ALETRIS Center of Integrative Medicine | Scottsdale Naturopathic Clinic | Serving greater Phoenix with excellence in Naturopathic Medicine, Natural Hormone Therapy, Women's Health, Acupuncture, Colon Hydrotherapy, Natural Skincare and Sugar Hair Removal



	ALETRIS Center of Integrative Medicine is a full-service alternative medicine center serving Scottsdale, AZ and the greater Phoenix area. The goal at ALETRIS is to combine natural and alternative medicine with the best of conventional healthcare, often called complementary medicine. Naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and mental health services are the foundation for our center's focus on treating the whole person to facilitate optimal health and wellness. SERVICES Specialties include naturopathic medicine, natural hormone therapy, women's health, acupuncture & Chinese medicine, individual and couple's therapy and counseling, colon hydrotherapy (colonics), hCG weight loss, massage and bodywork, and natural skincare, including organic facials, chemical peels and sugar hair removal. ALETRIS services include: Naturopathic Medicine In the state of Arizona, naturopathic doctors are primary care physicians, or PCPs, which means we see patients for annual physical exams and bloodwork, manage PAP exams and breast health, and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic complaints. Naturopathy is a distinctive approach to health and healing that recognizes and celebrates the integrity of the individual. Naturopathic medicine emphasizes the treatment of disease through the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing capacity of the person. Methods of naturopathic treatment include diet modification, nutritional supplementation, chelation therapy, exercise science, botanical medicine, homeopathy, counseling, and primary care and preventative medicine. The practice of naturopathy emerges from six underlying principles of healing which are based on the objective observation of the nature of health and disease, and are continually reexamined in light of scientific analysis. Although naturopathic physicians have DEA numbers and can prescribe prescription medications, we use western drugs only when appropriate. ALETRIS' Scottsdale naturopaths treat the underlying cause of disease to move patients toward optimal health and wellness. Natural Hormone Therapy At ALETRIS in Scottsdale, hormone therapy is an art. Our ultimate goal is to determine and correct the underlying cause of each patient's hormonal imbalance. Because each individual experiences a unique combination of hormone symptoms, we begin our approach to bio-identical hormone replacement (also called bio-identical hormone therapy or natural hormone therapy) by evaluating each patient's individual symptom picture. Using comprehensive saliva hormone testing and bloodwork, we then measure thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones (cortisol and DHEA) and sex hormones (testosterone, progesterone, estradiol and DHEA), and we assess lifestyle factors such as diet, stress, and activity levels which are vital to hormone health. From there, we develop a customized hormone treatment plan which may include several different modes of therapy– from diet and herbal tinctures to natural hormone therapy. Preventative Medicine ALETRIS embraces the advancement and utilization of technology to detect, prevent, and treat age-related disease, and we promote research to optimize the human aging process. We believe that the many disabilities associated with “normal aging” are actually ameliorable to alternative medical treatment and clean, healthy living. Essentially, the human life span can be lengthened and the quality of life can be much improved when the appropriate preventative measures are taken. We encourage each patient to make the necessary lifestyle changes to prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. Women's Medicine At ALETRIS Center in Scottsdale, Women's health is our passion. We treat many common female conditions and complaints, including polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), PMS, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, weight gain, breast lumps, constipation, menopause, abnormal PAPs, acne, osteoporosis and hypothyroidism. We believe that every woman is different, and every woman deserves individualized naturopathic care to reach her own state of optimal health. Well Woman Exams Contrary to popular belief, an annual gynecological exam can be both enjoyable and informative! Our patients tell us they've never learned so much about their body or felt so informed as they do after an ALETRIS Well Woman Exam. Our Well Woman Exam includes a PAP smear as well as a breast, thyroid, cardiovascular and respiratory exam. In addition, we may order yearly bloodwork that screens for anemia, infection, thyroid imbalance, and heart disease. When appropriate, we will also discuss topics such as vaginal dryness, reduced libido, and birth control. