2026 Health and Wellness Guide!
Looking to kick your health and wellness game up a notch in the new year?! From healthy eating and nutrition resources, to massage, physical therapy, and wellness destinations, the Seacoast has a lot to offer when it comes to living well!
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NUTRITION
THE FUNK’TIONAL NUTRITIONIST
Did you know one of the most popular health podcasts is produced right here on the Seacoast? Erin Holt is the voice behind The Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast and the founder of The Funk’tional Nutritionist, a fully virtual clinic and education platform specializing in Intuitive Functional Medicine™. A functional nutritionist and Stanford-trained compassion teacher, Erin and her growing team work with clients nationwide to uncover the root cause of stubborn symptoms and create truly personalized healing plans using evidence-based nutrition, functional lab testing, mindset work, and energy medicine. Clients can work privately with the clinical team through their 1:1 Functional C.A.R.E. program or explore self-paced options.
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MISA’S CLEAN KITCHEN
Misa’s Clean Kitchen is on a mission to help busy families build healthy eating habits in today’s fast-food, highly processed world. Misa helps families bring joy back to mealtimes while transitioning to a whole foods lifestyle—without stress or meltdowns. As a picky eating specialist and certified health coach, she shares practical strategies for raising happy, healthy eaters by keeping the adventure high and the pressure low. Families learn to make one meal everyone enjoys, increase fruits and veggies, and support their children’s calm bodies and moods.
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physical health
AMBROSE INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
Ambrose Integrative Medicine is the naturopathic medical practice where Doctors Christine Ambrose and Sarah Waterhouse work together to support healing, wellness, and prevention for patients of all ages. From a welcoming, sunlit office just steps from downtown Portsmouth, Drs. Ambrose and Waterhouse practice disease prevention, wellness, and root-cause focused medicine. They use both conventional and alternative treatments, order lab tests, and perform exams.
While Drs. Ambrose and Waterhouse most often treat our patients using diet and lifestyle therapies, botanical medicine, vitamin and mineral therapies, and physical medicine modalities, we can prescribe pharmaceuticals and make referrals when necessary. They look forward to meeting you!
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CJ PHYSICAL THERAPY & PILATES
At CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates, we help adults 40+ stay active, healthy, and mobile – naturally – and without pills, procedures, or surgery. We offer Specialist Physical Therapy, Pilates-based rehabilitation, personalized wellness programs, and cutting-edge Regenerative Therapy (Shockwave + EMTT) to help reduce pain, restore function, and uncover long-term solutions – especially when other treatments have failed. Every treatment plan is fully personalized and designed to address the root cause of your problem – not just manage symptoms – so pain does not keep coming back. We make it easy to get started. Simply request a FREE Discovery Session to see if we can help and if you are a good fit for what we do.
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COASTAL THYME HOLISTIC SKIN + WELLNESS
At Coastal Thyme, Dr. Ashley Dumont’s goal is to improve your whole body’s health, not just your skin’s health. Using functional medicine testing, herbal medicine, targeted nutrient therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and natural supplementation, she is able to treat the root cause of your concerns. Dr. Dumont specializes in skin concerns like acne, eczema, and rosacea, hair loss and thinning, hormone imbalances, weight gain, fertility support, gut health, IBS symptoms, sleep issues, fatigue, menstrual cycle issues, postmenopausal symptoms and more! She can help kiddos with eczema, teens with acne, young women with fertility support, and postmenopausal women with bothersome symptoms. Virtual and in-person appointments are available!
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FROM THE GROUND UP PODIATRY & BAREFOOT MEDICAL SPA
Welcome to From the Ground Up Podiatry and Barefoot Medical Spa, where we’ve thoughtfully combined conservative medical treatments and relaxing spa services under one roof, creating the ultimate destination for relaxing foot and ankle care along the Seacoast in Stratham, New Hampshire. With a wide range of services from traditional toenail and skin care, diabetic foot care, and non-surgical podiatry services to medical spa pedicures, Lunula laser fungal nail treatments, and hydrating foot facials, think of us as your one-stop-shop for all things podiatry and luxury.
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BREAKFAST HILL CHIROPRACTIC
Breakfast Hill Chiropractic is a warm, patient-centered clinic dedicated to helping individuals and families for the past 28 years feel and function their best through gentle, effective chiropractic care. With a focus on restoring proper alignment, reducing pain, and improving overall mobility, the clinic combines skilled hands on adjusting with personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. Whether someone is seeking relief from everyday aches, recovering from an injury, or looking to maintain long-term wellness, Breakfast Hill Chiropractic provides a supportive, comfortable environment where health, healing, and prevention come first.
