Audra Foster, ND

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Clinical Nutrition: The use of diet as a therapy serves as the foundation of Naturopathic Medicine. There is a growing body of knowledge that supports the use of whole foods and nutritional supplements in the maintenance of health and the treatment of disease.

Counseling and Lifestyle Modification: Naturopathic Doctors are formally trained in counseling, which is essential to the naturopathic practice and philosophy.

Homeopathy: Dr. Foster uses homeopathic medicines for various conditions. She frequently uses homeopathy for children and pregnancy because it is a safer choice for these sensitive patients.

Botanical Medicine: Naturopathic Doctors are professionally trained herbalists; they know both the historical uses of plants and their modern pharmacological mechanisms. Dr. Fosters pharmacy consists of whole herb tinctures allowing her to tailor botanical formulas specific to an individuals needs, as well as standardized botanical formulas.

Hormone Therapy: Dr. Foster uses bio-identical hormones for women in menopause or other hormone related issues. Additionally, she uses thyroid, DHEA, and testosterone in a bio-identical form. She is licensed to prescribe all forms of natural hormones and synthetic hormones. Please see our Women's Health page for more information.

Amino Acid Therapy for Neurotransmitter Balancing: Dr. Foster explores alternate ways to reach and heal the mental-emotional aspect of a patient without suppressing them in any way. She has received training in counseling as well as supporting the body's biochemistry. Amino acid therapy is one application Dr. Foster uses in order to reestablish a balance of the brain chemicals responsible for one's well being. By doing so, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and fatigue can be alleviated.

Preventative Medicine: Regular check-ups can identify and lead to the correction of problems before they become serious. Dr. Foster aids in supporting the body when it becomes overly stressed, irritable, and drained in order to prevent a more serious condition from developing.

Integrative Medicine: Many people with chronic conditions feel safer using both a regular MD and a Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Foster is versed in the same clinical and physical diagnosis skills as other doctors, and has studied pharmacology. She works closely with other doctors and health care practitioners in order to provide the best care for her patients.