Anti-Aging Programs Naturopaths near Santa Cruz County, CA

As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND), I am medically trained in conventional medicine and alternative medicines. I am licensed as a Primary Care Doctor and treat men, women and children of all ages. Most people believe that when it comes to their health & the health of their families, they must either choose the conventional medical model OR alternative therapies. As an ND, I am able to draw from the best of both worlds, thereby providing the highest quality care available. I perform physical examinations including routine gynecological exams, order and interpret lab tests and diagnose and treat disease.

Since 2007, I have specialized in Neuro-Endocrinology - which is essentially addressing the way the brain is communicating out to the endocrine (hormone) glands. This involves balancing brain neurotransmitters for changes in mood (depression, anxiety, irritability), sleep, pain, cravings and digestion as well as any changes in thyroid, adrenal, blood sugar and female/male hormonal status. If you feel like you are stuck in survival mode, wired and tired, your sleep has suffered and your hormones feel off-balanced -you are a great fit for my practice!

All Naturopathic care is based on the principles and philosophy of naturopathic medicine. We specialize in the prevention and treatment of disease using natural methods. Dr Hogg treats why you have your symptoms instead of suppressing them by getting to the underlying cause of your suffering. Dr Hogg is a gifted investigative naturopathic doctor at finding the right combination of therapies specifically for you whether you need Prolozone, Ozone, EWOT (Exercise With Oxygen Therapy), homeopathy, clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, and/or acupressure or combination of these. You will find Dr Hogg very helpful no matter your age or health situation.

My primary attention is centered on the prevention and treatment of disease and chronic pain disorders through appropriate dietary and lifestyle modifications, nutritional supplementation and various treatment modalities. I practice general family medicine, but have specific interests in chronic pain disorders, sports medicine/orthorpedics, mental/emotional disorders, cancer, healthy aging & natural hormone balancing, diabetes/obesity/wt management, heart disease as well as digestive disorders & detoxification.

At this point in my practice, most of my focus is spent on working with patients with chronic illnesses, like cancer. I also work with patients with digestive issues, men's health issues and other health conditions. I utilize an integrated approach, including behavior modification, counseling, botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, vitamin, mineral and enzyme optimization and intravenous (I.V.) therapy. Although I see many patients for fine tuning and health optimization, I also accept the challenge of working with people with very difficult medical issues, especially folks with issues that conventional medicine has very little to offer.