As I reflect on the past 20 years, I always come back to my firm belief that God has been guiding my husband, James, on this journey. This goes all the way back to the time before James purchased the practice and building that are now Natural Healthcare Center. When James spoke with Dr. Dennis […]

While working in the guidance office as a high school student in 1969, Patty Dametz took a phone call from a podiatry practice in Long Branch that was looking for help with administrative work after school. This would begin an unexpected yet eternally fulfilling career in healthcare that spanned more than 50 years.  Patty worked […]

When you reach certain milestones in life, personally and professionally, it’s only natural to reflect. As I celebrate 25 years in practice as a chiropractor, I’ve found myself looking back at the road I’ve traveled, the people I’ve encountered, the joys and frustrations, and the road that lies ahead. I graduated chiropractic school in December […]

Natural Healthcare Center opened its doors in July of 2003. All this month, we’re celebrating our 15th anniversary by looking at our humble beginnings, how Natural Healthcare Center has evolved, and what lies ahead. We couldn’t be more thankful for our patients, friends and family who help us make Natural Healthcare Center such a special […]

Natural Healthcare Center opened its doors in July of 2003. All this month, we’re celebrating our 15th anniversary by looking at our humble beginnings, how Natural Healthcare Center has evolved, and what lies ahead. We couldn’t be more thankful for our patients, friends and family who help us make Natural Healthcare Center such a special […]

You may have noticed construction here at Natural Healthcare Center during the past few months. Rest assured that this is far more than a simple remodeling project. This is another investment in my 30-year journey that’s been dedicated to doing something different in healthcare. It would be very easy for me to move to a […]

Like many people during the Christmas season, I like to reflect on the year gone by. I’m reminded of how blessed I am to have a family that I love, a job that brings me fulfillment, and a practice where I feel we truly make  a difference in people’s lives. As part of my reflection, […]

Going into my senior year as a pre-med student at Southern Connecticut State University, I was suffering from severe head pain. My nutrition professor sent me to see a chiropractor, who sent me to Yale-New Haven Hospital to be treated for meningitis. After recovering from such a serious condition, I decided to go back to […]

Over the course of the year, I’ve shared a lot of information, offered a lot of advice and voiced a lot of very strong opinions on my blog. The main drivers behind the topics covered and the passion I have for living a “wellness lifestyle” all year long, are real people – people who have […]

As a pre-med student back in college, I remember drawing a picture in my notebook. It was a building that offered a number of services – what we now call a true health and wellness facility. This is where the idea for Natural Healthcare Center originated – with a notebook doodle. I spent the first […]