Naturopathic Doctor in Bowie, MD

Bowie residents, including people in Mitchellville and the neighborhoods along Route 197 and Route 3, can work with Move Forward Natural Health by telehealth or 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.

Just across the county line

Bowie is in Prince George’s County, but the Odenton office is only a short trip east on Route 3 or Route 450. Many Bowie residents commute toward Washington, Annapolis, or Fort Meade, so the practice keeps scheduling flexible. In-office visits are Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Monday and Friday are telehealth only. If you want to come in, Tuesday through Thursday works well, and Monday and Friday are reserved for video visits.

What you can expect

Dr. Kneessi spends time understanding your history, routines, and goals before suggesting anything. He then explains in plain language which patterns may be worth a closer look, whether that is sleep, stress, blood sugar, thyroid function, digestion, or hormones. If testing would be useful, he may suggest functional lab testing, and his sample wellness plan shows what a written plan looks like.

Naturopathic visits are educational and work alongside your existing medical care. His article on what a naturopathic doctor does in Maryland explains licensing and scope.

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 Bowie.

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 Bowie

From most of Bowie, the drive is about 20 to 25 minutes. A common route is Route 3 north to Route 32 east, then Route 175 into Odenton, while people near Route 197 may prefer Route 197 to Route 198 and Route 175. Traffic will affect the time. Parking is on site.

Functional medicine for Bowie residents

Bowie residents searching for functional medicine are often looking for a provider who will take time with the whole picture. Dr. Kneessi is a licensed naturopathic doctor who uses a functional, systems-based approach, connecting sleep, stress, meals, digestion, and lab results into one plain-language explanation. Testing is optional, and he may suggest functional labs only when they would add useful information.

The Odenton office is about 20 to 25 minutes from most of Bowie by Route 3 and Route 32, and video visits work well if you commute toward Washington or Annapolis. Learn more about functional medicine in Odenton.

Searching for a holistic or integrative doctor near Bowie? 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.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer functional medicine for Bowie 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.

Can I see Dr. Kneessi if I live in Prince George’s County?

Yes. Anyone can come to the Odenton office, and telehealth is available to anyone located in Maryland during the visit.

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.