Ellen Potthoff, DC, ND
- Ellen Potthoff,
- BA – Portland State University Health Education, certificate in Public Health
- Doctor of Chiropractic – Western States Chiropractic College
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine – National College of Naturopathic Medicine
- California Association of Naturopathic Physicians (Secretary, ongoing)
- American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- Women’s Network of Contra Costa County (President, 2000-2001)
- Backpacking, hiking, scuba diving, water sports, cooking
Doctor of Chiropractic, Naturopathic Doctor.
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CONDITIONS TREATED:
- Musculoskeletal problems.
- Women’s health issues, specializing in menopause.
- Chronic Degenerative diseases: arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and others.
Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and autoimmune diseases. - Childrens’ problems: Otitis Media, bed wetting, hyperactivity, etc.
- Mens’ conditions: Benign prostatic hypertrophy and others.
- Unusual and hard to treat cases.
- Gastrointestinal conditions: especially when standard lab tests indicate there is no problem.
- Endocrine imbalances including thyroid, reproductive and pancreatic.
- Emotional problems including depression.
SERVICES PROVIDED:
- Chiropractic and Soft Tissue Massage: Acute or chronic care often covered by insurance. Wellness care.
- Homeopathy: First aide, acute, chronic or constitutional care. No side effects; safe gentle action. Great for children.
- Herbal Medicine.
- Nutrition and Health Counseling: Stress reduction, diet plans/weight loss, percentage body fat analysis, exercise program/specific exercises, health programs and education.
- Hydrotherapy and Hygiene: Therapeutic use of water, charcoal, etc., common sense therapies using natural agents (including sunlight and heat.)
- Laboratory Services: Medical laboratory testing.
- Physical exams: School and athletic exams, etc.
- Natural medicine pharmacy in office.
