Natura Medica - Mystic, Connecticut

Jess B.

I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Munro. For the past four years, I have been bounced from doctor to doctor with no answers. During my first appointment, Dr. Munro went through years of labs and imaging and listened to my health history and concerns. For the first time, I have felt heard and validated. Dr. Munro takes a carefully thought-out approach to her care for patients and truly cares about your well-being. Instead of slapping a band-aid on problems, like most of my doctors have done, she is interested in finding the root causes of my health issues. Dr. Munro is also not afraid to advocate for her patients, especially when challenged by insurance roadblocks. Additionally, all the staff I have interacted with are compassionate, understanding, and professional. I cannot recommend Natura Medica enough.

Pam M.

Dr. Draus takes time to listen and get a broad view of the situation. I feel free to tell her about the various modalities I’m investigating; she has a deep understanding of allopathic approaches so she can integrate her care with other forms of medicine. Of everything I’ve tried in the last 2 years, her recommendations have helped me the most.

Update: I was taking CurcuPlex- 95 for several years until I learned from my nutritionist, Michelle LaRock in Hatfield, MA, that the final ingredient, carboxymethylcellulose, is used by researchers to induce colitis in lab animals.

Kayleigh

Dr. Draus has quite literally saved my sanity. Please take the time to read this as I am so grateful that I finally made the switch to Natura Medica. I had been having wide spread pain throughout my whole body for over 2 years, going to the doctor every 4-6 months with this issue. I was always told it was my anxiety, and was prescribed a different pill each time (though I refused to take them). This was really starting to take a toll on my mental health, as I began to feel crazy/like I was just imagining my symptoms. I was CONSTANTLY worrying about what could be wrong with me.

I have never had a doctor listen to me like Dr. Draus. She truly took the time to hear what I had to say, asked me a million different questions, and took many notes. She ordered blood work, x rays, did a regular exam as well as a very thorough abdominal exam, and put me on a few different supplements. She ruled out many things and really got to the ROOT CAUSE of my issues. After prescribing me an all natural anti inflammatory, I can happily say that I have VERY minimal pain now, to the point where I hardly notice it. We are still working on if I have an actual “diagnosis” or not, but I can safely say that I feel better than I have in years. Dr. Draus is so knowledgeable and you can tell that she truly takes pride in what she does.

If you are thinking about making the switch to Natura Medica, I urge you to do so. You will not regret it!

Tim B. (. R. E. U.

My wife has historically had severe and debilitating migraines. After several visits with Dr Sally Machin, her migraines have been reduced significantly and a life of normalcy has emerged. I highly recommend NaturaMedica.

Kathleen B.

Dr. Sally Machin has helped me tremendously with my RA. Working with Dr. Machin has made it so I have been able to tolerate my RA medicine for over a year. I have never made it past 9 months before. The combination of naturapathic & western medicine has been very successful for me. Thank you Dr. Machin!

Taylor D.

My $60 review... I was supposed to go to Natura in December but had to cancel my appointment. I had canceled my appointment and they asked if I wanted to reschedule and they gave me a few dates of future appointments but none worked around my schedule. Fast forward to February and I get a bill in the mail for a missed appointment 01/31. I called and inquired about the appointment because I had not scheduled an appointment and they said I did. I asked what the protocol was for notifying people of their appointments and they said a phone call and stated they reached out by phone on 01/27. I checked my phone logs and confirmed the phone number and they did not call. The receptionist then spoke to the owner who said that "calls are a courtesy", okay but you told me you called me so the plan changed. Not to mention on their website it says "IF you have an appointment scheduled, you will receive all the information you need with your reminder call." While waiting on hold, the receptionist returned and said "sorry about the wait, are we rescheduling for one or two months this time..." I said that she had the wrong person. I've had to go back and forth with this business asking how and why an appointment was scheduled for me and why I wasn't notified of the scheduled appointment and they gave me no answers. So I had to pay $60 for an appointment I did not schedule or know about. Absolutely would not recommend. They kept telling me "we will call you when we hear back" and they never called.

Paul H.

Dr. Draus is a great naturopath -- knowledgeable and caring. She has been great to work with, and she has guided me to better health. The staff is great too -- friendly, yet professional.

Barbara P.

My experience with Natura Medica spans decades. I am grateful for the compassionate holistic primary care provided by Dr. Stephanie Draus, and the caring professionalism of the staff.