Vermont Naturopathic Clinic is the office of Dr. Sam Russo who is licensed as a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist with a practice in musculoskeletal medicine and pain management. Dr. Russo completed his Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Doctorate Degree in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University. He is a member of the
• Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection • American Academy of Pain Management • Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians • Vermont Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
He is certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Dr. Russo is past president of the Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians and currently serves as advisor to the Office of Professional Regulation in Vermont. He participates in the Vermont Dept. of Health's Arthritis Coalition and is the scientific editor for Better Nutrition Magazine. He regularly lectures on integrating natural medicine into pain management for the conventional medical community.
An experienced physician, Dr. Russo has helped many patients with the naturopathic and traditional Chinese medical approaches to healing, especially in painful and degenerative conditions. He is dedicated to empowering people to create optimal health through education, inspiration, and natural therapy.
His focus on naturopathic pain medicine utilizes effective, long lasting practices, including acupuncture, herbal and nutritional medicines, manipulation and injection therapies. He uses ultrasound imaging in the office for diagnostic assistance as well as providing tremendous precision when performing injection therapies including:
Mission Statement My goal is to provide comprehensive medical care in a setting that is nurturing to body, mind and soul. I hope to educate my clients and to empower them through their self care. In this way I hope to strengthen the health of our community.
I am committed to helping you achieve health and wellness in every aspect of your being. In pursuing this commitment I will: • Give you adequate time to discuss your concerns • Provide you with a thorough evaluation of your physical, mental and emotional well being to identify the root cause of your health problem, not just the symptoms • Present you with the most advanced science based natural medicine and Chinese medicine to access the healing power of nature to treat the root cause of your health problem, not just the symptoms. As a patient at Vermont Naturopathic Clinic you will be given the tools and education necessary to maintain health and well being.