Naturopathy takes into account:  

• Respect for the healing processes of Nature
• Physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, genetic, social and environmental factors.
• Empowerment of the individual to take responsibility for his or her own health process.

A naturopathic doctor, may -

1. physically examine any person for the purpose of diagnosing any physical defect, illness or deficiency
2. prescribe or dispense complementary medicine
3. treat or prevent any physical defect, illness or deficiency in any person by means of -      

• light therapy;
• hydrotherapy;
• thermal therapy;
• acupressure therapy;
• acupuncture, but only if also registered as an acupuncturist;
• electrotherapy;
• massage therapy;
• exercise therapy;
• vibration therapy;
• reflex therapy;
• dietary advice and dietary supplementation
• advice on, and the supply of, complementary medicines and natural substances as treatment for any disease.