Dr. Chante Tonia

Overview

I am a licensed Naturopath trained at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. I have been consulting in my own private practice for the past decade. I truly believe in the body’s healing capability when obstacles to cure such as poor diet, stress and a sedentary lifestyle are addressed. Trained in botanical medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, clinical nutrition, and physical medicine, my goal is to identify and remove factors that cause disease with the use of natural therapies. My areas of special interests include women’s health and hormone balance, digestive health, and supporting nutrient deficiencies in the body.

About

Naturopathic medicine found me in 2009 while attending a women’s conference. I knew I wanted to pursue a career in medicine but the conventional medicine route did not align with my core beliefs and I was disappointed with the conventional medical model. My friend invited me to attend a women’s conference and little did I know, this would be the place where I’d be introduced to a field of medicine that would change my life.

One of the guest speakers happened to be a Naturopathic Doctor. Something inside of me sparked as she was speaking about her career path and her role as a Naturopathic Doctor. I immediately knew that naturopathic medicine was my calling and so my journey began.

While attending naturopathic school I was able to experience first-hand the benefits of naturopathic medicine. The stress of school and going through a divorce significantly impacted my already low-functioning thyroid. My endocrinologist had me on the highest dose of levothyroxine for my weight class yet my body was not responding to the medication. Naturopathic medicine saved me when conventional medicine had nothing more to offer. My naturopathic doctor used botanicals and micronutrients to take my body out of “fight or flight” mode so that I could better absorb levothyroxine and within a few weeks, my thyroid hormones started to normalize.

This experience confirmed that I was on the right path, and I’m so grateful that naturopathic medicine found me and allows me to help so many individuals meet their health goals.

Areas of Speciality

• Hormone Health
• Menstrual Health
• Peri/Menopause
• Thyroid Health
• Digestive Health
• Weight Management
• Food Sensitivities
• Autoimmunity
• Metabolic Health
• Mental Health
• Fatigue

Why I love being a Physician

I love giving my clients tools and information which empowers them to transform their health. As a Naturopathic Doctor, my goal is to help each client identify and remove factors that cause disease with the use of natural therapies. Seeing health transform right before my eyes is so rewarding, and I’m honored to be a part of the health journey for each client.

What I love outside of work

I enjoy spending time with my loving husband and family, cooking nutritious meals, singing and reading.

Why I work at Wisdom

Wisdom gives me the freedom and flexibility to help more clients that I might otherwise not be able to reach. The healthcare model at Wisdom empowers each member with the opportunity to reverse chronic disease by addressing the root cause in a more affordable way.

Professional Credentials

• Licensed Naturopathic Physician that graduated from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine
• FLAG Fasting Certification - Fasting is one of my favorite tools to support metabolic health, so if you are interested, we can discuss whether this approach is the right fit for you!

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