how we work together

Your care begins with a 90-minute initial consultation, designed to understand your full health picture and identify the most supportive path forward. During this time, we will:

  • Review your comprehensive health history

  • Explore your current physical, emotional, and lifestyle patterns

  • Determine whether a home cleanse or other specific interventions may be beneficial and when to begin

You will also receive individualized recommendations, which may include:

  • Self-massage techniques

  • Guidance on preparing nourishing foods using supportive herbs and spices

  • A breath practice tailored to your needs

  • Gentle stretches or movement to support integration and healing

Follow-up sessions may be in person or through telehealth, depending on your needs and preferences.

Modalities I May Use With You as a Client

  • Osteopathic Manual Medicine

    I use a wide range of hands-on osteopathic techniques to promote structural balance, improve fluid movement, calm the nervous system, and support whole-body healing.

    These include:

    High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA)

    Muscle Energy Technique

    Strain/Counterstrain

    Facilitated Positional Release

    Myofascial Release

    Fulford Percussion Hammer

    Fascial Distortion Model (FDM)

    Still Technique

    Dry Needling

    Cranial Osteopathy / Craniosacral Therapy

    Biodynamic Osteopathy

  • Ayurvedic Medicine & Therapies

    Ayurveda offers a holistic, constitution-based framework for restoring balance using diet, herbs, lifestyle, and sensory therapies.

    Ayurvedic Consultation & Lifestyle Plan
    Individualized recommendations based on your constitution and current imbalances

    Abhyanga
    A warm oil massage using herb-infused oils to improve circulation, nourish tissues, and calm the nervous system. Often followed by heat therapy using steam or warm blankets.

    Shirodhara
    A deeply calming treatment involving a steady stream of warm oil over the forehead. Helps ease anxiety, insomnia, and emotional tension. Includes facial and scalp Marma point activation.

    Marma Point Therapy
    Gentle stimulation of energy points to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and support energetic and physical balance. May include finger pressure or tuning forks.

  • Japanese Acupuncture & Eastern Modalities

    Grounded in the principles of qi flow, this system supports vitality through subtle and powerful interventions.

    Acupuncture using extremely fine needles or Teishin (non-penetrating tools)

    Moxibustion, a warming therapy applied to acupuncture points

    Cupping to enhance circulation and release tension

    Shiatsu, a form of therapeutic pressure-point massage

    These methods work with the energy meridians to regulate body systems—similar to prana in the Ayurvedic tradition.

Our Services

  • Your wellness journey starts here.

    An Osteopathic and Integrative Ayurvedic Wellness Consultation is an in-depth holistic approach to well-being. It provides guidance, practices, and tools to reduce stress and live a vibrant and healthy lifestyle. 

    During this 90-minute session we will:

    • Identify the root causes of your symptoms

    • Discuss how to best align your lifestyle to balance any acute and/ or chronic health conditions 

    • Determine the specific interventions that may be most beneficial for your health moving forward

    • Co-create your personalized wellness plan

    This appointment can be done online over zoom, by phone, or in person.

    Session Price: $290

    Session Price for newborns to age 12: $170 for 45 minutes

  • These sessions are designed to support your ongoing journey by checking in on your progress, adjusting your wellness plan as needed, and answering any questions that arise along the way. We can address changes in your herbal formulas, dietary shifts, supplement use, or other health concerns as they evolve.

    Follow-up appointments are available to all clients who have completed an initial consultation with us.

    Follow-up appointment pricing:

    • 45-minute session – $125

    • 30-minute session – $95

    • 15-minute session – $55

  • Acupuncture is a healing practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves gently inserting very thin needles into specific points on the body. This stimulates the body’s natural healing processes, helps restore balance, and supports the flow of vital energy, or qi. Acupuncture is commonly used to reduce pain, relieve stress, improve digestion, support emotional well-being, and promote overall health.

    Acupuncture services are available to all clients who have completed an initial consultation with us.

    Session Price: : $125 for 60 minutes

  • Through Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, Doctors of Osteopathic medicine use their hands to diagnose illness and injury and encourage your body’s natural tendency toward self-healing.

    OMT can help patients of all ages and backgrounds. Although it is often used to treat muscle pain, it can also help provide relief for asthma, migraines and babies with trouble with latching or ear infections.

    Osteopathic manipulative treatments are available to all clients who have completed an initial consultation with us.

