Dr. Nadene Johnson
As a Naturopathic Doctor with advanced clinical training, a Master of Science in Acupuncture, and a background in massage therapy, I bring a multi-dimensional, holistic approach to healing. My specialties include collagen disorders, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and chronic, complex conditions that often leave patients searching for answers. I integrate herbal medicine, homeopathy, supplements, detoxification and drainage, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle adjustments—always rooted in the body’s innate ability to heal itself.
How did I get here?
I spent my childhood wandering the creeks and valleys of South Dakota—sitting by the water, picking wild plums until I was sick, watching bonfires flicker, and discovering new flowers on the prairie. At the time, I thought I had been neglected. Only later did I realize I had been given an incredible gift: the gift of curiosity. It’s what shaped my path as a doctor and healer, and it continues to fuel my passion for discovery.
I think it was the death of my grandpa—my favorite person in the whole world when I was five years old—that first opened my eyes to the world of illness and healing. But it was as an adult, after the death of my father, and then three years later, my mother, that I began to truly question how healing happens. These losses deepened my commitment to understanding the body, the spirit, and what it really means to get well.
My mission is to get people feeling 100%
I am dedicated to restoring the vital force of the body. To get there, we take a deeper approach that gets into the foundational principles of how the body works and how it heals itself.
The work I do with my clients covers many different aspects of the their lives and bodies and that’s important to be able to get them feeling, not just to 80%, but to 100%.
Now, I walk alongside my clients on their own Journeys of Discovery—helping them find their steps on the path to vibrant health. I tune into the Universe, drawing in the insights my clients need, offering guidance like a magician revealing hidden treasures. My gifts of listening, critical thinking, and deep intuition offer an oasis in a sea awash with opinions. Here, we take the time to look deeper, uncover the root cause, and support the body’s natural wisdom to heal.
You can have a vibrant and healthy life. We can get you there.
You can have a vibrant and healthy life. We can get you there.
I sought Nadene’s help with neck and back pain. I felt improvement after my first acupuncture experience and it just improved from there. I’ve experienced so many positive benefits from my treatments; better sleep, less pain, and I’ve even seen improved A1c (diabetic indicator) numbers.
Nadene is skilled, intuitive, and kind. She genuinely wants to use her skills to help you in any way possible. I can’t say thank you enough!
Holly Schmidt
Helping YOU Achieve Vibrant Health
(779) 797-0084
115 St. Louis Ave., Rockford, IL, 61104
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