify and remove the underlying causes of illness rather than to merely eliminate or suppress symptoms.
First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere): Naturopathic physicians follow three guidelines to avoid harming the patient:
Utilize methods and medicinal substances which minimize the risk of harmful side effects, using the least force necessary to diagnose and treat;
Avoid when possible the harmful suppression of symptoms; and
Acknowledge, respect, and work with individuals’ self-healing process.
Doctor as Teacher (Docere): Naturopathic physicians educate their patients and encourage self-responsibility for health. They also recognize and employ the therapeutic potential of the doctor-patient relationship.
Treat the Whole Person: Naturopathic physicians treat each patient by taking into account individual physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social, and other factors. Since total health also includes spiritual health, naturopathic physicians encourage individuals to pursue their personal spiritual development.
Prevention: Naturopathic physicians emphasize the prevention of disease by assessing risk factors, heredity and susceptibility to disease, and by making appropriate interventions in partnership with their patients to prevent illness.

NATUROPATHIC PRACTICE
Naturopathic practice includes the following diagnostic and therapeutic modalities: clinical and laboratory diagnostic testing, nutritional medicine, botanical medicine, naturopathic physical medicine (including naturopathic manipulative therapy), public health measures, hygiene, counseling, minor surgery, homeopathy, acupuncture, prescription medication, intravenous and injection therapy, and naturopathic midwifery.


Chiropractic

A chiropractic doctor specializes in spinal health and well-being. They focus on the prevention, diagnosis and conservative care of spine-related disorders and other painful joint issues. In addition to adjustments, chiropractors also provide soft-tissue therapies, lifestyle recommendations, fitness coaching and nutritional advice.

Dr. Emily Mahar Cannon is a practicing Naturopathic Physician in Middlebury, VT. Born and raised in Vermont, Dr. Mahar Cannon graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in biology and attended Naturopathic Medical school at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She practiced for 2 years in Camden, Maine before she returned to the Green Mountains to open her private practice, “Integrated Medicine” in 2008 with her a husband, Dr. Nicholas Cannon DC. Together they run a multidimensional clinic offering an array of chiropractic and naturopathic care. Dr. Mahar Cannon specializes in digestive, metabolic and endocrine related disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and thyroid disease. However she also treats many patients with insomnia, depression, anxiety, arthritis, eczema and menopause symptoms. Naturopathic Physicians are uniquely trained and licensed to use both conventional medicine and natural therapies, often referred to as “Complimentary and Alternative Medicine.” Naturopathic Physicians bill insurance, order hospital tests and labs and can prescribe pharmaceutical medications when needed. However, their specialty training in natural medicine provides them with the foundation from which they evaluate and treat their patients. Therapies often include: botanical preparations, diet and nutritional prescriptions, body-mind therapies, physical medicine therapies, and less well understood energy therapies such as homeopathy and acupuncture. Philosophically, Dr. Mahar Cannon tries to guide each of her patients down the path to improved health and well being by providing holistic care in a setting that encourages the patient to take an active role in their healthcare.

Dr. Emily Mahar Cannon is a practicing Naturopathic Physician in Middlebury, VT. Born and raised... Read More

Growing up in Ohio, I loved spending time outside, playing soccer and tennis, swimming, and learning science and math. After high school, I started a biological science bachelors program at Wright State University in Dayton, OH and received my group fitness certification. I realized I wanted to become a chiropractor after seeing a sports chiropractor for a running injury. I then transferred to Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa to complete my bachelors of general science and doctorate of chiropractic. My love of winter and hiking drew me to move to Vermont post-graduation.

Outside of work, I love being a dog mom to my 20lb fluffy puppy and trying new restaurants with my partner.

I love being active and doing anything outdoors. I also teach fitness classes and especially enjoy teaching yoga. I can’t live without coffee and chocolate, and I love traveling.

I have a special interest in women’s health but welcome all patients of all ages, level of athletic ability, and gender presentation. I’m looking forward to getting to know you and help you reach your health goals!

Growing up in Ohio, I loved spending time outside, playing soccer and tennis, swimming, and learn... Read More

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