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    Naturopathic doctor · Arizona

    Naturopathic & environmental medicine in Arizona

    Dr. Madeira sees adults across Arizona by secure video or phone visit, from the Phoenix area to Tucson, Flagstaff and rural communities.

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    A licensed naturopathic doctor for adults in Arizona

    Whether you’re looking for a naturopathic doctor, a naturopath, a functional medicine doctor, an integrative medicine doctor or a holistic doctor in Arizona, the goal is the same: if your labs keep coming back “normal” and you still don’t feel like yourself, Dr. Madeira looks for what’s driving your symptoms. Environmental medicine is at the heart of the practice, because mold, heavy metals and other toxins are easy to overlook. Learn more about naturopathic medicine and environmental medicine.

    Environmental exposures in Arizona

    Arizona’s desert climate does not rule out mold from water-damaged buildings. Evaporative coolers, monsoon-season roof leaks, plumbing leaks and older HVAC systems are common sources of hidden moisture indoors.

    How visits work

    Every visit is by secure video or phone, and you need to live in Arizona, Montana or Washington and be in one of those states during each one. Start with a free 30-minute discovery call.

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    Licensed in Arizona

    Dr. Madeira holds an active Arizona license as a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD), regulated by the Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board. You can verify his license on the official state lookup.

    Arizona patients often come for help with

    • Struggling with the effects of heavy metals, mold toxins (mycotoxins), or other environmental toxins
    • Recovering from mold illness or sewer gas exposure
    • Living with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
    • Dealing with thyroid disorders, including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or other autoimmune diseases
    • Struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), Long COVID, or another difficult-to-diagnose chronic condition
    • Dealing with gut health, microbiome or digestive disorders
    • Recovering from a concussion or looking to support your brain health
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    Conditions Dr. Madeira works with in Arizona

    Environmental health in Arizona

    Local exposures worth knowing about

    Where you live shapes what you’re exposed to. These are well-documented environmental health issues in Arizona, from official public-health sources, with context from integrative medicine societies on Lyme disease.

    Monsoon storms and water damage

    Arizona’s monsoon season officially runs from June 15 to September 30. Rain comes most days as afternoon and evening thunderstorms, and much of northern Arizona gets 40 to 50 percent of its yearly rain in those months. Heavy storms bring flash floods and can find their way through roofs, windows and foundations. EPA advises drying water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth.

    Sources: National Weather Service Flagstaff: Northern Arizona monsoon season; US EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home

    Flooding in the Verde Valley and Sedona (November 2026)

    After a weekend of prolonged rain, the Verde River and Oak Creek flooded on November 1, 2026. Evacuations reached neighborhoods in Cottonwood, Verde Village, Rimrock, Cornville along Lower Oak Creek and the Salt Mine Road area of Camp Verde, and neighborhoods and resorts along Oak Creek in Sedona. Yavapai County and the City of Sedona declared local emergencies on November 2, and the governor declared a statewide emergency the same day after flash flooding damaged homes across Arizona. In Sedona, floodwater submerged a sewer pump station and untreated sewage entered Oak Creek. Floodwater can carry sewage and bacteria into homes, and ISEAI advises discarding most porous materials, such as drywall, insulation and carpet, that were in direct contact with it. If your home took on water, consider an inspection by an independent company, and re-testing by a different company after remediation.

    Sources: Yavapai County: State of emergency due to severe flooding (November 2, 2026); City of Sedona: Flooding results in sewer spill into Oak Creek (November 2, 2026); Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office: Flooding alerts and evacuation updates; City of Sedona: Mayor signs local proclamation of emergency; Office of the Arizona Governor: Statewide state of emergency (November 2, 2026); ISEAI: Flood damage 101

    Mold in water-damaged buildings, even in a dry climate

    Swamp coolers, monsoon storms that find their way through roofs, slab and plumbing leaks, and long-neglected ductwork can leave parts of a home water-damaged and damp, even in the desert. Because the air outside is dry, people often don’t suspect mold indoors. The key to mold control is moisture control: fix leaks, dry wet materials quickly and keep indoor humidity under 50%.

    Source: US EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home

    Valley fever

    Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) is a fungal infection caught by breathing in spores from soil, which become airborne when dust is stirred up. Arizona reports a large share of US cases, most of them from Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties. Many infections cause few or no symptoms, while others cause a flu-like illness with cough, fatigue and joint aches. Symptoms can include fatigue, cough, fever, night sweats, and muscle or joint aches, and because it looks like other lung infections, the CDC notes it’s often misdiagnosed. If symptoms linger after a respiratory illness, it’s worth asking your doctor about testing.

    Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services: Valley fever; CDC: About Valley fever

    West Nile virus

    West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Arizona. In 2021, Maricopa County had the largest West Nile outbreak ever recorded in a US county: 1,487 reported cases and 101 deaths, and most of the reported cases were the serious form that affects the brain and nerves. Draining standing water around your home and preventing mosquito bites are the best protection.

