Dr. ANTOINETTE CHAVES, ND

My journey to naturopathic medicine started as a child who suffered from chronic bronchial asthma.  This condition forced me to seek alternative remedies and  lifestyle changes outside traditional medicine that significantly enhanced my quality of life without the invasive and consequential side effects of traditional medical treatments.

After graduating from high school, I went on to get a B.A. in Psychology from Providence College and then returned to school several years later to get a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of RI.  After working for several years as a Chemical Engineer, I decided to pursue my real passion and help others on their path back to health by returning to school for a doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut.

I have completed post-doctorate certification in Environmental Medicine with Dr. Walter Crinnion, who was one of the leading authorities in Environmental Medicine and Detoxification and was chairman of the Environmental Medicine Department at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Arizona for many years.  Sadly, he has passed on but his knowledge and legacy of Environmental Medicine is stronger than ever!   Thank you Dr. Crinnion!!!

I also have advanced training in German Biological Medicine (GBM) and continue to attend educational trainings and seminars to stay abreast of the fast-growing, holistic field of naturopathic and alternative medicine.

Being attentive and committed to my patients and their well-being is first and foremost, as well as educating them as we progress (Docere), a priority if they are to successfully return to health and stay there!  Where there is often too much focus on a specific system of the body when in truth they all contribute and all are connected, I aim to work with my patients using a holistic approach for the purpose of effective, natural restoration and revitalization that upholds over time.