Frequently Asked Questions

Naturopathic medicine uses a variety of modalities to support the body's innate ability to heal. Therapies include nutrition, botanical medicine, hydrotherapy, physical medicine and lifestyle medicine. Naturopathic Doctors go to a four-year accredited Naturopathic Medical program and pass a board exam upon graduating. Naturopathic Doctors must be licensed in the state of Massachusetts. 

The guiding principles of Naturopathic Medicine are:

• The healing power of nature
• Identify and treat the cause
• First do no harm
• Doctor as teacher
• Treat the whole person
• Prevention

For additional information:  About Naturopathic Medicine - AANP  Naturopathic Medicine - The Massachusetts Society of Naturopathic Doctors (MSND) 

Working alongside the plan of care your Primary Care Physician has put into place, Naturopathic Medicine can help with:

• Stress management
• Preventative medicine
• Anxiety
• Blood pressure issues
• High cholesterol
• Gut issues
• Hormonal imbalances
• Brain fog
• Sleep disturbance
• Skin health
• And much more!

Craniosacral therapy is a particularly gentle form of bodywork. It utilizes light touch to relieve areas of tension or compression in the connective tissue, muscles and bones of the body working with the body to restore its natural rhythm. During this hour-long appointment a short intake is completed, and treatment lasts between 30-40 minutes. 

For additional information:  Craniosacral Therapy Technique: What Is It, Benefits & Risks (clevelandclinic.org) 

Craniosacral Therapy can help with:

• Chronic pain
• Neck and back pain
• Headaches
• Digestive issues
• Anxiety
• TMJ
• Emotional wellbeing
• Stress management

When establishing care with Lavender House everyone must start with a new patient appointment. This 60 minute appointment is a thorough intake and review of current medical concerns and plan of care and health goals. Any labs done through another doctor's office can be submitted through the patient portal and intake paperwork must be submitted 48 hours before the appointment. Follow up appointments are 30 minutes, unless another extended visit is warranted. We are transparent about our pricing, if cost is a barrier to care please submit a form on the 'contact us' page with details. 

Cost:

60-minute New Patient appointment: $300

30-minute Follow up appointment: $150

60-minute Craniosacral Therapy: $125

There are a limited number of in person appointments available through the Root and Branch Oriental Medicine clinic in Hopkinton, MA.  Although these appointments are mainly for craniosacral therapy, some will be available for Naturopathic consults. Telemedicine appointments are done virtually via zoom. This makes it easier to access naturopathic care from anywhere in Massachusetts! Telemedicine appointments are as thorough and personalized as in person appointments but can be done from the comfort of your own home. Both can be booked on the "Book your appointment" page.