Naturopathic doctors believe in the healing power of nature and that by supporting the body naturally, it can heal itself.

Functional medicine treats each person as an individual and offers primary holistic prevention while treating the root cause of illnesses or serious chronic disease. At Dragonfly 360 Wellness in Indianapolis, Dr. Melanie MacLaren utilizes functional medicine and naturopathic solutions to help clients manage their health.

Call or text us at (317) 344-9840 or book online to schedule an appointment with Dr. Melanie in Indianapolis or via virtual consultation — and start your path to healing today.

Functional Medicine

If you are having health issues, Dragonfly 360 can help you discover the benefits of alternative medicine and natural techniques.

As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Melanie uses natural remedies and treatments such as:

  • B12 Injections (methylcobalamin, the active form of B12)
  • Herbal and vitamin treatments
  • Homeopathic remedies
  • Chronic stress management
  • NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques)
  • Nutritional consulting
  • Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
  • Peptide Therapy - for weight loss and recovery
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Expert Lab Analysis

Dr. Melanie can review current labs from a holistic point of view and she may order additional lab work to fill in pieces of information that may have been missed by previous lab testing. Dr. Melanie can order labs using insurance but also uses some cash pay specialty labs.

We do accept Health Savings Accounts for labs, supplements and appointments.

Labs ordered may include:

  • Micronutrient Testing
  • Full thyroid panel (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, RT3, Thyroid antibodies
  • Adrenal hormones: Cortisol, DHEA
  • Sex hormones: Estradiol, Progesterone, Testosterone (total and Free)
  • Blood sugar: Insulin, HgA1c, Glucose, Ferritin
  • Inflammation markers such as hs-CRP, Homocysteine
  • Environmental & Food Allergy as well as Food Sensitivity Testing.
  • Functional Stool Testing for microbiome imbalances, inflamation, parasites or candidiasis.
  • Neurotransmitter testing

Frequently Asked Questions

for Naturopathic and Functional Medicine

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.

Your first appointment with Dr. Melanie is a 60-minute comprehensive visit where you’ll discuss your health history, current symptoms, and physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Together, you’ll develop an initial plan, which may include lab testing as well as nutrition and lifestyle recommendations you can begin while waiting for results.

If labs are ordered, your 45-minute lab review is where Dr. Melanie takes a deeper look at your results, connects them with your symptoms, and develops a personalized plan. Depending on your needs, recommendations may include dietary changes, supplements, lifestyle support, or other treatment options.

Dr. Melanie works under the medical direction of William Scott Nall, DO, which allows her to order conventional blood work and prescribe certain medications when appropriate. Conventional lab testing may be eligible for insurance coverage, depending on your individual plan. Functional lab testing is generally not covered by insurance.

Typically, a 20-minute progress check-in is scheduled about 6–8 weeks later to assess how you’re doing and make adjustments to your plan as needed.

Individual 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. 

For ongoing scripts Dr. Melanie requires a follow up appointment every 6 months. This allows her to keep her patients up to date and offer them the best care. 

You can call or text us at 317-344-9840 or book online.

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• Hormonal imbalances & PMS• Perimenopause & menopause symptoms• Thyroid dysfunction• Fatigue & low energy• Allergies• Weight resistance• Gut issues & bloating• Anxiety & mood changes• Detox & environmental toxin support