Homeopaths are health care professionals that use homeopathic remedies to promote, maintain, and restore health. They help people maintain normal health using the concept that natural substances can treat the same symptoms they cause; otherwise known as the “Law of Similars”. Using this concept, Homeopaths apply highly diluted doses of natural substances (“remedies”) to stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities. Some disorders and conditions homeopaths claim to treat include:
Homeopaths typically provide health care services in homeopathy and therapy-based clinics. Homeopath services include:
In Ontario, “Homeopathic Doctor” or “Homeopath” is a regulated profession subject to the Professional Practice Standards and Guidelines defined by the College of Homeopaths of Ontario. For more information on regulatory colleges, view our What is a Regulatory College page.