Paul Despres, ND, FAAO
Naturopathic Physician (ND)
Fellow of the American Academy of Ozonotherapy (FAAO)
Co-Owner
Dr. Paul Despres is a compassionate naturopathic medical doctor with expertise in a wide range of natural, conventional, and advanced therapies for both acute and chronic conditions. As a co-owner of Aspen Integrative Medical Center with his wife, Dr. Alexandra Mele, Dr. Despres is deeply committed to providing an exceptional patient care experience that addresses the root causes of illness, empowers patients to achieve optimal health, and promotes disease prevention.
Having personally navigated complex chronic diseases such as juvenile arthritis, autoimmune disease, and Lyme Disease, Dr. Despres is able to empathize with his patients’ struggles. As a physician, he is dedicated to:
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- Taking the time to listen, understand, and build meaningful relationships with his patients
- Providing an accurate and thorough diagnosis, and helping patients fully understand their conditions and symptoms
- “Meeting patients where they are,” tailoring testing and treatment plans to individual needs, personalities, and financial considerations
- Offering innovative, root-cause treatments to address underlying health issues
- Creating personalized treatment plans, rather than relying on standardized protocols
- Responding promptly and reliably to patients’ concerns
"I am committed to researching new healing methods and designing innovative, effective treatment plans tailored to each patient. My goal is not only to help patients recover and prevent illness, but also to guide them toward a healthier mind, body, and spirit. I listen attentively, focusing on the details, so that my patients can live life to the fullest."
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- General Naturopathic Care
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Complex, Chronic Illness Your Other Doctors Can’t Figure Out
- Acute and Chronic Musculoskeletal Concerns – Chronic Pain, Joint Injuries, Fractures, Sprains, Strains, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Plantarfasciitis, TMJ, LBP, Fibromyalgia, etc.
- Gastrointestinal Disorders – SIBO, Fungal Overgrowth, Acid Reflux, Constipation, Diarrhea
- Autoimmune Disease
- Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Neurodegenerative Disorders – Cognitive Decline, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.
- Hypothyroidism and Men’s Health Hormonal Concerns
- Cardiovascular Diseases – Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Stroke
- Acute & Chronic Infectious Diseases – Covid-19, Epstein Barr Virus, Valley Fever, Lyme disease, Babesia, Bartonella
- Mold Toxicity Including Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
- Environmental Toxicity Including Heavy Metal Therapy
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
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- Ozone Therapy – IV ozone, EBOO, nasal/ear ozone
- Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
- IV Therapy – including chelation therapy
- Regenerative Joint Injections – Prolozone, PRP, stem cells, exosomes
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI)
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
- Botanical Medicine
- Genetic Testing
- Detoxification and Depuration Therapies
- Lyme Literate Doctor with ILADS and CIRS Training
- Mold Literate Doctor
- Physical Medicine – Massage, Cupping, Spinal Adjustments
- Clinical Nutrition
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI – Bachelor of Arts, 2008
- Bellevue Massage School, Bellevue, WA – License in Massage Therapy, 2013
- Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA – Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, 2016
- Mold Literate Doctor with Dr. Jill Crista Training, 2019
- Lyme Literate Doctor with ILADS Training, 2021
- Certified in Ozonotherapy, American Academy of Ozonotherapy, 2024
- Certified in Advanced Prolozone, American Academy of Ozonotherapy, 2024
- Fellow of the American Academy of Ozonotherapy, 2025
- Certified in EBOO, Detox, and Drainage, 2025