Dr. Abigail Ellsworth - Freshwater Wellness

Freshwater Wellness is a naturopathic and Chinese medicine practice with in-person locations in Frankfort and Traverse City, Michigan, led by Dr. Abigail Ellsworth, ND, LAc. Dr. Ellsworth holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Master of Oriental Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Michigan, and holds Naturopathic licenses in Vermont and Wisconsin. Because Michigan does not currently regulate naturopathic medicine as a licensable profession, she works in collaboration with Lisa Fortin, MD for advanced lab testing and treatment recommendations.

Mold and mycotoxin recovery is a core specialty at Freshwater Wellness, making it a relevant listing for The Filtery’s directory. The practice explicitly addresses lingering symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety following mold exposure, and offers a dedicated Mold and Mycotoxin Recovery program alongside hormone reset, chronic pain and inflammation, and food sensitivity testing. The practice takes a root-cause approach using advanced functional lab testing, botanical medicine, and clinical nutrition, and focuses on complex chronic conditions that have not resolved under conventional care.

Services include naturopathic medicine consultations, acupuncture, light therapy and photobiomodulation, facial rejuvenation, cupping, gua sha, and microneedling with exosomes. In-person visits are available at both Michigan locations, and virtual appointments are also available. Naturopathic medicine is not covered by insurance, though HSA and FSA payments are accepted, and superbills are provided for patients who wish to seek reimbursement from their insurance carrier directly. Discovery calls are not available.