About The Practice

At Fairfield Family Health, we bring excellence in naturopathic, functional, and conventional medicine under one roof, helping individuals and families achieve lasting wellness through truly integrative care. Ranked number one by Business Rate, our experienced and compassionate team welcomes patients of all ages, from infants to retirees. We want to overcome health challenges and experience personalized, whole-person medicine that supports physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Our mission is simple yet transformative: to partner with every patient on their journey to health by addressing the underlying causes of illness, not just the symptoms.

Led by a Nationally Recognized Naturopathic

Fairfield Family Health was founded by Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, MBA, IFMCP, who serves as our medical director. She is a licensed naturopathic physician with more than 16 years of clinical experience treating complex and chronic illness.

Dr. Patterson currently serves her second term as President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the national organization representing licensed naturopathic physicians across the United States. She also serves as Treasurer of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

She teaches and speaks at the largest conferences in functional and integrative medicine, including the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH). Over her career she has trained thousands of doctors in integrative medicine.

Dr. Patterson is a three time Amazon best selling author. Her work includes Women and Lyme: An Integrative Guide to Better Health and Long Covid and Beyond: A Natural Medicine Approach to Recovery, which she co-authored. She also writes on integrative medicine as a contributor to Forbes.

She practices alongside our full team of naturopathic physicians, nurse practitioners and specialists, each bringing their own area of focus to patient care.

Expertise in Complex and Chronic Conditions

We frequently work with patients who have chronic, complex, or multi-system health issues—often those who have seen multiple doctors or specialists without finding lasting answers. Our team excels at identifying patterns that others may miss, using advanced diagnostics and a root-cause approach to restore balance and resilience.

While we treat the full spectrum of family health concerns, our specialties include:

• Lyme disease and tick-borne illness (Lyme literate and trained doctors)

• Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders

• Integrative psychiatry (anxiety, depression, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS)

• Digestive issues

• Women’s health and hormonal imbalances

• Thyroid, metabolic conditions, and weight loss

• Allergies (food, environmental, mold)

• Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

• Integrative dermatology

A Collaborative and Comprehensive Approach

Fairfield Family Health is home to a diverse team of practitioners—representing a wide range of medical disciplines and specialties all united by one vision—comprehensive, patient-centered care. This unique model integrates the best of functional medicine, naturopathic medicine, and conventional medical care, allowing our team to create cohesive, individualized treatment plans for even the most complex health concerns.

Our providers dedicate extra time at each visit to truly understand every aspect of your health story—listening carefully to your concerns and exploring the emotional, environmental, and lifestyle factors that contribute to your condition. This deeper level of care is what makes Fairfield Family Health different by providing healthcare the way it ought to be.

Rooted in Science, Guided by Nature

Our naturopathic and functional medicine approach emphasizes identifying the root causes of disease and restoring balance through evidence-based, natural therapies. Treatment modalities may include herbal medicine, nutrient supplementation, homeopathy, acupuncture, medication support, as needed, IV therapy, clinical nutrition, dietary and lifestyle counseling, craniosacral therapy, physical medicine, far infrared sauna, cold-plunge therapy, red light therapy, cold laser therapy, ozone therapy, SOT, HBOT, Emsella, Emsculpt, Alpha Stim and Vagal Nerve stimulator, and more.

Leading Innovation in Integrative Medicine

Our 9,000-square-foot facility was carefully curated to reflect the heart of our mission—creating a space where patients feel comfortable, safe, and truly at home. From the welcoming atmosphere to the thoughtfully designed treatment rooms, every detail encourages relaxation and connection. Patients are invited to come as they are, exhale, and feel at ease, whether they’re visiting for a routine visit or a complex health concern.

Equally important is the warmth and experience of every team member—from our front desk staff to our doctors—who take the time to listen, understand, and support each patient throughout their visit. This combination of personalized care, attentive staff, and intentional environment ensures that every experience at Fairfield Family Health is not only effective but also comforting and empowering. Beyond the human touch, we maintain high standards of clinical excellence and provide timely, and effective treatment every step of the way.

We proudly serve patients locally and across the country through our secure telemedicine services, allowing individuals nationwide to access our renowned integrative medical care from the comfort of home.

At Fairfield Family Health, you’ll find more than just a medical team—you’ll find partners who are deeply invested in your healing journey. Together, we redefine what healthcare should be.

Schedule your appointment today and discover why Fairfield Family Health is a leading destination for integrative and functional medicine in Connecticut—and beyond.