Naturopathic Medicine in East Village, New York NY
Learn how Dr. Ruta Odulak, ND combines the healing power of nature with modern science. Offering holistic, evidence-informed naturopathic care in East Village, New York NY to uncover root causes and restore balance through personalized treatment and education.
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct and comprehensive form of health care that blends the wisdom of nature with the science of modern medicine. It’s based on the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself — a principle known as Vis medicatrix naturae, or “the healing power of nature.”
Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are trained as primary care providers who look beyond symptoms to understand and treat the root cause of illness. Care is individualized and focused on the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — with an emphasis on prevention, education, and long-term wellness.
NDs complete accredited four-year medical programs and receive extensive training in both biomedical sciences and natural therapies, including nutrition, botanical medicine, lifestyle counseling, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, acupuncture, and physical medicine. By integrating traditional wisdom with evidence-based science, naturopathic doctors help bridge the gap between conventional and holistic medicine.
The philosophy of naturopathic medicine is guided by six core principles:
- The Healing Power of Nature – Support the body’s innate ability to heal.
- Identify and Treat the Root Cause – Look deeper than the symptoms.
- First, Do No Harm – Use the gentlest, most effective treatments possible.
- Doctor as Teacher – Empower patients through education and partnership.
- Treat the Whole Person – Address physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
- Prevention – Promote lifelong wellness and disease prevention.
Dr. Odulak offers holistic health consultations based in New York, where naturopathic licensure is currently under consideration, and holds her medical license in Connecticut. Her approach blends compassionate listening, comprehensive lab testing, and personalized care to help you understand your body, uncover the “why” behind your symptoms, and move toward lasting healing.
Your body has a story to tell — naturopathic medicine helps you listen to it.
About Dr. Odulak
Dr. Ruta Odulak is a licensed and board-certified Naturopathic Doctor based in New York City who provides natural, evidence-informed care for a wide range of health concerns. She is the daughter of Dr. Taras Odulak, which is why her patients often call her Dr. Rue or Dr. Little O! She believes in treating each patient as a unique individual and works collaboratively to create personalized, integrative treatment plans that may include botanical and nutritional support, targeted supplementation, lifestyle guidance and mind-body strategies. Passionate about patient education, she ensures every individual understands their plan and feels empowered in their own healing journey.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Odulak was inspired to pursue naturopathic medicine after navigating her own health challenges with Lyme disease. She graduated with distinction from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario in 2021 with a degree in Psychology and went on to earn her doctoral degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto in 2025. During her training at the Schad Naturopathic Clinic, she completed over 1,200 hours of in-residence clinical experience, including a focused shift treating patients with complex chronic conditions such as chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, gaining specialized expertise in managing persistent, multifactorial health challenges.
Dr. Odulak is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and is committed to helping patients uncover the root causes of imbalance, restore vitality, and achieve long-term wellness through compassionate, individualized care.
How we treat in East Village, New York NY
My approach to care is centered on understanding your whole health story — not just your symptoms. Each plan is designed to uncover the root cause of imbalance, support your body’s natural healing ability, and guide you toward lasting wellness.
1. Comprehensive Health Evaluation
We begin with a detailed discussion of your current concerns, health history, and lifestyle. This comprehensive assessment helps identify underlying physiological, environmental, and lifestyle factors that may be impacting your overall health.
2. Clinical and Functional Testing
When appropriate, I incorporate conventional and functional lab testing to gain deeper insight into your health. These assessments may explore hormones, digestion, inflammation, and nutrient status, helping us identify underlying imbalances and guide targeted, evidence-informed treatment.
3. Individualized Treatment Plan
No two patients are alike. Together, we’ll develop a personalized plan that may include botanical and nutraceutical support, nutrition and lifestyle strategies, and mind-body medicine approaches to promote healing and balance. The focus is always on sustainable, realistic changes that align with your goals.
4. Education and Collaborative Support
Healing is most effective when you feel informed and supported. Throughout your care, I’ll explain the “why” behind each recommendation and help you understand your body’s signals, so you can take an empowered, active role in your wellness journey. We’ll continue to collaborate closely, making adjustments as needed to ensure your plan feels right for you and optimizes your health outcomes over time.
5. Ongoing Care and Long-Term Wellness
True healing takes time, commitment, and partnership. My goal is to help you not only feel better now but maintain your progress long-term. Together, we’ll establish sustainable practices that promote resilience, prevent future issues, and support vibrant health for years to come.
