Acute and Chronic Disease
At Foundations Family Medicine, I care for patients of all ages with both acute and chronic health concerns. As a naturopathic doctor in Colorado, my goal is always to see your health through a whole-person lens—identifying the obstacles that prevent your body from healing and restoring balance. Once those obstacles are removed, we can shift the focus toward prevention so you can maintain long-term wellness and live a vibrant, fulfilling life. Whether you need support once a year or on a more regular basis, I’m here to meet you where you are and provide care that fits your unique needs.
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Acute Illnesses We Treat:
Ear Infections
Digestive Complaints
Cold, Flu and Coughs
Sinus Infections
Joint or Muscle Pain
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Acute Illness
While I am not the place to go for medical emergencies, trauma, or acute injuries, naturopathic and functional medicine can be very effective in managing short-term illnesses such as colds, flus, or digestive upset. Taking a natural, individualized approach to acute illness often means faster recovery, stronger immune resilience, and less recurrence of future illness. By supporting your immune system and reducing inflammation with safe and effective natural therapies, we can help you or your child heal more fully and build long-term health.
Chronic Illness
This is where naturopathic and functional medicine truly shine. Chronic conditions often develop over years and are influenced by many factors—diet, lifestyle, environment, stress, and underlying imbalances in the body. Rather than simply treating a diagnosis or masking symptoms, I work to uncover the root cause of chronic illness. For some, a diagnosis can feel like a label without clear answers—“We don’t know why you’re sick.” My approach looks deeper, identifying triggers and obstacles while supporting both the mind and body.
Through careful listening, root cause testing, and treatments tailored to your unique body, I use the foundations of health alongside natural, safe, and research-backed therapies. The result is not just symptom relief, but deeper healing, restored balance, and improved long-term outcomes.
This list is not exhaustive. If you are searching for functional medicine in Wheat Ridge, Golden, Arvada, or the greater Denver/Colorado area, or wondering if a Naturopathic approach to your health concerns is right for you, please click the button above or call 970-439-2104 to schedule a free 15-minute consult. Together, we can determine if we’re the right fit to help you reach your health goals.
Chronic Illnesses We Treat:
Thyroid imbalance
Allergies
(environmental and food)
Food sensitivities
Chronic digestive complaints
(IBS/IBD)
Menstrual irregularities or pain
PCOS, Endometriosis
Hormone imbalance
Fertility
Autoimmune Disorders
Inflammation
Fatigue and Sleep difficulty
Stress and Anxiety
Peri/Menopause
Skin and Hair Changes
Cardiovascular Disease
Blood Sugar Instability
Weight Management
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Acute and Chronic Illness FAQ
Q: I have seen so many doctors already, how are you different? How do you fit in?
A: Many people come to us after exhausting their current medical network. A proper workup is important, and we will likely ask to review testing and imaging you have completed and may recommend additional work if something is missing. This helps bridge the gap between your conventional doctors and our team. From there, we look at the whole picture—investigating root causes of chronic disease or recurrent acute issues. Our treatment plans often look different from conventional ones but are designed to safely complement the care you are already receiving. We also provide coordination of care and can share chart notes with your providers (and vice versa), creating a collaborative team approach.
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Q: Can you get me off of my medications?
A: We do not de-prescribe since Naturopathic Doctors in Colorado do not currently have prescriptive rights. However, by implementing healthy lifestyle choices and addressing root causes of chronic disease, many patients are able to work with their prescribing provider to reduce or discontinue medications safely—such as in cases of hypertension.
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Q: Do you do minor surgery like stitches?
A: Although trained, we do not provide this service in our clinic. For stitches or similar procedures, urgent care or the ER is recommended.
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Q: What do you use instead of pharmacological medicine?
A: Our toolbox includes herbal medicine, physical modalities, nutrition and lifestyle modifications, stress management methods, and nutraceuticals (supplements). These can be used short- or long-term depending on the issue. We are also trained to ensure safe use of herbs and supplements alongside prescription medications.
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