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5117-B Main St Suite 3, Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA -
(630) 442-0169
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https://www.nourishhealthcare.org/
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Nourish Natural Healthcare – Downers Grove, IL
The main force behind Nourish is a deep desire to help our patients discover WHY they are sick.
We are health detectives that specialize in determining the root cause of your illness, even when other providers have told you nothing is wrong. Whether you’re seeking help with a specific condition or unexplained symptoms, each client is individually evaluated by a professional Naturopathic Doctor and provided with a well-researched and comprehensive plan that they can follow for the rest of their lives. We specialize in autoimmune conditions, but work with any patient. Whether you’re looking to optimize your health or get to the bottom of your chronic illness, our practitioners are ready to help Nourish you back to health.
Meet the doctors:
Dr. Michael Robinson ND, MS, CFMP
Dr. Michael Robinson ND, MS, CFMP
Dr. Michael Robinson is an expert in natural and functional medicine and has been working in natural healthcare for the last 10 years with a focus autoimmune diseases and unexplained symptoms. He has worked alongside Medical Doctors, Chiropractors, Naturopathic Physicians, Acupuncturists and Behavioral Optometrists seeking to bring health to those without answers to their health concerns. While initially enrolled in a Pre-Pharmacy program, he saw his mother go through 10 years of chronic pain and medications as she was shuffled around to 28 different doctors and practitioners without relief. It wasn’t until she saw a Naturopathic Physician that within 6 months, her pain and medication usage had reduced by 90%. This sent Michael down a new journey to learn about everything Natural Medicine had to offer. He switched his pharmacy major to a Health Science degree, and never turned back. While in his primary care internship, he would continually see patients with autoimmune disease be dismissed by the conventional medical community, which was a shock as he was having so much success reducing their symptoms and improving their health with natural medicine. Michael has sworn to always use food first and support the body rather than suppress the symptoms with medication, and support those with autoimmune diseases that have felt like they are not getting complete answers in the conventional medical system. Now practicing as a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Michael uses food as medicine everyday to prevent disease and keep his clients functioning at optimal health. Michael completed his internship in primary care family medicine and is currently gaining nutrition clinical hours to become licensed as a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Dietetic Nutritionist in the state of IL in 2019
Education: -10 years of medical training-
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Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
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Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition
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Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
-Functional Medicine University -
Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences
-Benedictine University
Additional Training -Never stop learning-
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Cogence – Functional Immunology
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Deep understanding of immune system dysregulation
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Nutritional Genomics Institute & SNPed
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How our diet can change our genetics
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The Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine
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Traditional herbal medicine wisdom
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The Institute for Functional Medicine
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Integrating natural and conventional medicine
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College of Optometrists in Vision
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Vision therapist
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National Healthcareer Association
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Certified Medical Assistant, EKG Tech, & Phlebotomist
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Motion Palpation Institute
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Proficiency in manipulating the joints of the spine
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Apex Energetics Continuing Medical Education
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Up to date science based nutritional protocols
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In his spare time-Dedication to change-
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Michael has big goals for changing our broken healthcare system and is working on this with a two prong approach; starting with education of other healthcare providers. When not seeing his own patients he teaches Medical Assisting, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomy programs and various medical workshops at a local allied health school hoping to inspire better providers to practice better medicine. His students include Nurses, EMTs, Medical Doctors, Osteopaths, Dentists, & more. He is also actively engaged with various legislative efforts; primarily with obtaining licensure for Naturopathic Medicine in Illinois and advancing access of natural medicine and nutrition services nationally.
Dr. Polina Robinson ND
Dr. Polina Robinson ND
Dr. Polina Robinson graduated with her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from National University of Health Sciences in Illinois. She is completing a master’s degree in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction from New York Chiropractic College and is passionate about medical education. During her time in the Naturopathic program, she was diagnosed with autoimmune thyroiditis, which has fueled her passion for helping her clients in the management of their own autoimmune conditions, particularly of endocrine causes. With naturopathic treatment she was able to reverse her condition and is now completely antibody free. While not at the Nourish clinic, Polina works as the Campus Coordinator of a local allied health science school.
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Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science
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(2019) Masters of Science
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Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
– National University of Health Sciences
Additional Training
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Specialty rotation in classical homeopathic prescribing.
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Conception, Fertility, and Interdisciplinary Treatments – NUHS Postgradate training
SPECIALTIES:
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Food allergy management
- Guided detox
- Nutrition support
- Weight loss counseling
FAQs
I am the only doctor in Illinois with my combination of training; A Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, a Masters in Clinical Nutrition, and Certified in Functional Medicine. Many other doctors, natural or conventional, spend their time focused on trying to reduce your symptoms whether it is with drugs or supplements. I spend my time getting to the bottom of why your symptoms are there in the first place, so that we can remove these obstacles to recovery.
NDs are not able to bill insurance in Illinois like they are in other states. We will say however, we couldn't do what we do and offer the level of service that we think our patients deserve if we accepted insurance. The insurance system is what has lead to you receiving 7 minute visits at the typical doctor office you've likely experienced. The insurance company reimburses the doctor about $30 for a visit, which is why a typical MD will see 10 patients an hour. If we took insurance, we wouldn't be able to spend 1-2 hours at a time with you. Also to your benefit, because we do not have to split profits with the insurance agency, means we are able to keep costs lower, more affordable for you, and our prices will always be reflective of the service you are receiving. If price is a large concern, we do have options that can reduce your care down SIGNIFICANTLY. We want everyone to be able to afford natural medicine. Contact us for details if this help is needed.