Naturopathic Doctor & Medicine


Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care – an art, philosophy, science, and practice of diagnosing, treating and preventing disease. Drawing from traditional healing methods, principles, and practices, Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh is a Naturopathic Doctor in Hernando County who focuses on holistic, proactive prevention, and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science to provide comprehensive health care. She emphasizes whole patient wellness – taking into consideration the unique physical, mental, emotional and spiritual state of each patient.

Dr. Maria, or Dr. M, as she is often called, has a deep belief and respect for the innate healing capability of the body and its ability to restore and maintain optimal health. Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh teaches her patients to use diet, exercise, lifestyle choices and cutting-edge natural therapies to enhance this innate ability to ward off and combat disease.

Maria Scunziano-Singh,
MD, NMD, DipABLM
Naturopathic Medical Doctor
Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician

Appointment Requirements & Forms Downloads

Call us today at 352-254-8090 to schedule your appointment.

Lab Tests

All lab tests recommend are the responsibility of the client and the results are sent directly to Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh at Integrative Healing at OM LLC.

It is required that results are reviewed during an in office or phone appointment. For existing clients, a 60-minute follow-up appointment is recommended to review test results.

If you are a new client, an initial 90-minute appointment is recommended. This includes medical history review as well as test results and analysis.

Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh, Naturopathic Physician

Telehealth Services with Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh

Dr. Maria telemedicine in Hernando County

In times of healthcare needs, having a holistic healthcare provider available is essential, especially when visiting an office in person isn’t feasible. At Integrative Healing at OM, we offer comprehensive telehealth services to ensure you receive the care you need from the comfort of your home. While telehealth is convenient, we also encourage in-person visits for more complete, hands-on care, which are always available.

If you are 12 years or older, you can schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh. Appointments are available at various dates and times to fit your schedule.

Conditions Treated via Telehealth

Dr. Maria treats a wide range of conditions using an integrative approach, combining conventional and non-conventional methods (non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical, alternative, and natural treatments). Some of the conditions treated include:

  • Anemias
  • Anxiety conditions
  • Arthritis – all forms
  • Asthma
  • Autoimmune conditions
  • Back pain, strain
  • Bell’s Palsy
  • Cancers
  • COPD
  • Deep vein thromboses
  • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Diabetes Mellitus – Types 1 or 2
  • Digestive conditions
  • Dizziness, vertigo
  • Eye, ear/hearing, nose and throat conditions
  • Essential hypertension
  • Food allergies
  • Headaches
  • Heart conditions
  • Hypertension otherwise
  • Joint problems
  • Kidney conditions
  • Liver conditions
  • Men’s issues
  • Osteoporosis
  • Prostate issues
  • Respiratory conditions
  • Thyroid conditions
  • Urinary tract infections, other complaints

This list is not all-inclusive. If your condition is not listed, please call 352-254-8090 for an appointment, as it may still be managed by Dr. M. For those interested in wellness checks, health enhancement, or nutritional counseling and guidance, Dr. Scunziano-Singh is available to assist you.

Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

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The Healing Power of Nature

It is the responsibility of the physician to facilitate healing by removing any obstacles that may be interfering with a person’s inherent self-healing process.

The healing process is ordered and intelligent. The body has the inherent ability, vitality, to not only heal itself and restore health but also to ward off disease. Illness is not caused simply by an invasion of external agents or germs but is a manifestation of the organism’s attempt to defend and heal itself.

The Naturopathic Physicians role is to identify and remove agents blocking the healing process, bolster the patient’s healing capacity and support the creation of a healthy internal and external environment.

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Treat the Whole Person

Health and disease result from a complex interaction of physical, mental, emotional, genetic, spiritual, environmental, social and other factors. The harmonious functioning of all aspects of the individuals essential to health. Within the body, the different systems are intimately connected, dynamically balanced. “Dis-ease” or imbalance in one part directly affects- may cause disease in – other parts of that whole. There is never a single cause for disease. All the “pieces” must be integrated in order to create a whole picture of a person’s health.
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Identify and Treat the Cause

Naturopathic Medicine seeks to identify and remove the underlying causes of illness, rather than to suppress symptoms.

Illness does not occur without cause and symptoms (nausea, rash, headache) are not the cause of illness. Symptoms are signals that the body is out of balance and are an expression of the body’s attempt to heal itself. Causes originate on many levels but are often found in the patient’s lifestyle, diet, habits, or emotional state. When only the symptoms are treated, the underlying causes remain, and the patient may develop a more serious, chronic condition.

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First, Do No Harm

Naturopathic Doctors utilize methods and medicine, which minimize the risk of harmful side effects, using the least force necessary to diagnose and treat.

Respecting the inherent ability of the organism to heal itself, the physician must be ever mindful of the consequences or side effects of treatment. The more gentle and non-invasive the therapy, the less disruptive it will be to the patient’s integral whole. Whenever possible, suppression of symptoms is avoided, as suppression may interfere with the healing process.

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Doctor as Teacher

Doctors who practice naturopathic medicine take time to educate each patient and to help them to understand their responsibility in their healthcare.

The original meaning of the word “doctor” was “teacher.” A physician is a facilitator for a patient’s healing process. One of the physician’s principal responsibilities is to educate the patient and encourage self-responsibility for health. A cooperative doctor-patient relationship has inherent therapeutic value.

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Prevention

The Naturopathic Doctor understands the importance of disease prevention and incorporates the above principles to guide their patients toward optimal health.

Health is a reflection of how we choose to live. Physicians help patients recognize their choices and how those choices affect their health. The physician assesses risk factors and hereditary susceptibility to disease and makes appropriate intervention to prevent illness.