Women's Center for Natural Medicine - Dr. Mary Shackelton, ND

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Mary Shackelton, MPH, ND
Naturopathic Physician

Mary F. Shackelton MPH, ND is a Naturopathic Physician who practices family medicine with an emphasis on children's and women's health. Within the children's health specialty she successfully treats most common childhood ailments including: ear infections, immune dysfunction, allergies, eczema, asthma, behavioral disorders, and other chronic illnesses.

Within the women's health specialty she treats all female-related conditions including: PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), a leading cause of infertility and menstrual irregularities, menopause PMS, osteoporosis, vaginal infections, fibrocystic breast disease, abnormal pap smears, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, breast cancer and more.

She includes the use of homeopathic medicine, botanical medicine, and nutritional biochemistry with supplementation.

Dr. Shackelton is board certified and has graduated from an accredited institution, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. She has completed a two-year post-graduate training program in natural women's medicine at the Institute of Women's Health and Integrative Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Shackelton also has a Masters in Public Health from San Diego State University and was the naturopathic physician on staff for the First Disabled Ascent of Mt. Everest 1998.

As Medical Director of Insulite Laboratories, Dr. Shackelton is responsible for the research and development of multi-faceted systems, incorporating the highest quality nutraceuticals (disease specific vitamins, minerals and herbs), balanced nutrition and exercise programs and an extensive outreach network for the reversal of Insulin Resistance and its related disorders, including PCOS, Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X), Pre-Diabetes and excessive weight gain.

Dr. Shackelton is available to patients in her private practice in Boulder, Colorado (M,W,F 9:00am-5:00pm) but she also has many patients who live outside Boulder in areas to the U.S. where naturopathic care is limited. Phone consultations are an easy way to get the best of alternative medicine in your area, even if you live far away!

So whether you have a specific health problem, are looking for an alternative to conventional medical treatment or you want to optimize your well-being, Dr. Shackelton is ready to become your partner in health. To make an appointment with Dr. Shackelton call 303.449.3777

It's the natural solution for every member of your family!
When you work with Dr. Mary Shackelton, you will work with a primary care provider who:

Considers the whole person - physical, spiritual, mental, genetic and environmental factors --when diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic disease.
Uses laboratory testing for diagnosis.
Uses alternative and cutting edge therapies that are non-invasive and avoids those that mask problems and interfere with healing.
Promotes habits that support a healthy lifestyle, including identifying risk factors and hereditary susceptibility to disease, and deals with these to prevent potential disease.
Removes obstacles to health and recovery and encourages the body's innate ability to heal itself.
Uncovers the cause and directs treatment at it, rather than at the symptoms.
Teaches and encourages you, helping you to take responsibility for your own health.

It's smart.
If you're searching for better health and are willing to play a direct and active role in achieving your goal, consider naturopathic health care. It's ideal for anyone who is busy but health conscious, or living in a remote or rural area where alternative health care is not readily available.

It's individualized.
Dr. Shackelton will customize a treatment plan that is carefully targeted to your specific needs and goals.

It's convenient.
There's no waiting room in this office, no paperwork and no interruptions. You make an appointment that fits your busy schedule and Dr. Shackelton is available on the phone, ready to provide high-quality, effective, natural health care that's tailored to your unique condition and lifestyle.

It's easy.
All you have to do is schedule your appointment via E-mail and watch for an E-mail confirmation from Dr. Shackelton. Once a date and time have been confirmed, you'll be asked to complete the Health History and E-mail or fax that prior to your phone appointment. At the scheduled time you will call Dr. Shackelton who will be waiting for your call.

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