I am fed up with conventional doctors and have been seeking information about naturopathic doctors. I found a naturopath about an hour away from me but my insurance of course will not cover this type of practicing medicine :-( Her fees are $140 for the first visit and go down a bit after the first consult. I am just wondering if these fees are similar to what others are paying? I often hear of others on goneraw talking about their naturopaths – I just don’t know how I am going to be able to swing this kind of money for my much needed healthcare. The sad thing is I only have to pay $5 a visit to see my regular M.D. and my husband has to pay a deductible out of his check every week – and it’s not the type of doctor I want to see! UGH !! :(
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Truthfully, I talk to people in online forums. I tell them my symptoms, they send me links to pages talking about the recommended aid, what they can do for me and where I can find them. I can’t afford to see a doctor unless I’m dying, pretty much. Go college kid!
thanks everybody for the advice. My insurance will not cover any “alternative health” at all. I do my best to study what I can online but I’d like to have a doctor who is familiar with my ongoing symptoms ( which mimic an auto-immune disease) ..
Blue_Eyes: where did you find this holistic lady? So she is not a naturopath? (wondering if I can still keep searching for a less expensive alternative)..
beate64: I wanted to thank you & also tell you that I just sent you a long email at the address you provided & I got a return error back? freehorse AT yahoodotcom is correct right? I hope to hear from you soon
blueyz I have Anthem insurance. I called & asked and they said no alternative medicine is covered..including naturopathy, accupuncture, massage therapy, etc etc :(
yes, I do have a good health food store that I frequent. Doh! I should ask the supplement specialist there if she knows any other sources – I dunno why I didn’t think of that! thank you
beate64 I just resent the email to you :):)