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We are so pleased and thrilled to introduce our two new resident naturopathic doctors here at Richmond Natural Medicine, Drs. Chelsea Barranco and Cloe Franko! Our resident doctors play a vital role in our office to not only support our current naturopathic doctors with their patients and research but to continue to foster our clinic as a primary continuing education clinic for future naturopathic doctors. Dr. Barranco and Dr. Franko are currently accepting clients in our office, and we could not be more excited to foster their clinical experience here at RNM. 

Cloe Franko, ND

Areas of specialty: Autoimmune conditions, gastroenterology, chronic complex conditions. 

 

Dr. Franko completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Richmond. After working in social justice and climate change advocacy in Boston for nearly a decade, she pursued naturopathic medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. There she served as president of the Naturopathic Students’ Association and graduated at the top of her class. While in Toronto, she completed an externship in homeopathic and botanical medicines with Dr. Paul Saunders, Ph.D., ND.

 

“I have a special place in my heart for patients at the end of their rope with chronic complex conditions, such as autoimmune conditions, gastrointestinal issues, mold and mycotoxin illness, Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and chronic infections. These are some conditions for which we (medical practitioners as a whole) are still learning. As a result, supporting them effectively requires taking in the vast amount of existing research, balancing it with the art of naturopathic medicine to understand what each patient needs to heal, and collaborating with their other practitioners. In this way, I strive to support the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.

Wherever you are in your journey, I am inspired to help you reach your full potential if you have needs that are not being fully met by your current team of practitioners and are ready to live with vitality and strength.”

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Dr. Chelsea Barranco, ND

Areas of specialty: Gastroenterology, mental health, general wellness

Dr. Barranco 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.

“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”

Read more from Dr. Barranco

To schedule appointments with Dr. Barranco or Dr. Franko, call our office at 804-977-2634. Our front desk staff will be happy to answer any of your questions and pair you with a practitioner that’s just right for your wellness needs and goals. 

 

Phone 804-977-2634

Fax - 804-980-7876

Office Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM-5:30 PM

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