Conditions Treated
If you’re struggling with chronic fatigue, unexplained muscle or joint pain, or brain fog, Dr. Ruta Odulak can help. Many patients—primarily women between 30–60—come to her after feeling dismissed or frustrated by conventional treatments. During your initial visit, Dr. Odulak will take a comprehensive look at your symptoms, lifestyle, and health history to identify the root causes of fatigue and pain. She uses rigorous functional and laboratory testing, including thyroid, adrenal, vitamin panels, and specialized hormone mapping when indicated, to guide precise, individualized treatment decisions.
Her evidence-based treatment approach includes a variety of modalities, such as personalized supplementation, dietary planning, lifestyle interventions, and health planning strategies. Every recommendation is grounded in the latest scientific research and lab findings, with the goal of reducing inflammation, supporting mitochondrial function, optimizing gut health, and improving sleep and cognitive function.
Whether it’s recurring sinus infections, seasonal allergies, asthma, or eczema, Dr. Ruta Odulak helps patients strengthen immune resilience and reduce dependency on medications. She works with both adults and children, identifying triggers and designing evidence-informed care plans. Your initial visit includes a thorough review of immune history, environmental exposures, and lifestyle factors. Testing may include food sensitivity panels, gut health analysis, and inflammatory markers, with additional functional testing as needed to guide personalized interventions.
Treatment is built on personalized supplementation, immune-modulating botanicals, dietary plans, and targeted health planning, all guided by laboratory and functional testing. Pediatric patients may also receive specialized strategies, including dietary adjustments and child-friendly supplements, ensuring safe, effective, and scientifically grounded care.
Chronic bloating, IBS, constipation, reflux, or food sensitivities can interfere with daily life. Dr. Ruta Odulak provides a functional medicine approach that goes beyond standard advice. During your first visit, she will map your GI symptoms, review diet and stress factors, and evaluate potential underlying contributors such as gut dysbiosis or vagus nerve dysfunction. Testing may include stool analysis, food sensitivity panels, and other functional assessments to identify the most effective, personalized interventions.
Her evidence-based treatment focuses on gut healing through supplementation, dietary planning, and health strategies, including probiotics, herbal therapies, tailored diet recommendations, and exercises to improve vagal tone and gut-brain communication. Every plan is informed by lab and functional testing to ensure lasting relief, improved digestion, and overall wellness.
For those struggling with stubborn weight, blood sugar fluctuations, or hormonal shifts, Dr. Ruta Odulak addresses the underlying metabolic and hormonal imbalances with a science-driven approach. She works with women and men to develop a plan that restores metabolic balance when diet and exercise alone aren’t enough. Your initial visit includes a comprehensive review of weight history, energy, sleep, and hormonal milestones, alongside laboratory testing including fasting insulin, glucose, thyroid, and sex hormones, as well as other functional assessments as indicated.
Treatment includes red-light laser therapy, personalized supplementation and dietary plans, and targeted exercise programming to support fat loss and metabolic restoration. Hormone-balancing support, liver and detox protocols, and weekly accountability check-ins are also included, all guided by evidence-based recommendations and your laboratory results to optimize energy, mood, and long-term outcomes.
Her evidence-based treatment focuses on gut healing through supplementation, dietary planning, and health strategies, including probiotics, herbal therapies, tailored diet recommendations, and exercises to improve vagal tone and gut-brain communication. Every plan is informed by lab and functional testing to ensure lasting relief, improved digestion, and overall wellness.
Comprehensive Care for Any Condition
While Dr. Ruta Odulak specializes in fatigue/fibromyalgia, immune and allergy support, GI health, and metabolic wellness, she also provides holistic care for a broad range of conditions. Her approach focuses on identifying root causes and creating personalized, evidence-informed plans including supplementation, diet, and health strategies tailored to your body, lifestyle, and goals. Whether your concern is acute or chronic, simple or complex, Dr. Odulak combines rigorous laboratory and functional testing with the latest scientific research to help you achieve lasting results.
Prices
- New patient visit (90 min) – $375
- Second Visit + lab review (60 min) – $325
- Follow-Up Visit (45 min) – $210
- Follow-Up Visit (60 min) – $280
- Check in or acute (15 min) – $75
Offering both in-person and virtual visits
Insurance does not cover naturopathic medicine in New York. We can provide an uncoded receipt for you to self-submit to your insurer’s Health Savings Account (HAS) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) upon request. We do not accept insurance as a form of payment.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
10:45am - 1:00pm
2:45pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday
2:30pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday
10:45am - 1:00pm
2:45pm - 7:00pm
Thursday
10:45am - 1:00pm
2:45pm - 7:00pm
Friday
Open By Appointment Only
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
East Village Physical Medicine
33 E 7th St
New York, NY 10003