Holistic Medicine
Root-cause medicine with a focus on mental health and emotional wellbeing
Holistic Medicine
Root-cause medicine with a focus on mental health and emotional wellbeing
A whole person health approach for Philly
Dr. Michal is delighted to offer 1-on-1 naturopathic medicine care in Center City, Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania
How it works
Curious about what a comprehenive, holistic approach to your health looks like? Learn about the step-by-step process of working 1-on-1 with Dr. Michal.
What brings you in today?
Check out some of the most common reasons people seek out Dr. Michal for naturopathic, functional, integrative and holistic medicine care.
My values + your FAQs
Find out about the philosophy and values behind Dr. Michal’s care, as well as and the nuts-and-bolts of working together.
For providers
Dr. Michal loves collaborating with colleagues to share her expertise in integrative medicine, holistic mental health care, group visit facilitation and community-building.
How it Works
Connection Call
Before you invest precious time and hard-earned treasure, let’s find out if we’d be a good fit to work together toward your health goals. During this free fifteen minute phone call you have an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about naturopathic medicine and get a sense of how we may approach our work together.
Initial Naturopathic Consultation
This is our initial visit together when we talk about where you’ve been, where you are and where you’d like to be with your health over the next 3-12 months. We discuss your values and how you understand and measure your health. We look at your current practices, including any medications or supplements you are taking. We review past health information and decide if any more data, such as gathering additional health records, completing a questionnaire or recommending lab testing, would be necessary to help craft your care plan. This comprehensive visit lasts up to 80 minutes.
Holistic Care Plan Appointment
This visit, scheduled about 2-4 weeks after the first one, is when we review any additional information and go over a proposed care plan to address the root causes of your health concerns. It’s kind of like a travel itinerary for your health plan with points of interest along the way (check-ins, follow-up testing recommendations, etc) and lots of room for exploration. You will leave this visit with a clear timeline of how we will work together over the next 3-12 months with built-in adaptability for when things inevitably don’t go as planned. This visit lasts up to 50 minutes.
Ongoing Care Appointments
Change can be hard! We’ll determine together how often to check in to make sure you are on track toward your health goals.
What brings you in today?
People seek out Dr. Michal for a variety of reasons. Usually, they are not getting the answers they are looking for from the conventional medical system. They are looking for a knowledgable, compassionate provider who will hold a space where they can be fully seen, heard and respected. Please note that while Dr. Michal is a licensed healthcare provider in Washington State, she does not diagnose or treat medical conditions here in Pennsylvania.
Do any of these sound familiar?
“My doctor says everything looks fine, but I still don’t feel well”
“I received a medical or mental health diagnosis and I want to see what else I can be doing to support my health”
“I’m taking, like, a hundred supplements and I want to make sure I’m not wasting my money!”
“The treatment recommended for me is really expensive, invasive and/or has intolerable side effects and I want to find out if there are other options.”
Seeing you as a whole person who may be struggling with a mental health condition, like…
- Anxiety
- Chronic Stress
- OCD
- Panic attacks
- PTSD
- Depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Substance Use Disorder
- Chronic Alcohol Use
- Insomnia
- Disordered Eating
- Physical symptoms that are worse with stress
My values + your FAQs
Philosophy of care
Michal’s Approach:
- My practice is evidence-inspired, meaning that I combine a critical evaluation of modern medical research with ancient practices, my personal and professional experience and, most importantly, YOUR values and preferences. All recommendations are made with safety, effectiveness and affordability at the forefront.
- We work from an expansive list of possible root causes, which never blame or shame you for your current health concern. My framework is trauma-informed and anti-oppression grounded. I don’t use weight as a metric for health and am sensitive to patients with an eating disorder history or who are concerned about their relationship with food.
- By working together, we create a safe and effective plan that makes sense for you, feels supportive and sets you up for sustainable success, how you define it.
- As a healthcare provider, educator and human I am forever in the process of learning and unlearning my biases. Professionally, I continue to pursue training and seek out opportunities to check where my privileges have left a blind spot that could affect your care.
Fees
Fee schedule (as of January 1, 2024):
- Initial visit (up to 80 minutes): $288
- Care Plan visit (up to 50 minutes): $180
- Follow-up/check-in visits (20-50 minutes): $72-180
We are unable to provide insurance billing or superbills in Pennsylvania, though you may be able to use HSA/FSA card for care.
If you are a Washington state resident, we can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement and you can use your HSA/FSA card.
MORE RESOURCES COMING SOON!
For providers
CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
Foundations of Mental Health Nutrition: A Training For Therapists
Presented by Dr. Michal Waldfogel, ND | Hosted by Sanare Today
Date: Friday, January 19, 2024
Time: 12:30PM-3:30PM
Location: Virtual
Cost: $75
3 CEs Offered
This webinar is not just an opportunity to earn CE credits; it’s a chance to elevate your therapeutic approach and empower your clients on a whole new level!
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to identify common nutrient deficiencies that may have an impact on your clients’ mental health
- Learn safe, effective and affordable approaches within your scope of practice to recommend to clients
- Learn when and how to refer and collaborate with other healthcare providers
- Practice how to address nutrition with your clients in a way that preserves the therapeutic alliance and reduces the potential to inadvertently cause harm
MORE RESOURCES COMING SOON!
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In Person Appointments
1500 Walnut Street, Suite 603
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Virtual Appointments
by secure video
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In Person Appointments
1500 Walnut Street, Suite 603
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Virtual Appointments
On ZOOM
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"I feel like I am on a greater mission. To learn to hear my own intuition.
I needed to practice, just like anything else.. This fine art of trusting myself.
But intuition can be kind of hard to find. And it sure can help to have someone remind me
Once in a while of my deepest desire. To live a life that’s truly inspired!"
- from Michal's song, "Only a Path"