Your body does not necessarily work in exactly the same way as anyone else’s.
That’s why personalized medicine is important and why an approach that focuses on who YOU are, how YOU live, and what YOU need can solve your health problems when other approaches haven’t helped.
Would you like to have a doctor who spends up to a full hour at each visit listening to you, understanding where you’re coming from, answering your questions, and explaining what to do and why? A trusted resource you can email when a question comes up? Someone to help you sort through all of the online information overload and figure out what you actually need to do to feel better?
You’ve come to the right place.
As a naturopathic doctor and functional medicine practitioner I combine cutting-edge evidence-based medicine with traditional natural medicines like nutrition, herbs, homeopathy and acupuncture to support your healing at the body, mind, and spirit levels.
I am dedicated to finding the underlying root cause of your symptoms and working in partnership with you to build personalized solutions that work into your life.
If you’re interested in my approach and wondering if I can help you, I invite you to schedule a free 15 minute phone call so we can chat. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
“Dr. Anderson LISTENS, comes up with a plan and works with you until she finds a solution. She is very knowledgeable and caring. I had been to many doctors; she is the only one who could find my problem and solve it. Wonderfully caring and easy to talk to at appointments. A total thumbs up!”
“I came to Dr. Anderson with constant indigestion and digestive issues. I was taking antacids daily! I told her I wanted to feel better and lose weight. She was very caring and listened very attentively. She wanted to find something that would work for me. After doing some tests she determined a course of action. At times she had to make adjustments. But, 3 months later I no longer had to take any antacids, whatsoever. My cholesterol dropped 80 points and my liver enzymes came back to normal ranges. Thank you, Dr. Anderson!!”
“Dr. Anderson is so thorough – she was able to diagnose my auto-immune thyroid disease even after other doctors had missed it. I have been so grateful to have her on my healthcare team. She is easy to talk to, very down to earth, and never pressures me to purchase products like other naturopaths tend to do. I have given her name out to several friends and family members over the past year and would encourage anyone struggling with autoimmune issues or other difficult diagnoses to reach out to her immediately.”
“I see Dr. Anderson as a natural superhero. I came to see her 24 years into an illness; I was considered a medical mystery to Western doctors. I had been used to seeing doctors who pre-judged and didn’t listen. Dr. Anderson was extremely compassionate to my situation and she listened to my concerns and feedback throughout the healing process. I was also very pleased that she proactively offered many solutions throughout the course of treatment. The resolution to good health was not easy, but I felt that she was my partner throughout the whole process. I am extremely grateful for her excellent care and I am a patient for life!”
Naturopathic medicine and conventional medicine differ in several ways. First, naturopathic doctors have the luxury of spending much more time with their patients than conventional doctors typically do.
This allows naturopathic doctors to really get to know their patients and learn about all aspects of their lives. It also gives naturopathic doctors time to educate patients about their health and about the lifestyle and dietary changes that will be beneficial to them, something conventional doctors rarely have time for in the current healthcare system.
Second, naturopathic doctors and conventional doctors have different training. In addition to training in the use of prescription medications, minor surgery, and IV therapy, naturopathic doctors are highly trained in the use of counseling, botanical medicines, homeopathic medicines, nutrition, nutritional supplements, physical medicine including naturopathic spinal manipulation, and hydrotherapy.
Conventional doctors may take courses in complementary and alternative medicines in conventional medical schools, but they do not have the same depth of training in this area.
An additional difference in training is that conventional doctors are required to complete a residency following their medical education while no such requirement exists for naturopathic doctors. Although the number of naturopathic residency positions offered is growing, the funds are simply lacking to establish enough residency positions to make this a requirement for licensure at this time. Naturopathic doctors are, however, required to complete a minimum of 2 years of supervised clinical training prior to graduation from an accredited naturopathic medical school.
Lastly, naturopathic medicine and conventional medicine differ in philosophy. Naturopathic doctors focus on helping their patients improve their bodies’ function and their overall health so that they no longer experience symptoms, while most conventional medicines work by suppressing symptoms.
Naturopathic doctors also take on the role of teacher and guide in relationship to their patients, encouraging each client’s personal responsibility for their own health and wellness. By contrast, in the conventional medical model, patients expect medications and surgeries to do the work of healing for them.
Naturopathic medicine and conventional medicine may be quite different, but they are also very much alike in several ways:
Whether you have been coping with a chronic health problem for years or you are generally feeling pretty good, naturopathic medicine has something to offer you.
I typically work with several populations of people:
Naturopathic medicine is based on a unique philosophy of healing and encompasses the entire scope of natural medicines, including homeopathy. Homeopathy is one type of natural medicine which is based on its own unique philosophy.
Absolutely. In states that license naturopathic doctors, the safety record is excellent.
The safety of naturopathic medicine is also evidenced by the very low medical malpractice insurance premiums naturopathic doctors pay, which indicates that the likelihood of being injured through malpractice on the part of a naturopathic doctor is very low.
Naturopathic doctors are well-trained experts in the safe use of natural medicines. Naturopathic medicine is safe for people of all ages from children through geriatric populations.
No. Conventional medical schools may offer courses in complementary and alternative medicine, but they don’t provide the same depth and scope of training in the safe and effective use of natural medicines as do naturopathic medical schools.
No. Naturopathic doctors respect conventional medicine and acknowledge that there is a time and place for the use of medications and surgery. Naturopathic doctors are opposed to invasive or suppressive therapies when lower force interventions are appropriate.
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts can generally be used to pay for naturopathic services. In 2012, some New Hampshire insurers began covering naturopathic care.
At this time, I do not contract with insurance companies and I am happy to provide you with a detailed invoice containing all of the necessary codes for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement after your visit if your insurance company covers naturopathic care.
Yes. The proactive and preventive approach of naturopathic medicine decreases the likelihood and severity of chronic diseases which require expensive procedures and medications.
I’m happy to answer your questions! Just send me an email or schedule a complimentary 15 minute introductory consultation.
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