    Sources: CDC MMWR: Unprecedented outbreak of West Nile virus, Maricopa County, Arizona, 2021; Arizona Department of Health Services: West Nile virus

    Ticks, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease

    Rocky Mountain spotted fever was first found in Arizona on tribal lands in 2003. Here it’s spread by the brown dog tick, which prefers to live on dogs and in and around homes. Over 500 cases and nearly 30 deaths have been reported in the state since then, and it affects children disproportionately. Keeping dogs and yards tick-free helps protect families. Integrative medicine groups add context. ILADS (the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) notes that where you live doesn’t necessarily reflect your Lyme disease risk, because people, pets and ticks travel, so Arizonans who have spent time in Lyme areas may still have been exposed. ILADS teaches Rocky Mountain spotted fever alongside Lyme co-infections such as Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Babesia and Bartonella, and it notes that fewer than 30% of US patients with Lyme remember a tick bite and that the standard two-step blood test misses a significant number of infections. ISEAI (the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness) counts persistent Lyme, Bartonella and Babesia among environmentally acquired illnesses and notes that people with chronic Lyme are likely to become more sensitive to mold in water-damaged buildings.

    Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services: Rocky Mountain spotted fever investigation protocol; ILADS: Lyme disease basics for providers; ISEAI: About environmentally acquired illness; ILADS: Vector-borne illness fundamentals course (co-infections, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever)

    A monsoon roof leak, a flooded home, a swamp cooler, dust from a valley fever area, a mosquito or tick bite, or Lyme disease or a co-infection such as Babesia or Bartonella picked up while traveling doesn’t mean you’ll get sick. But these exposures can add to your body’s overall toxic and inflammatory burden, and they may be part of the picture behind chronic fatigue, brain fog, aches, headaches and new sensitivities that routine labs often miss. Dr. Madeira also looks at less obvious sources, such as endotoxins and sewer gas from dried-up P-traps in a home left empty for the summer. If you live in Arizona and these symptoms sound familiar, your symptoms are real, and Dr. Madeira can help you look at your full exposure history and build a step-by-step, integrative plan with you.

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    Cities we serve in Arizona

    Looking for a naturopathic doctor in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert or somewhere smaller? Dr. Madeira sees adults anywhere in Arizona by secure video or phone. There’s no office to travel to. Here’s what’s worth knowing about environmental health in some of the communities patients come from.

    • Phoenix

      Including Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale

      Evaporative coolers, air-conditioning condensation, plumbing leaks and monsoon roof leaks can all create hidden indoor moisture in Phoenix homes.

    • Scottsdale

      Including Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek, Carefree

      Even newer desert homes can hide moisture from AC condensation, plumbing leaks and monsoon storms, a common unrecognized source of mold exposure.

    • Mesa

      Including Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Gold Canyon

      Evaporative coolers, aging plumbing and monsoon-season leaks can cause hidden indoor moisture in East Valley homes.

    • Chandler

      Including Sun Lakes, Ahwatukee, Tempe

      Air-conditioning condensation, plumbing leaks and monsoon storms are common sources of hidden indoor moisture in Arizona homes.

    • Gilbert

      Including Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Mesa

      Desert homes can still develop mold behind walls and under sinks from slow leaks, condensation and monsoon water intrusion.

    • Tempe

      Including Guadalupe, Mesa, Chandler

      Older apartments and homes can hide moisture from plumbing leaks and cooling systems, an often overlooked exposure in the desert.

    • Tucson

      Including Oro Valley, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita

      Tucson’s summer monsoon brings heavy storms that can cause roof leaks and water intrusion, and evaporative coolers are still common, both sources of hidden indoor moisture.

    • Flagstaff

      Including Williams, Munds Park, Kachina Village, Doney Park

      High-elevation snow, spring melt and older cabins and homes make water damage more common than many expect in Flagstaff, and wildfire smoke is a seasonal concern.

    • Sedona

      Including Village of Oak Creek, Cottonwood, Cornville, Camp Verde

      On November 1, 2026, Oak Creek and the Verde River flooded, forcing evacuations in Sedona, Cornville, Cottonwood, Verde Village and Camp Verde, and floodwater sent untreated sewage from a Sedona pump station into Oak Creek. Monsoon storms, roof leaks and older homes can also bring hidden moisture indoors, and wildfire smoke from northern Arizona fires is a seasonal exposure.

    • Prescott

      Including Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt

      Winter snow, monsoon storms and older homes can lead to water intrusion, and wildfire smoke is a recurring summer exposure in the central highlands.

    And everywhere else in Arizona, by telemedicine.

    Common questions about naturopathic doctors in Arizona

    Is there a naturopathic doctor who serves all of Arizona?

    Yes. Dr. Sam Madeira, NMD sees adults anywhere in Arizona by secure video or phone, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and smaller towns. There’s no office to travel to. You need to live in Arizona, Montana or Washington and be in one of those states during each visit.

    Is a naturopath the same as a naturopathic doctor in Arizona?

    Not always. “Naturopath” is a broad word, and not everyone who uses it has medical training. A licensed naturopathic doctor graduated from an accredited four-year naturopathic medical program and passed national board exams. In Arizona, Dr. Madeira is licensed as a Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD), regulated by the Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board.

    How do I check a naturopathic doctor’s license in Arizona?

    Licenses are overseen by the Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board. Use the license link in the “Licensed in Arizona” section of this page to check Dr. Madeira’s, or any other naturopathic doctor’s.

    What does a naturopathic doctor help with in Arizona?

    Dr. Madeira focuses on complex, chronic illness, especially when hidden exposures may be involved: mold illness, CIRS, mast cell activation, heavy metals, sewer gas exposure, Long COVID, chronic fatigue, Hashimoto’s and gut health.

    Is naturopathic care covered by insurance?

    Apollo Health Clinic is a private-pay practice and doesn’t accept insurance. HSA cards are accepted, and the discovery call is free.

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