Chelsea Barranco, ND, MSPH, MA
Naturopathic Doctor
Areas of Special Interest
Gastroenterology | General Wellness | Mental Health
Dr. Chelsea Barranco is a resident Naturopathic Doctor at Richmond Natural Medicine. Her areas of interest include gastrointestinal health, homeopathy, infectious disease, general wellness and mental health.
She completed her B.S. in Biochemistry and her M.A. in Latin American Studies at Ohio University in Athens, OH with a focus on infectious disease research and international field research. Dr. Barranco then completed her MSPH in Tropical Medicine at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. She obtained her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly SCNM) in Tempe, AZ.
From Dr. Barranco:
“As a child, I always envisioned myself as a medical scientist and focused my undergraduate and graduate studies on infectious disease research. However, I wanted a more direct and fulfilling role in healthcare and that was when I came across naturopathic medicine. I grew up in a household that valued herbal medicine and homeopathy over conventional medicine and so I was excited to enter a profession that complimented my lifestyle and allowed me to further explore the healing power of nature. More importantly, I was excited to find a practice in medicine that allows me to work with patients from a more holistic perspective.
As a medical student, it was fascinating to learn how naturopathic medicine provides patients with additional options that enhance the body’s innate ability to heal itself and remove obstacles to cure. Homeopathy has become my favorite modality for this reason, but also because it allows me to provide individualized care. I am committed to taking the time to learn about each patient and cater to their unique needs.
Mental health is one of my interests as I feel it is an important component of any dis-ease. In treating the whole person, I also intend to address the mental and emotional picture of each patient and aim to create a healing space that is welcoming, safe, and comfortable. I am thrilled to join Richmond Natural Medicine and I am looking forward to helping patients with their healing journey.”
Testimonials About Dr. Chelsea Barranco
“Absolutely encouraged and hopeful! I look forward to having my entire household being seen here.” A.M.
“I am very pleased with the entire process so far. Dr. Barranco and her colleague were very informative of the process and really listened to the concerns I was having and have shared to many doctors for several years. I felt heard and my concerns were addressed. I was given natural supplements to help heal my ailments. I will start the plan provided and look forward to feeling better and managing my medical challenges. The front staff were very friendly and warm. From scheduling an appointment to meeting the doctor, I would highly recommend RNM!” T.R.
“I have never felt so heard and understood during a doctors appointment. I work in the medical field and this whole experience so far has been very positive. I felt like an actual person who was being paid attention to and genuinely felt like my provider was trying to really learn me to provide the best care. I’m excited to continue to work with Dr Barranco. She is lovely.” J.M.