December hits differently for me this year. On November 14, 2025, I lost my mother, Mary Proodian. She was my biggest fan, my best friend, and the person who shaped […]

Natural Healthcare Center (NHC) is celebrating its 22nd anniversary as a private, independent practice. In this article, we discuss how Dr. James Proodian’s principles have never changed since day one, […]

When Mary Travostino, a solopreneur in functional nutrition, hosted a community workshop on bloodwork, a flyer for the event made its way into Dr. Proodian’s hands. Seeking to collaborate with […]

As challenging as the pandemic was, Natural Healthcare Center never closed. We never stopped providing services to our patients and community. I spoke out against mandates and especially school closings.  […]

During the past four weeks, my mother, Mary, experienced a series of life-threatening health scares. Four weeks of uncertainty about whether she would be able to pull through.  Mary is […]

All I’ve ever wanted to be is a community-based doctor and educator who would help people feel better, function better, and live longer. On July 9, 2003, I fulfilled my […]

Most people over the age of 40 grew up going to private healthcare facilities. The doctor owned or rented a building or office space in a professional center.  There were […]

I decided to write this 30-25-20 series when I realized that 2023 is a big year for milestones in my life, personally and professionally.  As I discussed previously, 1994 was […]

My wife, Stacy, says I’m the emotional one in the family. I can be a bit of a “mush,” with pictures of my kids all over the place, reflecting on […]

I have a lot of fancy titles and credentials as Clinical Director of Natural Healthcare Center. One role that I find especially enjoyable and rewarding is that of a public […]