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THE DRiPBAR
The DRIPBaR Portsmouth, located at 77 Hanover St. across from the Portsmouth Parking Garage, combines local ownership with the backing of a national brand to provide cutting-edge IV Vitamin Therapy and wellness services like Infrared Sauna, Salt Sauna, and Red-Light Therapy. Our IV infusions support nutrient absorption, revitalization, and wellness goals, from boosting energy and reducing brain fog to alleviating fatigue or recovering after a big night out with Hangover IV Therapy. We also offer specialized drips, such as NAD+ and High Dose Vitamin C, tailored to health concerns like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and autoimmune deficiencies. Complement your therapy with wellness services like Infrared Sauna for detoxification, Red-Light Therapy for skin health, or Dry Salt Sauna for respiratory benefits. Our team of skilled professionals customizes treatments to your needs, ensuring top-notch care in a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere. Membership options make regular treatments accessible and cost-effective.
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ANCHOR PHYSICAL THERAPY & PERFORMANCE
Anchor Physical Therapy & Performance combines the benefits of sports performance and pelvic health physical therapy to help all people feel better and move better. The team believes in helping everyone learn the root cause of their problem in order to provide lasting results. They are passionate about helping people stay strong, and achieve their fitness goals in our one-on-one sessions. Anchor Physical Therapy & Performance does this by using pelvic health and movement specialist skill sets to give people a unique experience, and better results.
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OCEANSIDE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Oceanside Physical Therapy is where science meets the soul. We provide expert pelvic physical therapy that recognizes the pelvic floor as part of the whole body—not an isolated system. Using a wide range of hands-on bodywork, movement assessment, and evidence-based techniques, we don’t just treat symptoms; we uncover the why behind your body’s story. From there, care flows seamlessly into expert-level movement and personalized, rehab-based strength training. Our mission is to bridge healing and performance—helping you build confidence, restore function, and develop the strength and resilience to move well and feel strong for life. We honor where you’ve been, your history, experiences, and challenges, and use that understanding to guide a clear path toward where you want to go. Oceanside is ideal for those navigating life transitions or seeking long-term resilience, function, and strength for life.
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SHIELDS MRI
Patients in the Portsmouth area are choosing Shields MRI, and it’s easy to see why. Their AI-powered MRI technology (the only one of its kind in the region!) offers faster, more comfortable scans with clearer image results. With flexible scheduling—including same-week appointments—and pricing that’s truly affordable, Shields is redefining what high-quality, patient-centered care looks like. As New England’s largest and most advanced network of outpatient imaging centers, Shields is proud to bring its trusted care to Lafayette Road in Portsmouth.
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KA LANI MASSAGE & WELLNESS
At Ka lani, we specialize in thoughtful, personalized care—whether you’re coming in for a results-driven facial or a deeply intuitive massage. Our device-based skin therapies, including Lightwave LED, Hydrafacial, and Intraceuticals Oxygen, are paired with top-of-the-line products like Lira Clinical, ABI Dermaceuticals, Intraceuticals, FarmHouse Fresh, and doTERRA to support real, visible change. We also offer advanced, FDA approved, clinical red light therapy to improve skin tone, boost collagen, reduce inflammation, and promote whole-body wellness by supporting cellular repair from the inside out. Whether it’s your skin, your muscles, or your mood—we’re here to support the whole of you.
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MINT DENTAL SPA
Mint Dental Spa is here to change the perception of dentistry as a whole for every guest because Founders Jenn and Daniele believe dental care doesn’t have to be stressful. In their modern, spa-like environment Mint Dental Spa offers preventative dental hygiene services like dental cleanings, non-surgical periodontal therapies, x-rays, sealants, non-invasive cavity treatments, and the very popular in-office teeth whitening service. Mint’s dental hygienists treat clients with a patient-centered approach, aiming to tailor visits to their unique needs and ensure they leave feeling empowered and excited for their next visit. Mint Dental Spa’s goal is to provide care in an environment that makes it enjoyable, and in-turn empowering one to find true value in taking control of their oral health for a lifetime. Ask about insurance and affordable in-house memberships! Now welcoming new guests of all ages!
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LOYALEE HEALTH
Loyalee Health is a Direct Primary Care practice built around a simple but powerful idea: healthcare should feel personal again. Through a convenient membership-based model, patients receive individualized, relationship-driven care without the rushed appointments or barriers often found in traditional healthcare settings. With a special focus on perimenopause and menopause care, Loyalee Health supports women through every stage of hormonal transition—helping them better understand their bodies, manage symptoms, and truly thrive. From preventative care and wellness planning to thoughtful, extended appointments, every aspect of the practice is designed with the patient at the center. Members enjoy easy access, direct communication with their provider, and the peace of mind that comes from having a healthcare partner who truly listens. At Loyalee Health, care is proactive, compassionate, and tailored—because feeling well should never feel complicated.
