Dr. Ivy Branin, ND: Naturopathic Doctor in NYC
Meet Dr Ivy Branin, ND: Naturopathic Doctor in NYC
Dr Ivy Branin is a Naturopathic Doctor in NYC who received her degree in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biochemical engineering and a minor in French from Rutgers University. After graduating from Rutgers, she worked for 3 years as a process validation engineer in the pharmaceutical industry in New York and Connecticut.
She found the work as an engineer challenging but she wanted to find a career which would allow her to help others in a more meaningful way. After attending a holistic fasting retreat in Thailand, she became more interested in natural medicine. Then while working in Connecticut, she was introduced to naturopathic medicine through a neighbor and felt that it was her life calling.
As a naturopathic doctor in NYC, Dr Branin does not approach disease with a “one-size fits all” perspective but rather sees each patient as an individual with their own potential for optimal health. She supports people in their desire to feel good and good about themselves using the naturopathic principles of dietary and lifestyle management, homeopathy, visceral manipulation, botanical medicine, and craniosacral therapy.
Dr Branin practices as a Naturopathic Doctor in the charming West Village in New York City, NY and holds a naturopathic license in the state of Vermont. She is also a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP) and Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PedANP). She meets regularly with other NYC naturopaths at the monthly gathering of Brooklyn Docs. She is also on the board of the Association of Perinatal Naturopathic Doctors (APND).
When not seeing Naturopathic patients in her NYC office or virtually, Dr Branin follows her other passions of dancing, yoga, travel, speaking French, kombucha brewing and cooking. She is an active member of her Jewish and meditation communities and the French Institute Alliance Française, and teaches yoga for homeless and at risk youth with Street Yoga. She is also the host of weekly French conversation group next to her New York City office.
Here’s What Dr Ivy Has To Say
Interview with Dr Ivy
We sat down with Dr. Ivy Branin to learn more about her background, experience, and how she approaches care with her patients. Click here to read the interview.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of testing do naturopaths do?
Our team of naturopathic doctors believe that testing is a vital part of determining the root cause. Some of our patients come in with a set of past blood and diagnostic work, which we review at the initial appointment. In fact we encourage all new patients to bring copies of their past lab work as it generally helps to make the most of this initial appointment. At the end of the initial appointment, we determine which additional testing is necessary and help patients navigate the best testing options especially if finances are of concern. This may include standard blood tests to assess thyroid function, metabolic health, nutritional levels and hormones. These tests maybe ordered through the patient’s choice medical provider to be billed through insurance or through our partnership lab Vibrant Wellness. In certain cases, we will also order alternative testing through Vibrant Wellness such as heavy metals and other environmental toxins, saliva hormones and cortisol, mold, food allergy panel, neurotransmitters and comprehensive stool analysis. Our naturopathic doctors may also recommend ordering the DUTCH Test with our most frequently ordered being the DUTCH Complete.
What products do naturopaths use?
It has been the experience of our naturopathic doctors that professional grade high quality nutritional supplements and herbal products are a crucial part of a comprehensive wellness plan. Though we have no leaning towards any particular brand, we only prescribe vitamins, minerals, amino acids, omegas and herbs from professional-grade brands that carry cGMP certifications, can provide certificates of analysis, have quality assurance policies and preform finished product testing. Some of these supplements and herbs may seem more expensive than those found at the drug store or warehouse club, but trust us cheap supplements are never a good investment!
We are often asked about how we take into account certain dietary restrictions such as vegan, kosher or food allergies/sensitivities. In these cases, we make sure to prescribe only supplements that are certified to meet these restrictions. Similarly we understand that some patients are more sensitive than others so we make sure to take a very slow gentle approach to dosing and supplement selection.
In order to make access to the products we recommend for our patients safe and easy, we use FullScript
which ships directly to our patients high quality supplements that they depend on. For convenience FullScript
offers auto refills, a mobile app and free shipping for all orders over $50. Monthly supplement costs vary greatly depending on protocol as well as duration of protocol. It is our intention that most herbs and supplements should be a temporary vehicle to restored wellness not a never ending sentence of swallowing 10 plus capsules a day.
New York City based Naturopathic Doctor, Dr Ivy Branin, discusses the six principles of naturopathic medicine and her own individual approach to naturopathic medicine.