Natural Health Associates Hamden Connecticut - Specialists in Natural Family Medicine

James S Sensenig, N.D. has been practicing naturopathic medicine for nearly thirty years and is well-known for helping thousands of people regain their health. Dr. Sensenig sees patients with complaints of all kinds, and is particularly interested in the treatment of digestive diseases, headaches and migraine, joint and muscle complaints, and chronic fatigue. He also sees children with health problems ranging from asthma and eczema to developmental delays and autism.

Dr. Sensenig graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where he later served as Dean of Education. He was the founding President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Chairman of its Government Affairs Committee for a decade, and the founding Dean of the College of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport (Connecticut).

Dr. Sensenig has consulted for a number of government agencies, insurances companies, colleges and natural products companies. He is on the faculty of the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona and the University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Aviva D Wertkin, N.D. earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has conducted research at the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda MD, resulting in several publications. Dr. Wertkin is also a three-time recipient of the National Institutes of Health's prestigious Intramural Research Training Award. She has completed a residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine and enjoys providing naturopathic care for all ages with all health concerns. She has a special interest in neuro-endocrine and immune conditions; including hormone imbalances, chronic pain, and fatigue. Dr. Wertkin uses classical naturopathic therapies along with acupuncture in her practice and is mindful of the psycho-spiritual aspects of illness.

Lilly-Marie Blecher, N.D., L.Ac, earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine as well as her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. A native of New York City, she is delighted to be back on the East coast where she is pursuing her residency in Family Medicine at Natural Health Associates. Dr.Blecher's 10-yr apprenticeship in Traditional Chinese Medicine, her extensive work in community health clinics and her years of teaching experience, combine to give her a unique and outstanding perspective on health care. As a Naturopathic physician, Dr.Blecher is experienced in treating most health conditions, however, she has a special interest in diabetes, addiction, and women's health.