Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Sonal Patel, ND, has over a decade of experience as an integrative medicine doctor providing care to thousands of patients. By combining the principles of sound medicine with the healing power of nature, Dr. Patel, a graduate of the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, has created Valley Natural Health as a successful medical practice in Fresno, California that will be expanding statewide. Dr. Patel created Valley Natural Health over 10 years ago and in just the last two years, he has provided care for over 5,000 patients in the region.
A Husband and Father of four. An Educator who is a former teacher who went back to school to become a doctor. Dr. Patel has created a Medical Clinic where patients flock to heal their mind, body, and spirit as their physiological systems unify.
With a team of medical doctors, nurses and others, Dr. Patel leads Valley Natural Health as they continue to expand the continuum of care to deliver more support to patients and their families.
Some may ask, what is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND)? Naturopathic physicians combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Steeped in traditional healing methods, principles, and practices, naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. By using protocols that minimize the risk of harm, naturopathic physicians help facilitate the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain optimal health. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment.
Naturopathic physicians work in private practices, hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. NDs practice throughout the United States and Canada. Qualified naturopathic physicians undergo rigorous training before they become licensed health-care practitioners.
NDs treat all medical conditions and can provide both individual and family health care. Among the most common ailments they treat are allergies, chronic pain, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, obesity, respiratory conditions, heart disease, fertility problems, menopause, adrenal fatigue, adjunctive cancer care, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome. NDs can perform minor surgeries, such as removing cysts or stitching up superficial wounds. However, they do not practice major surgery. NDs are trained to utilize prescription drugs, although the emphasis of naturopathic medicine is the use of natural healing agents.
“The quality of care received from this doctor is beyond any care I have had in my adult life.
Sometimes the office can be hard to reach, making appts, getting through on the phone. But they try their best and do really care.”
Denise M Quance Grobe, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Physician. Her practice is directed towards women’s health issues among adults and adolescents, with a focus on personalizing treatments to stimulate the body’s healing potential. She blends botanical medicine, homeopathy, medical nutrition, and acupuncture with lifestyle counseling to provide the optimal level of care for her patients. Dr. Grobe received her doctorate degree from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe Arizona and has continued to educate and practice within the local community. She is accomplished at treating Stress conditions, Fibromyalgia, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, PMS, Menopause, Hormone Balancing, and Osteoporosis.
“I’ve been searching everywhere for a doctor like Dr. Grobe. She is kind and professional, but is also very clear annd thorough about her medical feedback. She answers questions and made it easy to feel comfortable. ”
Dr. Denise Grobe, ND
Naturopath
2152 S Vineyard
Suite 138
Mesa, AZ 85210
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Dr. Rachael O'Connell, ND
Naturopath
4.9(52)
8375 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97225
Dr. Rachael O'Connell is a naturopathic doctor who works collaboratively with her patients on managing a variety of health challenges, including fatigue, weight gain, metabolic disorders, chronic pain and disease, sports injuries, and more.
Her background in naturopathic orthopedics gives Dr. O’Connell a well-rounded understanding surrounding holistic pain relief and its role in overall health. She understands that when we are in pain, it can dominate our lives and be an obstacle to healing. Dr. O’Connell takes her time to work with each patient’s unique natural healing response so they can decrease pain, improve function, and return to wellness.
Education & Experience Through her personal and professional experiences, Dr. O'Connell is uniquely equipped to compassionately and effectively help people from all walks of life gain control over their health and bring peace to their bodies.
Dr. O'Connell graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Nutrition Science from Kaplan University in 2013. During her time there, she mastered the importance of nutrition and biochemistry for optimal human health.
Her interest in integrated medicine led her to Arizona where she attended Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, earning her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND). At SCNM, Dr. O'Connell interned with leaders in the field of regenerative and physical medicine, learning fundamental and cutting-edge pain relief strategies. Dr. O'Connell has additional training in rheumatology, endocrinology, functional neurology, IV therapy, and metabolic disease.
