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Giovanni A. Nelson, ND

Medical Director & Naturopathic Physician located in Norwalk, CT

About Dr. Nelson

Giovanni A. Nelson, ND, is a leading comprehensive, patient-centered naturopathic care provider. As co-founder of Healing Duo Integrative Family Medical Practice in Norwalk, Connecticut, Dr. Nelson specializes in a holistic, non-invasive approach to a wide range of chronic and acute conditions. He uses holistic naturopathic medicine and advanced diagnostics to relieve patients from the root cause of their medical concerns. Dr. Nelson’s practice focuses on stomach and intestinal disorders (bloating, acid reflux, IBS, constipation, Crohn’s disease), anxiety, fatigue, women’s health (PMS, perimenopause, menopause), men's health, hair loss, headaches/migraines, and autoimmune disorders.

Dr. Nelson specializes in autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Hashimoto’s, Graves, Alopecia and Rheumatoid arthritis, male and female hair loss, arthritis, and muscle and joint pain. He is particularly interested in natural pain management, family medicine, herbal medicine, and clinical nutrition. He utilizes his expertise in dietary interventions, lifestyle modifications, and physician-grade supplementation to support the healing process. He also uses modalities such as spinal manipulation, electrical stimulation, acupuncture, cupping, and massage therapy to get his patients out of pain naturally.  

Dr. Nelson attended Stony Brook University in New York, where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Developmental Genetics. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Nelson went to the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in Connecticut, where he earned his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine with honors, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.  

During his clinical rotations, Dr. Nelson experienced a broad spectrum of patient care, from pediatrics to geriatric medicine. In addition to his work at Healing Duo Integrative Family Medical Practice, Dr. Nelson has provided care in several settings. He was a team member at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where he supported patients and their families through radiation treatment. 

Dr. Nelson continues to pursue the highest quality care for his patients when he isn’t in the office. He is a current member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Connecticut Association of Naturopathic Physicians. In his free time, Dr. Nelson enjoys mountain biking, amateur photography, and spending time with his wife and son. 

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Giovanni A. Nelson, ND, is a leading comprehensive, patient-centered naturopathic care provider. As co-founder of Healing Duo Integrative Family Medical Practice in Norwalk, Connecticut, Dr. Nelson specializes in a holistic, non-invasive approach to a wide range of chronic and acute conditions. He uses holistic naturopathic medicine and advanced diagnostics to relieve patients from the root cause of their medical concerns. Dr. Nelson’s practice focuses on stomach and intestinal disorders (bloating, acid reflux, IBS, constipation, Crohn’s disease), anxiety, fatigue, women’s health (PMS, perimenopause, menopause), men's health, hair loss, headaches/migraines, and autoimmune disorders.

Dr. Nelson specializes in autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Hashimoto’s, Graves, Alopecia and Rheumatoid arthritis, male and female hair loss, arthritis, and muscle and joint pain. He is particularly interested in natural pain management, family medicine, herbal medicine, and clinical nutrition. He utilizes his expertise in dietary interventions, lifestyle modifications, and physician-grade supplementation to support the healing process. He also uses modalities such as spinal manipulation, electrical stimulation, acupuncture, cupping, and massage therapy to get his patients out of pain naturally.  

Dr. Nelson attended Stony Brook University in New York, where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Developmental Genetics. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Nelson went to the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in Connecticut, where he earned his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine with honors, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.  

During his clinical rotations, Dr. Nelson experienced a broad spectrum of patient care, from pediatrics to geriatric medicine. In addition to his work at Healing Duo Integrative Family Medical Practice, Dr. Nelson has provided care in several settings. He was a team member at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where he supported patients and their families through radiation treatment. 

Dr. Nelson continues to pursue the highest quality care for his patients when he isn’t in the office. He is a current member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Connecticut Association of Naturopathic Physicians. In his free time, Dr. Nelson enjoys mountain biking, amateur photography, and spending time with his wife and son. 


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