Naturopathic Doctor in Odenton, MD

Move Forward Natural Health is based right here in Odenton, at 1350 Blair Dr Suite HH inside Odenton Chiropractic. Dr. Ryan Kneessi, ND, sees people from Odenton, Gambrills, Fort Meade, Seven Oaks, and the surrounding neighborhoods in person three days a week, and by telehealth the rest of the week.

A local option for whole-person care

Odenton has grown quickly, and many of the people who live here are busy commuters, military families, and parents juggling a lot at once. A naturopathic visit is designed to slow things down long enough to look at the full picture. Dr. Kneessi asks about sleep, stress, meals, digestion, movement, and family history, and then connects those details to what your lab results may be showing.

The aim is education and a practical plan. You leave understanding why each recommendation was made and how it fits your schedule, whether that means an earlier wind-down at night, a different breakfast, or a conversation about which lab markers are worth checking.

Services offered in Odenton

The practice offers naturopathic consults, functional lab testing, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and education on botanicals and nutrients. Hormone and thyroid questions are some of the most common reasons people book, and the site has detailed articles on markers such as pregnenolone, reverse T3, DHT, and cortisol rhythm that explain what each test can and cannot tell you.

Many Odenton patients are also interested in healthy aging. Research has linked processes such as mitochondrial decline, chronic low-grade inflammation, and shifts in cellular repair to how we feel as we get older, and the free 28-Day Reset for Energy and Focus walks through simple daily habits that support those systems.

How visits work

Your first step is a free 15-minute call. If it feels like a fit, you book an initial consult, which is a longer conversation about your health history, current routines, and goals. Dr. Kneessi may suggest testing, and once results come back you meet again to go through them in plain language and refine your plan. In-person visits are available Tuesday through Thursday, and Monday and Friday are reserved for telehealth.

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.

Finding the office

The office is on Blair Drive in Odenton, inside Odenton Chiropractic, with parking on site. For most people in Odenton and Gambrills it is only a few minutes away, and it is a short drive from Fort Meade and the Route 32 corridor.

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

Functional medicine pages for nearby towns: functional medicine near Gambrills · functional medicine near Millersville · functional medicine in Odenton.

Functional medicine for Odenton residents

Many people in Odenton search for functional medicine when they want a provider who looks at the whole picture rather than one symptom at a time. Dr. Kneessi is a licensed naturopathic doctor who uses a functional, systems-based approach, so visits focus on your history, routines and goals, with functional lab testing suggested only when it would add useful information.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is the Odenton office the only location?

Yes. All in-person visits take place at the Odenton office, and telehealth visits are available to anyone located in Maryland.

Do you work with military families from Fort Meade?

Anyone in Maryland is welcome to book. Because naturopathic visits are paid directly rather than billed to insurance, it is a good idea to check whether your plan offers any reimbursement.

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.

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.

Start with a free 15-minute consult

If you live in Odenton and want to see whether a naturopathic approach fits what you are looking for, the simplest first step is a free 15-minute consult. It is a short conversation about your goals, your history, and whether working together makes sense, with no pressure to book anything further. You can schedule your free consult here.

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.