Following graduation from SCNM, Dr. O'Connell was accepted to a rigorous, highly specialized interventional orthopedics and pain residency in Beaverton, Oregon. There she trained in precision orthopedic diagnostics and image-guided musculoskeletal injection therapies. She is a current member of the Naturopathic Orthopedic Medicine Academy.
Personal Interests Dr. O'Connell balances her life by continuing to paint, draw, shoot photography, make funny videos, sing in her church's praise band, volunteer as a high school girls youth leader, and practice Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiujitsu. She lives in Portland with her husband Kevin and two cats, Teddy & Tommy. She loves cooking and baking, watching movies, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and collecting memes.
List of services provided by Dr. O’Connell Whole Family Care Preventative Care, Wellness Visits, Annual Exams, Screening Labs Regenerative Medicine for Joint Pain: Platelet-Rich Plasma, Prolotherapy Conventional Interventional Pain Injections: Corticosteroid, Visco-Supplement, Nerve Block Ultrasound-Guided Injections: Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Elbow, Wrist/Hand, Foot/Ankle Trigger Point Injections for Neck & Back Pain/Spasm Women’s Health, Gynecological Exams, PAP Hormone Balancing & Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy Applied Kinesiology (NRT) Muscle Testing Clinical Nutrition & Weight Management Lifestyle Counseling Botanical Medicine, Individualized Nutritional Supplementation, Homeopathy IV Nutrient Therapy & Vitamin Injections Minor Surgery: Skin Biopsy, Skin Tag Removal, Cyst Drainage/Removal Medication Management Food Allergy & Sensitivity Testing Micronutrient Deficiency Testing Diabetes Testing & Management
“Rachel is very knowledgeable, attentive and listens well. Plus she's simply an enjoyable person! I appreciate that she stays current with studies and research which helps me make informed wellness choices.”
Dr. Rachael O'Connell, ND
Naturopath
8375 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Suite 100
Portland, OR 97225
Noemi Quintanar, ND, RM, MT, is a licensed naturopathic physician and medical director of Pristine Naturopathic Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. With over 15 years of experience and extensive knowledge of biological science, Dr. Quintanar offers personalized naturopathic care designed to heal her patients instead of merely masking their symptoms. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Quintanar graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson with bachelor’s degrees in both microbiology and medical technology, including pre-med studies. She became a registered microbiologist and medical technologist and spent several years working in the health care field before realizing that conventional medicine often didn’t restore patients’ health or improve their quality of life and deciding to study naturopathic and integrative medicine.
Dr. Quintanar earned her doctor of naturopathic medicine degree at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Her alma mater is one of only six accredited naturopathic medical schools in the United States and Canada. Dr. Quintanar has particular expertise in adrenal disorders, cancer support, and chronic illnesses.
At Pristine Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Quintanar offers a unique approach to her patients’ health care. She takes time to listen and develop an in-depth understanding of each patient’s needs before applying the healing power of nature and integrative health practices to address the underlying conditions that interfere with her patients’ health.
Matthew Cavaiola, ND, is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor specializing in Anti-Aging, Naturopathic Functional Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Integrative Oncology at Best Naturopathic Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Cavaiola takes great pride in providing his patients with solutions that conventional medicine can lack.
Dr. Cavaiola attended the University of Delaware (UD) in Newark, Delaware, where he received his undergraduate degree in Biology and his Master’s degree in Human Nutrition.
He then went on to achieve an additional Master’s degree in Acupuncture from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (PIHMA) in Phoenix, Arizona, and his Naturopathic Medical Degree from Sonoran University of Health Sciences, formerly known as the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Tempe.
Dr. Cavaiola emphasizes patient-centered care because he genuinely wants every patient to attain the best health possible. Best Naturopathic Medicine frequently helps patients with stubborn and frustrating health challenges, including many types of cancer and the most severe of autoimmune diseases.
He believes that no matter how severe your condition is, your body is truly remarkable and can return to a state of optimal vibrancy.
He warmly welcomes all patients into the practice and looks forward to caring for them.