    Session Price: $180 for 45 minutes

    Session price for newborn to age 12 : $90 for 30 minutes

  • This gentle, empowering Ayurvedic cleanse helps clear toxins, support digestive balance, and boost immunity—offering a fresh start and lifelong tools for clarity, vitality, and well-being.

    This package includes:

    • One 60-minute initial cleanse consultation
      Review your health history and determine the optimal timing for your Ayurvedic home cleanse. You'll receive personalized guidance to ensure the process aligns with your individual needs.

    • Comprehensive Home Cleanse Guidebook
      Step-by-step instructions for your cleanse, including:

      • How to prepare and follow a kitchari-based diet

      • Self-massage techniques and recommended oils or herbs

      • Suggested yoga asana and meditation practices to support the process

    • Two 15-minute check-ins
      Ongoing support via prompt email correspondence or scheduled phone calls during or after your cleanse.

    • One follow-up consultation
      A supportive session during or after your cleanse to check in on your physical and emotional well-being, answer questions, and adjust your routine if needed.

    Home Cleanse Packages are available to all clients who have completed an initial consultation with us.

    Package Price: $280

  • This consultation is for returning Home Cleanse clients who wish to deepen or refresh their Home Ayurvedic Cleanse. Together, we’ll review your current state, adapt your protocol to the present season of your life, and offer personalized guidance to support your next cleanse.

    Home Cleanse Refresh Sessions are available to all clients who have completed an initial Home Cleanse with us.

    Session Price: $95 for 45 minutes

  • Panchakarma is a time-honored Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation program rooted in ancient healing traditions of India. Designed to deeply cleanse and revitalize the body, it works through a series of personalized treatments, nourishing foods, and lifestyle guidance. This therapeutic process supports the body’s natural ability to eliminate toxins, balance the elements, and promote healing from within.

    Each Panchakarma experience is tailored to meet your unique constitution and current needs. For thousands of years, it has been trusted as a powerful path to restore clarity, ease, and vitality—reducing physical, emotional, and mental stress while enhancing immunity and sensory awareness.

    Our Panchakarma is a half day offering that includes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes of carefully selected treatments such as abhyanga (therapeutic oil massage), nasya (nasal therapy), swedana (herbal steam), and shirodhara (warm oil stream over the forehead). We encourage you to allow extra time afterward to rest, enjoy a cup of tea, and integrate the experience.

    Panchakarma Therapy is available to all clients who have completed an initial consultation with us.

    Session Price: $325

    Please allow approximately three and a half hours for your appointment with us.

  • I offer gentle, supportive care for families—especially newborns, young children, and birth givers. My approach is rooted in compassion, connection, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique needs during these early stages of life. This care is especially beneficial during the postpartum period, during developmental transitions, or when your child needs additional physical or emotional support.

    Services available for children newborn to age 12:

    • Initial Consultation
      45-minute session to assess your child’s needs and begin treatment
      $170

    • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments
      30-minute session
      $90

    Services available for Birth Giver and Newborn:

    • Birth Giver & Newborn Infant Care Package
      A nourishing two hour in-home session including a warm oil treatment for the birth giver and guided infant massage instructions (infant Abhyanga) for your newborn. An initial consultation is not required to book this service.
      $230

FAQs

  • My practice is grounded in the principles of holistic and integrative medicine. I believe true healing addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of each person. By blending modern medical knowledge with traditional healing practices, I offer personalized, whole-person care.

  • I’m committed to creating a collaborative and empowering environment. I focus on treating the root causes of illness—not just symptoms—and support long-term wellness through lifestyle changes, self-care strategies, and shared decision-making.

  • I offer a range of classes focused on self-care and holistic wellness, including:

    • How to adjust your routine with the seasons

    • Developing daily and evening routines

    • Self-massage techniques

    • Mindful movement and breath-focused practices

    • Meditation and mindfulness

    • Seasonal meal planning and constitution balancing

  • Yes, telehealth consultations and follow-up visits are available as needed. These can be a convenient option for ongoing care and check-ins.

  • No, I am not a primary care provider. You will still need to maintain a relationship with a primary care doctor. I’m happy to collaborate with your provider as needed to support your overall care.

  • Office hours for osteopathy, acupuncture, yoga, and abhyanga vary based on need. I offer flexible scheduling to accommodate individual care plans. Please reach out to find a time that works for you.

