General Practice:
Dr. Chris practices naturopathic medicine using comprehensive histories, physical exams, and laboratory analysis to develop an individual treatment plan. She uses natural therapeutics to address the cause of the problem so that her patients can attain optimal health. Her areas of expertise are in:
- Chronic Health Challenges: If you have had a medical problem for a long time and it is not getting better, then the cause of the problem has not been addressed. Dr. Chris will find the cause and work to re-balance the systems that are causing the problem.
- Nutritional Counseling: Over 31 years experience as a Clinical Nutritionist to help with diet plans, weight loss, food allergies, digestive disorders and therapeutic nutrition for all ages. Getting the right foods in the right amount at the right time of day and making sure that food is digested, are the cornerstones of good nutrition.
- Woman's Health: From puberty to PMS to menopause, including annual exams. Dr. Chris uses a 3 step approach to Menopause: Lifestyle balance, nutritional and herbal therapy, and bio-available hormones if needed.
- Pediatrics: Well baby/child check ups, acute and chronic health problems such as colds/flu, ear infections, ADD, digestion, skin rashes, vaccine information and food allergies. Dr. Chris is "on call" 24/7 for her pediatric patients.
- Birth Doula: Support during pregnancy, labor and delivery with postpartum care for mom and baby.
- Stress Management: Counseling and Acupressure address the mental attitudes and emotional states that are part of the foundation of health. Dr. Chris helps you to balance your stress so that you can cope with it without getting sick.
- Health Care Products: Complete medicinary for all your health care needs.
- Laboratory Analysis: Blood chemistry analysis is used to confirm subjective findings before most treatment plans are proposed. This keystone of Dr. Chris' practice allows her to find the cause of your health problem and restore function.
- Detox Programs: Detox Programs are recommended for anyone experiencing inflammatory conditions such as: Allergies, Arthritis, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Digestive problems, High Cholesterol, Thyroid problems, Autoimmunity, Skin rashes or anyone exposed to toxins. These programs are also good if you want to cleanse periodically to avoid illness.