“Dr. Cavaiola has exceeded all expectations when it comes to working with a medical professional. He is thorough, timely, kind, compassionate, brilliant, and determined to help his patients find clarity and feel better. He will go above and beyond to help patients receive proper care and testing, and will make the process enjoyable by cracking jokes along the way. I'm so grateful for the support and feeling of safety I received by working with Dr. C and would recommend him to anyone looking for holistic health care. ”
Caley Scott is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. She earned her degree from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL. Dr. Scott developed a passion for naturopathic medicine while working as a medical assistant at an integrative clinic in the Chicago suburbs after completing her bachelor’s degree in human nutrition from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Seeing first-hand the incredible success of using nutrition and natural therapies with her patients helped shape her view on healthcare and compelled her to seek a unique route in medicine. Her goal as a naturopathic doctor is to educate patients about their health, explain why making lifestyle modifications is essential, and empower them to make these changes. She strives to be a healer, motivator, teacher, and cheerleaderDr. Scott currently lives in Lincoln Park. When she’s not in the office, she loves to cook and spend time with her family and friends.
“Excellent doctor - very attentive and knowledgeable. Realizes that every person and treatment is different - willing to listen to your needs, and answer any questions one might have.”
Dr. Kirt Tyson, N.M.D. is board certified in Naturopathic Family Medicine and Pain Management. Dr. Tyson graduated from Morehouse College with a degree of Bachelors of Science in Biology. He later went on to earn his Naturopathic Medical Doctorate from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ. After completing medical school he obtained additional knowledge and received a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from the T. Collin Campbell Foundation at Cornell University. Dr. Tyson post doctorate training also includes anti-aging and regenerative medicine, men’s health and interventional pain management. He is pleased to share his knowledge and experience as the men’s health doctor at our Washington, D.C. clinic.
“I have been using PRCINDC for almost one year. I’m extremely happy with my results and care received. Mike and Dr. Tyson are incredibly attentive to their client needs. Keep doing what you’re doing and Thank you!!!”
Dr. Alison R. Maloof is originally from Western Massachusetts. After spending time living and working in Florida, California, and the United Kingdom, she moved to Chicago, Illinois where she received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Maloof completed a two-year accredited residency in Vermont after medical school.
Since childhood, Dr. Maloof has had an interest in the healing arts, but it wasn’t until she started teaching yoga and doing extensive volunteer work that she found her way into medicine. She has a passion for helping others.
Dr. Maloof opened Atlas Naturopathic Health Center in 2021. She is thrilled to be working in the beautiful State of Maine and to call this place home. Dr. Maloof has a firm belief in finding the underlying cause of illness and working as a team with her patients to create the conditions for health.
In her spare time, Dr. Maloof enjoys yoga, meditation, and skiing.
Humaira Quraishi, ND, MS, is a naturopathic doctor serving patients at her practice in Fort Lee, New Jersey. She aims to inspire, empower, educate, and treat her patients’ health issues.
Born in Pakistan, Dr. Quraishi immigrated to the United States with her parents when she was 4 years old. She has traveled to Pakistan throughout her life to visit family, and during that time, she gained an awareness of health and wellness in both countries. There were differences but also similarities, such as doctors quickly seeing patients without proper care or guidance into their lifestyle as well as the lack of education about illnesses.
With these in mind, Dr. Quraishi knew there was more to health than just prescribing medication to mask symptoms. She wanted to get to the root of the problem and help prevent diseases in the first place. Thus, she began her quest into naturopathic medicine and nutrition.
Dr. Quraishi graduated with her Bachelor of Science in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She then pursued her Master of Science in nutrition at the University of Bridgeport Nutrition Institute before earning her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport School of Naturopathic Medicine.
During her time in Bridgeport, Dr. Quraishi interned at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia and worked with many naturopathic physicians in the fields of kidney disease, food allergy, gastroenterology, and general health. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and New Jersey Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Many factors play into health, such as the root cause, nutrition, vitamin and nutritional deficiencies, mind-body wellness, and education about diseases. Dr. Quraishi strives to use all of these in her own practice.
Dr. Quraishi is beyond excited and grateful to guide patients through their healing journey and teach them how to heal themselves now and into the future.
Humaira Quraishi, ND, MS, is a naturopathic doctor serving patients at her practice in Fort Lee, New Jersey. She aims to inspire, empower, educate, and treat her patients’ health issues.