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North Star Private Physician Care
North Star Private Physician Care is a concierge-style direct primary care medical practice founded by Dr. Elizabeth Lynch, MD. North Star stands alone offering enhanced care … not only do patients receive direct primary care but also specialty medical care since Dr. Lynch is a triple American Board Certified physician in Internal, Pulmonary, and Sleep medicine. Navigation of a patient’s medical care is unmatched with unhurried comprehensive care visits as part of a monthly membership fee, saving time and money by seeing one physician for your care. Individual members develop a stronger, more personal relationship with Dr. Lynch with enhanced access via email, text, and phone during office hours. Visits are longer than in a traditional primary care or specialty practice, allowing for more thorough discussions about a patient’s health and lifestyle goals. Membership concierge-style medical care allows Dr. Lynch to have fewer patients, which supports deeper doctor-patient relationships, providing more proactive, comprehensive care!!
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SEACOAST DIRECT PRIMARY CARE
Seacoast Direct Primary Care is a patient-centered clinic redefining what primary care should feel like. Built on a direct, membership-based model, the practice offers accessible, comprehensive, and highly personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs and health goals. Unlike traditional primary care practices that manage thousands of patients, Dr. Carter limits her panel to just 200–300 patients—allowing for longer appointments, meaningful conversations, and care that looks at the whole person, not just symptoms. Patients enjoy easy access to Dr. Carter, including phone-based care when appropriate and same-day or next-day appointments when an in-office visit is needed. Best of all, every visit is with Dr. Carter herself, ensuring continuity, trust, and a healthcare experience where patients are truly known, heard, and supported.
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DIBONA DENTAL GROUP
DiBona Dental Group of Exeter is a long-established dental practice in Exeter, New Hampshire, offering comprehensive general, cosmetic, restorative, and specialty dental services to patients of all ages under one roof. The family-oriented woman-owned practice emphasizes personalized care, modern technology, patient comfort (including sedation options), and a welcoming atmosphere backed by decades of experience and community trust. They have served families across the Seacoast area for 50 years with services ranging from routine cleanings and Invisalign to implants and emergency care.
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three cheers to good health!
mental health
UPLEVEL LIFE COACHING
Life can get messy, throwing us curveballs, losses, and chronic stress so that we feel stuck…or other times, it feels overwhelming when we have Imposter Syndrome, and we never feel good enough. If you feel like you could use support, life coaching might be a great approach that gets you into action, helps you feel more peaceful, and equips you with helpful tools in each session. Rather than delving into your past, Kelly Hurd of Uplevel Life Coaching helps you to get clarity on what’s not working now with an individualized plan for the tools you need: stress-management, confidence, resilience, inner-peace, and happiness. With her warmth and compassionate support, knowledge of science-backed tools, and weekly accountability, in just a few months, you will feel confident, with a sense of ease, strength, and inner happiness. This isn’t talk therapy that can last indefinitely; this is solution-focused coaching. With a forever toolkit at the ready, life won’t just feel manageable; it will be genuinely fulfilling and buoyant.
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EILEEN SUTHERLAND, MSW
Sometimes life events happen and we find ourselves overwhelmed and wondering how we’ll get through. At other times, we can feel ‘stuck’, perhaps struggling with self-worth, a relationship concern, a life/career transition, or a parenting issue. With warmth and understanding, Eileen Sutherland counsels women in all stages of life to navigate life’s inevitable challenges. Helping women discover their natural gifts, talents, and desires so that they can live their best, most fulfilling lives, Eileen’s approach is positive, strengths-based, and solution-focused.
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holistic wellness
RISE WELLNESS COLLECTIVE
RISE Wellness Collective is a group of independent practitioners who work in a beautiful and energetically aligned space to provide a wide array of wellness modalities. RISE Wellness Collective offers conventional therapies such as Psychotherapy, Midwifery and Nutrition, bodywork services including Massage, Reflexology and Craniosacral Therapy, and self-care options such as Life Coaching, Energy Healing, and Psychic Mediumship. You can access individual treatment services as well as events and workshops in the group meeting space. The team at RISE is confident that you will find multiple ways to access your own wellness and leave ready to RISE!
