Functional Medicine in Odenton, MD

If you are looking for functional medicine in Odenton, Move Forward Natural Health offers a functional, root-cause style approach right here at 1350 Blair Dr, inside Odenton Chiropractic. Dr. Ryan Kneessi, ND, is a Maryland-licensed naturopathic doctor who earned his ND from National University of Health Sciences in 2013. He works with adults who want to understand how sleep, stress, food, movement, and lab results fit together.

What a functional approach looks like here

Functional medicine looks at how body systems affect one another instead of looking at each symptom on its own. In a first visit, Dr. Kneessi takes a detailed history, asks about your daily routines, and talks through what you have already tried. From there, he explains which patterns may be worth a closer look and why.

When testing is useful, he may suggest functional labs such as thyroid panels, hormone testing, or nutrient markers, and he goes through every result with you in plain language. You can read more about the overall approach on the functional medicine page and about hormone testing.

Visiting the Odenton office

The office is on Blair Drive with parking on site, and it is a short drive from Fort Meade, Gambrills, Crofton, and the Route 32 corridor. In-person visits are available Tuesday through Thursday, and Monday and Friday are reserved for telehealth.

Active duty service members, veterans, and their families receive 20% off consults and 10% off supplement orders through Fullscript. Just bring your military ID to your first visit, and see the Fort Meade page for details.

If you would rather learn on your own first, the free 28-Day Longevity Reset sends one short, educational email a day with simple habits around sleep, light, movement, and food, so you can get a feel for how Dr. Kneessi thinks before you ever meet.

Move Forward Natural Health works with people from across Anne Arundel County. You can also read about visits for Odenton, Annapolis, Crofton, Gambrills, Severn, Fort Meade.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dr. Kneessi a functional medicine doctor?

Dr. Kneessi is a licensed naturopathic doctor who uses a functional, systems-based approach. He works alongside your existing doctors rather than replacing them.

Does insurance cover naturopathic visits?

Naturopathic doctors in Maryland are not currently able to contract with insurance companies, so visits are paid directly. Some people submit receipts to their plan or use HSA or FSA funds, and it is worth checking with your plan before your first visit. The 15-minute introductory call is free.

Can a naturopathic doctor be my primary care provider?

No. In Maryland, naturopathic doctors do not serve as primary care providers, so Dr. Kneessi works alongside your existing doctors rather than replacing them, and he encourages you to keep your regular checkups.

Where is the office?

The office is at 1350 Blair Dr Suite HH, Odenton, MD 21113 (inside Odenton Chiropractic), and the phone number is 443-510-1339. In-office and virtual visits are available Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Monday and Friday are virtual only. Virtual visits are available for anyone located in Maryland.