Move Forward Natural Health serves Severna Park residents through telehealth and in-person visits at the Odenton office. Dr. Ryan Kneessi, ND, is a naturopathic doctor licensed in Maryland whose work centers on hormones, energy, digestion, and healthy aging, always with an emphasis on education.
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 practical approach for busy households
Many Severna Park families are balancing long commutes toward Baltimore or Annapolis, school schedules, and weekends on the Magothy or Severn rivers. Dr. Kneessi’s recommendations are designed to fit into that kind of life. He focuses on a handful of changes that matter most for you rather than a long list you will abandon after a week.
That usually begins with the basics that research has linked to how we feel every day, such as consistent sleep and wake times, morning light, regular movement, enough protein, and fewer ultra-processed foods. From there, lab work and targeted nutrient education may help fill in the rest of the picture.
Hormones, thyroid, and aging well
Midlife hormone changes are one of the most common reasons people from Severna Park reach out. The article on perimenopause, PCOS, and hormone testing explains how these patterns can overlap, and the guide to DHT covers a hormone that matters for both men and women. Thyroid questions are common too, and the articles on reverse T3 and key thyroid nutrients explain what to look for.
For people who want to be proactive about aging, the free 28-Day Reset for Energy and Focus offers a month of short daily lessons on habits that support mitochondrial health, steadier blood sugar, and better sleep.
How visits work
You start with a free 15-minute call. If you choose to continue, the initial consult covers your history, routines, current medications and supplements, and any previous labs. Dr. Kneessi may recommend testing, then meets with you again to explain the results and build a written plan. Telehealth is available every weekday, which is often the easiest option from Severna Park, and in-office visits are available Tuesday through Thursday.
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 Severna Park
The Odenton office is usually about a 20 to 25 minute drive from Severna Park, generally by way of Route 2 or I-97 and then Route 32. It is located inside Odenton Chiropractic on Blair Drive with parking on site.
Functional medicine for Severna Park residents
Severna Park residents who search for functional medicine are usually looking for someone who will take the time to connect the dots between sleep, stress, meals, hormones, and past lab results. Dr. Kneessi is a licensed naturopathic doctor who uses a functional, systems-based approach. The first visit is a long conversation about your history and daily routines, and he may suggest functional labs only when they would add useful information.
Most Severna Park patients meet by video, and in-person visits are in Odenton, about 20 to 25 minutes away by I-97 and Route 32. The pages on functional medicine in Odenton and functional medicine in Annapolis explain how this approach works in more detail.
Searching for a holistic or integrative doctor near Severna Park? 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 functional medicine for Severna Park 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 Severna Park?
No. In-person visits take place in Odenton, and telehealth visits are available to anyone located in Maryland, which is how many Severna Park patients prefer to meet.
Will you coordinate with my other doctors?
Yes. Dr. Kneessi is happy to share notes with your other providers when you ask him to, and he encourages you to keep up with 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.
How long is the initial consult?
The initial consult is a longer visit designed to leave time for your full history and questions. The free 15-minute call is the best place to ask about timing and what to expect.
Start with a free 15-minute consult
If you live in Severna Park 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.
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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.
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.
Service areas
The office is in Odenton, and telehealth visits are available anywhere in Maryland. Pages for nearby communities: Millersville · 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.
