Dr. Deneb Bates
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Bates works with individuals navigating autoimmune and neurodegenerative conditions, as well as those who simply feel something’s not right in their minds or bodies. Since 2008, she has served as the Naturopathic Doctor at NYC’s International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice (IMSMP), where she empowers patients to navigate complex, chronic disease and maximize their wellness through lifestyle.
"My most rewarding work is with people struggling with multi-system conditions, collaborating with them to untangle root causes and helping them flourish. I started Essential Health to serve this population, which so often struggles to find the care they need." -Dr. Bates
Recognized Expert in:
*Optimizing Brain Health
*Optimizing Gut Health
*Optimizing Fertility and Hormonal Health
*Regeneration and Repair
“Whether you’re facing chronic illness, fertility challenges, or seeking to optimize your health for greater cognitive vitality, energy, and resilience, your story matters to me. I promise to listen, and to meet you where you are."
YOUR JOURNEY
FROM FRUSTRATION TO EMPOWERMENT
ARE YOU:
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Motivated to rise above chronic illness and experience more joy and wellness?
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Seeking to move beyond symptom management to genuinely restore vitality?
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Open to new ideas to restore the body’s healing capacity?
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Ready to invest in your highest well-being?
HAVE YOU:
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Endured unexplained pain, brain fog, or fatigue with little relief?
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Tried medication, without feeling it addresses the root issues?
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Achieved much in life, yet secretly feel as if you are falling apart inside?
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Wondered if improving your physical health could help your mood, relationships, and sense of purpose?
LIFE CAN BE BETTER.
At Essential Health, your story, struggles and deepest health goals are honored -- and sustainable transformation is possible.
How ESSENTIAL HEALTH WILL help
WHAT MAKES DR. BATES DIFFERENT?
Root Cause Focus
Dr. Bates will dig below the surface—seeking the biochemical, immunological, and psychosocial links that keep you stuck.
Mind-Body Integration
Your healing plan will address both the physical and emotional drivers of chronic disease, with tools from psychoneuroimmunology, advanced nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and herbal therapies.
Honest Partnership
At Essential Health N.D., you are heard as a whole person. Your intuition, story, and goals are valued, along with diagnostic tests and clinical research.
Your priorities, intuition, story and goals matter as much as diagnostic tests
and clinical research.
Getting Started
READY TO BEGIN YOUR HEALTH TRANSFORMATION?
Naturopathic medicine recognizes your whole is greater than the sum of your parts.
Your healing journey begins with an in-depth consultation—often the most thorough medical conversation you’ve ever had—followed by individualized testing and a highly personalized care plan. Together, we will build a roadmap to restore your most vibrant self.
Dr. Bates is a licensed naturopathic physician in the states of Washington and Connecticut. In other states, she offers services as a wellness consultant, providing education and personalized health guidance. In locations where naturopathic doctors are not licensed, she does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions, but rather she encourages her clients to maintain a relationship with a primary care physician for their medical care and any urgent health needs.
All appointments are conducted by telehealth.
FROM CLIENTS
I rarely get fatigued now,
and I feel more resilient. My
moods are even.
N.W
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I’ve thrown medications at my brain symptoms for decades. This is the only thing that has made a difference.
M.S.
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My energy is a lot better.
My battery doesn’t run out!
C.B.
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Your willingness to investigate and suggest interventions to address my concerns distinguishes you from many medical practitioners today.
S.S.
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You are an angel who has given me strength to put one foot in front of the other and resurrect my body a day at a time with your guidance.
V.R.
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