Looking For PCOS Naturopath in New Paltz?
You may have been told your labs look normal, or that one medication is the whole plan. Neither answer explains why your cycle is unpredictable or why your energy drops by mid-afternoon.
A PCOS naturopath looks at the full picture. That means your hormones, blood sugar, stress, sleep, and everything you have already tried. At Remedy Naturopathics in New Paltz, NY, Dr. Tonya Pasternak, ND, gives you a 60-minute first visit and builds on the work you have already done.
This page explains what PCOS is, how naturopathic PCOS care works, and what happens when you book.
What Is PCOS ?
PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. It is a hormone and metabolic condition. The name suggests ovarian cysts, yet cysts are not what drives it.
In May 2026, a global group of health organizations announced a new name: polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS. Both names will be used for several years, and a past PCOS diagnosis carries forward unchanged. The Endocrine Society estimates that the condition affects 1 in 8 women.
PCOS involves several body systems at once. Reproductive hormones such as testosterone, insulin and blood sugar, and the signals between your brain and ovaries all play a part. That is why two women with the same diagnosis can feel very different. A plan works best when it looks past your cycle alone.
Who Can Benefit From PCOS Support?
Naturopathic care for PCOS may suit you if any of these sound familiar:
- You have a PCOS or PMOS diagnosis and want more than a single option.
- Your cycles are irregular or absent, and your labs were called normal.
- You take medication for PCOS and want support that works alongside it.
- You are hoping to conceive and want to understand what affects ovulation.
- You want to know how your blood sugar, thyroid, and stress levels fit in.
It may not be the right first step if you have sudden severe pelvic pain or very heavy bleeding. Those symptoms need a medical provider first. Naturopathic care also does not replace your primary care provider or your gynecologist.
Signs and Symptoms of PCOS
PCOS does not look the same in everyone, and it can appear in women who are lean as well as in those who are not. You may notice:
- Irregular, infrequent, or missing periods
- Acne that keeps returning
- Hair growth on your face or body that you did not expect
- Thinning hair on your scalp
- Strong cravings and energy crashes after meals
- Trouble getting pregnant, or not knowing whether you ovulate
Mood, sleep, and fatigue often change too. Many people describe feeling that their body is working against them while every test comes back fine. These are signs worth raising with a health professional. A diagnosis comes from your primary care provider or gynecologist.
How Naturopathic Care Supports PCOS
Naturopathic PCOS care starts with finding out what is driving your symptoms. After that, your plan may combine several tools, each with a clear purpose.
Testing that fills in the picture
Dr. Pasternak reviews the labs you already have, then may recommend more. Testing can include blood work for thyroid function, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Hormone testing such as the DUTCH test or a ZRT saliva panel may also be used. Many standard labs can be run through insurance, while specialized testing is usually out of pocket.
Nutrition and blood sugar
Insulin and blood sugar sit at the center of PCOS for many people. Naturopathic care for PCOS includes individualized nutrition guidance focused on steady energy and metabolic health. It is built around foods you will actually eat.
Herbs, supplements, and hormone support
Targeted herbal and nutritional support may help your hormones find better balance when your history and labs point to a need. It is one part of PCOS support, never the whole plan. Dr. Pasternak also uses individualized hormone-supportive therapies where they fit. Every supplement is chosen with your medications in mind.
Stress, sleep, and daily rhythms
Stress and short sleep can affect both hormones and blood sugar. You learn practical tools for each that do not depend on adding another pill.
The goal is more predictable cycles, steadier energy, and a clearer understanding of your body. Results vary from person to person.
What to Expect at Your Visits
Your first visit: a full intake
About a month later: review and adjust
After that: at your own pace
Our Approach to PCOS Care
Dr. Pasternak starts every PCOS care plan with what you already have. Past labs, earlier workups, and treatments you have tried all count. She looks for trends over time and for results that sit inside the normal range yet far from what feels right for you.
