Dr. F. Arden Pinault, LAc, MS, ND

Dr. Pinault is Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist.  He graduated from Bastyr University where he later served as Adjunct Professor of Microbiology, and is presently Affiliate Faculty.  Arden received a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science from the University of Rhode Island and worked as a Research Associate for ten years at Brown University doing biochemical research.  He integrates his extensive background in nutrition and research with current research in botanical medicine, acupuncture, physical medicine to help his patients achieve optimum health.  Arden is board certified in Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture and is also certified by the National Association of Detox Acupuncture.  Dr. Pinault is trained in the Brimhall method of Applied Kinesiology and uses this form of muscle testing to hone in on the best combinations of medicines for his patients.

His specialties include hormonal optimization using only bio-identical hormones, balancing brain chemistry, antioxidant therapies, and detoxification therapies.  These therapies are useful in treating conditions including cancer, fibromyalgia, diabetes, heart disease, menopause, fatigue, painful conditions, asthma, and many others.  His philosophy of medicine is to help facilitate your process of health by integrating the spiritual, emotional, and physical components of wellness.  Dr. Pinault is the director of the New Leaf Stop Smoking Program, one of the most progressive smoking-cessation programs in the country.  In this program nicotine addiction is treated by combining detox acupuncture, behavioral modification, and stress-reduction techniques to create a successful method of smoking cessation.