Born in Pakistan, Dr. Quraishi immigrated to the United States with her parents when she was 4 years old. She has traveled to Pakistan throughout her life to visit family, and during that time, she gained an awareness of health and wellness in both countries. There were differences but also similarities, such as doctors quickly seeing patients without proper care or guidance into their lifestyle as well as the lack of education about illnesses.
With these in mind, Dr. Quraishi knew there was more to health than just prescribing medication to mask symptoms. She wanted to get to the root of the problem and help prevent diseases in the first place. Thus, she began her quest into naturopathic medicine and nutrition.
Dr. Quraishi graduated with her Bachelor of Science in biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She then pursued her Master of Science in nutrition at the University of Bridgeport Nutrition Institute before earning her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport School of Naturopathic Medicine.
During her time in Bridgeport, Dr. Quraishi interned at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia and worked with many naturopathic physicians in the fields of kidney disease, food allergy, gastroenterology, and general health. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and New Jersey Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Many factors play into health, such as the root cause, nutrition, vitamin and nutritional deficiencies, mind-body wellness, and education about diseases. Dr. Quraishi strives to use all of these in her own practice.
Dr. Quraishi is beyond excited and grateful to guide patients through their healing journey and teach them how to heal themselves now and into the future.
William Nelson, NMD, is a naturopathic medical doctor who brings years of medical expertise to his practice, Explore Health, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nelson is heralded as the go-to physician for patients who feel they have exhausted their time and resources attempting to resolve complex health challenges. He is also respected internationally as a preeminent addiction medicine specialist and hosts ”Your Road to Personal Addiction Recovery,” which is one of the most-listened-to podcasts on the matter.
Dr. Nelson is unique in the naturopathic profession as he is an expert in several modalities and treatment approaches. Areas of his expertise include back pain, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, non-surgical solutions for nerve pain, and whiplash, from chronic and acute injuries including automobile accidents. He is an expert in regenerative injections, neural therapy, and mind-body medicine. Dr. Nelson has also successfully treated many other conditions after patients thought they had exhausted their treatment options with conventional and alternative doctors.
Explore Health has become a bastion for those who suffer from addiction. Dr. Nelson decided to commit significant attention to those who suffer from substance abuse after his daughter had a tumultuous but successful battle with heroin addiction.
For over two decades, Dr. Nelson has consistently helped patients become pain-free and return to the activities they love. He is uniquely qualified in physical medicine, regenerative medicine, and naturopathic therapies that help patients regain their health, vitality, and quality of life.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nelson and the team at Explore Health, call the office and speak to the friendly staff, or book online today.
“Dr. Nelson and his wife Stephanie have been great to work with! They really take the time to listen and provide you with a holistic approach to medicine. ”
Dr. William Nelson, NMD
Naturopath
7320 E Deer Valley, Ste 100
North Scottsdale, AZ 85255
William Nelson, NMD, is a naturopathic medical doctor who brings years of medical expertise to his practice, Explore Health, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Nelson is heralded as the go-to physician for patients who feel they have exhausted their time and resources attempting to resolve complex health challenges. He is also respected internationally as a preeminent addiction medicine specialist and hosts ”Your Road to Personal Addiction Recovery,” which is one of the most-listened-to podcasts on the matter.
Dr. Nelson is unique in the naturopathic profession as he is an expert in several modalities and treatment approaches. Areas of his expertise include back pain, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, non-surgical solutions for nerve pain, and whiplash, from chronic and acute injuries including automobile accidents. He is an expert in regenerative injections, neural therapy, and mind-body medicine. Dr. Nelson has also successfully treated many other conditions after patients thought they had exhausted their treatment options with conventional and alternative doctors.
Explore Health has become a bastion for those who suffer from addiction. Dr. Nelson decided to commit significant attention to those who suffer from substance abuse after his daughter had a tumultuous but successful battle with heroin addiction.
