A.  No, you do not need to be ill in order to benefit from a visit from a Naturopathic doctor.  A large part of what they do is educate clients about health maintenance, healthy choices and how to prevent illness.  You may also find that although there is nothing physically troubling, there may be a mental, emotional or behavioral concern that may be preventing you from living as fully as you would like.  These concerns can also be addressed with an ND.