Our Mission
Empowering Your Body’s Natural Intelligence
At the Alternative Naturopathic Center, our mission is to provide compassionate, effective, and holistic care by activating the body’s innate healing responses. We believe that health is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of vibrant balance.
By blending modern functional testing with time-honored natural modalities—including nutritional therapy, botanical medicine, homeopathy, and energy medicine—we help you navigate your unique path to wellness.
The Six Pillars of Naturopathic Medicine
In our practice, we are guided by the six fundamental principles of Naturopathic Medicine. These are the "North Star" for every protocol Lana creates for her patients.
1. The Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae)
We recognize that the body possesses an inherent, intelligent ability to heal itself. Our role is to identify and remove the obstacles preventing recovery, facilitating your body’s natural return to health.
2. Identify and Treat the Cause (Tolle Causam)
We look beyond the surface. Our goal is to uncover and resolve the underlying drivers of illness rather than simply suppressing your symptoms.
3. First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere)
We prioritize gentle, non-invasive therapies and nutritional substances that minimize the risk of side effects. We respect your individual healing process and use the least force necessary to achieve results.
4. Doctor as Teacher (Docere)
Education is the foundation of lasting health. We empower our patients with knowledge, encouraging self-responsibility and fostering a collaborative practitioner-patient relationship.
5. Treat the Whole Person
True health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, genetic, and environmental aspects of your life. We recognize that spiritual health is an essential component of total wellness and encourage you to pursue your personal path to peace.
6. Prevention & Wellness
We emphasize the assessment of risk factors and hereditary susceptibilities to prevent illness before it begins. Wellness is a state of being characterized by positive emotion, thought, and action—an inherent state available to everyone, regardless of their current diagnosis.
Our Commitment to Quality: The ANC Supplement Standard
The supplement industry is a massive market, and not all products are created equal. There is a vast spectrum regarding quality, bioavailability, potency, and purity.
At the Alternative Naturopathic Center, we carry only the highest-grade nutritional, herbal, and homeopathic supplements. We choose brands that formulate products based on rigorous scientific research, source the finest raw materials, and utilize independent labs to ensure they are free of contaminants.
Why Practitioner-Grade Matters:
Bioavailability: We ensure the nutrients are in a form your body can actually absorb and utilize.
Potency: Discount products often use inadequate dosages or improper nutrient forms to cut costs. We prioritize clinical efficacy over the lowest price.
Trust: The brands we carry are the ones we personally use and feel confident giving to our own children.
Personalized for You
To take the guesswork out of your health, Lana uses Applied Kinesiology and Bioresonance to test exactly which supplements your body requires. We offer in-office pickup and convenient shipping options to ensure you never miss a step in your protocol.