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AYA NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Aya Naturopathic Medicine is a Seacoast-based naturopathic medical practice built around the belief that people heal best when they are truly listened to. With offices in Dover and Newington, NH, and telehealth available across NH, MA, CT, and ME, Aya offers naturopathic medical care alongside biofeedback and craniosacral therapy, with a strong focus on uncovering root causes rather than chasing symptoms. Many patients come to Aya after years of feeling dismissed or told their concerns were “normal,” only to finally feel seen, understood, and supported. Dr. Luciana Silva specializes in hormones, metabolism, gut health, and migraines, while Dr. Sarah Jeffrey focuses on mental health, anxiety, sleep, nervous system regulation, and Alzheimer’s prevention. Care at Aya is thoughtful, evidence-based, and designed to fit real life — and patients appreciate the practice’s clear, upfront transparent pricing and the option to start with a free discovery call to make sure it’s the right fit.
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KA LANI
At Ka lani, we specialize in thoughtful, personalized care—whether you’re coming in for a results-driven facial or a deeply intuitive massage. Our device-based skin therapies, including Lightwave LED, Hydrafacial, and Intraceuticals Oxygen, are paired with top-of-the-line products like Lira Clinical, ABI Dermaceuticals, Intraceuticals, FarmHouse Fresh, and doTERRA to support real, visible change. We also offer advanced, FDA approved, clinical red light therapy to improve skin tone, boost collagen, reduce inflammation, and promote whole-body wellness by supporting cellular repair from the inside out. Whether it’s your skin, your muscles, or your mood—we’re here to support the whole of you.
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let’s make this the healthiest year yet!
integrative health
OCEANSIDE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Oceanside Physical Therapy is where science meets the soul. We provide expert pelvic physical therapy that recognizes the pelvic floor as part of the whole body—not an isolated system. Using a wide range of hands-on bodywork, movement assessment, and evidence-based techniques, we don’t just treat symptoms; we uncover the why behind your body’s story. From there, care flows seamlessly into expert-level movement and personalized, rehab-based strength training. Our mission is to bridge healing and performance—helping you build confidence, restore function, and develop the strength and resilience to move well and feel strong for life. We honor where you’ve been, your history, experiences, and challenges, and use that understanding to guide a clear path toward where you want to go. Oceanside is ideal for those navigating life transitions or seeking long-term resilience, function, and strength for life.
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ROOTS INTEGRATIVE THERAPY
Roots Integrative Therapies is a Manual Therapy, Movement Therapy & Training, and Therapeutic Massage clinic. The focus at Roots is treating each person as a whole, by addressing alignment, posture, mobility, neuromuscular function, strength and motor control. We look at the body as a whole system, as most impairments have a connected web through the body. Roots specializes in treating acute injuries and pain, complex / non-resolving pain, movement dysfunctions and improving physical performance and overall wellness.
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CJ PHYSICAL THERAPY & PILATES
CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates specializes in helping people age 40+ to be more active, healthy, and mobile – so they can spend time doing activities they love instead of sitting in the doctor’s office. Located in downtown Portsmouth, their Physical Therapy Specialists and Mechanical Pain Experts find natural solutions to your pain – and empower you through corrective movement strategies and regenerative therapy technology – so you don’t have to resort to pills, procedures, or surgery. If you’re looking for help getting rid of back, knee, hip, neck, shoulder, or any other musculoskeletal pain or injury (including Vertigo), CJ Physical Therapy & Pilates offers FREE Discovery Sessions with its specialists to determine if you’re a good fit for what they do, and make sure they can help you!
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ANCHOR PHYSICAL THERAPY & PERFORMANCE
Anchor Physical Therapy & Performance combines the benefits of sports performance and pelvic health physical therapy to help all people feel better and move better. The team believes in helping everyone learn the root cause of their problem in order to provide lasting results. They are passionate about helping people stay strong, and achieve their fitness goals in our one-on-one sessions. Anchor Physical Therapy & Performance does this by using pelvic health and movement specialist skill sets to give people a unique experience, and better results
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NEW ENGLAND FAMILY ACUPUNCTURE
With nearly two decades of experience, New England Family Acupuncture’s lead acupuncturist Jewel Permut provides Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Microneedling Therapy to people of all ages. She specializes in (but is not limited to!) pain relief and graceful aging. Jewel is known for her precise diagnostic skills, clear intuition, and compassionate heart. She creates a safe a supportive environment where healing occurs on all levels. Beyond the mere alleviation of symptoms, Jewel’s patients are encouraged and supported to claim their healthiest, happiest, most authentic version of themselves. Ready to feel a major improvement in your health and wellbeing like the hundreds of people from all walks of life that Jewel has helped to heal deeply? Book a consultation or appointment today. Visit nhacupuncture.com for more information and to book online, or call/text (603) 630-3629. New England Family Acupuncture accepts some insurance plans, and has two beautiful locations in Exeter, NH and Peterborough, NH.
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