Holistic care, close to home
For years, people on Martha’s Vineyard looking for a holistic or naturopathic doctor have had to search off-island. Dr. Roni has been here the whole time. She moved to the Vineyard in 1992, worked at the Martha’s Vineyard Nursing and Rehab Center, and after training in naturopathy began hosting detox retreats in her own home. In 2010 she opened H.E.A.L.E.D. Therapy on Main Street in Vineyard Haven, which grew into Vineyard Longevity Center.
What a consultation covers
A first consultation is a long conversation, not a quick appointment. Dr. Roni will ask about:
- your health history, current medications and the results of any recent tests
- what you eat and drink in a normal week, and how you sleep
- stress, energy, digestion and anything that has changed recently
- what you want to feel different in three months’ time
From there she builds a plan, which might include nutrition changes, a detox program, supplements, or treatments at the center such as hyperbaric oxygen or IV therapy. You leave knowing what to do next and why.
What naturopathic care is, and what it is not
Naturopathic care focuses on supporting the body’s own systems through nutrition, detoxification, rest and lifestyle. It works best alongside your primary care doctor and any specialists you see, not instead of them. Dr. Roni will never ask you to stop a prescription, and she will tell you if something you describe needs to be seen by a physician first.
It is not emergency care. If you have chest pain, trouble breathing or another urgent symptom, call 911 or go to Martha’s Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs.
Who comes to see Dr. Roni
- Island residents in Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown and up-island who want a holistic view of their health
- Summer residents and visitors who want to start a program while they are here
- Readers of 21 Pounds in 21 Days who want guidance from the author
- People living with long-term health concerns who are considering the 21-day retreat
Start small if you are unsure
If you are not sure whether naturopathic care is for you, book the 15-minute chat for $45. Bring one question, and Dr. Roni will give you her honest view on the next step.