She also puts choice in your hands. You get options laid out clearly, with the reasons behind each, and you decide together. You do not have to pick between natural and conventional care. If you take medication or see a gynecologist, your plan fits alongside that care.
Education is part of every PCOS visit. You leave knowing what is happening in your body and why each step is in your plan.
Meet Dr. Tonya Pasternak, ND
Dr. Tonya Pasternak, ND, is the founder of Remedy Naturopathics and is licensed as a naturopathic physician in Connecticut. She earned her ND (Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine) at Bastyr University in Seattle and holds a B.Sc. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from SUNY New Paltz. Her training also includes Craniosacral Therapy I and II (Upledger), Arvigo Therapy, and homeopathy studies at the New England School of Homeopathy.
She has more than ten years of experience in clinical functional and integrative medicine and was formerly affiliated with Manchester Memorial Hospital in Connecticut. Dr. Pasternak is a member of the Connecticut Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Women's hormonal health, including PCOS support, sits at the center of her work. Her stated aim is to find the root cause and to work with you as a team. You are never handed a plan you do not understand. You can read more on her profile page.
PCOS Visit Options, Fees, and Booking
- In person: see a PCOS naturopath at the New Paltz office, in the Hudson Valley.
- Telehealth: available for people in New York and Connecticut. The office can tell you about other locations.
- First visit: about 60 minutes, $250.
- Follow-up visit: $125.
- Payment: HSA, cash, Venmo, or credit card (3% processing fee). Payment plans are available on request.
- Insurance: visits are self-pay. Many standard labs can run through your insurance, and the office can guide you on out-of-network benefits.
- Cancellations: no-shows and cancellations within 24 hours are charged $50.
Licensing note: Dr. Pasternak holds her naturopathic physician license in Connecticut. Her New York visits are health consulting and education only.
Why Choose Remedy for PCOS?
Remedy Naturopathics is a small, independent practice, and that shapes how your PCOS care feels.
The clinic and the Remedy apothecary are both at Water Street Market in New Paltz. The apothecary stocks the products Dr. Pasternak uses in her own practice, so you can ask about them in person.
Appointments are unhurried. Your first visit runs a full hour, and later visits leave room for your questions. Because you see Dr. Pasternak herself, the person who reviews your labs is the person who builds your plan.
Related Services and Resources
- Women's health care covers the full range of hormone support.
- Fertility support is the next step if conception is part of your goals.
- Perimenopause care applies if your cycles are shifting in your late 30s or 40s.
- The Hormone Rebalancing Program is a structured option with testing and follow-up support.
- The Remedy apothecary carries the supplements Dr. Pasternak uses.
PCOS Naturopath FAQs
No. Your visit can still review your symptoms and labs, and you will be told when to see a primary care provider or gynecologist. A diagnosis comes from a medical provider.
Yes. Do not stop a prescription without talking to the provider who prescribed it. Your plan is built to fit alongside your current care.
Your visit can review the hormone, nutrition, and stress factors that affect ovulation, and care can run alongside a fertility clinic. No one can promise a pregnancy. Read more about fertility support.
No. Your nutrition plan is built around your labs, your preferences, and what is realistic for your life. The focus is steady blood sugar and steady energy.
Not always. Supplements are suggested only when your results show a need, and each one is checked against your medications first.
It varies. Hormones and cycles change slowly, so most people review progress at the follow-up visit about a month in. No timeline is promised.
Book PCOS Support in New Paltz
Your symptoms are real, and they have causes worth finding. Book a first visit with a PCOS naturopath who has the time to listen and the testing options to look deeper. Naturopathic PCOS care here starts with your story. Bring your questions and your past labs, and start building a plan that fits your life.
The information shared is intended for educational purposes and to support informed decision-making. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed healthcare provider. Dr. Pasternak is licensed as a naturopathic physician in Connecticut. In New York, services are provided in a health consulting and educational capacity only. Results vary from person to person, and no outcome can be promised.
