Health Professionals in Rhode Island
Hi there! My name is Lesley Varone and I am glad you are here. I live by the belief that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” food, they are simply different. My goal is to empower clients to live well by cultivating a positive and nourishing connection with food, fostering body acceptance, challenging diet culture norms, and understanding the broader societal influences on food and body image.
Hi there! My name is Lesley Varone and I am glad you are here. I live by the belief that there is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” food, they are simply different. My goal is to empower clients to live well by cultivating a positive and nourishing connection with food, fostering body acceptance, challenging diet culture norms, and understanding the broader societal influences on food and body image.
S. Erin Baldt, DAc, received her training from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, NM and is board certified by the National Certification Committee for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is vice president of the RI Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her internships have included: oncology, women's health, and spinal pain. She has staff privileges at Roger Williams Med, Ctr, and has a professional affiliation with the N.E, Anesthesiology Pain Management Ctr. She is on staff at The Miriam Hospital - specializing in the care of Oncology/Hematology patients. Dr. Baldt is also a member of the American Academy of Pain Management.
S. Erin Baldt, DAc, received her training from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, NM and is board certified by the National Certification Committee for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is vice president of the RI Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her internships have included: oncology, women's health, and spinal pain. She has staff privileges at Roger Williams Med, Ctr, and has a professional affiliation with the N.E, Anesthesiology Pain Management Ctr. She is on staff at The Miriam Hospital - specializing in the care of Oncology/Hematology patients. Dr. Baldt is also a member of the American Academy of Pain Management.
Acupuncture & Herbal Health Center is focused on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. We provide services in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Remedies and a Natural Nutrition treatment center. Dr. Liu graduated the top ranked acupuncture major at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1986. He worked in the largest Oriental Medicine hospitals in Tianjin as the Chief Resident using a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine for diagnosing and treating various diseases. Dr. Liu also obtained his Ph. D. degree and published in the top peer-reviewed journal Neuroscience Research (2000).
Acupuncture & Herbal Health Center is focused on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. We provide services in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Remedies and a Natural Nutrition treatment center. Dr. Liu graduated the top ranked acupuncture major at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1986. He worked in the largest Oriental Medicine hospitals in Tianjin as the Chief Resident using a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine for diagnosing and treating various diseases. Dr. Liu also obtained his Ph. D. degree and published in the top peer-reviewed journal Neuroscience Research (2000).
Are you struggling to stay awake during the day, but wide awake at night? Is your digestion sluggish and causing you to feel bloated? Do you just feel unwell? As a licensed naturopathic physician and clinical nutritionist, I can get you back on track. If you are like most of my patients you have not one, but many health concerns. Whether you have a chronic illness that has not improved, would like to optimize your health or even focus on prevention, I will draw on my medical training to get you to your best self.
Are you struggling to stay awake during the day, but wide awake at night? Is your digestion sluggish and causing you to feel bloated? Do you just feel unwell? As a licensed naturopathic physician and clinical nutritionist, I can get you back on track. If you are like most of my patients you have not one, but many health concerns. Whether you have a chronic illness that has not improved, would like to optimize your health or even focus on prevention, I will draw on my medical training to get you to your best self.
Alimente provides 1-on-1 nutrition counseling tailored to each individual's preferences, needs, and values. Together we will make a plan to reshape how you see food.
Alimente provides 1-on-1 nutrition counseling tailored to each individual's preferences, needs, and values. Together we will make a plan to reshape how you see food.
Dr. Sommerville, founder of Holistic Health Rhode Island, received her degree from the New England School of Acupuncture, the oldest graduate school for the study of East Asian Medicine (EAM) in the United States. She is licensed to practice EAM in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island and earned the credential of Diplomate of Acupuncture from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Dr. Sommerville, founder of Holistic Health Rhode Island, received her degree from the New England School of Acupuncture, the oldest graduate school for the study of East Asian Medicine (EAM) in the United States. She is licensed to practice EAM in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island and earned the credential of Diplomate of Acupuncture from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
We specialize in treating a variety of conditions, from chronic neck & back pain to rehabilitation following an accident or injury. We can provide information about improving your diet, creating a healthier workplace & increasing overall health. We want to help you achieve the best results & get to the cause of your health issues. If you are committed to getting healthier & want to feel great, let us help you reach your goals. Whether it's about reducing arthritis pain, losing weight, improving digestions, lowering cholesterol, increasing energy or finding ways to get off that sugar roller coaster, we are here for you.
We specialize in treating a variety of conditions, from chronic neck & back pain to rehabilitation following an accident or injury. We can provide information about improving your diet, creating a healthier workplace & increasing overall health. We want to help you achieve the best results & get to the cause of your health issues. If you are committed to getting healthier & want to feel great, let us help you reach your goals. Whether it's about reducing arthritis pain, losing weight, improving digestions, lowering cholesterol, increasing energy or finding ways to get off that sugar roller coaster, we are here for you.
“Diet starts Monday”. “I’ll burn this off tomorrow”. “I wish I looked like them”. Sound familiar? If so, this is for you...
