Naturopathic Medicine
FAQs
Ready to begin your healing journey?
If you’re ready to take a natural, personalized approach to your health, schedule a consultation or contact us to learn more.
Our Naturopathic Doctors
Dr. Christopher Rivera, ND
Dr. Allison Becker, ND, LAc
-
Naturopathic medicine is a system of health care that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) focus on treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and addressing the root cause of illness, not just symptoms.
-
Licensed naturopathic doctors attend accredited four-year medical schools, completing rigorous training in biomedical sciences, clinical diagnosis, and natural therapeutics. Their education includes courses in nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, physical medicine, counseling, and lifestyle management.
-
NDs and MDs use the same methods to diagnose disease, however, they differ in their approach to treatment and philosophy. Conventional medicine often focuses on treating symptoms, primarily through pharmaceuticals or surgery. Naturopathic medicine emphasizes prevention, lifestyle, and natural therapies to restore the body’s self-healing ability. Both approaches can complement one another for optimal care.
-
Depending on your needs, treatments may include:
Clinical nutrition and dietary counseling
Herbal medicine
Nutritional supplementation
Lifestyle and stress management
Physical medicine (bodywork, hydrotherapy)
Homeopathy or mind-body approaches
-
Your first visit usually lasts 60–90 minutes. Your naturopathic doctor will take a detailed health history, discuss your lifestyle, diet, and stress levels, and may order lab tests. Together, you’ll create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your goals and needs.
-
Initial visit cost (60-90 minutes)
Adult: $300 ($290 if cash/check)
Child: $200 ($190 if cash/check)Return visit cost (30-45 minutes)
Adult: $150 ($145 if cash/check)
Child: $ 100 ($95 if cash/check)Minimal office visit: (30 minutes) $100
Brief office visit: (15 minutes): $50
Phone visit: $3 per minute
The number and duration of follow-up appointments depends on the complexity of your case.
-
We are not contracted with any insurance companies. Most insurance companies do not cover Naturopathic Medicine. However, we will provide you with a superbill if you’d like to submit your claim yourself.
You can pay with credit card, cash/check or FSA and HSA funds.