Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

First, Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere)

Preference is always given to non-invasive treatments that minimize the risk of harmful side effects, always taking into account your short and long term health goals.

The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)

The body has intrinsic wisdom to heal itself, ward off disease and maintain homeostasis. Symptoms are your body’s intelligent expressions, communicating which body systems are in need of support.

Identity and Treat the Cause (Tolle Causam)

Most illness is the result of long-standing dysfunction. To achieve true healing, we must search for and attend to the deepest roots of imbalance.

Doctor as Teacher (Docere)

The doctor holds responsibility to educate, encourage and empower each individual to make daily choices congruent with health and well-being.

Treat the Whole (Tolle Totum)

The body is an intricate system of physical, emotional and spiritual interconnections, each of which must be addressed in your journey towards optimal health.

Prevention (Praevenic)

Preventive medicine centers around the affects of our daily choices on our health, the health of our communities, and the health of our planet.

Testimonials

Master Wu’s teachings have improved my life in profound ways and provided me with an experientially-grounded exploration of Chinese philosophy, symbolism, cosmology and medicine.

It took me a long time to decide which of Master Wu’s calligraphy I would hang in my meditation room. It was a difficult choice. They all have a powerful shamanic feel of primal simplicity, but also a lyrical elegance and sometimes a bit of whimsy.

The practices I have been taught by Master Wu have transformed me physically, emotionally and spiritually, and continue to do so. My life is immeasurably richer, and my understanding of the world enlarged through his wise teaching of this ancient Chinese wisdom.

After you have spent some time with Master Wu, you begin to realize that you are actually not in the presence of an ordinary person. As he shares and teaches, you begin to see a depth of knowledge that is uncommon even in the Qi communities he associates with. If you spend enough time with him, you will come to realize he is a rare and true man of wisdom. You see that his natural way with people, with changing environments and in diverse circumstances comes from his being in deep internal harmony with the Way known as “Tao.”

I was in my 60’s when I began this health journey with Dr. Taylor Wu. It was one of the best decisions and gifts I have given myself. She has provided me with exceptional health care.

I was taken on a deep healing journey when diagnosed with cancer at a young age and have discovered that the best doctors have a rare combination of compassion, wisdom, knowledge and skill. Dr. Karin Taylor Wu embodies all of these – I was incredibly blessed to have her guidance on my healing path. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Dr. Taylor Wu, I would like you to know how much you have helped me. I have not had this much energy and overall sense of well being in a very long time, thanks to you. I am so glad you have come into my life.

Thank you, Karin! You feel like a saving angel for us. Your knowledge and experience has helped us when ordinary medical science has not been able to.