About Me

Hi! I’m Melissa Elia — a traditional naturopath with an evidence-based approach. I’ve devoted my life to understanding the science of health and prevention of disease. As a dedicated researcher, I stay up-to-date with the latest integrative techniques while remaining grounded in natural and holistic wellness.

My Specialties

• Metabolism
• Thyroid Health
• Autoimmune Conditions
• Hormone Balance
• Fertility & Pregnancy
• Mental Health & Mood Disorders
• Mold & Environmental Toxins
• Chronic Fatigue & Pain
• Nutrition
• Herbalism & Strategic Supplementation
• Functional Lab Work

My Journey

I studied Pre-Med for three years at the University of Illinois, but a chronic, debilitating mystery illness stopped me from pursuing my doctorate. Like many of you reading this, I saw countless doctors throughout the years searching for answers to my health issues, but no one was able to figure out what was wrong with me or help me get better. Instead, I received countless pills to mask symptoms which only resulted in more suffering in the long run. 

This experience led me to discover naturopathy — a field that can restore wellness through holistic lifestyle changes, by recognizing the body’s interconnectedness and addressing root causes. This was a stark and welcome change from my original path and truly a blessing in disguise!

I’m proud to say that I solved my own complex medical mystery. Through comprehensive lab work, I discovered that I had Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroiditis and I was able to completely resolve it on my own within one year of diagnosis. 

What’s Hashimoto’s, you ask? It’s a progressive and often debilitating autoimmune disease that causes damage to the thyroid and ultimately requires lifelong medication. Symptoms can include chronic pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, weight gain, brain fog, mood swings, gut issues, hair loss, infertility, and more. If any of this sounds familiar, please don’t hesitate to schedule a call or shoot me a message. 

This autoimmune disease, like many other health issues, has multifaceted root causes — involving a wide variety of environmental, internal, and lifestyle factors. With this awareness and through strategic lifestyle changes, I was able to bring my body back to homeostasis. My autoimmune antibodies are now entirely undetectable, with zero trace of the illness. My thyroid is healthy on scans and I’ve recovered my thyroid hormone levels naturally without the need for any medication. 

This journey ignited my passion for helping others find their own root causes and solutions to complex issues, including naturally resolving tumors on my husband’s lymph nodes, partially reversing my father-in-law’s late stage dementia (and mindfully getting him off of all seven of his medications), helping friends dramatically improve their thyroid levels within weeks, and more. Helping others solve and resolve their own complex health issues is one of my greatest passions.

I believe in a “test, don’t guess” philosophy. I start with comprehensive lab work customized to you, teaching you to interpret your own results based on your personal symptoms. If anything serious arises, I refer to appropriate medical professionals while supporting lifestyle and dietary adjustments. My approach is rooted in natural lifestyle changes with minimal supplementation.

Credentials:

• Board Certified by the American Association of Natural Wellness Practitioners (AANWP)

• Strategic Thyroid Specialist
  • The Thyroid Debacle Clinician’s Training Course by Dr. Eric Balcavage
• Whole Food Supplement Specialist
  • Standard Process
• Plant-Based Nutrition
  • Cornell University’s Center for Nutrition Studies by Dr. T. Colin Campbell
• Birth & Postpartum Doula
  • HERBAL

But my education doesn’t end there. I have continually researched these topics for several hours per day over the past two decades. To say it’s my passion, is an understatement — it’s my purpose!

Thank you for considering me to guide you on your journey to health. I look forward to connecting with you.

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