Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine specializing in evidence based natural treatments to help support patients during conventional oncology treatments.
Dr. Heidi Weinhold received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Washington & Jefferson College. Dr. Weinhold completed a four-year doctoral program in Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Her studies included drug-herb interactions, homeopathic intakes, dialoguing with physicians, and natural modalities. Dr. Weinhold offers Naturopathic support to individuals undergoing conventional cancer treatment as well the caregiver. She is trained in evidence based natural therapies to help improve the effectiveness of and to reduce the side effects of conventional cancer treatment. In 2013 she received the Alumni Award from Southwest College in recognition of her contribution towards the advancement of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2017, Southwest College further honored Dr. Weinhold by bestowing upon her an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
From 2008-2016, Dr. Weinhold served as the legislative chair for the Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PANP), working with legislators to promote legislation to license Naturopathic Doctors in Pennsylvania. A giant step towards this effort was achieved with the passage of House Bill 516 in 2016. HB 516 provides title protection and registration for Naturopathic Physicians graduating from accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges. She is only 1 of 60 Naturopathic Doctors who have the credentials to qualify for registration in the State of Pennsylvania. Full licensure efforts are currently underway. Dr. Weinhold received the 2017 Physician of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Dr. Weinhold has a private practice located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania and is available for both in person as well as virtual private Naturopathic consultations. Dr. Weinhold is available for speaking engagements. She frequently lectures on a variety of integrative medicine topics including “Natural Strategies to Manage Stress and Anxiety” and “Incorporating Homeopathic Medicine into Breast Cancer Treatment Plans.” Dr. Weinhold serves as the managing partner for Appalachian Botanical Company LLC, a small women-owned business that focuses on non-narcotic herbal and homeopathic solutions for stress and pain relief.
