If you are looking for a holistic or integrative doctor in Edgewater, Dr. Kneessi offers video visits every weekday and in-person visits at the Odenton office, about 25 to 30 minutes away. Dr. Ryan Kneessi is a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND), not an MD or DO, who takes a holistic, integrative approach. He earned his ND from National University of Health Sciences in 2013 and holds an active naturopathic doctor license in Maryland. He works with adults who want time to talk through their health, a clear explanation of their lab work, and an educational plan that fits real life.
Many health concerns have more than one contributing factor. Instead of looking at a single symptom on its own, Dr. Kneessi takes the time to understand your history, your daily habits, and your lab work, so you can see how the pieces may connect. The goal is a root-cause conversation that helps you understand your body and leave with a clear, practical plan that fits your life.
Dr. Ryan Kneessi, ND
Licensed naturopathic doctor in Maryland · ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2013 · practicing since 2014.
Office: 1350 Blair Dr Suite HH, Odenton, MD 21113 · Get directions · video visits anywhere in Maryland.
Not ready to book yet? You can browse the professional-grade supplements Dr. Kneessi uses in his online dispensary or take the Supplement Match quiz.
Unhurried visits for Edgewater and South County
Edgewater sits along the South River and Route 2, just south of Annapolis, and many residents are active outdoors, on the water, or with growing families. Health questions about energy, sleep, digestion, and healthy aging often get pushed aside until they are hard to ignore. A holistic visit gives you time to talk them through and to understand how they may connect.
For digestion questions, the gut barrier and microbiome guide explains how the gut lining and microbes relate to the rest of the body in plain language.
Integrative means working together
An integrative approach does not ask you to choose between conventional medicine and natural options. Dr. Kneessi reviews the care you already receive, explains how nutrition, lifestyle, botanicals, and nutrients may fit alongside it, and encourages you to share the plan with your primary care provider. Because the drive is longer from Edgewater, many people here do most follow-ups by video.
How visits work
Every new patient starts with a free 15-minute call. If it feels like a good fit, the initial consult is a longer visit covering your history, current routines, medications, supplements, and any prior lab work, followed by a written plan that explains the reasoning behind each suggestion. Follow-ups review results and adjust the plan. In-office visits in Odenton are Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Monday and Friday are video visits only. Video visits are available to anyone located in Maryland at the time of the visit.
To make paying for your visit simple, HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and we recommend that you check with your plan administrator about eligibility for your visit.
Getting to the office from Edgewater
From most of Edgewater the Odenton office is about 25 to 30 minutes away by Route 2 north to Route 50 west, then I-97 north and Route 32 west. Parking is on site at Odenton Chiropractic.
For more local detail, see the page on naturopathic care across Anne Arundel County. People comparing options across the area can also read about holistic and integrative care across Maryland and the holistic doctor page for Annapolis.
Edgewater, Mayo, Riva, and South County neighborhoods
People reach out from all over the South River area, including Edgewater Beach, Londontowne, Selby-on-the-Bay, Mayo, Riva, and the neighborhoods along Route 2 and Route 214. Many of them work in Annapolis or commute toward Washington, and they want a holistic visit that fits around the water, family schedules, and work. For most of them a mix of video visits from home and occasional visits to the Odenton office works well.
If you are still deciding what kind of practitioner you want, the article is a holistic doctor a real doctor? explains how a naturopathic doctor differs from an MD or DO, and the guide on how to choose a holistic doctor in Maryland lists questions worth asking anyone you are considering. Neighbors to the west can read about holistic and integrative care near Davidsonville, people to the north can see the page on integrative medicine in Annapolis, and the areas we serve page lists every town page in one place.
Ways to get started
- Book a free 15-minute consult to ask questions and see whether working together makes sense.
- Take the free supplement quiz for an educational starting point you can bring to your visit.
- Browse the practitioner-grade supplement guide by health goal, which links to the Fullscript catalog.
- Read how Dr. Kneessi chooses supplements, including what he looks for in quality and testing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Kneessi a holistic doctor or a real doctor?
He is a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND). “Holistic” describes an approach rather than a license, and Dr. Kneessi uses a holistic, integrative approach within the scope of his naturopathic license. He is not an MD or DO.
Is there an office in Edgewater?
No. In-person visits are at the Odenton office, about 25 to 30 minutes from most of Edgewater, and video visits are available every weekday to anyone located in Maryland.
Can I do every visit by video?
Many people do. You need to be located in Maryland during each video visit, and in-person visits in Odenton are available whenever you prefer.
What does integrative mean here?
Integrative means the conversation brings together your existing medical care, your lab results, and practical nutrition, sleep, movement, and supplement education. Dr. Kneessi is happy to coordinate with your other doctors so everyone is working from the same information.
Is there a naturopathic doctor in Edgewater?
Several naturopathic doctors practice in and around Edgewater, and you can confirm any naturopathic license on the Maryland Board of Physicians practitioner search. Dr. Kneessi sees Edgewater residents by video every weekday and in person at the Odenton office.
Can I meet by video from Mayo or Riva?
Yes. Video visits are available every weekday to anyone located in Maryland at the time of the visit, so people in Mayo, Riva, and the rest of South County can do most visits from home.
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.
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.
Edgewater neighbors: start with a free 15-minute consult
Call or text 443-510-1339, or book online. In person in Odenton or by video anywhere in Maryland.
If you are comparing practices statewide, the guide to finding an integrative doctor in Maryland covers credentials and how to choose, and the naturopathic doctor in Maryland page explains licensing.
This page is educational and is not medical advice. Dr. Kneessi works alongside your existing doctors and does not replace your primary care provider.
