Ablaze Natural Health

05/07/2026

This clearly breaks down the differences between licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) and naturopaths.

When you're looking for a naturopathic doctor, one word makes all the difference: licensed.

Currently, 26 U.S. jurisdictions have laws regulating the practice of naturopathic medicine and efforts to expand licensure to more states are ongoing. That's important, because licensure isn't just a formality. It's a meaningful safeguard for patients.

Here's something many people don't know: the titles "naturopathic doctor" and "naturopath" are sometimes used interchangeably but they are not the same thing.

A licensed naturopathic doctor (ND):
✅ Graduated from an accredited, four-year, in-residence naturopathic medical school
✅ Completed a minimum of 4,100 hours of class and clinical training
✅ Passed the NPLEX, a rigorous two-part national board exam
✅ Is regulated by a state licensing board
✅ Carries malpractice insurance and fulfills continuing education requirements
✅ Can order blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, and in many states, prescribe medications and perform minor procedures

An unlicensed naturopath, by contrast, may have widely varying levels of education, often through online or correspondence programs that are not accredited and do not qualify for the NPLEX or state licensure.

Knowing the difference helps you find the most qualified provider for your care and that's something we're committed to making easier.

Expanding licensure. Raising standards. Connecting patients with the right doctors. That's what Naturopathic Medicine Week is all about. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sEoCPt

04/22/2026

Food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances are quite common in our culture.

In fact, you may be able to think of someone with a known food allergy (i.e. peanuts, eggs, shellfish). Some studies demonstrate that the prevalence of food allergies and sensitivities has been increasing over the years.

🚨 Comment BLOG to learn about the potential factors that may contribute to this increase!

04/22/2026

Our new blog post - "Differences Between Food Allergies, Sensitivities, and Intolerances: A Functional Medicine Perspective"

Discover how the microbiota-gut-brain axis links digestive health to mood, focus, and brain function. Learn how a naturopathic approach can help moms and families in Northeast Wisconsin find root-cause solutions for lasting wellness.

03/04/2026

Brain fog. Mood swings. That “why did I walk into this room?” feeling. 🧠✨

What if your gut has more to say about it than you think?

The microbiota–gut–brain axis isn’t just a buzzword it’s a two-way conversation between your digestion, your nervous system, your immune system, and your mind. When the gut is inflamed, imbalanced, or stressed… your brain often feels it too. (Hello anxiety, low motivation, focus struggles, and that heavy mental cloud.)

In this post, Dr. Katie breaks down how a naturopathic + functional medicine approach looks beyond symptom management and asks the deeper question: why is this happening in the first place? 🧩 From comprehensive stool testing to nutrient, cortisol, and toxin assessments, it’s about connecting the dots not guessing.

Because there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to mental and cognitive health. And supporting your brain might just start with healing your gut. 🌿

Comment BLOG to read and start seeing your symptoms through a whole-body lens.

03/04/2026

Our new blog post - "The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: A Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Approach To Brain and Cognitive Issues"

Discover how the microbiota-gut-brain axis links digestive health to mood, focus, and brain function. Learn how a naturopathic approach can help moms and families in Northeast Wisconsin find root-cause solutions for lasting wellness.

11/22/2025

This weekend’s seminar is a deep dive into Functional Endocrinology! Which hormone-related topics are the most important to you? ✨🌅✨

11/07/2025

So excited to attend this weekend’s seminar on “Mastering Brain Chemistry!” What brain-related topics are the most interesting or important to you? ✨ 🧠✨

10/26/2025

✨Local Business Spotlight✨

Meet Katie Kavicky, ND, CFMP | Ablaze Natural Health

Katie Kavicky is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Wisconsin. She serves patients in Northeastern Wisconsin and beyond, offering in-person and virtual appointments.

When struggling with her own digestive, skin, mood, and autoimmunity issues, Katie tried out many different things to feel better with only mild or temporary improvement at best. When she discovered naturopathic and functional medicine, she experienced a paradigm shift in the way she approached her own health. She was finally able to discover and address the root causes of her health issues. From that point on, she was hooked!

Katie incorporates naturopathic and functional medicine approaches in order to attain as much information about the whole person as possible, uncover root causes of dysfunction and obstacles to healing, guide individualized treatment plans and care, and create and support the conditions essential for health. Particular areas of interest include gastrointestinal, autoimmune, inflammatory, hormonal, metabolic, and mood issues, as well as allergies, sensitivities, skin rashes, and more—all examined through the eyes of naturopathic and functional medicine approaches.

Katie is passionate about expanding the definition of health and empowering others to transform their health in a real, meaningful, and lasting way. Truly, this can change the world—one person at a time!

See Dr. Katies Motherhood Alliance Profile: https://www.motherhoodalliance.com/ablaze-natural-health

10/08/2025

Our new blog post - "Addressing Digestive Complaints In Children: Applying A Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Approach"

Discover how Ablaze Natural Health and Dr. Katie Kavicky approach skin issues through a holistic, root-cause lens using naturopathic and functional medicine.

10/08/2025

✨New on the Blog✨

👉 Addressing Digestive Complaints In Children: Applying A Naturopathic and Functional Medicine Approach
https://www.motherhoodalliance.com/blog/addressing-digestive-complaints-in-children-applying-a-naturopathic-and-functional-medicine-approach

Discover how Ablaze Natural Health and Dr. Katie Kavicky approach skin issues through a holistic, root-cause lens using naturopathic and functional medicine.

08/08/2025

Our new blog post - "Rethinking Skin Issues: A Root-Cause Approach with Naturopathic and Functional Medicine"

Discover how Ablaze Natural Health and Dr. Katie Kavicky approach skin issues through a holistic, root-cause lens using naturopathic and functional medicine.