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Having a holistic lens of how trauma impacts the patient in mind, body, and spirit allows me to treat the whole self with an integrative toolbox. I believe in natural medicine, and this is the foundation in which clinical interventions are offered. Cognitive therapy assists with changing the mental script that developed from the traumatic experience, and we focus on rewiring the neural connections and assisting the central nervous system to reset.
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What is your specialty, and why are you passionate about it?
My specialty is working with adults, primarily women and mothers. My clinical focus is to heal the original trauma wound that most likely happened during formative child years. Ultimately, the goal is for the client to learn how to reparent their own inner child. I create a space of peace, consciousness, respect, and grounding, supported by imagery, meditation, breathwork, and plant medicine so that healing occurs safely and at its right time.
I have been in the mental health field for over 24 years and co-founder of the Enlightenment Counseling Center. I am also co-administrative chair for the North Central Network of Care, and this keeps me connected to the community-based programs. As a Hispanic integrative therapist, I specialize in working with immigrants and first-generation Hispanic individuals dealing with acculturation issues.
I am about to begin a year-long training in energy medicine and breathwork and it is my goal to incorporate these modalities at a deeper level in my clinical work.
Jenny Alzate, LPC, CMHIMP (Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider) 860.729.6138, jenny.alzate@gmail.com Facebook @Jenny Alzate-Integrative Psychotherapist
As a licensed naturopathic physician, acupuncture specialist, former pharmacist, and wellness educator, I offer all-natural solutions to restore optimal health and help individuals reclaim a life of energy, balance, and joy. By listening closely to your story and utilizing detailed testing, I work with individuals to identify and address the root cause of their health concerns.
I provide care to all ages and address a wide range of acute and chronic concerns, including digestive problems, weight gain, chronic fatigue, allergies, autoimmunity, hair loss, thyroid disorders, infertility, hormonal imbalances, hot flashes, skin conditions, anxiety, depression, insomnia, chronic pain, and many other symptoms that fit no recognized diagnosis.
As a foundation of treatment, I use food as medicine and develop personalized nutrition plans based on each person’s blood type, food sensitivities, genetics and health goals. Herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, acupuncture, mindfulness, motivation, and movement are some of the other common, natural approaches used in my practice.
Why are you passionate about your specialty?
While working as a pharmacist, I observed the limitations of conventional medicine in its ability to offer long-term, healing solutions. Often, patients could only take a medication for so long before another health condition, complication, or side effect developed. I knew there had to be a better way to provide care to my community and I realized many people weren’t satisfied with relying on drugs for the rest of their lives.
Experienced in a variety of healthcare settings, I now practice as an integrative, naturopathic physician. Humans are incredibly complex and my commitment is to be as thorough as possible in every visit, dedicating 60 to 90 minutes per appointment and allowing for each individual to be fully understood and ask plenty of questions without feeling rushed.
I’m often presented with complicated and chronic unsolved health mysteries from individuals who have not found relief elsewhere. These patients often come to my practice after seeing multiple practitioners or specialists yet still feel there are aspects of their health going unaddressed. These patients feel there are overlooked connections between a variety of their ailments. The best memories and most rewarding part of being a naturopathic physician is helping these individuals find answers.
I am passionately committed, now more than ever, to support people in staying well. The word doctor derives from the Latin word “docere,” meaning “to teach.” I plan to fully embody being a doctor as a teacher. In an effort to educate and empower our growing community, every month I’ll continue to provide free wellness programs. Over the last six years, I’ve taught these classes in person; now these offerings will be held online and are available to all. Although the majority of my visits currently take place in-person, video appointments are available.
Dr. Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc • Vis Wellness Center Rocky Hill, CT, and Virtual Visits • 234.2.ACU.DOC Info@DrNicoleKlughers.com • DrNicoleKlughers.com
Donna Bunte Whole Health
At Donna Bunte Whole Health, I help people become well by looking at the whole picture and finding the cause of the problem. I work in partnership with the patient to bring the body into balance using the tools of Chinese diagnosis, acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, lifestyle changes, as well asqigongand meditation.
Why are you passionate about your specialty?
Chinese medicine and nutrition turned my own health around in so many ways starting in my 20s, from reversing a heart condition, infertility, and overall health improvement. In my own practice, I see dramatic results using these tools every day for so many different issues. It is so inspiring to be able to help people improve their health and thus their quality of life.
In my practice, I aim to help people to heal themselves. I listen to my patients and try to understand the root causes of their issues, explaining that we will work towards whole health together as partners. My 27 years of experience helps me to find what will be the best treatment plan for each individual client, whether it is nutritional changes, acupuncture, meditation or lifestyle modifications.
In my opinion, many illnesses are caused by the stress of our modern society as well as poor eating habits. Breaking bad habits and addictions is one of the most difficult things to do in life. When helping patients with a detox or dietary reboot It is so rewarding to guide them on the best path and to see them change their eating habits to mindful, healthy, sustainable ones that they can take with them going forward on their own.
Donna Bunte Whole Health Donna Bunte MSOM, LAc Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, licensed acupuncturist, Chinese medical practitioner Stamford, CT • 203.253.9885 health@donnabunte.com • www.donnabunte.com
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