Columbus Naturopathic Medicine
Treating the root cause: Personalized naturopathic medicine in Columbus, Ohio
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“Do you want to be healed?”
—John 5:6
Often we seek quick fixes that offer temporary relief but leave us feeling incomplete. Naturopathic medicine recognizes that true health is more than the absence of illness — it’s the experience of full physical, mental, and emotional vitality. At Columbus Naturopathic Medicine, we honor this holistic design by combining supportive health practices with timeless wisdom to understand who we are, why we suffer, and how we heal.
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You don’t have to manage your health alone
Fatigue? Depression? Pain?
We don’t heal in isolation, we heal in community. Whether you’re facing stress, chronic disease, or a season of transition, naturopathic care addresses the fundamental building blocks of health — including nutrition, movement, sleep, relationships, identity, purpose, and meaning — to target the root cause of illness.
Our Naturopathic Approach
Naturopathic medicine doesn’t suppress symptoms — it listens to them. At Columbus Naturopathic Medicine, we support your body’s ability to self-heal through two key steps:
Identify and remove factors that interfere with health—such as processed foods, environmental stressors, or harmful coping patterns.
Add and reinforce habits that strengthen health, including proper nutrition, sleep, movement, and meaningful connection.
By examining all factors that influence your health — both supportive and disruptive — we can maximize your body’s innate ability to be strong, balanced, and healthy.
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Naturopathic Consultations
Leah Gusching, a naturopathic doctor in Columbus, Ohio, offers personalized, holistic consultations — available in person and virtually worldwide.
During each session, Dr. Leah takes time to get to know you — your values, personality, lifestyle, and health history. She will help you uncover the root cause(s) of your concerns, support healing on every level, and reconnect with your God-given capacity for meaning, purpose, and connection.
Functional lab testing may be recommended to provide deeper insight and inform a personalized plan for supporting health. Recommendations may include lifestyle therapies, spiritual practices, herbal medicine, homeopathic remedies, detox support, or natural supplements as needed.
Initial Consultation (90 min) – $175
Before your first visit, you’ll complete an online intake form. The initial consultation allows time for a thorough discussion of your health history, current concerns, and future goals.
Follow-Up Consultations (50 min) – $150
Follow-up visits are typically scheduled 2–4 weeks after your initial appointment to support your ongoing progress. The goal is to help you experience vibrant, lasting health. Some patients prefer continued care, while others focus on a specific goal and conclude once it’s met. Follow-ups include regular check-ins to review your progress and adjust your plan as needed.
What to Expect in Our Work Together
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Exploring Values: Aligning Meaning & Purpose
Our values and self-worth establish how we move through life. When tied to shifting cultural ideals, we can lose touch with who we truly are. Scripture provides a steady foundation, reminding us that our identity and purpose are rooted in God’s design — not the changing standards of the world.
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Exploring Habits: Holistic Lifestyle Counseling
Our daily habits reflect our values. Through lifestyle counseling, we examine the rhythms that shape your days — how you rest, nourish, move, and relate with others. We explore ways to make them consistent with your values, inviting a deeper sense of intention into how you conduct your life.
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Exploring Patterns: Restoring Balance Naturally
After exploring your values and habits, we help restore balance using a combination of homeopathy, herbal medicine, lifestyle modifications, counseling, and structural support. Each approach is tailored to your unique make-up to gently support your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Every Symptom Tells a Story
No condition is too small or too big. Let’s help you rediscover your God-given capacity for connection, meaning, and purpose.
Physical
Fatigue & Energy
IBS & Digestion
Thyroid Disorders
Weight Gain
Infertility
Eczema & Acne
Autoimmune
Menopause
Pregnancy & Perinatal
Chronic Pain
Mental
Fear
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Burnout
Addiction
Panic & Trauma
Insomnia
Obsessive Thinking
Brain Fog & Memory
Emotional
Irritability
Anger
Grief & Loss
Fear & Worry
Loneliness
Disappointment
Guilt & Shame
Overwhelm
Low Self-Esteem
Inadequacy
Frequently Asked Questions
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The price is $175 for the initial appointment (90 min) and $150 for all follow-up appointments (50 min). Sliding scale options are available on request.
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No, we do not accept insurance. However, we can provide an invoice to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
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It’s up to you! Dr. Leah provides in-person appointments in Columbus, Ohio, and telehealth appointments via zoom from anywhere.
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This is up to you! Our goal is to help you experience healing. Some people prefer ongoing treatment, while others focus on a specific health goal. We regularly check-in on progress.
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Absolutely. Naturopathic care can benefit clients of all ages, from babies to adults. There is a 10% discount for each additional family member receiving care. This helps everyone in the family support each other.
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Naturopathic care is for anyone seeking a holistic, root-cause approach to health. It often draws people who have tried multiple approaches to their health without lasting results. It is helpful for maintenance care, and for addressing long-standing health concerns.
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Faith-based care recognizes that true health extends beyond physical, mental, and emotional vitality. It is based on the understanding that our identity, purpose, and meaning all stem from God’s design for our lives, eternally.
Most physicians ignore the role of faith in your life and wellness. Dr. Leah believes naturopathic medicine honors this design and draws on timeless biblical wisdom to understand who we are, why we suffer, and how we heal.
It is not necessary to have a faith background to benefit from faith-based care. All are welcome — especially those of different faith backgrounds, those who have left their faith, or have none at all.
Schedule an Appointment
Ready to begin your healing journey?
Dr. Leah offers in-person appointments in Columbus, Ohio, as well as telehealth appointments via zoom from anywhere.
To book an appointment, please complete the form below. You will receive an email within 24-hours to confirm and, if you choose the telehealth option, a zoom link for your session. Thank you!
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About Leah Gusching, ND
After working as a consultant, Dr. Leah decided to change her lifestyle and study naturopathic medicine, inspired by her appreciation for the human body and spirit.
During each session, Dr. Leah takes time to get to know you, including your values, personality, and lifestyle. Together, she helps create a framework to rediscover your God-given capacity for meaning, purpose, and connection.
Her health philosophy centers on the belief that the best medicine is the free gift of grace which, once received, restores the alignment of the heart.
In her free time, Dr. Leah enjoys talking with her husband, reading books on religion or poetry, participating in community activities, and swimming in the ocean when available.
Dr. Leah graduated from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois. She is grateful for the opportunity to walk with others in their healing journeys.
Blog Posts
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On Identity
A friend recently said my husband and I remind him of the beginning scenes of Fight Club, when the main character attends various end-of-life support groups to treat his insomnia. I admit, he is observant. Hopefully I won’t start prowling… Read Post
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On Alcoholics Anonymous
Early this summer, at a time when I had recently moved to a new state and was looking for community, I saw a posting in a church bulletin advertising a meeting series for those seeking to heal. Naturally, I decided to try it out.… Read Post
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Fathered by God
A few months ago I came across a book my brother gave to my husband. It was a book about being fathered by God, by that title, with the tagline, “learning what your dad could never teach you.” It outlines the masculine journey, and… Read Post
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