Melissa Robinson, ND

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Naturopathic Approach

Mellisa Robinson, ND

Melissa Robinson, ND

Dr. Robinson, our in-house Naturopathic physician. She has 20 years’ experience integrating naturopathic and allopathic medicine incorporating botanical medicine, nutrition, diet, lifestyle, vitamins, minerals, and homeopathy. She loves to help people discover the root cause of a health issue and craft an effective treatment plan to restore the body to balance. For the last year, Dr. Robinson has been helping our patients with preventative treatments, active COVID treatments and post COVID syndrome.Dr. Robinson specializes in gut health and is credited with creating our new long haul treatment protocol.

She is a huge animal lover – and proud author of a children’s book Cheena Comes to America that tells the story of her rescuing her dog while in Costa Rica. Dr. Robinson is also the Chief Medical Officer for the non-profit Princeton Center for International Health which provides medical care in under-served international populations. Dr. Robinson is pictured here during a medical mission in Guatemala. 

“I’m so happy to have found a group of like-minded health practitioners at Center for the Healing Arts, where I’ve called ‘home’ for the past year”.

Education

Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine

National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR (2003)

Bachelor of General Studies
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (1998)
Associate of Arts, Concentration in Math and Science

Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT (1993)

 

Professional Training

National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland Oregon 2000-2003

Outside In:             An Acute Care Clinic serving homeless teens and the underserved population.  Various modalities of Naturopathic, and Allopathic Medicine are used alone, or concomitant, to achieve the best possible care for the patient.

Clinical Rotations: Internal Medicine, Gynecology/Women’s Medicine, Family Practice, Minor Surgery, Detoxification, IV Therapy, Physical Medicine.

Preceptor:             Private practice with a focus on Physical Medicine, Women’s Medicine, Internal Medicine.  Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Zion, IL.

Seminars:               NMT Review, Muscle Energy Technique, Radar Homeopathic Software Training, “How to start a medical practice”, and clinical applications in Public Health.

Research:               Assistant for Oncology Professor. Topics include: Pesticide Exposure and Breast Cancer, Organic v. Non-Organic Foods.

 

Professional Experience

Naturopathic Physician                           

Natural Solutions for Health, LLC              6/18-present

  • Primary Care Naturopathic Medical practice integrating Botanical Medicine, Nutrition, Diet, Lifestyle, Vitamins, Minerals, Homeopathy, body work, and counseling practices
  • Natural Skin care specialist utilizing the “Mistral” phototherapy machine by Radiancy        
  • Insurance based practice for ages 1-98
  • Treatment of the uninsured population offering low cost office visits

 

Chief Medical Officer                             Princeton Center for International Health           9/10-present

Director of all clinics, domestic and international, Naturopathic Medicine for Global Health, an NGO.
Medical supervision/leadership in a multi-specialty clinical setting.
Oversee and implement all aspects of clinical affairs for non-profit organization committed to advancing Naturopathic Medicine to the global level, while ensuring that high -quality services are delivered to patients.
Attending Physician for all medical students, physicians and volunteers at NMGH clinics in Panajachel, Guatemala. 

Naturopathic Physician                                Natural Solutions for Health, LLC          12/06-04/20

  • Primary Care Naturopathic Medical practice: specializing in integrative treatments for chronic   diseases.  Utilizing botanical medicine, nutrition, homeopathy, diet/lifestyle changes, body work and counseling, MIGUN Thermal massage bed.
  • Treatment of the un-insured Hispanic population by offering low cost services; obtaining medicinal donations for patients, making Naturopathic Medicine available to everyone.

Family Medicine, Naturopathic Physician                         Healthy Ways, LLC                 01/11-04/16

  •  Internal Medicine office offering Naturopathic Medicine in a Primary Care Practice.
  • Application of Clinical Nutrition, Homeopathy, Botanical Medicine, Physical Medicine, Counseling, Diet and lifestyle Changes for patients ages 5-85. 

Advisory Board Member
Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education (PRCHE)
3/08-9/09

  • One of two Naturopathic Physicians invited to participate as an advisory board member.
  • Evaluated the Application for Amendment to the Renewal License of the University of Turabo to offer a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine.
  • Elements of Evaluation: Physical Facilities, Credentials of Administrators and Academic Faculty, The University Financial Capacity, Library Resources, Laboratories, Teaching Equipment, Student Services/Personal Safety, as well as Public Responsibility.
  • Interviewed Clinic Faculty and the Vice President of Hima Hospital to ensure complete Clinical Education and Preparedness for Third-Fourth Year Medical Students as well as future Naturopathic Residents. 

Naturopathic Physician
Community Outreach Project
08/09-01/11

  • Partnered with established high-end retail Pharmacy to offer affordable Naturopathic Medicine to the uninsured/underserved Hispanic-American population.

Professor
Everglades University
2004-2005

  • Introduction to Alternative Therapies.

 

Naturopathic Consultant
Natural Solutions for Health, Inc.
2003-2005

  • Naturopathic Consulting Practice

 

Medical Assistant 

Outside In
2001-2002

  • Processed blood work, Pap smears, STD tests, HCG tests, Strep tests, Venipuncture

 

Senior Consultant
Weatherby Healthcare
1998-1999

  • Secured and placed Pediatricians in clinics, private practices and hospitals

 

Publications/Television Work

  • “Daily Health News: Recipe for Disaster” (2004)
  • “Going The Distance”, Public Access Television, In-House Doctor (2006)
  • Stamford Advocate, “Homeopathic Practice Finds Niche Among Hispanics” (2008)
  • El Sol News, “Las Bondades de la Ciencia Naturista” (2008)
  • “Cheena comes to America” Author children’s book (2012)

 

Volunteer Experience

  • Mid-Fairfield County Hospice, 1993-1997
  • AmeriCorps, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2001-2002
  • Healing Hounds, Stamford Hospital, 2009-2020

Languages: English   Proficient: Spanish

 

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