ways to work with the herbal room
Personalized Botanical Medicine
Dr. Reale creates personalized herbal tinctures, tailored to treat your condition using over 30 botanical herbs. Tinctures may be prescribed on their own or in combination with other naturopathic supplements.
ABOUT BOTANICAL MEDICINE
What is a botanical tincture?
What are the benefits of a tincture over natural supplements?
How effective is a liquid tincture over herbal supplements?
Are tinctures safe for everyone?
A tincture is a liquid form of herbal medicine that is made from plants to treat a variety of medical conditions. The medicinal parts of the plant are extracted using many different techniques so that the most useful parts of the plant are used. In most cases, alcohol is used to extract the medicinal parts of the herb, but glycerite alternatives are available for children and those sensitive to alcohol. Patients will usually take a tincture 1 to 3 times per day in a small amount of water, as prescribed by their doctor.
Many companies offering natural supplements have created formulas in capsule or pill form to deliver herbs without the need for patients to swallow a liquid tincture. While this is sometimes the most convenient option for the patient, prescribing an herbal tincture allows the doctor to combine herbs at the time of the visit to treat the patient's unique, specific condition. This can often prove cost-effective because it eliminates the need to buy separate, pre-formulated supplements, allowing the doctor to target specific protocols using the most useful herbs for that condition. Going forward, the doctor can tailor the treatment by changing the tincture's ingredients or proportions, allowing for a truly personalized remedy that's best for you.
All of our herbs are purchased from reliable and quality sources, who practice sustainable harvesting and use organic ingredients when possible. Additionally, botanical tinctures are standardized to ensure that the appropriate amount of chemical constituents are delivered in each batch to deliver the best results.
Just like other forms of medicine, including pharmaceutical drugs and nutritional formulas, botanical tinctures may have side-effects and can interact with other herbs or medications. Please notify Dr. Reale of all medications and supplements you are currently taking so that he can prescribe an effective and safe remedy.
Nutritional Counseling
Why see a naturopathic nutritionist?
A detailed nutritional assessment is part of any patient visit to The Herbal Room. It can be difficult deciding which diet is right for you and effective, true weight loss can be an uphill battle. Dr. Reale will work with you to create a realistic and balanced dietary plan that is as unique as you. Additionally, as a licensed physician, Dr. Reale may order laboratory tests aimed at uncovering nutritional imbalances that conventional doctors often overlook. In most cases, these tests are covered by your insurance provider.
While all Naturopathic Physicians are highly trained in the field of Nutrition, choosing a doctor with a dedicated degree in Human Nutrition ensures that your dietary questions will be best answered and that your protocol will be just right for you.
The Herbal Room offers a 4 week weight loss program, designed to combine nutritional counseling with a comprehensive detoxification protocol. Lab tests may be ordered as needed (typically covered by most insurance plans).
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Four (4) visits (45-60 minutes) with Dr. Reale to discuss weight loss goals and weekly progress
Detailed dietary meal plan, customized to address food allergies & intolerances, meal preferences, and adjusted to your budget
Exercise plan to maximize weight loss and reach long-term goals
Designs for Health 14-day Detoxification Kit ($178 value), including twice daily meal shakes and capsules and to enhance liver function
Lab test evaluation: blood & urine tests to assess nutritional status and thyroid function may be ordered at the first visit. Dr. Reale will also evaluate previous lab test results at this time, if available.
testimonials
-Wes T.
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Reale’s for a few years now. I feel compelled to leave a review because he has, time and time again, helped me work through whatever has come up.
Most recently, I had been waking up with headaches every single day and just feeling totally exhausted. For those that are also sleep sensitive people, you know how big of a deal this is. I did some research on my own and felt convinced it was sleep apnea. Dr. Reale suspected something environmental or stress related was more likely the cause. Sure enough he was correct. I had no idea how much my stress levels were impacting my sleep. He prescribed a supplement for me and quite literally the next day and since that day, I have not had a single headache in the morning (or at all for that matter). Feeling far more rested as well.
Dr. Reale is a super kind and intelligent doctor. He spends more time on the phone with me than he has to and always sees through to completion whatever is going on with me. And last thing I want to mention- upon reading one of the reviews on here- I have never been over charged for a supplement. In fact, several times he provided it to me cheaper than I found at the bigger vendors online.
So thank you, Dr. Reale, for your care. My only hope is that other patients looking for a science-based approach to naturopathic medicine find him!
-Mac B.
Dr. Reale was very easy to talk to and through with his questions and bloodwork. I suffer from migraines, and with what he has recommended they have substantially decreased on severity and frequency. I have and would recommend anybody to see him, it has been a pleasure to work with him.
-Bill M.
I've had a really great experience with Dr. Reale. He listens to the problems and proactively and collaboratively comes up with plans both short and long term. He keeps very detailed records comparing effectiveness of the treatments over time. I'm happy to have naturally occurring solutions that have really helped my quality of life and managing conditions.
Massage therapy
Andrew Foreman, licensed massage therapist, uses a combination of trigger point therapy, deep-tissue, and Swedish massage techniques to address problems ranging from chronic muscle aches to poor blood circulation. His intuitive, empathetic approach allows him to respond to each client's specific needs and concerns, focusing on areas of the body that require the most care and attention. Aside from massage, patrons can also opt for acupressure or reflexology treatments that use the insights of traditional Chinese medicine to harmonize the entire body
Andrew helps clients lead healthy and pain-free lives through natural bodywork treatments.
For appointments, text or call (860) 975-8525.
Andrewforemanlmt@gmail.com
https://MassageClinicofCT.amtamembers.com
what patrons are saying
Jennifer C.
Wendy I.
Mark B.
Jamie S.
“Andrew has been a huge part of my healing success. I had had several health issues that he has helped me to heal. Andrew has a gift for releasing tension and knots that have caused chronic pain in my neck, back, and shoulders and helped me regain my range of motion. He also has been key in my success with my digestive and thyroid issues. His knowledge and application of reflexology has truly helped my metabolism and opened up the energy flow in my whole body so it is working better. Andrew is very professional and will explain things as he goes along or will be quiet and let you relax if that is what you need. He really tunes in to what you would like from your time with him. If you are looking to walk away feeling great, then I highly recommend a visit to Andrew at the Massage Clinic of CT!”
“Andrew was very intuitive! Skilled, kind. He was flexible with his schedule. Can't wait to go back!”
“I am very happy with my massage. Andrew was very professional. I had a very sore shoulder with limited mobility and in just one session I feel my arm has a bit more mobility. Thank you Andrew.”
"I got a 90 minutes deep tissue with trigger point and it relieved lots of pain. Andrew was awesome and I will be back there for my next apt.”
Conditions we treat
acne
anemia
anxiety
allergies
arthritis
bacterial infections
cancer support
celiac disease
common cold/flu
depression
detoxification protocol
diabetes
fatigue
fibromyalgia
GERD/heartburn
headaches/migraines
hemorrhoids
hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
hypertension (high blood pressure)
irritable bowel syndrome
IBD (crohn's disease & ulcerative colitis)
insomnia
muscle pain/aches
obesity/weight loss
PCOS
SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)
stress
thyroid disorders
urinary tract infections
varicose veins
