Dr. Amanda Blandford, ND LMT

Hazelnut Naturopathic Health
https://hazelnutnaturopathichealth.com

My name is Dr. Amanda Blandford, and I'm a naturopathic doctor and licensed massage therapist. My mission as a healthcare practitioner is to help you meet your wellness goals. I believe the body has the ability to heal itself given the right circumstances, and I strive to help you remove obstacles to becoming the best version of yourself. As a naturopathic doctor, I seek to find the root cause of your dis-ease and discomfort in order to address it. I believe in empowering my clients through providing education and health resources so they can understand their options during the course of their journey to wellness. I enjoy working with adults and elders from all walks of life who are suffering from chronic health conditions including heart disease, gastrointestinal complaints, hypothyroidism, chronic musculoskeletal pain, fertility issues, endocrine diseases, and much more. If you think there has to be a better way to get good health, are tired of not getting the answers you want, or are just looking for natural approaches to your health concerns, call the office to schedule a FREE 15 minute consultation to find out if naturopathic medicine is right for you!

Education Highlights:
- 2014 Massage Therapy AAS, Biomedical Science BS with a Nutrition Minor from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL
- 2019 Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA.

Naturopathic medicine is basically knowing the body can heal itself, by itself, when the conditions are right. Removing obstacles to the body's cure is the goal of naturopathic medicine, and naturopathic doctors seek to do this using the least force possible. This means if dietary recommendations get you to your goals, there's no need for expensive supplements or therapies. I know everyone's health is a unique journey, and I tailor my recommendations to each client individually.

Your first visit involves a one-on-one visit for 90 minutes so I can learn all about you. Whole body health is only possible by getting to know someone, by gaining insight and understanding into who they are as a person, and by learning about their mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual make-up. My mission is to help empower my clients to take charge of their own health to meet their wellness goals.

I first became a massage therapist, and I was struck by how many of my clients were unable to find answers to their health problems through the conventional medical system. I had been studying alternative health and dietary methods for a few years at this point, and I thought there just had to be a better way. I felt so strongly about helping my clients, that I was inspired to pursue a higher degree in naturopathic medicine.