Naturopathy
Christopher Lepisto
Christopher Lepisto, ND earned his Doctor of Naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University, one of the nation's most respected schools of naturopathic medicine. Dr. Lepisto is a member of the Colorado Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He opened his practice in Grand Junction in 2004.
Like allopathic doctors (MDs), NDs complete four years of postbaccalaureate education before earning their licenses to practice. An ND's clinical training focuses on preventing disease, promoting health and prescribing therapies designed to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. For thousands of years, traditional healers have offered Nature's own prescriptions to their patients: wholesome foods, homeopathic remedies, plant-based medicines and spiritual practice.
Today, naturopathic doctors blend this ancient healing wisdom with modern scientific knowledge to help their patients attain optimal health in mind, body and spirit. Naturopathic philosophy stresses the individuality of each patient and the importance of treating the root cause of a condition, not just dealing with its symptoms. Naturopathic doctors design individual plans of treatment by conducting extensive patient interviews, carefully reviewing personal and family medical history, performing a thorough physical examination, and ordering any indicated laboratory tests.
Before opening his practice in Grand Junction, Dr. Lepisto lived and worked in New Zealand, where he developed his special interest in indigenous herbal medicines. He is the author of "Active Horopito: New Zealand's Answer To Candida." Download Active Horopito (300KB PDF)
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Dr. Lepisto has produced many videos on YouTube. He specializes in women's health, environmental medicine, cleansing and detoxification. Dr. Lepisto believes in and utilizes the fundamentals of nature cure in his practice - an organic and whole-foods diet, plenty of fresh clean water and sunlight, restful sleep, regular exercise, spiritual health, and deep healing through plant medicines. Having practiced naturopathic medicine in Nelson, New Zealand, he is passionate about active Horopito, and the amazing restorative potential that indigenous herbs offer this planet.
Dr. Lepisto also hosts "Medicinal Roots," on KAFM community radio. The natural health show can be found the fourth Wednesday of every month at 12:30 pm on 88.1 FM or www.kafmradio.org. He teaches partner play yoga at Yoga West.
Christopher grew up in Grand Junction as the son of Carl Lepisto, MD and Eileen Lepisto, RN, who greatly shaped his interest in medicine. Very fond of the desert, Christopher enjoys yoga, rock climbing, kayaking and any outdoor or spiritual adventure.
For more information please visit Dr Lepisto's personal website.