Frequently Asked Questions

Naturopathic doctors are educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical colleges. They diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic illness to restore and establish optimal health by supporting the person's inherent self-healing process. Rather than just suppressing symptoms, naturopathic doctors work to  identify underlying causes of illness, and develop personalized treatment plans to address them. Their Therapeutic Order™, identifies the natural order in which all therapies should be applied to provide the greatest benefit with the least potential for damage.

1. Remove Obstacles to Health. Health, the “natural state” of one’s body, is disturbed by obstacles that lead to disease. The first step in returning to health is to remove the entities that disturb health such as: poor diet, digestive disturbances, inappropriate and chronic stress levels, and individual disharmony. Naturopathic doctors construct a healthy regimen based on an individual’s “obstacles to health” to change and improve the terrain in which the disease developed. This allows additional therapeutics to have the most beneficial effects possible.
2. Stimulate the Self-Healing Mechanisms. NDs use therapies to stimulate and strengthen the body’s innate self-healing and curative abilities. These therapies include modalities such as clinical nutrition, botanical medicines, constitutional hydrotherapy, homeopathy, and acupuncture.
3. Strengthen Weakened Systems. Systems that need repair are addressed at this level of healing. Naturopathic doctors have an arsenal of therapeutics available to enhance specific tissues, organs or systems including: lifestyle interventions, dietary modifications, botanical medicine, orthomolecular therapy (use of substances that occur naturally in the body such as vitamins, amino acids, minerals), and homeopathy.
4. Correct Structural Integrity. Physical modalities such as spinal manipulation, massage therapy, and craniosacral therapy are used to improve and maintain skeletal and musculature integrity.
5. Use Natural Substances to Restore and Regenerate. Naturopathic medicine’s primary objective is to restore health, not to treat pathology. However, when a specific pathology must be addressed, NDs employ safe, effective, natural substances that do not add toxicity or additionally burden the already distressed body.
6. Use Pharmacologic Substances to Halt Progressive Pathology. NDs are trained in pharmacology and how to use pharmaceutical drugs when necessary. If their state license permits, they can prescribe these agents themselves or if not, refer to a conventional medical colleague.
7. Use High Force, Invasive Modalities: Surgery, Radiation, Chemotherapy. When life, limb, or function must be preserved, NDs refer patients to MDs who are expertly trained in these arenas. At the same time, NDs use complementary or supportive therapies to decrease side effects and increase the effectiveness of these invasive procedures.

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Most naturopathic doctors function as primary care physicians and provide basic care that in many cases may be sufficient for a patient's needs. Dr. Marian specializes in complex chronic illnesses including Lyme disease, mold and other environmental illnesses, autoimmune disease, hormonal imbalances, neurological conditions, and complex pain syndromes. Dr. Marian has 5 years of experience treating illnesses that have been resistant to treatment elsewhere.

Dr. Marian does not practice “protocol” medicine. She creates custom treatment plans tailored specifically to your needs. Dr. Marian considers your current health status, and your unique methylation, detoxification and organ function in order to provide individualized support to ensure your treatment plan is tolerable and efficient.

Dr. Marian's background including Bachelor's and Master's degrees in chemical engineering, and experience as an engineering and medical research scientist, affords her a unique approach and ability to analyze complex medical problems.

No. As Dr. Marian provides in-depth care outside the framework of conventional medicine, she chooses not to fulfill the role of Primary Care Provider (PCP). Dr. Marian believes it is most financially efficient for patients to maintain care with a PCP for routine screening exams. Dr. Marian also believes establishing and maintaining a relationship with a Medical Doctor (MD) PCP allows for well-rounded assessment and management of complex health issues, as well as coordination of care.

While Dr. Marian does not provide primary care management of children, she will see children of all ages for problem-focused care, e.g. digestive issues, mental/emotional disturbances including ADHD and anxiety, sleep disorders, skin problems, and many other issues.

Autonomic Response Testing (ART) is a form of applied kinesiology that utilizes advanced biofeedback tools to provide reliable information that helps guide identification of root causes of illness including toxicity, pathogens, and other imbalances in the body. ART is also useful in narrowing down and identifying the most appropriate treatment(s) for an individual. In other words, it cuts back on the amount of "trial and error" that would have to be done without the use of ART. In Dr. Marian's experience, patients with complex chronic illness rarely improve without the insight afforded by ART.

No, you do not need a referral to see Dr. Marian.

Dr. Marian is located in Bellevue, WA with ability to see patients via Telehealth depending on location.

No. Dr. Marian's model of care falls outside of traditional insurance-based models, which are restrictive and limiting. Dr. Marian's approach to care goes beyond conventional standards. Dr. Marian works hard to bring cost effective Functional Medicine to as many people as possible. Dr. Marian values integrity and efficiency and therefore charges and prescribes only what is absolutely necessary to your health and healing.

Dr. Marian's current rate is $600/hour. New patient visits range from 1-1.5 hours, and follow-up visits range from 30-60 minutes, depending on complexity. Frequency of visits vary depending on complexity and patient preference, goals and finances. Dr. Marian works with patients to create a plan that fits their needs.

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