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If you are looking to reduce medical symptoms and optimize health, naturopathic medicine and acupuncture can help you achieve better results! Naturopathic medicine encompasses appropriate nutrient, diet and lifestyle measures based upon each person's unique needs. Not sure which type of diet would be appropriate for you? Talk with a naturopathic physician to discover what is best for your clinical needs. Taking lots of supplements recommended by Dr. Oz but not sure which ones are actually good for you personally? Then it is time to talk with a local naturopathic physician because they are trained in the medical uses and contraindications of different nutrients, herbs, botanicals, and homeopathics.

Having trouble with pain or feeling unwell and doctors can't pinpoint what is wrong? Acupuncture uses tiny needles (the width of your hair) to stimulate your body's energetic and nervous system to help release your natural endorphins (feel good chemicals) and help stimulate repair. Want to optimize your health? Acupuncture has been shown to improve athletic performance and fertility!  

Dr. Michelle Hessberger is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and licensed acupuncturist working in Milford and Wallingford CT. She uses these and other medical therapies to help people of all ages and with all types of medical conditions find a better road to health and wellness. Dr. Hessberger also works with other medical providers to provide the best possible joint care for each of her patients. To read more about Dr. Hessberger, visit her website at: http://www.yournaturaldr.com/index.html

What to expect:A new office visit is typically an hour in length and encompasses a full symptom intake, physical exam, laboratory workup, diet and lifestyle guide, and may include the addition of some supplements and/or acupuncture. This will be an opportunity to find out more about your concerns and discuss how best to approach your medical conditions from a natural health perspective. Return office visits are 1/2 hour for naturopathic medicine, 45 minutes for acupuncture, and 60 minutes for combined acupuncture and naturopathic medicine visits. 

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