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Dr. Arti Mehta
Dr. Arti J. Mehta is a licensed Naturopathic Physician, and works with children and adults. She assesses and treats both acute and chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, hormonal imbalances, nervous system disorders, childhood disorders, allergies and more. She also has significant experience in the management of obesity, weight loss and nutrition. She focuses on providing comprehensive, personalized healthcare by understanding both the individual and the cause of illness, and not just treating the symptoms. Assessment and diagnosis of the underlying cause of disease does not only follow conventional medical criteria but digs deeper to evaluate the whole person and its physical, emotional, mental states. She teaches wellness and prevention strategies, as well as employs treatments that are safe, effective and economical. Dr. Mehta strives to understand each person’s unique needs and concerns in order to achieve his or her goals in health. Dr. Mehta is also a certified FirstLine Therapy practitioner.
Dr. Mehta received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, recognized worldwide as a leader in the education of natural medicine. In Seattle, she additionally provided healthcare at multiple clinics which served ethnically diverse and low-income populations. Prior to Bastyr University, Dr. Mehta earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She worked in research both at the University and for a biotechnology company in Maryland for several years. While her passion currently is to practice naturopathic medicine, she continues to stay current with the latest research developments in medicine.
When not at work, Dr. Mehta enjoys time with family and friends, traveling, spending time outdoors and cooking. She is a past-president of the District of Columbia Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a current member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Dr. Rhodo Nguyen
Dr. Rhodo Nguyen is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and graduate of Bastyr University, the leading accredited university of natural and science-based medicine. A native of Seattle, she received her undergraduate degree in Zoology from the University of Washington. She has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine in Washington, DC since 2004.
Dr. Nguyen’s philosophy on health and illness comes from the first principle of naturopathic medicine, Vis Medicatrix Naturae – the healing power of nature. In essence, the body has an innate ability to establish, maintain, and restore health. She believes that a person’s susceptibility towards illness stems from a combination of genetic predisposition, environmental toxicant exposure, allergens, and dietary and lifestyle influences. Dr. Nguyen uses both conventional testing and functional laboratory testing to investigate the underlying cause of a person’s illness. Her “toolbox” for treatment includes botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy and diet and lifestyle counseling. Dr. Nguyen sees both children and adults and offers a holistic, personalized plan to guide her patients toward optimal wellness in all aspects of health: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual states of being. Through Dr. Nguyen’s gentle approach and education, patients are empowered and motivated to take control of their health and well-being. Dr. Nguyen is also a certified FirstLine Therapy practitioner.
Outside of the office, Dr. Nguyen enjoys meditation, running, painting, cooking, good friends and community service. She is currently Board President of SENHOA, a non-profit organization working to empower women and children that are at-risk for human-trafficking and sexual exploitation in Cambodia. She is past-president of the District of Columbia Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a current member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
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