William Nelson, NMD # T-03-744 Doctor License Verification is not your typical doctor. He is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor uniquely trained in both conventional and alternative medicine. Although Dr. Nelson is dedicated to using time-honored natural therapies, he also has the ability to offer prescription drugs when necessary.

This approach is very effective with patients with anxiety and depression who would like to try natural medicine or for those currently on prescription drugs such as Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft or Celexa and would like to wean themselves off their medication.

Dr. Nelson firmly believes that the symptoms of pain and disease are merely a message from the body. This message is a plea to the patient to take notice of the major imbalance(s) in their life. Healing can and will occur when the patient commits the time and energy to uncover these imbalances and correct them. This involves:

1. Identifying and reducing the key biochemical, structural, and emotional stressors that are blocking your healing.
2. Replacing the nutritional building blocks required to restore function to the weakened or diseased systems.
3. Being patient and persistent enough to allow the natural healing process to occur instead of looking for a simplistic "quick fix" with a natural "green drug" or prescription pharmaceutical.

These are key distinctions that differentiate alternative and conventional approaches. Conventional medicine is focused on diagnosing and then treating the disease with drugs. Usually the patient is only expected to take their medication and report back to the doctor. The problem with this approach is that the proper medication can effectively reduce the symptoms, but it does not change the underlying cause.

Improving your health naturally is a shared responsibility between the doctor and the patient. The doctor's job is to educate and coach the patient to incorporate the basic health fundamentals. They are: 1. A healthy diet (free from sugar, processed foods, food allergens, caffeine, excessive carbohydrates and unhealthy fried foods and fats). 2. Proper exercise and 3. Healthy lifestyle habits and stress management. Once the patient has made these changes, the natural therapies provided by the doctor will have a much greater positive effect.

Dr. Nelson has been blessed with the two most amazing little girls (ages 5 and 9) that any father could wish for. Bright blue eyes, blonde hair... beautiful kids Renoir would've loved to paint. I recharge my mental, emotional, and physical energy by spending time outdoors. I love to rock climb, mountain bike, ski, camp, hike and play golf. These activities insure that I am at my best when people are seeking my care.

Dr. Nelson provides in-office service at:

Skinovative Laser Center
3111 W. Chandler Blvd. #1104
Chandler, AZ 85226
480-855-7546