About Dr. Richard Haliburton, ND

I am a naturopathic doctor (ND) and nutritionist who specializes in chronic fatigue conditions including long covid, POTS, EBV, fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis, EDS, nutrient deficiencies, gut absorption issues, and much more. This blog is way for me to share what I’ve learned with a wider audience. I’ve always wondered about being a teacher, but unfortunately the college professor path has few opportunities.

What is an Naturopathic Docter (ND)?

Naturopathic doctors are integrative doctors, combining traditional biomedical knowledge with nutrition and lifestyle knowledge. They are licensed doctors in the state of California and many other states. Naturopathic doctors require a doctoral level degree after completing a relevant bachelors degree, so a minimum of 8 years of college, plus board exams, similar to an MD.

Conventional medicine has been sufficient for many patients, especially if their problem is straight forward in both diagnosis and treatment. But more complicated patients, like most chronic fatigue patients, have fallen through the cracks. They aren’t getting the medical work-up and customized treatment they need from 5 minute doctor visits and routine tests. I make sure to spend whatever time is needed with a patient to get their full story, do in depth testing, and walk them through a custom treatment plan.