About us
Alicia Shelton
RN, BCND, LEHP
Alicia is a Registered Nurse, Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Certified Lyme Disease Specialist, and Certified BioTE Provider with a comprehensive approach to healing and whole-body wellness.
With certifications in genetic testing, dietary supplements, sound healing, and a strong focus on nutrition and toxin management, Alicia empowers individuals by providing personalized strategies designed to support the body’s natural healing processes. As a Certified BioTE® Provider, she specializes in hormone optimization for both men and women, helping patients address hormone imbalances and optimize their health, energy, and quality of life.
Alicia specializes in identifying underlying causes of health concerns and creating individualized wellness plans that may include advanced laboratory testing, targeted supplementation, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and supportive therapies. She believes that lasting health begins by understanding the unique biochemical factors influencing each person’s wellness.
Through a combination of science-based functional medicine and holistic care, Alicia helps clients uncover potential triggers contributing to their symptoms, including nutritional deficiencies, environmental factors, toxin exposure, and mold-related illness. Her goal is to provide the most gentle, personalized, and least invasive approach possible while supporting the body’s natural ability to restore balance, vitality, and optimal health.
Alicia is passionate about guiding each client on their unique journey toward feeling empowered, restored, and thriving.
From Dialysis to Holistic Healing: My Journey to Becoming a Naturopathic Doctor
As a Registered Nurse with years of experience in dialysis and hospice care, I witnessed firsthand the struggles patients face with chronic illness. I watched as many of them went through the motions of traditional treatments, often without finding true relief or healing. It was during these years that I realized my desire to go beyond just managing symptoms. I wanted to help people before they reached the point of needing aggressive care.
The turning point for me came when traditional medicine failed my patients. I felt the limitations of conventional treatments and knew that I wanted to seek a deeper, more holistic approach to healing. I found myself frustrated and heartbroken, knowing that something was missing in the approach. It was then that I understood the need to address the root causes of illness, not just manage symptoms. This desire for more comprehensive care led me to go back to school, where I immersed myself in holistic medicine, learning the principles of natural healing and integrative health.
I became a Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor and Lyme Disease specialist, and my approach to patient care shifted dramatically. Now, I focus on not just treating illness but preventing it, helping people achieve optimal health through natural therapies that address the root causes of disease. My work is about empowering patients to take control of their health and live their lives to the fullest, long before they ever need dialysis or end-of-life care.
I am grateful for my journey—from nursing to naturopathy—and the lessons it has taught me about the importance of true, preventative healing. Now, I’m dedicated to helping my patients experience the same transformative health and vitality that I have found through holistic medicine
Important Note
Alicia is not a conventional medical Doctor. She works as a functional medicine consultant in conjunction with your current health care team and is not a replacement for your primary care physician. All new patients are required to have a primary care physician to cover emergencies, routine care, and screenings.
Michelle Fuller
AGPCNP-BC
With 11 years of experience caring for adult and geriatric patients, Michelle brings a compassionate, patient-centered approach to Empowered Health with a special interest in Functional Medicine and whole-body wellness. She is passionate about helping patients feel their best by combining her background in traditional medicine with a more personalized, root-cause approach to care.
As a Certified BioTE Provider, Michelle specializes in hormone optimization for both men and women, helping patients address hormonal imbalances and improve their overall quality of life through individualized care plans.
Dedicated to building strong patient relationships, Michelle creates an approachable environment where patients feel comfortable, supported, and actively involved in their health journey. Her goal is to empower each patient with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to achieve optimal wellness and live their healthiest life.
Paige Springer
BSN, RN & Aesthetic Nurse Injector
Paige Springer, BSN, RN brings a diverse nursing background and a passion for helping others achieve optimal health, confidence, and wellness to Empowered Health & Aesthetics.
With experience in dialysis nursing and school nursing, Paige has developed a strong foundation in patient care, health education, and creating compassionate, individualized experiences for those she serves. She has expanded her nursing expertise into aesthetics as an aesthetic nurse injector, combining her clinical knowledge with her passion for helping people look and feel their best.
At Empowered Health & Aesthetics, Paige provides aesthetic services, IV therapy, and vitamin injections while embracing a functional medicine lifestyle focused on supporting health from the inside out. She believes true beauty begins with wellness and that when the body is supported, confidence naturally follows.
Paige is dedicated to helping clients enhance their natural beauty, optimize their wellness, and receive personalized care tailored to their unique goals. Her mission is to help each person look as good as they feel and feel as good as they look.
Caroline Salamone
Health Coach | Personal Trainer
Caroline shares her passion for health and personal transformation with Empowered Health & Aesthetics as our Health Coach.
As a former personal trainer, Caroline has helped clients build strength, confidence, and healthier lifestyles through movement. She went on to become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and now brings over 3 years of coaching experience to Empowered Health—focusing on the everyday habits that create lasting change.
Caroline takes a whole-person approach to wellness, addressing nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, and consistent support. She’ll work with you on meal structuring, habit formation, accountability, and realistic changes that fit your life, giving you the tools to create sustainable results and become the healthiest version of yourself.
Dr. Babak Saadatmand
Medical Director
Dr. Babak Saadatmand is a seasoned physician with over 20 years of experience supervising Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. His extensive expertise in aesthetic medicine includes in-person training at multiple levels for Botox, fillers, and laser procedures. He serves as the Medical Director for several practices, bringing his leadership and commitment to excellence to each clinic he oversees.