Starting a diet may seem like exactly what you need, but it can actually create more disdain and feelings of guilt as you get lost in the diet cycle. You may lose a sense of self as you connect your body and food with worth, further perpetuating an unhealthy relationship with food and movement. Remember, diversity is what makes us wonderfully human! Taking care of yourself doesn’t need to involve shrinking down to fit a mold. Shifting your mindset can be challenging, this is where I come in.
“Diet starts Monday”. “I’ll burn this off tomorrow”. “I wish I looked like them”. Sound familiar? If so, this is for you...
Starting a diet may seem like exactly what you need, but it can actually create more disdain and feelings of guilt as you get lost in the diet cycle. You may lose a sense of self as you connect your body and food with worth, further perpetuating an unhealthy relationship with food and movement. Remember, diversity is what makes us wonderfully human! Taking care of yourself doesn’t need to involve shrinking down to fit a mold. Shifting your mindset can be challenging, this is where I come in.
I believe that everyone deserves to have a basic understanding of nutrition, and my goal is to help clients meet their individual nutritional needs and set realistic, achievable goals. I understand that improving health is about more than just “knowing what to do,” and that seeing me is often not your first step towards better health. Part of working with me is identifying and helping you overcome past and present obstacles in order to create lasting lifestyle changes.
I believe that everyone deserves to have a basic understanding of nutrition, and my goal is to help clients meet their individual nutritional needs and set realistic, achievable goals. I understand that improving health is about more than just “knowing what to do,” and that seeing me is often not your first step towards better health. Part of working with me is identifying and helping you overcome past and present obstacles in order to create lasting lifestyle changes.
Growing up with an herbalist mother, need I say more...I will customize your diet to meet your specific health, nutrition & sports goals. I am a participating provider with most health insurance companies, making it affordable to maximize your health and reach your goals. All ages are welcome, I have experience with children, teens and adults.
Growing up with an herbalist mother, need I say more...I will customize your diet to meet your specific health, nutrition & sports goals. I am a participating provider with most health insurance companies, making it affordable to maximize your health and reach your goals. All ages are welcome, I have experience with children, teens and adults.
Amber is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a Master's in Public Health. She discovered her passion when she became a mother and started merging her background in nutrition with early childhood development and intuitive eating practices. Her integrative approach to health and wellness in combination with her background in nutrition and experience as a mother make her a wonderful resource. She enjoys interacting with clients to consider how best to help them reach their unique goals.
Amber is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a Master's in Public Health. She discovered her passion when she became a mother and started merging her background in nutrition with early childhood development and intuitive eating practices. Her integrative approach to health and wellness in combination with her background in nutrition and experience as a mother make her a wonderful resource. She enjoys interacting with clients to consider how best to help them reach their unique goals.
Are you looking for ways to achieve health in a more holistic way? Maybe you are looking to add complementary & alternative therapies into your current health practice. If so consider yourself both seen & heard. I treat an array of conditions ranging from chronic to acute illnesses. Whether you are struggling with an autoimmune disease, digestive complaints or simply seeking general nutrition & lifestyle guidelines, there is something for you here. I believe in the body's innate ability to heal itself when it is provided with proper individualized support. Functional lab testing and diagnostic methods are one way to achieve this.
Are you looking for ways to achieve health in a more holistic way? Maybe you are looking to add complementary & alternative therapies into your current health practice. If so consider yourself both seen & heard. I treat an array of conditions ranging from chronic to acute illnesses. Whether you are struggling with an autoimmune disease, digestive complaints or simply seeking general nutrition & lifestyle guidelines, there is something for you here. I believe in the body's innate ability to heal itself when it is provided with proper individualized support. Functional lab testing and diagnostic methods are one way to achieve this.
With my previous position as adolescent dietitian for in higher levels of eating disorder care, I have a special passion for eating disorder work. I may have years of formal education under my belt, but what I will never presume to know is how you “should eat.” I love helping people find an eating pattern that suits their needs, wants, and circumstances. I practice with a Health at Every Size framework that allows you to explore your health values regardless of your body size.
With my previous position as adolescent dietitian for in higher levels of eating disorder care, I have a special passion for eating disorder work. I may have years of formal education under my belt, but what I will never presume to know is how you “should eat.” I love helping people find an eating pattern that suits their needs, wants, and circumstances. I practice with a Health at Every Size framework that allows you to explore your health values regardless of your body size.
Everyone has a unique food story, some are filled with joy or comfort and others with regret, shame and frustration. No matter what your relationship with food has been, I can work with you to make changes. If you have suffered with an eating disorder or engage in behaviors that you do not feel are "normal," let's talk and figure out how to make realistic changes that work for you. Even if you have been suffering with this for years, I can help. Do you have a diabetes diagnosis and need help with figuring out what or how to eat, do you have bloating, diarrhea and constipation and are frustrated because you don't know why?
