Counseling Naturopaths in District of Columbia

My ideal clients are women who are trying to prepare their bodies for conception. I also work with men who are trying to improve their fertility as well. Some couples are just at the start and trying to balance hormones, and some have been trying to conceive for a while with no success. I help with any condition that may lead to fertility struggles such as PCOS, endometriosis, weight management, hypothyroidism, unexplained infertility.

Dr. Ciuha has a unique approach to health and disease. She practices holistic family medicine with emphasis on dermatology, women's and children's health, and digestive disorders/food sensitivities. Dr. Ciuha has a conventional medical approach to diagnosis, and she uses physical examination, clinical labs and imaging tests to identify the cause of the problem. The choice of treatment then is based on the individual patient's needs, and may include dietary and lifestyle modifications, nutritional therapies, botanical therapies, physical medicine, as well as certain prescription medications.

Dr. Autumn Frandsen treats autoimmune and thyroid conditions, Lyme disease, mood disorders, obesity, fibromyalgia, CFS, allergies, and dermatological conditions. She treats all ages, offering the most gentle and natural options first, using Chinese medicine, homeopathy, herbs, nutritional and lifestyle modifications. She also provides acute care naturally. She uses therapeutic diets and is a certified ART practitioner. Dr. Frandsen also offers aesthetic and weight loss services. She uses noninvasive testing methods to diagnose and oral immunotherapy to desensitize patients to environmental allergens such as molds, animals, pollens, and inhalants as well as chemicals and foods.

Our Mission: To restore your health and promote longevity, while assisting you in identifying the underlying cause of your condition. A full range of services are offered to help you start the path to good health. Rather than focusing on the suppression of symptoms and illness, I am committed to helping you gain knowledge and achieve the commitment you need to reach your optimal health.

Dr. Passero received his naturopathic training at one of only four nationally accredited Naturopathic Medical schools in the country. He strives to create an approach to health that uses the most up to date scientific information regarding nutrition and herbal therapy to stimulate the natural healing process within each person's body. Careful attention is placed on identifying the specific factors that contributed to a person's illness and a roadmap is designed using the best of alternative and conventional medicine to help the person reverse those factors and restore optimal health.