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Naturopathy

Naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Our naturopathic doctors use both conventional diagnostic testing as well as natural treatments.

Nurturing health naturally

Originating from ancient healing practices, naturopathy is a system that embraces the body’s innate ability to heal itself through natural remedies and lifestyle adjustments.

Our naturopathic doctor, Ariana Zastrow, believes fully in the body’s ability to heal, and recognizes that addressing the root cause, rather than controlling the symptoms, is necessary for complete restoration. She believes it is important to understand the entire person in order to facilitate healing and offers each patient a comprehensive individualized treatment plan to ensure that his or her goals are reached.

Questions about naturopathy

Naturopathy can complement conventional medicine, providing a holistic approach to health. Naturopathy can be particularly helpful for those who have not seen an adequate reduction in symptoms with use of conventional medicine alone.
Yes, an increasing body of research supports the effectiveness of naturopathic treatments. Systematic reviews have gathered and analyzed various research studies to find that multi-modality naturopathic medicine is effective for treating a range of conditions including Type 2 diabetes, PCOS, cardiovascular disorders, musculoskeletal pain, depression and anxiety.
Most major insurance companies do not cover visits with your naturopathic doctor. However, certain things may be covered by your insurance as a reimbursement. Our office can provide you with a superbill for your treatment to present to your insurance carrier to see if you are eligible for coverage for portions of your treatment.
Naturopathy offers alternative therapies that can aid in managing symptoms and improving quality of life for chronic conditions.

Popular naturopathic treatments

Natural Medicine

Utilizing the healing properties of plants, herbal medicine plays a crucial role in naturopathy. Naturopaths prescribe herbal remedies to address various health concerns.

Nutrition and diet

Naturopaths emphasize the importance of a balanced diet, tailored to individual needs. Dietary changes are prescribed to support overall well-being.

Hormone Therapy

When hormones are imbalanced, it can cause symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain/loss, digestive issues, skin problems, depression and anxiety. Naturopathy can help using bioidentical hormone replacement or natural hormone support protocols.

Reasons to choose naturopathy

Why naturopathy? Oftentimes, individuals can seek care with traditional medicine for their chronic conditions and still experience residual symptoms. Or perhaps they have not been able to identify the root of their health concern but have instead been treating symptoms. Naturopathy can help by evaluating your lifestyle, diet, and preferences, as well as utilizing a greater suite of tests to find underlying problems. Diet plans, supplements, and lifestyle recommendations can be used to support recovery until you find the right balance for you.

ariana zastrow Naturopathic doctor

Naturopathic doctor

Ariana Zastrow

Dr. Ariana Zastrow considers each patient’s individual needs as she addresses physical, functional, environmental, and emotional causes of imbalances. Dr. Zastrow aims to empower her patients to reach their optimal health by utilizing a broad range of treatment methods including diagnostic and functional laboratory testing, nutrition, botanical medicine, oral nutrient therapy, and bioidentical hormones.

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