About Us

WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

Naturopathic Medicine is a system of health care that focuses on the use of natural therapeutics to promote health and address the root causes of illness and imbalance rather than covering up symptoms. This distinctive field of medicine has a primary focus on the prevention of chronic disease, to allow the healing power of nature transform the body and mind towards greater health and vitality. Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) seek to restore and maintain optimum health in their patients by emphasizing nature’s inherent self-healing processes via a combination of conventional and holistic fields of medicine, which in turn leads to an integrative and individualized therapeutic approach. NDs combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science.

Naturopathic Doctors complete four years of medical school with the first two years focused on the basic sciences, similar to traditional medical school programs and the final two years devoted to studying and practicing natural therapeutics in a clinical setting. After graduating, the training received in Naturopathic medical school enables NDs to provide a wide range of natural therapeutics and includes all aspects of family and primary care medicine, from pediatrics to geriatrics, as well as a full range of natural modalities.

For a full listing of the naturopathic curriculum visit University of Bridgeport .

For a full listing of Naturopathic Medical Schools visit the AANMC .

The Six Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

First Do No Harm [primum non nocere] Utilize the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies.
The Healing Power of Nature [vis medicatrix naturae] Trust in the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself.
Identify and Treat the Cause [tolle causam] Look beyond the symptoms to the underlying cause.
Treat the Whole Person [tolle totum] View the body as a whole in all its physical and spiritual dimensions.
The Doctor as Teacher [docere] Educate patients in the steps to achieving and maintaining health.
Prevention is the Best Cure Focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention.

Here's what it's like

Working with our Team...

"I was overweight, had back pain and am a diabetic. I saw the ad on fb for a program that could help me with all three. I went to the seminar and was impressed with what Ryan had to say. He had a lot to offer me. I’m so grateful to all the staff for their knowledge, understanding and ability to help me through this journey. I knew our food and products were enhanced to the point where they were unhealthy. The program helped me understand this even more.Eating clean and including the proper food groups was key. It helped me tremendously with my weight management and I felt much better. My diabetes is still a work in progress. The workout that Physical Therapy planned for me has helped my back pain 95%. The pool is so enjoyable. The best thing is whatever I needed , it was available at Ryan Fern Healthplex. KUDOS TO ALL THE SMILING STAFF!!! Please know that you have changed my life for the better and I’m sure you have done this for all the people you have worked with."

MaryAnna Russell

"I am so grateful that I could do this program. This is the best I have felt in a very long time. I was so impressed by Ryan and the entire staff, their knowledge, patience and kindness and always being available to help. The time went by so fast! I had a few hiccups along the way, but what I have learned will follow me for the rest of my life. I would highly recommend this program to anyone struggling with hormone imbalances. The movie/documentary on sugar remains in my mind when I am tempted. If I allow myself to slip, I pay the price by feeling lousy and it’s just not worth it Kathi I appreciate your attention to details and enjoyed our phone meetings. You are always a ray of sunshine! Again, many thanks to you all"

Kathy Williams

I cannot believe I finally found a program that I have been able to lose weight on and keep it off! No, I am not where I need to be but I am so much closer than I have ever been. My blood work has improved in many areas. I have more energy and clarity of thought. My body does not ache and pain like it did with getting out of bed in the morning, moving up and down, or after sitting for a longer period of time then moving again. However, the thing I am most proud of is all the knowledge I have gained throughout this process. I am trying to master the tools for healthy living and eating. The program guides you through all of this. Kathi is fantastic with the nutritional information. She answered all the many questions I had about so many things i.e. products, foods, cooking and shopping tips and on and on.

Elaine Yantz

"During this last 6 months my life has been crazy. My faith, the staff, and the program here at the Ryan Ferns Healthplex has equipped me not to go into deep depression or binge eating. The months prior to hearing about the Healthplex as a type 1 diabetic I was ready to talk to my doctors about being considered for a gastric sleeve. My husband, David, and I attended a free seminar on Tuesday November 1, 2023. We were excited about what we heard and quickly filled out the assessment."

Tammy Coe

Don't know where to start?

Schedule a free consultation with us today!