Rick Liva, ND
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About Dr. Rick Liva, RPH, ND

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A naturopathic physician and registered pharmacist, Dr. Rick Liva, RPh, ND, received a BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Temple University and earned his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Liva began his career as a registered pharmacist at educational and medical institutions across the United States. During his tenure at Oregon Health Sciences University, he oversaw all aspects of patient pharmacological care and conducted research into the uses and combinations of medications.

Since 1982, Dr. Rick Liva has been the Managing Director and a Naturopathic Physician at t
he Connecticut Center for Health, where he oversees clinic staff and manages the naturopathic treatment of patients. In his daily treatment of patients, he combines traditional and alternative practices to cultivate good health and prevent the development of disease.

​Based in Middletown CT, Dr. Rick Liva has twice served as president of the Connecticut Society of Naturopathic Physicians and is a member
of the Naturopathic Physicians Association.

Outside of work, Dr. Liva enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, traveling, and kayaking on the Connecticut River.

Expertise & Experience

  • Naturopathic practitioner since 1982
  • Specialized in botanical medicine, clinical nutrition and counseling

Background

  • BS, Pharmaceutical Sciences | Temple University School of Pharmacy
  • Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) | National College of Naturopathic Medicine
  • Naturopathic Physician and Managing Director | The Connecticut Center for Health
  • Founding member | American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
  • Acting president | Connecticut Society of Naturopathic Physicians
  • Member | Advisory Council for The Univ. of Bridgeport’s College of Naturopathic Medicine
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