Lakeside Natural Medicine

Lakeside Natural Medicine Lakeside Natural Medicine is a naturopathic health and wellness practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Naturopathic Doctors Joanne Aponte, ND; Katarina Meister, ND & Sarah Axtell, ND Lakeside Natural Medicine combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of science to address the root cause of health issues. Special focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, weight loss, hormone balancing, and detoxification. Lakeside Natural Medicine is located in the same building as Sherwin Williams and the Chiropractic Company on the corner of Oakland and Edgewood Avenues. Naturopathic Doctors (ND): Dr. Sarah Axtell, ND and Dr. Joanne Aponte, ND are now available for in office or virtual
visits to address your health & wellness needs.

04/15/2026

I got all this for $50.94!!

04/04/2026

🌿 Moringa is known as “the tree of life” and “the miracle tree” because it’s one of the most nutrient- dense foods on the planet. It’s native to India, grows readily in Costa Rica, and you can find it at most health food stores and online in the US.

It tastes sort of like spinach- earthy and grassy. It can be added to sweet or savory foods.

How to use:
-Drink as tea. Add 1 tsp to your favorite tea (matcha!). Add honey to sweeten.
-Make a mineral-rich elixir by adding 1 tsp to water with lemon/lime and a touch of honey.
-Add to smoothies.
-Add to pesto.
-Add to baked goods, such as muffins.

Typical dose: 1-2 tsps daily.

04/01/2026

“The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it.” —Hippocrates

🩺🍎 Doctor as Teacher

The word “doctor” comes from docere, meaning “to teach.” At its root, a doctor is a teacher.

Naturopathic doctors teach their patients how their body works—and how to fuel it right through food, movement, rest, and community.

I ♥️ this part of my job! In Costa Rica, the longevity secret tied to purpose is their “plan de vida”; in Japan, the concept of purpose is “ikigai.” For me, docere, or teaching patients to use lifestyle medicine to reverse their condition, gives me the greatest sense of purpose.

Sure, I could say simple statements like “eat more fiber” or “add healthy fats.” But I love showing the WHY and HOW—right in the grocery aisle, the kitchen, or in the clinic with patients.

Hope you find my videos helpful! Let me know in the comments what other topics you’d like to me cover.

healthylifestyle

03/14/2026

Proud mom moment. My daughter and her friend created these delicious Healthy Thin Mints and filmed the whole process. I guess the 🍎 doesn’t fall far from the tree. 😉

I’m always happy when kids can find joy in the kitchen, regardless of what they’re making. And of course I’m especially thrilled when it’s something healthy.

Ingredients:
-2 cups Simple Mills Chocolate Brownie Thins
-1 cup chocolate chips
-1-2 tsp olive oil
-3-5 drops of peppermint essential oil (or 1/2 tsp peppermint extract)

Instructions:

1. In a glass bowl, combine chocolate chips and olive oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until it is fully melted.

2. Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil.

3. Dip the Chocolate Thins in the melted chocolate to fully coat the Thins.

4. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes.

Did you miss the Plant Power Group Visit? No worries! The guidebook and recipes are now available for instant download!...
03/06/2026

Did you miss the Plant Power Group Visit? No worries! The guidebook and recipes are now available for instant download!

🌿 Learn to eat from the earth, meal prep, and read nutrition labels like a boss with this 36 page guidebook.

Over 50 plant-packed recipes make healthy eating easier AND more delicious. 🙌🏼 (This is basically the cookbook I would write if I made one.)

✨Click here to purchase now! https://lakesidenaturalmedicine.teachable.com/p/plant-power-guidebook-recipes-1004092

Ready to practice medicine in a more meaningful way? We’re hiring! Seeking a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner to ...
03/04/2026

Ready to practice medicine in a more meaningful way? We’re hiring! Seeking a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner to be part of our team. 🌿

You didn’t train to rush through 20 patients a day.
✨You trained to listen deeply, think critically, and change lives.✨

Here, you’ll find:
- 30–60 minute visits
- An average of 8 patients per day
- Collaborative case review
- No insurance treadmill

We build long-term partnerships with motivated patients who are ready to take an active role in their health. From menopause and perimenopause to GI disorders, thyroid conditions, hormone imbalances, and weight loss resistance, you’ll have the time and support to treat the root cause, not just the symptoms. 🙌🏼

Work alongside experienced Naturopathic Doctors and Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioners in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Utilize food as medicine in our in-house teaching kitchen. Integrate the wisdom of nature with modern science.

✨This is sustainable medicine.
🪴This is a place you can grow.

Ready to apply? 📩 Send your resume to work@lakesidenaturalmedicine.com

Know an NP that would love this position? Send this post their way!

02/15/2026

It’s worth noting that while hormones can be incredibly helpful, and there are newer, safer preparations available, they’re not the only option. Not everyone is interested in doing HRT (and not everyone may be a candidate), and that’s ok. There are herbs, supplements, and lifestyle strategies that can be effective too!

02/10/2026

Comment GUT and I’ll send you my approach to healing a leaky gut, including specifics on L-glutamine and Slippery Elm.

Address

3510 N Oakland Avenue #203
Shorewood, WI
53211

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14149398748

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Lakeside Natural Medicine combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of science to address the root cause of health issues. Special focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, weight loss, hormone balancing, and detoxification. Lakeside Natural Medicine is located in the same building as Shorewood Family Chiropractic on Oakland Ave, North of Lake Bluff Blvd. in Shorewood, WI. Naturopathic Doctors (ND): Dr. Sarah Axtell, ND and Dr. Joanne Aponte, ND are now available for office visits to address your health & wellness needs.