A message from Dr. Rodriguez

Hello and welcome!

If you're visiting this page, it's very likely that you have already booked your appointment with me, or that you are considering it. In this section I will explain what happens when you come to see me at the clinic.

The purpose of the first appointment is to gather as much information as possible. This is important because naturopathic medicine treats the whole person, as an individual with unique health care needs. My aim is to treat the root cause of disease, and not just mask the symptoms.

To help me know more about you, your current health status and your health history, the following forms should be printed out:
* Adult Intake Form
* Review of Systems
* Diet Diary

If the appointment is for your child, print these two forms:
* Child and Teen Intake Form
* Diet Diary

Please fill these forms out to the best of your ability, before our appointment together. This will help you save both time and money. In your first visit with me I will conduct a short physical exam, possibly do some blood work, and thoroughly discuss your health concerns. This first visit takes an hour. My job in this first appointment is to collect all the pieces of the puzzle. These puzzle pieces are all the bits of information that can help me understand the what, when, where and ultimately the why of your health concerns. Usually in the first appointment I do not give many treatment recommendations. This is reserved for the second visit.

Before your second appointment I work on the puzzle; putting the pieces together to understand your situation and what the best course of action is. In the second visit I will give you my recommendations for treatment, often providing a short term plan, and a long term plan for ultimate health. This plan is customized to you and your health care needs.

Congratulations are in order. You’ve taken the first step to improve your sense of wellbeing. Whether you suffer from a serious illness, or are just looking to enhance your health; I will do my best to work with you and your family to reach your goals.

Best of health,                                                                                                                                                            

Dr. Melissa Rodriguez, N.D.