Generative Health LLC

Naturopathic Physician

License: Connecticut 000542

A Licensed Naturopathic doctor has completed 4 or more years of postbachelors study in both the medical sciences and naturopathic treatment stratgies.  They have also completed 2 years of clinical rotations and 2 national licensing exams: one in biomedical science and one in diagnosis and treatment.  Many Naturopathic doctors further there education by completing a residency under an experienced Naturopath following graduation.  Dr. Gonick was lucky enough to complete her postgraduate work with Dr. Peter D'Adamo at the Center for Excellence in Generative Medicine in Conneticut.

Naturopathic medicine focuses on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Naturopaths are trained in herbal medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, detoxification,hydrotherapy, and homeopathy.  We hold as a central tenant that the human's bodies are designed to recover and heal if given the right conditions.

Diplomate of Acupuncture

A Diplomate of Acupuncture is an acupuncturist who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®). It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM). NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Acupuncture, please visit the NCCAOM Website.

Facial Rejuvenation

Like most acupuncture, facial rejuvenation acupuncture helps to balance the body by improving circulation and stimulating the body's ability to regulate its nervous and endocrine systems.  This helps to make you feel younger and more yourself: improving energy, relieving pain, and calming stress and emotional strain.  

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture also directly treats the signs and symptoms of aging locally, on the face  and neck, where damage from stress, negative emotions, disease, ultraviolet radiation, and other toxins and exposures is most noticeable.   Through local treatments, it can directly improve blood flow, skin tone and muscle tone without any surgery or injections.  You can expect to see a brighter complexion with more even tone, improvement in skin firmness,reduction in puffiness, and less fine lines.

A growing body of research shows that facial rejuvenation acupuncture works.  In 1996, a study of 300 participants  who received facial rejuvenation acupuncture showed that 90% had improved elasticity of facial muscles, decreased wrinkle depth, and/or a more youthful appearance.1   It was significantly more effective in the treatment of dermatological conditions such as dermatitis, pruritus, and urticaria than alternative treatment options, "placebo acupuncture," or no treatment, according to a review of the medical literature published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.  Facial rejuvenation acupuncture has even been shown to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation damage, in addition to decreasing wrinkle formation, and preventing collagen breakdown.2

1. Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, 1996
2. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, v. 2015