If you live in Crownsville and want a naturopathic doctor nearby, Move Forward Natural Health is about a 15 to 20 minute drive away in Odenton, 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 works with adults who want an unhurried conversation about their health and a clear plan they understand.
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.
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Understanding your labs
Many people arrive with a stack of past results and no one who has walked them through what the numbers mean together. Reviewing labs in context is a big part of what Dr. Kneessi does. He may also suggest functional lab testing when it would add useful information, and he explains why before anything is ordered. His article on functional lab testing for longevity describes what these panels can measure.
Space to look at the whole picture
Crownsville is a quieter, more rural part of the county, with larger lots and longer drives to most errands. People here often tell us they want an appointment where nobody is watching the clock. The initial consult is designed for that, covering sleep, stress, nutrition, digestion, hormones, and daily habits so that the pieces can be considered together.
This work is educational and complements the care you receive from your other doctors. You can read more on the how I work page.
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 Crownsville.
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.
Telehealth from Crownsville
Because so much of a naturopathic visit is conversation and education, telehealth works well for many people in Crownsville. You need to be located in Maryland during each video visit. In-office visits are Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Monday and Friday are telehealth only.
Getting to the office from Crownsville
From most of Crownsville, take I-97 north to Route 32 west, then Route 175 into Odenton. The drive is usually about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic and where you start. The office is inside Odenton Chiropractic on Blair Drive, with parking on site.
Functional medicine near Crownsville
People in Crownsville often come in looking for functional medicine after years of separate appointments that never quite added up. Dr. Kneessi is a licensed naturopathic doctor who uses a functional, systems-based approach, so the first visit is a long conversation about your history, routines, and goals, along with any past results you bring. When testing would add useful information, he may suggest functional labs and explains why before anything is ordered.
The Odenton office is usually 15 to 20 minutes from Crownsville by I-97 and Route 32, and telehealth is available anywhere in Maryland. The functional medicine in Odenton page has more detail.
Searching for a holistic or integrative doctor near Crownsville? Dr. Kneessi is a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND), not an MD or DO, who takes a holistic, integrative approach.
Topics Crownsville residents often bring
People from Crownsville, Herald Harbor, Sherwood Forest, and the neighborhoods along Generals Highway often come in with questions about steady energy, sleep that does not feel restful, digestion, and how to stay strong and active with age. Many also bring results from a recent physical and want help understanding how the numbers fit together.
Dr. Kneessi spends the first visit connecting those questions to your daily routines, and he explains his reasoning in plain language so you can decide what to try. The articles on the root causes of fatigue and the gut barrier and microbiome are good examples of how he explains these topics.
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 Crownsville 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.
How far is the office from Crownsville?
For most Crownsville residents, the Odenton office is about 15 to 20 minutes away by I-97 and Route 32.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring any recent lab results, a list of your current medications and supplements, and the questions you most want answered.
Do you see patients from Herald Harbor and Sherwood Forest?
Yes. Anyone located in Maryland can book, and people from Herald Harbor, Sherwood Forest, and the rest of the Crownsville area can meet in the Odenton office or by video from home.
Can you go over results from my recent physical?
Yes. You can share recent lab results before your first visit, and Dr. Kneessi will walk through them with you in plain language and explain whether any additional testing would be worthwhile.
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.
Crownsville neighbors: start with a free 15-minute consult
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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.
Service areas
The office is in Odenton, and telehealth visits are available anywhere in Maryland. Pages for nearby communities: Millersville · Severna Park · Crofton · Arnold · Davidsonville · Gambrills · Bowie · Annapolis · Odenton · Severn · Fort Meade.
Also see naturopathic care across Anne Arundel County, functional medicine in Odenton, functional lab testing, and how Dr. Kneessi works.
