Our Practitioners
- Dr. Michael Smith
Naturopathic Physician - Sandra Weber
LMBT Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist - Dede Wick
Licensed Esthetician and Massage and Bodywork Therapist
- Dr. Jonathan Ritz
Naturopathic Physician - Debby Smith, LMBT
Practice Manager,
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist - Holly Flom, Certified Health Coach
All of our practitioners have extensive training in preventative medicine.
We firmly believe in the more than 500 year-old saying "prevention
is better than cure".
Dr. Michael Smith
Michael
T. Smith, N.D. is a
Naturopathic Physician who specializes in classical
homeopathy and clinical nutrition. He received his Doctorate of Naturopathic
Medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Arizona.
He was selected for a family practice residency position at the Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ. There he received advanced training in homeopathy and clinical nutrition.
Dr. Smith is an expert in homeopathy, using it to treat most chronic and acute conditions. "Homeopathy works at a much deeper level to stimulate the body's innate ability to heal. Homeopathy is by far one of the most effective and safest forms of medicine."
Dr. Smith also has extensive experience using nutrition to treat various conditions, most notably diabetes. "Through using nutrition and lifestyle modifications I have been able to help people normalize their blood sugars and prevent complications from diabetes. There is no reason that anyone should suffer complications from this disease - they are completely preventable."
Dr. Smith takes a very individualized approach to your health. "I take the time to understand you as a person."
To learn more about how naturopathic medicine can help you, call 704-708-4404 to schedule a complimentary 15 minute consultation.
Dr. Jonathan Ritz is a naturopathic physician trained as a primary care doctor, and a recent addition to Carolinas Natural Health Center in Matthews, NC. Dr. Ritz recently completed his internship at the Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ and various other clinic sites in the Phoenix area. He received his Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY in International Relations and Economics and received his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Tempe, AZ. Dr. Ritz also brings with him international experiences from his time spent in Mumbai, India and Bhaktapur, Nepal as a student clinician and intern.With a passion for health and making the world a better place, Dr. Ritz is a great addition to the team. He hopes to be able to use his position at Carolinas Natural Health Center as a platform to begin a health revolution in Matthews by creating a healthier community through education.
Sandra Weber is a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, and Therapy Manager (LMBT# 9008) with Carolinas Natural Health Center. Sandra came to massage therapy while searching for more natural ways to heal the body. "I believe God gave our bodies a wonderful propensity to heal itself, we are here simply to assist our clients in that goal." Sandra offers her clients neuromuscular, Swedish and an integrative fascia release therapy designed to bring the entire body into proper alignment, creating optimum health.
Along with Sandra’s work as a therapist, she brings her background as a business owner to the assist in sharing the mission of Carolinas Natural Health Center. She will be taking the message of natural health to the community via special events, corporate wellness meetings, volunteer work and more.
Sandra has a deep conviction that prevention is the key to good health. The education of our clients in natural health is Sandra’s first priority. Call Sandra today for a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your massage therapy needs, or how you can empower your community to better health-Naturally!
Debby Smith, LMBT
Debby
Smith is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist (NC #5835)
and co-founder of Carolinas Natural Health Center. She was introduced
to massage as a form of healing during her four years in Indonesia. Upon
returning to the United States, she attended and graduated with honors
from the New York Institute of Massage.
In addition to her comprehensive education, she has obtained certification in Pre and Perinatal Massage Therapy and has advanced knowledge and training in the Eastern therapies of Shiatsu, Acupressure and Thai Yoga massage.
Holly Flom
Holly Flom has joined Carolinas Natural Health Center as an expert in physical fitness and weight loss. Holly is a Certified Health Coach through the Wellness Forum in Ohio
specializing in improving the outlook on your relationship with food and incorporating the concept of whole food nutrition into your life. At Carolinas Natural Health Center, Holly helps patients achieve weight loss for life thru the Ultra Lite program, a program which is not a diet, but an education course teaching the proper way to eat to maintain weight and health for life.
As an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Holly also offers fitness coaching focuses on increasing longevity for seniors and overall health and wellbeing through yoga, floor work, cardiovascular conditioning, running conditioning and weights.
Dede Wick
Dede Wick is a licensed Esthetician and Massage and Bodywork Therapist. She has been working in the skin industry for over 10 years. She takes pride in providing each of her clients a unique experience, tailored specifically to his or her own individual needs.
Dede believes that the path to beautiful skin begins with nurturing yourself from within and creating harmony in all levels of your life. She understands the affects of life, stress, and environment on the skin. Dede aims to help her clients achieve beautiful skin through regular facials, combined with an at home regimen that suits her clients needs and lifestyle. She will provide you with a calming and rejuvenating experience, with the goal of making your day and your skin a bit brighter.
Her passion for a balanced and harmonized life led her to become a licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist. She offers neuromuscular, deep tissue, pregnancy, and Swedish massage. Dede’s relaxing attitude and genuine concern for her client’s well being comes through in all her services.
