Sarah Said:

I am looking for a naturopathic doctor, natural medicine doctor, holistic medicine doctor in FL. Help.?

We Answered:

The best way to find a naturopathic doctor is to visit www.naturopathic.org. The best way is indeed to use a naturopathic physician, they get a background and your blood work, They try to find a program that will fit in your needs as well to address your health concerns.



Michelle E. Clark, ND
537 Fore Drive
Bradenton,Florida 34208
(P) 941-747-0627
AskDoctorClark.com

Katherine Clements, LMT, ND
Company: Aurora Therapeutics Inc
3131 S. Tamiami TrailSte 206
Sarasota,Florida 34239
(P) 941-951-6820
DrClementsND@aol.com

Michael Constantine, ND
1900 South Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach,Florida 33405
(P) 561-540-1429
curecare@bellsouth.net

Steven DAntonio, ND
Company: Holistic Options
635 Primera Blvd.Suite 101
Lake Mary,Florida 32746
(P) (407) 333-1059
DoctorStevenND@aol.com
www.cflhealthandwellness.com
Company2: Central Florida Health and Wellness
Orlando,Florida
(P) 407 617-1293
www.cflhealthandwellness.com

Ahuva Gamliel, LAc, ND
Company: 5 Branch Acupuncture, LC
1380 NE Miami Gardens Dr.STE 235
North Miami Beach,Florida 33179
(P) 786-537-0771
www.DrGamliel.com
Company2: Center for Optimal Health
Fort. Lauderdale,FL 33308
(P) 786.537-0771
www.DrGamliel.com

Paul Gannon, ND
40 Island Ave.
Miami,Florida 33139
(P) 305-491-9209
DrPaulGannon@gmail.com
Company2: Aspen Naturopathic
430 W. Main St.
Aspen,Colorado 81611
(P) 970-920-7644

Robert Wilson Geldner, ND, DC
Company: R. Wilson Geldner, ND, DC
251 N. Maitland Ave.
Altamonte Springs,Florida 32701
(P) 407-647-2009

Kirti Kalidas, MD, ND
Company: Center for Natural and Integrative Medicine
6651 Vineland Road
Orlando,Florida 32819
(P) 407-355-9246
drkkalidas@yahoo.com

Deirdre Keeler, ND
Company: Center for Natural and Integrative Medicine
6651 Vineland RdSuite 150
Orlando,Florida 32819
(P) 407-355-9246

Jessica Lipham, LAc, ND
Company: Sarasota Healing Arts
7668A S. TAmiami Trail
Sarasota,Florida 34231
(P) 941-525-7219
drjessicalipham@yahoo.com
www.geocities.com/drjessicalipham

Kimberly Nguyen, LAc, ND, MSOM, MBA
Company: BellaVive Natural Health Clinic
6328 Gunn Hwy Suite C
Tampa,Florida 33625
(P) 813-774-4392
bvclinic@yahoo.com
www.bvclinic.com

Rob Streisfeld, NMD
Company: Personal Health Design Inc
7785 Travelers Tree Dr
Boca Raton,Florida 33433
(P) 561.309.8789
docrob@phdpros.com
www.phdpros.com
Company2: PERSONAL HEALTH DESIGN INC
BEVERLY HILLS,Florida 90212
(P) 800-708-6908

Michael Visconti, LAc, ND, MSOM
Company: Visconti Acupuncture & Natural Medicine
720 West Montrose StreetSuite 130
Clermont,Florida 34711
(P) 352-241-7581
info@docvisconti.com
www.docvisconti.com
Company2: InterCommunity Cancer Center
1120 Citrus Tower Blvd.
Clermont,Florida 34712
(P) 352-243-9709
www.docvisconti.com

Elizabeth Wagner, ND
P.O. Box 811506
Boca Raton,Florida 33481
(P) 954-736-9839
drewagner@gmail.com
www.myndonline.net
4900 Linton Boulevard #2
Delray Beach,Florida 33445

Frances Said:

How many are you are for natural medicine?

We Answered:

I believe in the natural therapies as they do not have the negitive side effects that the pharmacutical drugs do. I also know that the natural remedies actually correct the problems not just mask or cover up an inlaying problem or symptom. I also know that many pharmatical medicines are derived from the synthenical reproduction of a chemical structure of a natural remedie example= valarian root is a seditive herb and it is used to calm ones system with no addictive properties then the pharmatical companies take this knowledge and syntheticlly reproduce the chemical structure of this plant and create vallium a nerve prescribed drug which is addictive and also has side effects. So for me i choose to use the natural remedies that have verry little if any side effects and actually address the symptoms rather than as in the past have taken pharacutical drugs with many side effects and addictive properties. I sincerely think this is a personal choice and also this said believe people need to be educated in both to make a personal decision.

Susan Said:

is there some sort of career for natural herbal doctors?

We Answered:

If you don't become a doctor(Phd), you can not be a herbal doctor.

Practicing medicine without out a license is a serious crime., and has severe civil liability.


Plants are full of chemicals.

People don't need herbalist to treat themselves with herbs, there is no prescription required. They just need to learn about them, then at the supermarket, or health food store. Health food store emplyees will tell you what the usual herb or vitamin is for a particular concern.

Ruben Said:

Why do doctors distrust natural medicine?

We Answered:

Because there is little evidence that these things work. Rx drugs are put through a rigorous process to prove that they are safe and effective. Natural products are not. The manufacture of Rx drugs is highly regulated so that each tablet is the same and contains the same amount of drug. Natural products are not. We have examined and know the drug interactions for Rx drugs. We don't know the interactions for natural products.

Many of the herbals that are sold have little or know active ingredient. Many interact with prescription medications. Many have severe side effects but people don't know about them because they haven't been studied. Did you know that St. John's Wort decreases the effectiveness of birth control pills by 50%. Try finding that information on the bottle. I have seen patients die because they took herbal supplements. I have seen patients that have had transplanted organs rejected because their herbal supplements interacted with the rejection medications.

A lot of natural products have been used for years but don't actually do anything. There was a recent study done to prove that Echinacea helps colds but the study proved that Echinacea does nothing for colds (I found that amusing).

I believe that there is a lot of benefit in natural medicine but it HAS to be studied before it is used or it can do more damage than good.

People here mention the greed of the doctors and drug companies. Do you think that the people who make herbals are doing it out of the goodness of their hearts? They are in it to make money too. They don't tell you about the risk of herbals. They just make up claims of what they can do with absolutely no proof and they put lives in danger to make money. They are far worse than the doctors.

Another thing to consider, the average life-expectancy in the year 1900 (before modern drugs were around) was 47 year old. The average life-expectancy now is 77 years old because of modern medicine. Natural medicine may have been around but it obiously is not as effective or people would have lived just as long.

So if you really want to abstain from modern drugs and only use natural medicine, be my guest. I would just advise against making any long-term retirement plans because you probably won't live that long. Good Luck.

Martin Said:

jobs for doctors of natural medicine/naturopathic doctors?

We Answered:

most probably set up their own practice. I'm in school Clayton College of Natural Health I plan to set up my private office. Probably to increase income I'll probably see if I can do seminars and become a consultant to other places.

There's one place in Austin, Tx - The Crossings they have different programs with natural healing.
Agatha Thrash known for Ugee Pines has her own Retreat Spa, Saniturium.