Naturopathic Doctor Near Fort Meade, MD

If you live or work on or around Fort Meade, Move Forward Natural Health is just outside the gate in Odenton. Dr. Ryan Kneessi, ND, is a Maryland-licensed naturopathic doctor (license J0000060) who earned his ND from National University of Health Sciences in 2013. He works with service members, veterans, federal employees, and their families who want time to talk through their health and clear education about their options.

Military discount for service members, veterans, and families

Active duty service members, veterans, and their families receive 20% off consults. To use the discount, show your military ID at your first visit. It is a small way of saying thank you to the Fort Meade community.

Care that fits military and federal schedules

Fort Meade is home to thousands of service members, civilian employees, and contractors, including people who work at NSA and other agencies on post. Shift work, long commutes, deployments, and frequent moves can make it hard to keep the same provider or a steady routine. Sleep, energy, digestion, and stress often feel the strain first.

Virtual visits help with that. You can meet with Dr. Kneessi by video from anywhere in Maryland, so a move from Fort Meade to another part of the state does not have to mean starting over. If you are relocating outside Maryland, he can help you organize your records and questions for your next provider.

Dr. Kneessi looks at how stress hormones, thyroid function, blood sugar, digestion, and sleep relate to each other, and he explains what he sees in plain language. He works alongside your military or civilian medical team rather than replacing it.

Labs and education

Lab testing is optional, but it can help you understand your health in more detail. The guide to functional lab testing for longevity explains what these panels can show, and the articles on DHEA-S and reverse T3 cover markers that come up often for people under long-term stress. To learn more about naturopathic medicine itself, read what a naturopathic doctor does in Maryland and functional medicine vs naturopathic medicine.

How visits work

New patients begin with a free 15-minute call to ask questions and see whether the practice is a good fit. The initial consult is a full visit covering your history, routines, and goals, followed by a written plan. Follow-ups review results and adjust the plan as your duty station, schedule, or priorities change.

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 there from Fort Meade

The Odenton office is about 5 to 10 minutes from most Fort Meade gates by way of Route 175, depending on which gate you use and the time of day. The practice is inside Odenton Chiropractic on Blair Drive, with parking on site.

If you are comparing options nearby, you can also read about functional medicine in Odenton and about naturopathic care across Anne Arundel County.

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

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer a military discount?

Yes. Active duty service members, veterans, and their families receive 20% off consults. Please show your military ID at your first visit.

Does TRICARE or other insurance cover naturopathic visits?

Naturopathic visits are typically not covered by insurance, including TRICARE. Visits are paid directly. Some people use HSA or FSA funds, so it is worth checking with your plan. The 15-minute introductory call is free.

What happens if I move or PCS?

If you stay in Maryland, you can continue with virtual visits. If you move out of state, Dr. Kneessi can help you gather your records and questions to take to your next provider.

Can I do visits by video from Fort Meade?

Yes. Virtual visits are available for anyone located in Maryland at the time of the visit, which includes Fort Meade.

Will this replace my primary care provider?

No. In Maryland, naturopathic doctors do not serve as primary care providers. Dr. Kneessi works alongside your existing military or civilian doctors and encourages you to keep your regular checkups.

Start with a free 15-minute consult

If you are part of the Fort Meade community and want to see whether a naturopathic approach fits you, start with a free 15-minute consult. It is a short, no-pressure conversation about your goals and history. You can schedule your free consult here, and remember to mention the military discount.

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.

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.

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.