Why Naturopaths and Cannabis Doctors Are the Perfect Team for Cannabis Care
At Revital Health, we believe the best care happens when different practitioners bring their strengths together. That’s why our naturopaths now work directly alongside cannabis doctors, who specialise in prescribing cannabis and other advanced therapies.
We’re pleased to share that MODE doctors are now available in-house at Revital every Tuesday and Thursday. This means our clients don’t have to choose between natural support and medical care — they can have both.
The Endocannabinoid System: A Big Piece of the Puzzle
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is the body’s master regulator. It influences sleep, stress, pain, appetite, mood, and even hormonal balance.
Cannabis medicines like CBD, THC, and CBG can support the ECS — but they’re only one piece of the puzzle. The ECS also depends on nutrition, light exposure, stress levels, and gut health. That’s where naturopaths play a vital role.
What a Naturopath Brings
At Revital, our naturopaths are extensively trained in the ECS and cannabis science. While we cannot prescribe, we provide the foundation that makes prescribing safer and more effective.
We focus on:
Nutrition: correcting deficiencies (omega-3s, magnesium, zinc, vitamin D) that affect ECS tone.
Lifestyle anchors: morning sunlight, evening wind-down, breathwork, sleep routines.
Gut and microbiota health: ensuring your digestive system supports neurotransmitters and ECS balance.
Detoxification support: minimising alcohol, seed oils, and toxins that disrupt ECS function.
Adjunct natural therapies: herbs, terpenes, or adaptogens that work synergistically with prescribed cannabinoids.
This groundwork often makes cannabis medicines more effective, with fewer side effects.
What a Cannabis Doctor Brings
Cannabis doctors are medical practitioners trained in prescribing cannabis and monitoring its safe use. They:
Select the right cannabinoid (CBD, THC, CBG, or a combination) for your symptoms.
Write legal prescriptions, ensuring access to TGA-approved products.
Monitor interactions with your current medications.
Adjust doses carefully to maximise benefit and minimise risk.
Provide medical oversight where cannabis is only part of a bigger care plan.
Why We Work Together
In many cases, it’s actually the naturopath who first identifies when cannabis may help — for example, persistent pain, anxiety, insomnia, or perimenopausal symptoms that haven’t responded fully to other supports.
From there, the naturopath can:
Refer you to the MODE doctor (or MediCann doctor) for a prescribing assessment.
Share case notes and testing results with your doctor to ensure continuity of care.
Continue to support you while you start on cannabis, tracking your sleep, mood, pain, or gut changes.
And sometimes, it works the other way around: a cannabis doctor prescribes cannabis but recognises that nutrition, stress, or lifestyle patterns are holding you back. That’s when they refer you back to the naturopath for ongoing support.
The Takeaway
Cannabis medicine works best when it’s part of a bigger plan. At Revital Health, your naturopath and MODE doctor form a collaborative team:
Your doctor ensures safe prescribing and medical oversight.
Your naturopath strengthens the foundations so your ECS — and the rest of your body — responds well.
This shared care model means you don’t have to navigate it alone, and you won’t fall through the cracks. You’ll have a team around you, each focused on what they do best, all working toward your health goals.
