Definition

Telehealth is the delivery of healthcare services remotely using telecommunications technology, including video consultations, phone appointments, secure messaging, and remote monitoring. Telehealth enables access to healthcare providers regardless of geographic location, improving convenience, reducing travel time, and expanding care access.

Why It Matters

Telehealth removes geographic barriers to specialized care, reduces time and cost burdens of in-person visits, improves access for people with mobility issues or transportation challenges, and enables continuity of care during travel or relocation. It's particularly valuable for naturopathic medicine, nutrition counseling, and chronic disease management.

Related Conditions

Chronic Disease Management Mental Health Nutrition Counseling Follow Up Care

Related Modalities

Lifestyle Medicine Clinical Nutrition Botanical Medicine Functional Lab Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

Research shows telehealth is equally effective for many conditions, especially chronic disease management, mental health, nutrition counseling, and follow-ups. Physical exams require in-person visits, but most naturopathic consultations—focusing on history, lifestyle, lab review, and treatment planning—work excellently via telehealth.

You need a device with internet connection and camera (computer, tablet, or smartphone), a private, quiet space, your list of medications and supplements, any recent lab results, and questions or concerns you want to discuss. Most telehealth platforms are user-friendly and don't require technical expertise.