Dr. Claudia Bustamante, ND, MScN
My mission as a doctor is to help patients understand their bodies and empower them to make lifestyle changes to optimize their health.
My passion for integrative medicine started while I was working as a nutritionist at a hospital. I saw a great need for a holistic approach to treat chronic diseases. I became a holistic health coach, then received my master degree in nutrition and my doctorate of naturopathic medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine.
As a naturopathic doctor I am trained to treat the root cause of diseases, identify and remove obstacles of health to help the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself. During my training as a doctor I completed rotations in primary care, gastrointestinal health, women’s health, and chronic pain management. My primary focus is gastrointestinal, cardiometabolic, and women’s health.
At CIH I practice various naturopathic modalities including nutrition, herbal medicine, pelvic floor therapy, cranio-sacral therapy and physical therapy.
Location: CIH Potomac Office
What is a Naturopathic Doctor?
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct health care profession that combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are trained as primary care providers who diagnose, treat and manage patients with acute and chronic conditions, while addressing disease and dysfunction at the level of body, mind and spirit.
Please note, Naturopathic Providers cannot provide the services below, however, our medical care team at CIH can coordinate care to fulfill the services below:
Prescriptions refills
Physicals
Pre-Op Exams
Education, Licensing, and Training :
Maryland Board of Physicians Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, 2022-present
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, National University of Natural Medicine, 2022
Institute for Functional Medicine– Ongoing
Dr. Jill Crista Certified Mold-Literate Practitioner, 2023
Integrative Pelvic Floor Therapy, 2021
Master of Science in Nutrition, National University of Natural Medicine, 2018
Holistic Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, 2016
Bachelor’s in Nutrition and dietetics, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas Lima, Peru, 2007-2012
