Erica Steele DNM, ND, CFMP, BCND, MPH

About

Erica Steele, DNM, ND, CFMP, BCND, MPH, is the founder of the Holistic Family Practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where she specializes in natural health, healing, disease prevention, and holistic health care. Extensively trained and board-certified as a naturopathic doctor, a doctor of natural medicine, a certified functional medicine practitioner, and a certified homeoprophylaxis practitioner, Dr. Steele uses multi-faceted and synergistic approaches to physical, environmental, emotional, and spiritual health. Her work often supplements or co-manages that of her patients’ general physicians, surgeons, nutritionists, therapists, and other health care providers. Since 2001, she has helped transform the lives of over 30,000 people in her practice. A child of two marines who was immersed in her own family’s world of science, health, and holistic healing since early childhood, Dr. Steele prides herself on practicing safe, effective methodology within the realms of evidence-based science.

Recent Posts

Empowerment in the Exam Room

Here are steps to take to advocate for your health and transform your medical experiences.

Managing Wait Times in Healthcare

How wait times affect patients' stress and satisfaction in healthcare, and strategies for better wait management and experience.

Enhancing Cultural Sensitivity in Healthcare

The ability to provide culturally sensitive care has become a vital skill for modern practitioners. It significantly influences care outcomes.

Healing Medical Trauma

Overcoming medical trauma requires support, self-care, a network, and open communication.

When Symptoms Are Dismissed by a Doctor

Ignoring a patient's concerns can cause delayed diagnosis, incorrect treatment, and poorer health outcomes. Providers must listen and offer support to get to the root cause.

Coping With a Severe Diagnosis

Coping with a severe diagnosis can be overwhelming. Emotional support is vital.

Empathy in Healthcare: Putting Care Back into the System

Empathy is a crucial component in healthcare, but it is often missing in today's fast-paced medical environment.

When Doctors Cause Harm

Medical errors happen everyday, but what happens when doctors harm their patients instead of helping them?

Bullying in the Healthcare Setting

Informed consent is needed when making healthcare decisions; some providers choose to bully patients into participating in procedures.

Women and Healthcare Decisions

There is a perception that women are unaware of the responsibilities in healthcare decisions. The data clearly show that women are competent and willing to be fully responsible for their health and for healthcare decisions.