About
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Melanie MacLaren
Dr. Melanie MacLaren is a naturopathic doctor and RGCC provider who is passionate about natural health and the individualized needs of each of her clients. She founded Dragonfly 360 Wellness to help educate others on the benefits of holistic, naturopathic practices. Her practice includes her supervising physician and an esthetician/massage therapist.
Dr. Melanie works with individuals on various chronic health issues such as anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, allergies & food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, and weight gain. Contact Dr. Melanie at (317) 344-9840 to learn more or to schedule either a virtual appointment or an appointment in Indianapolis. She utilizes nutrition, supplements, homeopathic remedies in her practice as well as bio-identical hormone replacement, thyroid glandular, and peptide therapy.
A Naturopathic Doctor Who Listens
After experiencing her own healing crisis in 2005, Dr. Melanie knew she needed more than what mainstream medical treatment provided. Dr. Melanie worked with holistic doctors to help her find balance with chronic stress, digestive issues, fatigue, allergies, asthma, and adrenal issues — using nutrition and natural remedies. This sparked her passion in the field and she wanted to educate others on natural health. With a previous degree from Purdue University in Civil Engineering, she went on to become a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor with the ANMCB and a Certified NAET Practitioner.
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FAQ’s
Do you take health insurance?
We do not take Health insurance but we do take Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Dr. Melanie is treating the underlying cause of your issue which takes time that insurance does not allow.
What is the process/how does Naturopathic medicine work?
The first appointment with Dr. Melanie is one hour long. You discuss your health history, everything physical, mental, and emotional and come up with a plan together that may include lab work. She may also start you on dietary and lifestyle changes while you wait on your labs.
Lab reviews are 45 minutes long. This is when you really get into the nitty-gritty of what’s going on in your body, and establish a protocol of dietary changes, supplementation, or other treatments, depending on your issue.
Dr. Melanie has a medical director, Dr. William Scott Nall, DO, which allows her to write some scripts and order regular blood work labs that you can possibly use your insurance. Functional labs are not covered by insurance.
Typically Dr. Melanie will do a 20 minute check in with you at about 6-8 weeks to make sure you are improving and adjust if needed.
How many visits will I need?
Healing timelines vary, but many patients begin noticing improvements within weeks while deeper healing may take several months. Once a protocol is started, an average timeline is a 10% improvement a week for your main issue. Sometimes is can be faster or a bit longer depending on how long you have had the issue.
If I have Dr. Melanie (with Dr. Nall) write my thyroid, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy or peptide script what is the appointment requirement?
For ongoing scripts Dr. Melanie requires a follow up appointment every 6 months
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can call us at 317-344-9840 or book online.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes
What health concerns do you commonly support?
• Hormone imbalance & PMS
• Perimenopause & menopause symptoms
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Fatigue & low energy
• Allergies
• Weight resistance
• Gut issues & bloating
• Anxiety & mood changes
• Detox & environmental toxin support
“I love teaching others about natural health. I feel educating others on natural living provides a sense of empowerment to the individual about their own health.”
– Dr. Melanie MacLaren
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Dr. Melanie’s passion is the core of Dragonfly 360 and one of the many things that sets her apart from other holistic doctors. As a naturopathic doctor, she has experience with a wide range of health issues — and can help you overcome your own healing crisis with natural health remedies. Dragonfly 360's convenient location allows Dr. Melanie to proudly serve Indianapolis, Carmel, and the surrounding areas with naturopathic services. Virtual appointments are also available!
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