Everyone has a unique food story, some are filled with joy or comfort and others with regret, shame and frustration. No matter what your relationship with food has been, I can work with you to make changes. If you have suffered with an eating disorder or engage in behaviors that you do not feel are "normal," let's talk and figure out how to make realistic changes that work for you. Even if you have been suffering with this for years, I can help. Do you have a diabetes diagnosis and need help with figuring out what or how to eat, do you have bloating, diarrhea and constipation and are frustrated because you don't know why?
I am a Registered Dietitian, certified in weight management and a Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator working with adults. I have worked at Women & Infants Hospital for over a decade, working alongside specialists in Obstetrics in Medicine, Gastroenterologists and Endocrinologists. I specialize in weight management, diabetes, PCOS, reproductive health and digestive disorders.
I am a Registered Dietitian, certified in weight management and a Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator working with adults. I have worked at Women & Infants Hospital for over a decade, working alongside specialists in Obstetrics in Medicine, Gastroenterologists and Endocrinologists. I specialize in weight management, diabetes, PCOS, reproductive health and digestive disorders.
I will work with you to help make some gradual changes in order to feel good about yourself and see positive results. I am an experienced professional treating a diversity of patients and believe in treatment that includes a combination of evidence based therapeutic and dietetic practices. We will work together to improve your Diabetes, Cardiovascular, GI health, or relationship with food over time and help you to feel physically well. I have worked for many years with children and teens in addition to adults.
I will work with you to help make some gradual changes in order to feel good about yourself and see positive results. I am an experienced professional treating a diversity of patients and believe in treatment that includes a combination of evidence based therapeutic and dietetic practices. We will work together to improve your Diabetes, Cardiovascular, GI health, or relationship with food over time and help you to feel physically well. I have worked for many years with children and teens in addition to adults.
My primary focus is to understand and analyze your lifestyle in order to create a nutrition plan that provides you a lifetime of healthy habits that are attainable and sustainable. I can assist individuals trying to manage their diabetes, reach and/or maintain a healthy weight, and face disordered eating behaviors. Through personal and professional experience, I understand the difficulties needed to confront and alleviate obstacles that may be standing in your way. My goal is to help create a nutrition plan based on your nutrition status, medical condition, and personal goals.
My primary focus is to understand and analyze your lifestyle in order to create a nutrition plan that provides you a lifetime of healthy habits that are attainable and sustainable. I can assist individuals trying to manage their diabetes, reach and/or maintain a healthy weight, and face disordered eating behaviors. Through personal and professional experience, I understand the difficulties needed to confront and alleviate obstacles that may be standing in your way. My goal is to help create a nutrition plan based on your nutrition status, medical condition, and personal goals.
I specialize in fertility / infertility acupuncture, pain management acupuncture and stress disorders, but my practice is multi-fold and I work with far more than just that. I work with my patients from a holistic perspective, in which we look at diet, lifestyle and all else that can influence health. While I use acupuncture (and other Chinese healing modalities when necessary), I like to see that the patient is able to find freedom from symptoms and retain positive health on their own through their newly found knowledge about their health.
I specialize in fertility / infertility acupuncture, pain management acupuncture and stress disorders, but my practice is multi-fold and I work with far more than just that. I work with my patients from a holistic perspective, in which we look at diet, lifestyle and all else that can influence health. While I use acupuncture (and other Chinese healing modalities when necessary), I like to see that the patient is able to find freedom from symptoms and retain positive health on their own through their newly found knowledge about their health.
I was trained in Beijing Advanced Medical School and have over twenty years of acupuncture treatment experience in the US and eight years in China. I treatment my patients with both expertise and compassion.
My expertise is in pain management, especially concerning the back, neck, or shoulder areas.
Please feel free to schedule a consultation with me so that I can answer questions you may have.
Please feel free to schedule a consultation with me so that I can answer questions you may have. You can also go to my website www dot lilizeng dot com for more information
I was trained in Beijing Advanced Medical School and have over twenty years of acupuncture treatment experience in the US and eight years in China. I treatment my patients with both expertise and compassion.
My expertise is in pain management, especially concerning the back, neck, or shoulder areas.
Please feel free to schedule a consultation with me so that I can answer questions you may have.
Please feel free to schedule a consultation with me so that I can answer questions you may have. You can also go to my website www dot lilizeng dot com for more information
I work with people who feel bloated, fatigued, hormonally out of sync, or frustrated by digestive issues that no one seems to fully address. If you’re tired of restrictive diets, conflicting nutrition advice, and feeling disconnected from your body — you’re in the right place. My approach focuses on nourishing the gut microbiome, reducing inflammation, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting hormones holistically through plant-forward nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. You deserve to feel good in your body — without extremes, elimination overload, or food fear. Together, we focus on sustainable habits to help you thrive long term.
I work with people who feel bloated, fatigued, hormonally out of sync, or frustrated by digestive issues that no one seems to fully address. If you’re tired of restrictive diets, conflicting nutrition advice, and feeling disconnected from your body — you’re in the right place. My approach focuses on nourishing the gut microbiome, reducing inflammation, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting hormones holistically through plant-forward nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. You deserve to feel good in your body — without extremes, elimination overload, or food fear. Together, we focus on sustainable habits to help you thrive long term.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
Rhode Island Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
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