Meet Carrie Dennie, ND | Naturopathic Doctor & Acupuncturist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Carrie Dennie, ND and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Carrie, what do you attribute your success to?
The most important factor behind my success thus far is definitely passion for my craft. It is an honor to be entrusted with the care of my clients and I take it very seriously. My passion is part of what
influences my business foundation and core values. It inspires me to persevere in the face of adversity
and motivates me to continue to learn in order to better support my clients.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am a proud Naturopathic Doctor. Naturopathic medicine is a holistic system of medicine which supports the natural healing ability of the body. It is a combination of the wisdom of nature and the rigors of modern science and medicine. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage clients with acute and chronic conditions, while addressing disease and dysfunction at the level of body, mind and spirit. NDs focus on whole person wellness through health promotion and disease prevention while identifying and addressing the underlying causes of each individual person’s condition. NDs are trained as primary care providers and specialize in natural healing modalities such as nutrition, lifestyle counseling, vitamins, minerals and botanical supplements, homeopathy, clinical and functional lab testing, pharmacology, drug-nutrient interactions and more. My aim is to personalize care and provide my clients with a wellness plan that is tailored to the individual and their lifestyle. I am also passionate about educating and empowering my clients to actively participate in managing their own health. The art of practicing Naturopathic medicine is working individually with each person to help them understand what is going on in their body so that they can make educated choices regarding their health care. My goal is to equip and empower each person with the tools to maintain and advocate for their own health. I do this by taking the time to understand their unique situation in order to create a personalized wellness plan.
My areas of interest include general medicine (i.e.. cold/flu or infections), dermatological conditions, gastrointestinal dysfunction, allergies, women’s health, infertility support, stress management, weight management, detoxification, and complementary health care.
I am also an Acupuncturist. Acupuncture is a healing technique that is over 4,000 years old. It originated in China and is practiced on almost every continent due to its efficacy. Acupuncture is all about balance – Qi or vital energy runs throughout our bodies in channels to nourish organs and tissues. When Qi is depleted, in excess or blocked, it can cause pain, dysfunction and illness. Each treatment involves the insertion of hair-thin, sterile needles into specific points on the channels to affect the flow of Qi and restore balance.
I believe that Naturopathic medicine and Acupuncture are powerful tools to restore health and maintain wellness. My strategy is always to look at the whole person and identify the root cause of illness while supporting the innate ability of the body to heal.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Some of my favorite spots in Grand Rapids include Frederick Meijer Gardens, Blandford Nature Center, and Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery. I love dining out so I would also recommend some great places including GR Noir, Noco Provisions, and the Caribbean Bite. Because of the close proximity to the lake shore, I would also take my friend to a nice beach to bask in the view.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My shoutout is dedicated to my parents. Their guidance and support has been ever present as far back as I can remember. They allowed me to blaze my own path and have been my biggest cheerleaders as I excelled in school, when I first started practicing and even now when I launched my own practice. I know for sure that if no one else believes in me, I can always count on my parents to support and encourage me.

Website: https://www.vibrantwellnessmi.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdenniend/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-t-dennie-nd-msac-5642411b

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cdenniend

Image Credits
Fresh Start Studios