Naturopathic Doctor in Arnold, MD

For people in Arnold, Move Forward Natural Health offers naturopathic care by telehealth and in person at the Odenton office, at 1350 Blair Dr Suite HH 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 focuses on hormones, energy, digestion, and healthy aging, with an emphasis on clear explanations.

Telehealth first, in person when you want it

Arnold sits on the Broadneck Peninsula between the Magothy and Severn rivers, and many residents would rather not spend extra time crossing Route 50 or I-97 for every appointment. That is why many Arnold patients do most of their visits by video. In-office visits are Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Monday and Friday are telehealth only. When you want to meet face to face or go over results across the table, the Odenton office is a straightforward drive.

Healthy aging and staying active

Many people in Arnold spend their free time on the water, on the B&A Trail, or chasing kids and grandkids, and they want to keep doing it for decades. Dr. Kneessi has written about markers that relate to aging well, including grip strength and the biomarkers in functional lab testing. In a visit, he explains which of these may be worth checking for you and what the results can and cannot tell you.

Hormone and thyroid questions are also common. The guides to pregnenolone and key thyroid nutrients are useful background reading.

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. You can meet in the Odenton office or by video from home in Arnold.

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 Arnold

From Arnold, the Odenton office is usually about 25 to 30 minutes away. A typical route is Route 2 or Ritchie Highway south to I-97 north, then Route 32 west toward Odenton. Traffic and your starting point matter, which is one more reason many Arnold residents choose telehealth. Parking is on site.

Functional medicine for Arnold and the Broadneck Peninsula

If you live in Arnold and have been searching for functional medicine, it helps to know what that looks like here. Dr. Kneessi is a licensed naturopathic doctor who uses a functional, systems-based approach, which means looking at how sleep, stress, food, movement, and lab results fit together rather than looking at each symptom on its own. Testing is optional, and he may suggest functional labs only when they would add useful information.

Because many people on the Broadneck Peninsula prefer video visits, a functional consult can happen from home in Arnold, with in-person visits in Odenton whenever you want them. Read more about functional medicine in Odenton.

More functional medicine pages for nearby towns: functional medicine near Crofton · functional medicine near Severna Park.

Searching for a holistic or integrative doctor near Arnold? Dr. Kneessi is a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND), not an MD or DO, who takes a holistic, integrative approach.

If you live elsewhere in the state, the page on finding a naturopathic doctor in Maryland explains how naturopathic doctors are licensed, how to check a license, and how video visits work anywhere in Maryland. If functional medicine is what you are looking for, the functional medicine doctor in Maryland page explains who offers it across the state and how to check a license. If you are comparing holistic and integrative options, the page on choosing a holistic and integrative doctor in Maryland explains what those titles mean and how to check a clinician’s credentials.

Lab markers Arnold residents often ask about

When a thyroid panel looked normal but you still do not feel like yourself, or your energy fades every afternoon, it can help to understand what each lab number actually measures. The biomarker library on this site has plain-language articles on a long list of individual lab markers, written by Dr. Kneessi.

People on the Broadneck Peninsula often start with the articles on free T4 and TPO antibodies, which explain two thyroid markers that are not always part of a basic panel, the article on fasting insulin and HOMA-IR, which explains how blood sugar regulation is measured, and the article on grip strength as a longevity biomarker, for anyone focused on staying strong with age. Dr. Kneessi will go through your own results with you during your visit.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I read about a lab marker before my visit?

The biomarker library on this site has plain-language articles on many individual lab markers, including thyroid, blood sugar, and healthy aging markers. Dr. Kneessi will go through your own results with you during your visit.

Do you offer functional medicine for Arnold residents?

Yes. Dr. Kneessi is a licensed naturopathic doctor who uses a functional, systems-based approach, with in-person visits in Odenton and telehealth anywhere in Maryland. He works alongside your existing doctors rather than replacing them.

Is there an office in Arnold?

No. In-person visits take place in Odenton, and telehealth is available to anyone located in Maryland, which is how many Arnold patients prefer to meet.

Will you coordinate with my other doctors?

Yes. Dr. Kneessi is happy to share notes with your other providers when you ask, and he encourages you to keep up with 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.

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.

If you would rather learn on your own first, the free 28-Day Reset for Energy and Focus 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.