Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing process. The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods.

Like naturopathic medicine, functional medicine is a personalized and integrative approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease rather than just treating symptoms. At Vibrant Holistic Health, we embrace the principles of functional medicine to provide comprehensive and customized health plans tailored to each individual's unique needs. This involves a thorough understanding of your genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors, enabling us to create targeted recommendations to restore balance and improve overall well-being. Our holistic approach ensures that all aspects of your health — physical, emotional, and spiritual — are considered, supporting our commitment to helping you achieve optimal health and vitality.

We do not accept insurance for payment of our services. Naturopathic medicine is not covered by health insurance in the Commonwealth of Virginia at this time. The current medical model does not fully recognize the strengths of preventative holistic medicine. Steps are currently being taken here in Virginia and across the country to give more recognition to naturopathic medicine.

You may check with your insurance company to see if they offer out-of-network coverage for alternative or complementary care. Individuals with a HSA (health savings account) or FSA (flexible spending accounts) are often able to use these plans toward naturopathic care. Check with your HSA or FSA Provider for more information and specific rules.

Dr. Bruneau, ND graduated from an accredited four-year graduate program as a naturopathic doctor and is trained/licensed as a primary care physician in Washington State, where she maintains her professional license. In Virginia and states that do not currently offer licensing for naturopathic doctors, Dr. Bruneau practices as a wellness consultant. She strongly encourages all clients to seek regular medical care from their licensed medical providers. To support the naturopathic licensing efforts in Virginia and nationwide, please visit: http://www.vaanp.org and http://www.naturopathic.org .