A Naturopathic doctor treats the whole person, not just the symptom or disease. It's a question of philosophy. The focus should not be on how to get rid of whatever it is that ails you, but on why you are suffering from this ailment and where it began. By assessing you as a unique individual, an ND can help you to understand your condition and teach you how you can foster your own health in a manner that enables your body to heal itself.