Paul Despres, NMD
Naturopathic Physician
Medical Director
Owner
Dr. Paul Despres is a compassionate naturopathic medical doctor skilled in a wide variety of natural, conventional, and cutting-edge therapies for any acute or chronic complaint. Dr. Despres is a co-owner of Aspen Integrative Medical Center along with his wife Dr. Alexandra Mele. Together they are passionate about providing a superior patient care experience that addresses the root causes of illness, empowers patients to optimal health, and promotes disease prevention. His personal experience working through complex chronic disease including juvenile arthritis, autoimmune disease, and Lyme Disease allows Dr. Despres to emphasize with his patients’ struggles. As a physician he always:
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- Always takes his time to listen, understand, and get to know his patients
- Works hard to to provide his patients an accurate and complete diagnosis/understanding of their condition/symptoms
- “Meets his patients where they are at” which means tailoring testing and treatment plans to his patients’ precise needs, personality, and financial means.
- Provides innovative, root cause treatment options to heal his patients’ conditions.
- Creates personalized treatment plans for each patient instead of standardized treatment protocols.
- Responds timely and reliably to all his patients’ concerns.
"I am driven tirelessly to research new ways of healing, so I can design the most innovative and effective treatment plans possible for each patient. My goal is to not only help my patients heal from and prevent illness, but also reach an even healthier state of mind, body, and spirit. I always listen intently to my patients and make an individualized treatment plan together, so my patients can enjoy their lives to the fullest."
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- General Naturopathic Care
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Complex, Chronic Illness Your Other Doctors Can’t Figure Out
- Acute and Chronic Musculoskeletal Concerns – Chronic Pain, Joint Injuries, Fractures, Sprains, Strains, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Plantarfasciitis, TMJ, LBP, Fibromyalgia, etc.
- Gastrointestinal Disorders – SIBO, Fungal Overgrowth, Acid Reflux, Constipation, Diarrhea
- Autoimmune Disease
- Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Neurodegenerative Disorders – Cognitive Decline, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.
- Hypothyroidism and Men’s Health Hormonal Concerns
- Cardiovascular Diseases – Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Stroke
- Acute & Chronic Infectious Diseases – Covid-19, Epstein Barr Virus, Valley Fever, Lyme disease
- Mold Toxicity Including Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
- Lyme Disease and Co-Infections (Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Mycoplasma, etc)
- Environmental Toxicity Including Heavy Metal Therapy
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
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- Ozone Therapy
- Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
- IV Therapy
- Prolozone and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Joint Injections
- Genetic Testing
- Clinical Nutrition
- Botanical Medicine
- Detoxification and Depuration Therapies
- Ozone Therapy
- Lyme Literate Doctor with ILADS Training
- Physical Medicine – Massage, Cupping, Spinal Adjustments
- Peptide Therapy
- Biofeedback & Mind-Body Medicine including Somatic Experiencing
- Biotherapeutic Drainage Including Gemmotherapy, UNDA numbers
- Medical Marijuana Authorizations
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI – Bachelor of Arts in in 2008
- Bellevue Massage School, Bellevue, WA – License in Massage Therapy in 2013
- Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA – Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 2016
- Lyme Literate Doctor with ILADS Training, 2021
- Biofeedback & Mind-Body Medicine including Somatic Experiencing
- Certified in Ozonotherapy, American Academy of Ozonotherapy, 2024
- Certified in Prolozone, American Academy of Ozonotherapy, 2024
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