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine The Eastern approach to health and healing is a powerful one. When administered by a naturopathic physician and combined with both natural and conventional medicine, acupuncture can be even more effective at handing many acute and chronic issues. Acupuncture treatment may include moxibustion, cupping and tuina depending on each individual's needs. ALETRIS patients may choose to pursue treatment from a Eastern-only approach, or may decide to combine the best of naturopathic medicine and acupuncture for a multi-faceted treatment. Colon Hydrotherapy We've been told that ALETRIS colon hydrotherapy treatments (sometimes called colonic irrigation) are the best in Scottsdale and are unique in the Valley, and we attribute that recognition to our medically-based philosophy and intuitive, low force approach to colon health and cleansing. Our patients appreciate having a doctor on premises during their colon hydrotherapy treatments and report that the training and knowledge of our colon hydrotherapists exceeds their expectations. Because constipation affects more than half of our female patients, we feel that colonic therapy is a vital part of our Scottsdale detoxification and wellness program. Regular bowel movements are essential for adequate environmental detoxification and proper processing of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and thyroid hormones. Aesthetics Most of our Scottsdale patients enjoy aesthetic services in some form or another, whether it's a monthly facial, chemical peel or hair removal treatment. Unfortunately, most of the skincare products found in local spas, drugstores, and even high-end department stores contain additives that lead to cancer, infertility, and other endocrine disruptions. For this reason, we dedicated several months to researching paraben-, propylene glycol- and SLS-free professional skincare lines before adding aesthetic services to our menu. Our goal is to deliver aesthetic services and professional skincare products that marry well with our naturopathic philosophy. ALETRIS' all-natural and organic aesthetic services include sugar hair removal and waxing, natural facials, non-inflammatory chemical peels and eyelash extensions. The brazilian bikini wax is our hair removal specialty! Visit our skincare and hair removal site > Diagnostic Tools Accurate diagnosis is critical to effective treatment. ALETRIS naturopaths may use any combination of specialty bloodwork, saliva hormone testing, urine toxic metal analysis, iodine uptake analysis, ultrasound, MRI, cardiovascular imaging, mammography and breast thermography (thermogram) to properly assess each patient's individual condition. Once the underlying cause of each issue is examined, customized treatment moves the patient toward optimal health. WHY ALETRIS? Many alternative medicine offices call themselves integrative when in reality there may be no real integration, or communication, between practitioners. In contrast, ALETRIS is a Scottsdale alternative medicine center founded on the idea that the combined knowledge and problem-solving of multiple practitioners is greater than that of any one individual. Our practitioners are continually educating and bettering themselves and each other by participating in weekly grand rounds, completing continuing education above and beyond minimal requirements, publishing in medical journals, and speaking in the greater Phoenix and Scottsdale communities. Commitment to each patients' health and well-being is our priority, and we celebrate each step on the road to optimal wellness. Call our Scottsdale office to schedule an appointment with an ALETRIS naturopath, acupuncturist, therapist, massage therapist or aesthetician. THANK YOU We would like to thank you for visiting our website and exploring our alternative and complementary medicine and natural beauty services. By the very nature of educating yourself while actively investigating your health and treatment options, you have shown yourself to be an ALETRIS-minded individual. Although we currently have just one location in Scottsdale, our patients come to us from all over the greater Phoenix area, including Paradise Valley, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Sun City and Fountain Hills. Several of our patients travel from beautiful Tucson and Prescott, and we also treat out-of-state and out-of-country clients by phone visits. LOCATION ALETRIS Center is located in central Scottsdale at 7425 E Shea Boulevard, Suite 111, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. We are just East of Scottsdale Road on the SE corner of Shea and 74th Street. directions > WANT MORE? We invite you to sign up for our mailing list to receive online newsletters and specials as well as snail-mail coupons. You may also visit and subscribe to our blog, ALETRIS Natural Wellness & Organic Beauty, to stay up-to-date on natural medicine and aesthetic views and news. 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