For over two decades, Dr. Nelson has consistently helped patients become pain-free and return to the activities they love. He is uniquely qualified in physical medicine, regenerative medicine, and naturopathic therapies that help patients regain their health, vitality, and quality of life.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nelson and the team at Explore Health, call the office and speak to the friendly staff, or book online today.
“Dr. Nelson and his wife Stephanie have been great to work with! They really take the time to listen and provide you with a holistic approach to medicine. ”
Balanced Health is a superior naturopathic health practice in the Cow Hollow are of San Francisco, California, led by skilled naturopathic physician Erika Horowitz, ND, and her expert team. They care for patients 12 and older in a welcoming, comfortable, LGBTQ+ friendly, women-owned wellness boutique.
The naturopathic specialists offer highly effective treatments for patients struggling with hormone imbalances, sleep problems, menopause symptoms, obesity, and digestive health issues. They provide thyroid hormone management and treatments for adrenal stress hormone imbalances and sex hormone irregularities.
The Balanced Health team offers natural, preventive, non-invasive, functional medicine to achieve superior long-term health and well-being for patients. They combine traditional healing wisdom with natural remedies and modern medical knowledge to stimulate the body’s natural healing process.
The Balanced Health experts help patients identify mental-emotional, environmental, and social obstacles to optimal wellness. They guide them through making informed decisions to achieve a happier, healthier life with a low risk of complex medical problems.
As a member of the Balanced Health wellness boutique, patients receive customized lifestyle medicine treatments that work best with their schedules to establish healthy habits that last a lifetime.
The Balanced Health providers compassionately welcome patients to the practice and look forward to exceeding their health care expectations.
Call the office or use the online booking feature today to schedule an appointment at Balanced Health.
“Dr. Horowitz is heaven sent. In my virtual appointment with her regarding a recent osteoporosis diagnosis, I found her to be genuine, easy to talk to, and an expert in the field of women’s health. I was looking for a plan of action that only included pharmaceuticals as a last resort, and she not only delivered on that, but went above and beyond in exploring solutions to my unique situation. ”
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“Dr. Miramontes was able to help me balance my hormones and also helped me better understand why my body was acting the way it was. She explains everything very well and I am very happy to have her as my doctor!”
Dr. Jaquel Patterson is a nationally recognized naturopathic physician, sought-after speaker, success coach, 3x Amazon best-selling author, and Forbes contributor. She is the medical director and founder of Fairfield Family Health and has over 15 years of clinical experience with expertise in Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, autoimmune conditions, integrative psychiatry, ADD/ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, allergies and environmental medicine.
Dr. Patterson’s passion for naturopathic medicine began at an early age as she grew up seeing the benefits of alternative healing practices. During her teen years, her mother struggled with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Patterson noticed that conventional treatments fell short, which fueled her passion for finding alternative options and instilled a desire to provide better care. Dr. Patterson also has her own health story of recovery with both Lyme disease and Babesia, as well as anxiety and OCD; these experiences inspired her to write her best-selling book “Women and Lyme”. She has lived some of the same personal health challenges her patients have and fully understands the nuances of these disease conditions.
After completing her undergraduate degree at Cornell University and working in the business field for several years, Dr. Patterson switched career paths and completed her doctoral degree at the University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine in Connecticut. Since then, she has practiced medicine with the core naturopathic tenet in mind: Treat the whole person and find the underlying cause of disease.
Dr. Patterson’s approach is anything but traditional, as she aims to meet people where they’re at, partnering with them and empowering them to, as she says, “Get back to self.” She has purposefully created a practice that provides a comfortable and healing environment that supports her naturopathic beliefs.
In addition to seeing patients and running the medical practice, Dr. Patterson is a sought-after speaker, presenting nationally and published in places like USA Today, New York Magazine, Forbes, CBS, Fox, NBC and ABC. She is the Past President for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and currently serves on the board of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine and Connecticut Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is a certified practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and has completed a fellowship in functional medicine for psychiatry and ADD/ADHD. In addition to her naturopathic medical degree, she has her MBA in Healthcare Management from Quinnipiac University and has her undergraduate degree from Cornell University.
