Naturopath Questions

[blondebombshell]

i am thinking about going to see a naturopath and had some questions before i make an appt.

- how do i know if my insurance covers it?

- what kind of tests are they going to do?

- will they be able to help my bloated tummy?

- if i am already gluten-free, what will they be able to help me with.

thank so much!

[Ursa Major]

There is one way to find out if your insurance covers it, and that is to call them and ask.

I have no clue about the other questions, as every naturopath is different.

[Joni63]

i am thinking about going to see a naturopath and had some questions before i make an appt.

- how do i know if my insurance covers it?

- what kind of tests are they going to do?

- will they be able to help my bloated tummy?

- if i am already gluten-free, what will they be able to help me with.

thank so much!

As Ursa said, you can call your insurance company and find out if they cover the visit. Mine does not cover the cost of the visit, but will cover blood tests and prescriptions. Each insurance is different so you will definately want to check it out first.

The tests they recommend will depend upon your symptoms. If bloated tummy is the reason your going, they might recommend allergy testing. My Naturopath recommended a good allergist and suggested I go back to my PC physician to get a referral.

I think it all depends on what your reason is for going. My reason was to understand what vitamins/minerals I needed and their proper amounts due to my deficiencies. My regular doctor isn't well versed in Celiac Disease and the nutrition aspects of it. My Naturopath specializes in nutrition and adult health and that is what I needed help with.

Good luck!