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 doctors provide 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 or visit with our doctors online via 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 Naturopathic Patients:
Dr. Cass - Adult Visit $450 / Pediatric Visit $225
Dr. Garcia - Adult Visit $395 / Pediatric Visit $225
15-min Discovery Call - complementary
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Naturopathuc Follow-up Appointments are available in four increments of time and can be booked to be in person or virtually. When booking follow-up appointments, please schedule more time than you think you'll need to ensure there is adequate time together. Charges for appointment lengths will be adjusted based on actual time utilized prior to checking-out.
15 min - $45
30 min - $90
45 min - $135
60 min - $180
COMMON HEALTH CONCERNS FREUQUENTLY ADDRESSED INCLUDE:
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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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