Medeya Tsnobiladze, ND, MS, is an experienced naturopathic physician and acupuncturist at Fairfield Family Health in Fairfield, Connecticut. Her particular interest is in conditions that have an impact on the nervous system. She finds that Lyme disease, multiple chronic viral infections, and nutritional imbalances often manifest in neurologic complaints, such as palsies; mental health, memory, and cognition problems; Alzheimer’s; Parkinson’s; and demyelinating conditions.
Dr. Medeya’s training came in handy on multiple occasions with her own family. She and her son had been bitten by ticks and diagnosed with Lyme. With the use of a combination of herbal and antibiotic therapies, they were both cured. Throughout the years, natural therapies helped her family members with symptoms of multiple sclerosis, Bell’s palsy, dysautonomia, and others.
While some of these conditions may be incurable, they respond well to naturopathic interventions, and patients gain time, function, and, most importantly, overall quality of life when they add naturopathic interventions to mainstream protocols.
Dr. Medeya’s initial path to “naturopathic medicine” started long before she knew these words. She was a weak and sickly child. In her first five years of life, she had five pneumonia, persistent respiratory issues, and numerous digestive complaints. She was completely unable to tolerate high-fat foods and carbonated beverages.
Desperate to get better, her mother took her every summer to various towns of “mineral waters,” where they spent a month there following strict diets, drinking mineral water straight from the sources, and utilizing various physical therapy interventions.
All those wonderful treatments were offered at “sanatoriums,” where people lived in hotel-style rooms, ate at cafeterias that offered multiple therapeutic diets, and had dozens of “treatment rooms,” in which they were getting massage therapies, electrophoresis, mud baths, colonic hydrotherapy, nebulizer treatments with essential oils, and many other treatments.
She immensely enjoyed that experience. Something about having a daily routine of drinking salty hot mineral water from specially shaped mugs, walking miles per day, and eating a limited set of products made her feel much healthier by the end of each visit. After five yearly visits, by the age of 10, she was completely cured, emerging as a strong and resilient kid who had the energy to participate in sports and many extra-curricular activities.
The medicine that saved her was just “medicine” without any “naturopathic” or “integrative” modifiers. Doctors at sanatoriums and clinics prescribed drugs, ordered regular labs, EKGs, and imaging studies, but also performed colonic hydrotherapies, selected therapeutic diets, ordered appropriate sets of exercises, and selected mineral water protocols. That complex approach was the best Soviet medicine could offer. That was the best medicine she knew. In America, it fits best into the “integrative medicine” approach, and she is as committed to it now as she was at 10.
During her PhD work in the neuroscience program at the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, she also worked with a clinical team developing treatments for people who survived prolonged cardiac arrest and strokes and saw that both pharmaceutical and natural substances have an impact on the restoration of neurologic functions. During her time in the program, is where she first developed her interest in working with patients.
While still in Russia, she also began her passion for Chinese medicine by taking Tai Chi classes five days a week. Tai Chi helped her to heal compression fractures that led to years of back pain. As the University of Bridgeport had an Acupuncture institute that allowed for enrollment alongside the ND program, it was only natural for her to enthusiastically complete a dual degree. Through first-hand experience, she adds these additional tools to clinical care.
As a trained biophysicist with a love of biochemistry and a deep interest in neurology, she looks forward to working with patients presenting with the most complex neurologic problems.
To better serve more patients, Dr. Medeya speaks English, Russian and Georgian.
Dr. Avani Patel-Miller is a naturopathic physician and chiropractor who adopts a fully integrative approach to health and wellness. She believes that health care practitioners, of all disciplines need to work with one another to achieve optimal patient results. She works closely with PCPs, midwives, pediatricians, gastrointestinal specialists and other specialists in the area to help address many chronic and acute conditions in adult and pediatric populations. Dr. Patel-Miller has a solid background in naturopathic principles and her approach is based on re-establishing a basis for health through education and lifestyle changes. She combines her knowledge of the body and how it should function optimally with chiropractic principles and the use of natural remedies to effect change in both the chronic and acutely ill. Treatments include homeopathic remedies, western botanicals, vitamins/minerals, chiropractic adjustments, hydrotherapy treatments, exercise, counseling and nutrition.
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