Dr. Penelope McDonnell

          Dr. Penelope McDonnell graduated with high honors from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, a leading accredited university that offers a four-year program in science-based natural medicine. The program provides extensive training in clinical nutrition, classical homeopathy, botanical medicine, counseling and physical medicine, as well as in conventional medical treatments. During her final year of study, Dr. McDonnell interned at St. Vincent Hospital's department of internal medicine in Bridgeport, CT. She has also studied at both the Cancer Treatment Centers of America and an integrative treatment center focused on patients with Lyme disease, cancer, and autism.

          Dr. McDonnell focuses on prevention as the primary strategy for maintaining health. Her treatment plans generally include a combination of natural medicines and specific lifestyle changes designed to bring balance to every system of the body. Dr. McDonnell is particularly interested in treating challenging health problems caused by hormone imbalance, autoimmune diseases, digestive problems, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, cancer, aging, and thyroid imbalance