Naturopathic Medicine+FORMS

Naturopathic Medicine is a distinctively natural approach to health and healing that recognizes the integrity of the whole person.

Methods of treatments are chosen to work with the patient’s vital force, respecting the intelligence of the natural healing process.

The practice of Naturopathic Medicine emerges from six underlying principles of healing. These principles are based on the objective observation of the nature of health and disease, and are continually reexamined in light of scientific analysis. The following tenants, reaching far back to the time of Hippocrates, distinguish the profession from other medical approaches.

The goal of Naturopathic Medicine is to develop optimal wellness for each patient, and to teach the principles of ideal health. Although Naturopathic doctors are educated and trained to treat acute and chronic disease, prevention is the ultimate goal. This is based on the Naturopathic philosophy of wellness enhancement not disease management.

Naturopathic Medicine is unique in that EVERY INDIVIDUAL can improve their health and wellbeing no matter where they are in the health/dis-ease continuum.

It is imperative for you to continue working with your Primary Care Physician, as even though Naturopathic Doctors are doctors, we can not act as your only or primary care doctors in the state of Rhode Island.

Naturopathic Medicine:

Dr. Celeste is a one-stop-shop for your body mind and spirit. She will teach you integrative healthy methods to treat acutely as well as prevent chronic diseases to truly achieve optimal wellness.

As a Naturopathic Doctor, she is trained as a primary care physician; however, in the state of RI she can not be your primary care physician. This does not limit her ability to treat you as a patient. She will listen completely, and figure out the root cause of your complaints as well as the many ways to achieve your optimal wellness. You can expect a balance of conventional medicine and terminology as well as using food and herbs as medicine. She will address your prior diagnoses with a more holistic medical model, review and suggest labs if necessary, and then find the most natural way possible to bring your body back to balance. She will act as your coach, motivator, innovator, detective, and guide. She will provide you with many lifestyle tools and recommendations on how to live a healthier, more energetic, fulfilled life.

If you, or someone you know, would like to have Dr. Celeste as your guide to becoming healthier, feeling lighter, learning how to eat to prevent disease, or just have some tight muscles, please contact her here (form below or email: Drceleste@wellnessrisingllc.com) .

However, if you have an emergency, please contact your primary care physician or local hospital, as Naturopathic Doctors can not treat emergency medicine conditions nor can we prescribe pharmaceuticals.

These conditions, symptoms, or “dis-eases” have been and can be treated successfully with Naturopathic Medicine with or without prescription medications.

This list is not exclusive.

• Arthritis, Joint & Back Pain

• ADD/ADHD

• Arthritis

• Autism/Aspergers

• Autoimmune Conditions

• Cardiovascular Disease

• Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia

• Common Colds & Flus

• Diabetes I, II

• Detoxification & Cleansing

• Endocrine Disorders/Imbalances (thyroid, adrenal)

• Environmental Allergies

• Fatigue

• Food Allergies, Intolerances

• Gastrointestinal Disorders/IBS

• Headaches/Migraines

• Heavy Metal chelation

• Menopausal symptoms

• Musculoskeletal complaints

• Pre-menstrual symptoms

• Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Imbalances, S.A.D.

• Sleep disorders/complaints

• Weight regulation

WHAT TO EXPECT:

* Initially, when you arrive for your initial consult, please set aside 90 minutes for a review of your intake questionnaire, and a thorough conversation around your chief complaints. You will leave feeling listened to, and supported with a guide and plan for to address your complaints as well as achieve an even greater optimal wellness.

* Follow up visits can range from 20 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on what you need that day – shorter visits are during our monthly check-ins to make sure you are understanding the treatment plan and following the diet and exercise plan correctly, as well as time to provide alternative treatments to best allow this new lifestyle to work for you. These can be over the phone, computer, or in person.

* I do not diagnose nor do I “treat” specific conditions, rather I approach your concerns with a true holistic standpoint and philosophy. I essentially am a detective and facilitator. I find where there is an imbalance (whether it be in your endocrine, cardiovascular, immune systems, etc), and facilitate natural holistic treatments to help find your optimal wellness, addressing the cause rather than individual symptoms.

* You will leave with information and tools to live a healthier life, for yourself and your family! I am a coach, a doctor, a detective, here to help you prevent chronic disease and treat current imbalances.