Essex Wellness Center

Introduction: At Essex Wellness Center, we like to think that our practitioners and instructors are the best of the best. They have achieved high levels of expertise in their fields, and have the commitment and ability to connect with people. The goal of each practitioner here is to help you achieve your optimum level of health physically, mentally and emotionally. Be assured that your care plan is guided on an individual basis, and you will receive personal attention every step of the way. Dana Krete, ND, LAc, is the naturopathic physician and acupuncturist at Essex Wellness Center. She earned her doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Acupuncture at National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. In addition to her in-depth knowledge of naturopathic and Chinese medicine, she also has a background in health and fitness as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, triathlete and division I college scholarship athlete. Dr. Krete uses a multidisciplinary approach to treatment including acupuncture, Chinese and western herbs, homeopathy, nutritional supplements, and especially enjoys providing nutritional counseling. Staying true to the roots of both Chinese and naturopathic medicine, every patient is treated as a whole person and as an individual. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and as a mother of two, she is very happy to see children in her practice. She has experience treating a vast array of medical conditions from colicky infants and children with ear infections to autoimmune conditions, diabetes and mood issues such as anxiety and depression. She has a particular interest in treating hormonal imbalances including PMS and menopause, digestive disorders, fatigue, anxiety, depression and insomnia, and also musculoskeletal pain including sciatica, low back and neck pain. With her extensive interest and knowledge in nutrition and fitness, she also works with patients whose primary goal is weight loss or optimizing wellness. Dr. Krete uses various methods of diagnosis in determining which treatments will be best suited for each patient. This includes a detailed history during your visit, physical exam, and lab studies and imaging if indicated. Dr. Krete uses many of the typical labs you may have done in a conventional medical setting, and will also determine if more in depth testing is applicable to your case. For example, nutritional status testing, food intolerance testing, salivary cortisol testing, digestive health panels, neurotransmitter testing, and hormone panels, among others. These lab tests are accurate and scientific, yet not offered in most other medical settings. Dr. Krete’s goal is to help her patients find and treat the cause of her their health issues rather than just treating symptoms. Dr. Krete also practices acupuncture at the Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center in Middletown CT. Be healthy. Be happy. We can help, naturally.