A naturopathic doctor diagnoses and treats patients using natural therapies such as nutrition, herbal medicine, lifestyle counseling and acupuncture, with a focus on the underlying causes of a health concern and on preventing illness. At Nevy Health in Mesa, our naturopathic doctors work in the same office as our chiropractors and family practice providers.

If you are looking for a naturopathic doctor in Mesa, this guide explains what naturopathic care involves, what our naturopathic doctors help with, and what to expect at your first visit.

What does a naturopathic doctor do?

A naturopathic doctor takes time to understand your health history, symptoms, lifestyle and goals, then builds a personalized treatment plan. Naturopathic medicine supports the body’s ability to heal itself, combining natural remedies and lifestyle changes with modern medical science, and puts a strong emphasis on patient education and prevention.

Depending on what you need, a treatment plan at Nevy Health may include:

• Nutrition, using food as medicine
• Herbal medicine and nutraceuticals (supplements)
• Lifestyle counseling
• Acupuncture, dry needling and cupping
• IV nutritional therapy
• Injection therapies, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

What do naturopathic doctors help with?

Our naturopathic doctors see patients for a wide range of concerns. Some of the most common include:

• Men’s and women’s health, including menstrual and menopausal concerns
• Hormonal concerns, including thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease
• Prediabetes and diabetes
• Digestive conditions such as GERD and heartburn, IBS, SIBO, IBD and gallbladder concerns
• Autoimmune conditions
• Skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
• Fatigue, and joint and muscle pain

ND, NMD and naturopathic doctor: what do the letters mean?

You will see a few titles used for the same profession. NMD stands for Naturopathic Medical Doctor, the title used in Arizona. ND, or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, is the title used in many other places. Either way, it refers to a doctor who has completed a doctoral program at a naturopathic medical school. You can read about each of our doctors’ training on our naturopathic medicine page.

Naturopathic care alongside chiropractic and primary care

At Nevy Health, naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, family practice providers, massage therapists and acupuncturists work together in one east Mesa office. Many patients see more than one of our providers, and if your treatment plan calls for someone else on the team, they are down the hall rather than across town.

What happens at your first naturopathic visit?

Your first visit is focused on getting to know you. To get the most out of it:

1. Fill in your intake forms ahead of time from the patient forms page.
2. Bring a list of the medications, vitamins, herbs and supplements you take, plus any recent lab results.
3. Expect to talk about the whole picture, including sleep, diet, stress and activity, not only the symptom that brought you in.
4. Leave with a plan, which may include lab work, changes to make at home, treatments in the office and a follow-up visit.

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