If you live in Millersville and are looking for a naturopathic doctor close to home, Move Forward Natural Health is a short drive west 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 time to talk through their health, a plain-language 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.
A root-cause conversation, not a rushed appointment
Millersville sits where I-97, Route 3, and Route 32 come together, and many residents spend a good part of the day commuting toward Annapolis, Baltimore, Fort Meade, or Washington. When energy, sleep, digestion, or mood start to slip, it can be hard to find the time to figure out why. A naturopathic visit sets aside that time. Dr. Kneessi asks about your history, stress, meals, movement, and sleep, and then explains how those pieces may be connected.
His role is educational and works alongside the care you already receive. If you want to understand how naturopathic doctors fit into Maryland law, his article on what a naturopathic doctor does in Maryland covers licensing and scope.
Services Millersville patients ask about
Common topics include hormone and thyroid questions, energy, digestion, and healthy aging. When testing would add useful information, Dr. Kneessi may suggest functional lab testing such as thyroid panels, hormone testing, or nutrient markers, and he goes through every result with you. Supplements, when they make sense, are available through his Fullscript dispensary so you can order from home. You can read about his overall approach on the root cause approach 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 Millersville.
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 Millersville
Because so much of a naturopathic visit is conversation and education, telehealth works well for many people in Millersville. 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 Odenton office from Millersville
For most of Millersville, the drive to the office is about 15 to 20 minutes. A common route is Route 32 west toward Odenton, then Route 175 to Blair Drive, though Route 3 to Route 32 works well from the Millersville Road and Benfield Boulevard side. Drive times vary with traffic and where you start. Parking is on site at Odenton Chiropractic.
Functional medicine for Millersville residents
Many people in Millersville look for functional medicine when they want someone to step back and see how sleep, stress, digestion, hormones, and lab results connect. Dr. Kneessi is a licensed naturopathic doctor who uses a functional, systems-based approach. A first visit starts with your full history and daily routines, and functional labs are optional, suggested only when they would add useful information.
You can meet in person in Odenton, about 15 to 20 minutes from most of Millersville by Route 32, or by video from home. The functional medicine in Odenton page explains how this approach works in more detail.
Searching for a holistic or integrative doctor near Millersville? 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 Millersville 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 Millersville?
No. In-person visits take place in Odenton, about 15 to 20 minutes away for most Millersville residents, and telehealth is available to anyone located in Maryland.
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.
Do I need lab work before my first visit?
No. You can start with a conversation. If labs would be helpful, Dr. Kneessi explains which ones and why before anything is ordered.
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.
Millersville neighbors: start with a free 15-minute consult
Text Dr. KneessiCall or text 443-510-1339Please don’t include health details by text.
Call or text 443-510-1339, or use the Book button at the top of this page to schedule online.
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: Severna Park · Crofton · Arnold · Crownsville · 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.
