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Herbal, botanical and plant medicine are all different words for the same thing. The healing power of nature is abundantly clear in the use of plant medicine. There are so many different ways to practice botanical medicine. There are herbs that can be found in pill form, some alone or in formulas mixed with other herbs or vitamins, minerals and neurotransmitters. Herbs can be used in tea form, syrup, salve or tincture. As food or tonics, as a topical poultice, there are so many ways to use herbs! Some people want the herb in the closest to its natural form, others want the convenience of a capsule. Dr. Donovan is a certified herbalist in addition to a being a Naturopathic Doctor, she is well versed in finding the right tool for the job. Dr. Donovan believes in supporting the patient on their own healing journey and herbal medicine is a fantastic way for a patient to take their health into their own hands.

Dr. Donovan uses LENS neurofeedback for a variety of conditions. Most commonly for depression, anxiety and traumatic brain injury. There are a series of questions Dr. Donovan asks to prepare the appropriate protocols for neurofeedback that are above and beyond the new patient visit. To learn more about Neurofeedback in general, go to isnr.org, to learn about LENS in particular, go to ochslabs.com. Dr. Donovan chose LENS as her neurofeedback of choice because she believes in their motto, helping more people, faster. Other types of neurofeedback can take many, many more sessions to achieve the same goals. There are some conditions that are better treated with different types of neurofeedback than Dr. Donovan employs. And there are certain times in the trajectory of healing that during which neurofeedback is not the best option. To find out if LENS neurofeedback is right for your particular ailment at this particular time, schedule a free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Donovan. To find out if your insurance will cover neurofeedback, contact your insurance provider.

Licensed Naturopathic Doctors are required to study pharmacology, its many benefits and the potential for interactions with herbs, supplements and other drugs. Meeting the patient where they are at means embracing pharmaceuticals, many patients need their pharmaceutical medications to maintain their health. Others will need pharmaceuticals as a steppingstone to improved health. And some patients will be better supported with a reduction of pharmaceuticals and an increase in natural support. Dr. Donovan believes in supporting the patient and their long-term health goals.

Dr. Donovan is a skilled bodyworker. With adept hands and an innate curiosity about the structure and function of the tissues of the body. Correcting postural and pain patterns can deeply impact the ability to heal from the outside in just as medications, supplements and herbs do their work from the inside out. Bodywork is frequently employed in her in person appointments.

Water is a unique substance with a high specific heat capacity which allows it to absorb a lot of heat energy. Judicious application of hot and cold water to the body can help the body feel better while healing occurs. There are several theories that suggest that the healing itself is sped up by the water applications. Most frequently, Dr. Donovan will prescribe at home hydrotherapy for her patients.

We have all heard the expression “You are what you eat”. Our bodies are continually making new cells of all varieties and they make these cells from the building blocks at hand, most of which come from our food. The hard part is studying nutrition to determine what your body needs. There is no one-size-fits-all, perfect diet.