Orthomolecular Psychiatry

Orthomolecular is a term that comes from ortho, which is Greek for “correct” or “right,” and “molecule,” which is the simplest structure that displays the characteristics of a compound. So it literally means the “right molecule.”

Orthomolecular medicine, a term coined by two time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling, describes the practice of preventing and treating disease by providing the body with optimal amounts of substances which are natural to the body.

At Vitality we offer individualized treatment plans and integrative therapy for those with neuropsychiatric symptoms searching for natural intervention. While we often find commonality among patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders; Attention Deficit Disorders (with or without hyperactivity); or Mood, Thought, and Movement disorders each patient is distinct and therefore our recommendations are individualized.

We believe that for the majority of these disorders symptoms are rooted in underlying biological abnormalities. Following a detailed medical history review we run several tests to help determine which lines of therapy to begin. We believe that health problems don’t exist in a vacuum and that determining where problems lie outside the nervous system leads to resolving problems with the nervous system. Our goal is to help patients get off psychotropic medications or maintain the lowest possible dose supported by naturopathic intervention.