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Mikyle Byrd-Vaughn, Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Mikyle S. Byrd-Vaughn is a private practitioner in Bloomfield, N.J., where she owns and operates Mind, Spirit & Body NATURALLY, LLC, a private wellness center specializing in natural therapies. As a health consultant, she serves as a professional resource in natural therapies for the promotion and maintenance of health and wellness. She has also been involved in clinical and research efforts for over 10 years as part of her efforts to improve health care delivery and awareness of preventive medicine.
Dr. Byrd-Vaughn earned her ND from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM) after obtaining her bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. In addition to her work in her private practice, Dr. Byrd-Vaughn teaches practice management at UBCNM, where she is also the clinical faculty member and dispensary manager.
"Naturopathic medicine is the natural path to wellness because it offers complete care for the whole person – mind, spirit and body. Natural therapies address people, not diseases, and empower people to take responsibility for their own health and well being, thereby creating a greater sense of satisfaction and true healing with health care. It is the missing piece in today's medical paradigm because it addresses lifestyle. It works hand in hand with conventional medicine."