Jennifer Rae, APN - Natural Healthcare CenterNatural Healthcare Center

Jennifer became a Nurse Practitioner after enduring a personal family crisis when her then 10- year-old daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy that resulted in her having nearly 100 seizures a day. After nearly five years of long hospital stays, hair and memory loss, and missed teenage experiences; Jennifer began researching both pharmacological and homeopathic modalities to help treat this rare condition.

Jennifer found that CBD oil applied to her daughter’s feet at bedtime, combined with newer antiepileptics, and diet modifications helped keep the seizures at bay. She believed that becoming an APN would serve as a valuable tool in ensuring her daughter’s health as advocate and mother.

Today, Jennifer’s daughter is healthy and seizure free with the help of both medications and homeopathic remedies; she is working full-time and finishing a certification in nutrition and health.

Areas of Expertise

Jennifer diagnoses and manages acute, chronic, and complex health conditions throughout the lifespan while applying evidence-based practices and research skills. She is an advocate of healthy lifestyles and disease prevention; as well as actively provides education and counseling to individuals facing health crises.

Prior to becoming an APN, Jennifer worked as a registered nurse and clinical educator in the hospital setting with 18 years of experience in the medical/surgical units, hemodialysis, trauma ICU, organ procurement, and labor and delivery.

Today, Jennifer’s advanced degree and experience has given her the autonomy to include patients in their plan of care which will address the patient as an individual and not just their condition. Her experience has demonstrated that patients are willing to engage in their care and explore adjunctive treatments as a patient-provider team through active listening and exposure to conventional and unique interventions.

Education

Certificate Program, Licensed Practical Nursing, Lincoln Technical Institute
Undergraduate studies, LaSalle University
Baccalaureate in Nursing, Thomas Edison University
Master’s in Nursing Education and Clinical Research, Thomas Edison University
Post-Master’s Advanced Practice Nursing Program, Dual Certification in Adult and Gerontology,
Wilmington University

Facts about Jennifer

Jennifer’s favorite ways to relax are to read, experiment with cooking, and she considers herself a ‘culinary adventurer’. Jennifer has been sharing recipes from different cultures around the world with her three now adult daughters since they were little. Now grown, Jennifer's girls carry on the tradition of cooking their favorite unique recipes for their family and friends. Jennifer has a loving cat Finnegan that she adores, a pair of reading glasses in every room of the house, and enjoys going to Broadway shows as well as shopping in individually owned stores.

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I'm so happy I decided to take this step. I would say, "run, don't walk" to discuss your healthcare plan with Dr. Proodian and Dr. Coetzee (actually, the entire staff is worth mentioning - they are a great team!) Indeed, this is one of the best choices you will make in your life!

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I can't say enough about how thankful I am to have been referred to Natural Healthcare. From the moment I called, to my most current appointment this week, Dr.Proodian and his staff have been AMAZING! If you are pregnant and have sciatica, or back issues in general, this is the place to go- you have the opportunity to find relief!

Kory

I had pulled out my back due to the stress I had experienced from the overseas trip my wife had gone on. Well since I been going to a chiropractor for over 30 years, I know the benefits of going to one. The Natural Healthcare Center performed the treatment that I needed. Their staff was excellent in addressing my problem and they solved my back situation in the first visit. As they recommended, I went back the following 3 days and was completely healed and that's why I gave them a 5 star rating

Mike L.

I own a personal training studio (Fresh training) and have always been very hesitant in referring my members out for medical support. Dr. Proodian and his staff are at a completely different level then the rest of their field. They give each patient exactly what they need. You can comfortably go with the knowledge that your best health is the centers #1 concern.

Rob L.

Not only is everyone at Natural Healthcare so friendly and caring, they really know what they are doing. I spent years visiting different chiropractors, orthopedists, massage therapists and physical therapists and no one could properly diagnose my shoulder pain. Dr. Claudia is the first person who was able to look at the big picture and realize that most of the pain in my shoulder was coming not just from my shoulder but from my neck. When I started PT I could barely move my neck to either side and could not turn my head. I finally feel like I am making real progress.

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A Message For Our Patients

On Saturday, March 21, 2020 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy held a press conference in which additional measures were enacted to curtail the spread of Covid-19 and issued Executive Order 108. This Order states in part that “any health facilities that provide medically necessary or therapeutic services” can remain open. The Order further states “Nothing in this Order shall be construed to limit, prohibit or restrict in any way the provision of health care or medical services to members of the public.”

We are continuing to take all precautions to ensure that our patients and staff stay safe during this unprecedented time:

We are staggering our appointment times to promote social distancing.
All rooms and equipment will be disinfected and cleaned with medical grade disinfectant immediately before and after each patient encounter.
Our clinicians will wear gloves for your treatment upon request.

We ask that if you have any cold or flu-like symptoms, including a cough or fever, or have recently traveled to an area affected by the coronavirus, that you do not come in for your appointment but rather call us to reschedule.

If you do have a fever or other flu-like symptoms, or have possibly been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with coronavirus, please self-quarantine and contact your primary care doctor as soon as possible.

We are blessed to be open and able to serve our communities, and will do so as long as we possibly can.

Dr. James Proodian