naturopathic medicine

You’ve probably heard that hypertension is the silent killer. Other than being a seriously anxiety-inducing statement what does that really mean? Let’s break that statement down to its two foundational parts: “Silent” High blood pressure doesn’t feel like anything. Yes, there are exceptions, but for most people, in most situations, it is symptom-free. Whether its 110/70 or 170/100, it probably feels the same. And given that high blood pressure is common, this means there are

by Dr. Stephanie Cordes, ND I’m excited to share that I’ve officially completed training in the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and am now offering this intervention to my naturopathic clients. The Theory If you know me or you’ve followed me for a while on social media, you’ve likely heard me talk about Polyvagal Theory (PVT) . Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, this framework has deepened my understanding of the nervous system and what happens when our nervous systems interac