ABOUT NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Naturopathic Medicine is a form of health care that combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Our Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Taryn Cass, provides effective, appropriate, and gentle health care utilizing naturopathic therapies to encourage the body’s innate ability to heal. Healing modalities may include botanical medicines, natural supplementation, hydrotherapy, diet and nutritional counseling, homeopathy, reiki, and naturopathic counseling.
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Patients can come into our clinic in Oak Park, IL or visit with Dr. Cass online through our eConsultations. Just let us know that you want a virtual appointment when you schedule!
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The 6 Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
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• The Healing Power of Nature: Trust in the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself.
• Prevention: Focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.
• Identify and Treat the Causes: Look beyond the symptoms to the underlying cause.
• First Do No Harm: Utilize the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies when possible.
• Doctor as Teacher: Educate patients in the steps to achieving and maintaining health.
Treat the Whole Person: View the body as an integrated whole in all its physical and spiritual dimensions.
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Pricing:
New ND Patients:
Dr. Cass Adult Visit $450 / Pediatric Visit $225
Dr. Garcia Adult Visit $395 / Pediatric Visit $225
15-min Phone Meet & Greet: Complimentary
ND Followup Appointment:
$3/minute at 15 minute billing increments
15 min - $45
30 min - $90
45 min - $135
60 min - $180
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*When booking a follow-up please schedule more time than you think you need just in case. The appointment length will be adjusted as appropriate based on time utilized prior to check-out.
The doctors frequently help patients to address common health concerns including;
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Digestive – reflux, colic, constipation
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Skin – eczema, diaper rash
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Herbal and nutritional Immune support – allergies, recurrent ear infections, fever, acute illness, cough, diarrheal illness
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Food intolerances and special diets
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Sleep support – growing pains, difficulty staying asleep
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Mood concerns – ADD/ADHD, anxiety
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Women’s health – post-partum (see above), Irregular menstrual cycles, PMS issues, fertility concerns, PCOS
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Gastrointestinal health concerns – Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Food Allergies/Intolerances, GERD/Reflux
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Cardiovascular disease risk reduction – high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome
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Customized Detox/Cleanse programs
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Autoimmune/Endocrine disorders
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Allergies/Sinus infections/Immune support
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Histamine Intolerance/MCAS
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