What is significant about Dr. Demanki's practice?
She endeavors to follow these naturopathic principles:
First of All, Do No Harm
The Healing Power of Nature
The Body has the Wisdom
Treat the Cause, Not Just the Symptoms
The Physician as a Teacher
Treat the Whole Person
Did Dr. Demanski go to medical school?
Yes. She went to medical school at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington.
Is she licensed to practice medicine in Connecticut?
Yes. Dr. Demanski is licensed in the state of Connecticut as a Naturopathic Physician.
Is there anything Dr. Demanski won't treat?
Although the holistic approach can be applied to almost all heath conditions, there are times when Dr. Demanski will refer her patients to other health care practitioners. For example, Dr. Demanski will often work as part of a health care team for patients who are in the hospital, or have cancer, need surgery, or need to stay on certain medications or health programs.
Does insurance in Connecticut cover Naturopathic Medicine?
Yes. Holistic medicine, with its preventative care focus on health maintenance, can contribute to holding down long-term health care costs. While most insurers cover naturopathic medicine, if a person is uncertain of their coverange, they are urged to check with the service relations person and, before their visit, request to go outside of their provider network if visits are not covered.
Do I have to pay at the time of my visit?
Yes. Dr. Demanski's patients pay at the time of their visits and submit for insurance reimbursement themselves unless she is required to submit directly to the insurance company. Office visit fees do not include laboratory tests or pharmacy.
