Welcome to Wildhorse Naturopathic Medicine

Wildhorse Naturopathic Medicine is the medical practice of Tevna Tayler, ND, a licensed naturopathic physician in the state of Arizona.

What is a Licensed Naturopathic Physician?

Licensed naturopathic physicians - also known as licensed naturopathic doctors, or NDs or NMDs - are family practice doctors licensed by the state Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board to practice naturopathic medicine, a combination of traditional and modern scientific medicine that works with your body's innate intelligence to restore you to your natural state of health. Naturopathic medicine is very individualized and focused on you, specifically.

When Should You Consult a Licensed Naturopathic Physician?

You should consider it whenever you are not achieving or maintaining the level of health that you would like with regular medical care or personal adjustments to your lifestyle. You will also find naturopathic medical care invaluable if you are trying to reduce or eliminate pharmaceutical medications from your healing process, attempting to lose or gain weight, adjusting to fluctuating hormones, preparing for or recovering from surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy, suffering from any chronic or recurring illness, or generally interested in personalized preventive medicine or healthy aging and fitness.

Why Dr. Tayler?

Note from Dr. Tayler: There are a lot of good naturopathic physicians, and I think that we should each find a doctor that we feel most comfortable with. In general, my special interests include Homeopathy and the "Mind/Body connection" (the relationship between our health concerns and our emotional, psychological, and spiritual states). I believe that life should have balance. I try to never suggest treatment plans that are not realistic for you or your family, and I'm not an extremist or judgmental in any way. I accept all lifestyle choices as valid, and I support all of us in our attempts to be healthy while still having as much fun and enjoying as many of the things that we really like as possible. Please read my About page to learn more about me and call me for more information and to determine if you would like to make an appointment for you or your children.

What Can You Expect from Naturopathic Medical Treatment?

As with any healing process, the results vary based on each individual. Some people are able to completely eliminate all pharmaceutical medications and heal completely from longstanding health problems, and others only acheive some improvement. At a minimum, you will have the opportunity to understand your specific health concerns in more detail and to learn how to take more control over your own health in ways unique to you.

Do Licensed Naturopathic Physicians Go to Medical School?

Yes, they attend a 4-year, full-time, on-site, post-graduate medical school very similar to regular medical school. Their training includes all of the same courses that regular physicians complete plus additional training in areas such as homeopathy, musculoskeletal adjustments, botanicals, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, counseling, orthomolecular supplementation, nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and mind/body medicine. Dr. Tayler attended the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Can Licensed Naturopathic Physicians Write Prescriptions?

Yes, in Arizona, they can write prescriptions for most classes of pharmaceutical medications, when needed, but this varies between states in the US and provinces in Canada. Normally, naturopathic physicians attempt to avoid prescribing medications in favor of less invasive treatments with fewer side effects, whenever possible. And, they can often help you safely reduce or eliminate medications that you currently need, often (and preferably) with the help and support of the physician who originally prescribed them. In addition, they will work with or refer you to other physicians if they feel that you need a medication (or other treatment) that they are not able to prescribe or provide.

Are Licensed Naturopathic Physicians Covered by my Insurance or HSA?

Treatment given by naturopathic physicians is covered by Health Savings Accounts and similar plans, but coverage varies within and among insurance companies. Check with your insurance company for details.

For more information about Dr. Tayler and Wildhorse Naturopathic Medicine, see the About page.

To find out more about naturopathic medicine, visit The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians as well as FAQ on Naturopathic Medicine.