Naturopathic medicine as primary health care emphasizes prevention and self-healing through the use of natural therapies. Naturopathic doctors are primary care physicians, licensed to practice in Connecticut, who blend centuries-old knowledge, a philosophy that nature is the most effective healer, and current research on health and human systems. They have attended a four-year naturopathic medical school, are clinically trained, and work in all aspects of family health – from pediatric to geriatric care.
Naturopathic diagnosis focuses on identifying underlying causes of disease, and therapies are supported by research drawn from peer-reviewed journals from many disciplines, including naturopathic medicine, conventional medicine, European complementary medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy, psychology, and spirituality.
Soleil Acupuncture + Naturopathic Wellness
10Best Naturopathic Physician • Integrative APRN/Nursing Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture • Nutrition/Registered Dietician
It is said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over again and expecting different results. But yet…isn’t this what we’re experiencing with medicine today, and every day? Why would we expect differently if the answer to our problems is the same? Much like generational trauma, it isn’t until the cycle is broken that we experience real change and true healing.
Most would say 2020 was a crazy time to open a brick and mortar clinic, but for Dr. Lyndsey Maher, it was the perfect time to pickup where medicine had been falling short: preventing those who weren’t already in the hospital from ending up there. Hailing from a family of problem-solvers, action-takers, and overall doers, she knew the only way to make an impact was to create a solution to the problem at hand, and so, Soleil Acupuncture and Naturopathic Wellness (aka Soleil) was born!
In a reactive world, the Soleil team believes the best form of medicine is the proactive kind, and they live by this mantra daily – both in their personal lives and inside the walls of their beautiful colonial-style Hamden, CT-based clinic. Having each been plagued with their own unique health ailments, the team empowered and emboldened themselves to find a solution and would like to show others the way.
Soleil initially began as a cousin-duo of nurse practitioner, Christina Lakomski, specializing in IV nutrient therapy and naturopathic doctor/master’s of acupuncture, Dr. Lyndsey Maher. After two-and-a-half years, they expanded their clinical team in January 2023 to include another naturopathic doctor, Dr. Alyssa DeSena, who also provides craniosacral therapy.
Our team of fierce and courageous women doesn’t just extend to our clinical team, but our administrative crew as well. Without the front-of-house support from Pam Jarrin and Meghan Lind, the rest wouldn’t matter. We endeavor to always welcome you wholeheartedly, put on a smiling face, listen to your concerns (regardless of the day’s appointment topic), and make you feel better than when you walked into our clinic.
Soleil Acupuncture and Naturopathic Wellness • 2661 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT • 203.871.3262 • www.soleilholistic.com • admin@soleilholistic.com
Dr. Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc
10Best Naturopathic Physician & Holistic Weight Loss
Dr. Klughers is a licensed naturopathic physician, former pharmacist, and wellness educator.
As a pharmacist, Dr. Klughers observed the limitations of conventional medicine in its ability to offer long-term, sustainable solutions for chronic health concerns. Oftentimes, patients could only take a medication for so long before another health condition, complication or side effect developed.
As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Klughers is often called a health detective, as her approach involves listening attentively to clues and utilizing detailed testing to investigate and find the culprit. Solving the case, she offers all-natural solutions to restore optimal health. If you’re like most of her patients, you are seeking an alternative or complement to conventional medicine. You want to get to the root cause of your health issues rather than take medications for the rest of your life. You prefer to live a life of wellness.
Her practice at Vis Wellness Center has helped many people just like you by treating their symptoms on a deep, core level that produces lasting healing and transformation. She understands that wellness is so much more than the absence of disease. Your health is the most precious asset you have. There’s nothing more important than getting proactive about your health, investing in your well-being, and choosing a lifestyle that allows your body to be a symbol of longevity and vitality.
Dr. Klughers provides care to individuals of all ages and all levels of wellness and helps people with health issues such as: fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, weight gain, thyroid disorders, digestive issues, autoimmune disorders, insomnia, hormonal imbalances, infertility, menopause, migraines, chronic stress, hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Dr. Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc • Vis Wellness Center • Rocky Hill, CT & Virtual • 234.222.8362 • www.drnicoleklughers.net • hello@drnicoleklughers.com