Treating the Root Cause, Not just the Symptoms

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Combining the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science

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Food as Medicine

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Naturopathic and functional medicine proven to heal

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Naturopathic Doctors who Listen and
Treat the Root Cause

We develop a partnership with our patients, where we bring scientific knowledge of the human body and patients bring self-knowledge. Together, we create an individualized wellness plan that addresses the root cause of illness using evidence-based, effective therapies, so you can feel better, naturally.
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Here are just some of the conditions we treat...

Hormone Imbalance

Digestive Issues

Weight Loss Resistance

Fatigue

Our Practitioners

Naturopathic Doctors (NDs): Sarah Axtell, ND; Joanne Aponte, ND; and Katarina Meister, ND. Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioners: Mackenzie Prentice, DNP and Erica Linn, DNP.

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Kind Words from Patients

In my first meeting with Dr. Aponte, I felt an instant rapport with her and felt comforted by her compassion. She took me seriously and listened intently to every symptom that I reported. She truly treated me as a whole person and not as just a condition. Not only did Dr. Aponte provide me with supplements and dietary advice that improved my condition but her advice and natural remedies also helped me to improve my overall wellbeing. I credit Dr. Aponte’s advice with the fact that my condition improved so quickly. I want to thank Dr. Aponte for her impeccable expertise, compassion, intuition and skill. I would recommend her to anyone.

KL, 28, Female

Prior to coming to Dr. Axtell, I was experiencing a number of ailments that were not responding to mainstream medical treatment. I suffered from severe fatigue and spent much of my day in bed because I was too tired to do anything else. My blood pressure was high in spite of taking two different medications to control it. At my first visit with Dr. Axtell, she took the time to understand my case taking into account my diet and lifestyle. She patiently answered all of my questions and explained my wellness plan every step of the way. Most of all, she gave me hope that something could be done to address my condition where other modalities had failed. After being under Dr. Axtell’s care for a few short weeks my energy level has gone through the roof. The ‘mind fog’ has lifted and I am now able to concentrate and enjoy many of the activities I used to enjoy. My blood pressure has dropped 20 points and is now at the levels it was when I was in my 20’s. As a bonus, I have lost 25 lbs. and counting. I highly recommend Dr. Axtell to anyone who truly wants to improve their health. Her caring and compassionate approach to healthcare is sure to produce positive results.

CD, 59, Male

Joanne Aponte, ND is wonderful to work with, her style is warm and caring. I had some issues with my intestinal tract due to antibiotics after a bout with diverticulosis. My GI Doctor wanted to put me on Prilosec, which I resisted. Joanne came up with an alternative plan to heal my esophagus. After 6 months of following her recommendations, my next endoscopy showed no inflammation. She also reviewed my diet and made many helpful suggestions to clean up my diet. I have recommended her not only to my daughter, but many friends. I am grateful to have a Naturopathic Doctor as dedicated and knowledgeable as Joanne is to work with.

SJ, 64, Female

The Lakeside Approach

As naturopathic doctors, we focus on addressing the root cause of your health concerns. We’re here to not only provide guidance and clarity around your health, but to also educate and empower you to learn more about your body so that you can take your health back into your own hands.

We use advanced lab testing to uncover underlying imbalances. Too often, patients tell us they’ve been told their labs are “normal” despite persistent symptoms. We dig deeper, analyzing labs on a functional basis to optimize your health. We use effective, evidence-based natural therapies, such as nutrition, herbs, and supplements, to balance hormones, heal the gut, and improve energy. We also utilize bioidentical hormone replacement therapy when indicated.

Here at Lakeside, we focus heavily on lifestyle counseling to help you meet your health goals. We’re passionate about food as medicine.

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