  • Yes! I enjoy working with newborns, birth givers and children. Here are the services I offer for newborns and children up to age 12:

    • Initial consultation: $170 for a 45 minute session

    • Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments: $90 for a 30 minute session

    • Birth Giver & Newborn Infant Care Package: $230 for a nourishing two-hour in-home session including a warm oil treatment for the birth giver and guided infant massage instructions (infant Abhyanga) for your newborn. An initial consultation is not required to book this service.

  • Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) are fully licensed physicians who complete a four-year osteopathic medical school, followed by internship and residency training, often alongside MDs. DOs practice in all medical specialties and are trained in conventional medicine and surgery, just like MDs.

    In addition, DOs receive 200–500 hours of specialized training in manual diagnosis and treatment. This training emphasizes identifying and treating structural imbalances in the body to support natural healing. While MDs often focus on treating specific symptoms, DOs take a holistic approach, aiming to understand and address the root causes of dysfunction by working with the body’s own healing mechanisms.

  • The primary difference lies in the training and licensure of the practitioner:

    • Cranial Osteopathy is practiced by licensed Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) who have completed medical school, hospital-based residency training, and extensive post-graduate education in osteopathic techniques, including cranial work.

    • Cranio-Sacral Therapy is typically performed by non-physicians such as massage therapists or physical therapists, who may receive significantly less training.

    Cranial Osteopathy—also called "Osteopathy in the Cranial Field"—is deeply rooted in osteopathic medical principles and physician-level understanding of anatomy and physiology.

  • The most significant differences are in education, training, and treatment philosophy:

    • Osteopathic Physicians (DOs) are licensed medical doctors who complete four years of medical school, 1–6 years of residency, and ongoing continuing medical education. They are trained in both standard medical care and osteopathic manual techniques.

    • Chiropractors are licensed healthcare providers but not physicians, and they do not complete hospital-based residency programs.

    In terms of philosophy:

    • Chiropractic care often focuses on spinal alignment and vertebral adjustments.

    • Osteopathy views the body as an integrated whole, addressing bones, muscles, fascia, nerves, and fluids to support optimal structure and function. Osteopaths aim to facilitate the body’s innate ability to heal by treating underlying causes, not just symptoms.

  • No, I do not accept private health insurance or MaineCare. This allows me to avoid the administrative burden and reduced reimbursement rates associated with insurance, helping me maintain a sustainable, high-quality private practice.

  • Yes, in many cases insurance providers will reimburse you for out-of-network care. I can provide a superbill at the time of your visit, which you can submit to your insurer. Check with your insurance company before seeking care to confirm your policy allows this.

  • Full payment is required when you schedule your appointment.

  • As a small private practice, I depend on reliable scheduling to remain sustainable. Late cancellations or no-shows have a significant impact, so advance payment is required to hold your appointment.

    • If you cancel 48 hours or more before your appointment, you will be charged 50% of the fee.

    • If you cancel 24 hours or less before your appointment, you are responsible for the full fee.

  • Yes, I offer house calls based on individual need. Please inquire for availability.

  • I accept cash, Zelle, and HSA cards.

  • I am sometimes able to offer sliding scale prices to those who would otherwise not be able to access care at my regular rate. Please reach out to inquire if sliding scale openings are currently available.

Patient Testimonials

  • Dr. Conte provides incredible comprehensive and compassionate care.

    “Dr Conte provides incredible comprehensive and compassionate care. She helps her patients identify multiple non-pharmaceutical approaches to manage their chronic pain. She gets to know her patients personally and supports them in achieving their goals for improving their health and quality of life.”

  • Dr. Conte, as always, was very compassionate and enthusiastic in her approach to care.

    “Dr. Conte, as always, was very compassionate and enthusiastic in her approach to care.She is very thorough and skilled in her assessment and delivery of treatment interventions. She has helped me to establish a multidimensional approach to managing my chronic pain without the use and reliance of prescription pain medication. She is an excellent educator and I highly respect and regard her.”

  • I was thrilled with the care I received by Dr. Conte.

    “I was thrilled with the care I received by Dr. Conte. She took great care to listen carefully to all of my concerns and health issues. She gave me great advice on how to proceed and made me feel cared about. I'm grateful for all the time she took to help me.”