A Message from Dr. Greenspan

Hello, I am Dr. David Greenspan. I have been practicing naturopathic medicine since 1990, when I graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon.

I grew up using conventional medicine, like you probably did. A few experiences I had with my family doctor raised my awareness about health. I went to the doctor with great respect and reverence and I left feeling unsatisfied. I actually felt that asking questions about my health was a bother to my doctor. He would answer basic questions about what he thought was happening with my health but didn't want to spend time helping me learn about how to stay healthy. Unfortunately, I did not know how else to learn what I wanted to know. I did not disrespect his medical knowledge but I thought there was something more I could know, as a patient, to learn how to stay well.

I began to study biology and pursue entrance to medical school. At the time, I did not know about naturopathic medicine or what kind of health care would make more sense to me. My studies led deeper into the field of Molecular and Cell Biology at Penn State where I completed my BS degree. I wanted to learn about the biology of the life process. I was seeking a basic knowledge of what made cells and plants and animals stay alive and make energy and grow and thrive.

I was accepted into MD medical school at Temple University in Philadelphia shortly after becoming aware of naturopathic medicine. I found that natural medicine offered a more regenerative approach to health care and that it had a large emphasis on prevention and education. I found a new set of scientific principles in naturopathic medicine. It embraces the objective science of our "modern" age and yet it also reveres the many aspects of biology that are still mysteries in modern science.

Many people are now asking questions.

Why is my health condition occurring to me?
What is the cause of my condition?
What can be done to correct the cause?
How can I prevent this in the future?

If you are asking questions like these, congratulations! They are a good step in the direction of taking charge of your health. Greenspan Good Health Center will guide you in finding the answers to your questions. We appreciate the scientific basis in medicine and we revere the wisdom and natural laws inherent in nature.

People are now gaining a greater trust in natural medicines. They want healthcare without harmful chemicals or side effects. They want to prevent diseases such as cancer, heart disease and senility.

Nature is continuously revealing her delicate balance to us; it is through an understanding of nature's balance in your own body that you achieve and maintain health. The secrets in maintaining this balance are difficult to capture in the medical science that we know. However, the long lineage of natural health scholars has maintained a legacy of healthcare in harmony with natural laws and principles.

At Greenspan Good Health Center, we use these principles in both the diagnosis and the treatment of your health concerns. You can personally learn about how these natural laws apply to your own health and gain a greater command of it.