Dr. Susan Cucchiara, Naturopathic Doctor NYC

Dr. Susan Cucchiara, Naturopathic Doctor NYC Dr. Susan Cucchiara is a Naturopathic Doctor whom is trained as a primary care physician and is an e

06/16/2026

I became a naturopathic doctor to save my own life.

Through my own journey to get well, I learned quite a bit along the way.

These pearls help me help my patients and also aid in training those on my team.

You know when something is off… don’t dim your intuition!

We are happy to offer 15 min complimentary calls with our doctors of our practice to see if you’re a good fit.

If you’re in NYC, Dr. Lauren can see you in person and or we have telehealth options with Jessica Tapper, ND, Dr. Sparks ND and I!

Text 212-652-2240 or email [email protected]

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♥️

06/11/2026

You are doing ALL the right things and your cholesterol is still high.

It can actually be stress. Burnout much?

Have you ever heard this before?

I usually triple check by requesting a 3 to 7 day diet diary from my patients so I can see if there are contributing factors in their diet that can be elevating their cholesterol.

If the diet is very nutritious, then one factor can be stress.

There are other factors that can raise cholesterol outside of diet, but I’ll leave that for another post!

Do you feel that this might be the case for you?

05/27/2026

Leah McSweeney , former Real Housewives of New York cast member discovers Lyme disease after coming to see me .susanc for a naturopathic consultation.  

I am so grateful Leah trusted me with her care because her story is one I see echoed in my practice every single day.

Leah shared symptoms that immediately raised a red flag 🚩 for me. 
 
On our first appointment, I listened carefully and collected a full clinical history reviewing the pattern of her symptoms, and then recommended she get evaluated and tested for Lyme with more specific testing.
 
And sure enough, that ended up being her answer.
 
This is just one of the reasons I love naturopathic medicine.
 
Lyme is often called “the great imitator” because it can show up as fatigue, brain fog, pain, anxiety, hormonal changes, inflammation, autoimmunity and so many symptoms that patients are often told are “normal” or “just stress.”
 
But your symptoms are information!
 
Naturopathic Doctors are trained to look at the whole person and connect the dots.
 
If you feel like something is off but you keep being told everything looks “normal,” do NOT stop advocating for yourself.
 
You deserve to be heard and someone that will look deeper when you know in your gut something is just not right in your body. 
 
To work with us at Naturally Sue Wellness, book a complimentary 10 min discovery call through the link in bio.

Or email [email protected] or text 212-652-2240.

♥️ Dr. Sue 
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05/25/2026

Please stay safe 🙏

I’m in quite disbelief as to what I am seeing regarding chemical leak/fires currently here in California 🥺

The only thing I can do is help educate how to protect yourself.

Drinks lots of filtered water.

I personally have but named others in case you can’t get right away. You need carbon though for chemical exposure. HEPA filters are not enough.

Reach out if you need support! ♥️♥️♥️

disclaimer: this is not individual medical advice.

05/14/2026

CORTISOL TESTING - your stress hormone ‼️

Data helps us help you 🧪

While naturopathic doctors can still assist most patients without extra testing, in our experience, testing helps US help YOU as we can uncover abnormalities and imbalances quicker to get you better sooner!

Total cortisol in blood 🩸 is one puzzle piece 🧩

I showed you the difference between a patient who had 1 total cortisol done via blood and then another patient who had her sleep wake cycle AKA circadian rhythm mapped out over the entire day to see how high or low cortisol was at each part of the day.

It helps to know where you are high and low because we can easily implement some stress reducing techniques or uncover patterns.

For example…

🤔 Does my cortisol spike each morning having to go to a job I hate?

🧐 Does my cortisol spike I get off of work and have to go on the train or drive home in rush hour?

🤨 Does my cortisol spike at night affecting my sleep and having racing thoughts? And is cortisol low in morning where I feel like I can’t get out of bed?

❗️ Knowing if you are high all day, high only certain times of the day and or low all day helps your Naturopathic doctor know exactly what to recommend, from lifestyle modifications including what exercise works for you, to what herbs or vitamins you may need and when.

My team of naturopathic doctors and (who will be seeing patients in NYC in June!) can help figure out what it is your body is asking for.

DM us for a 10 minute complimentary consult to see how we can help you feel like yourself again.

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05/01/2026

You don’t have to be upstate New York to get Lyme disease.

However, we know that dogs carry lots of ticks and we know that certain areas are more heavily infested by ticks than others.

After you get bit, you can have varying symptoms the next few weeks. Some people experience headaches, migraines, nausea, gastrointestinal upset, musculoskeletal, pain, neck, pain, fatigue, and more.

Some people describe it like they have the “flu”.

AND YOU DONT HAVE TO HAVE A RASH ‼️

The Lyme disease tests can be more accurate if you recently got bit by a tick vs you having chronic Lyme and bit by a tick many years ago.

Could this be something other than Lyme disease? Possibly. But it is absolutely essential to rule out Lyme in this case.

Most of the tests that conventional doctors are doing miss Lyme disease, and sometimes even with thorough Lyme testing, they can yield false negatives.

This is why it is imperative to look at the clinical picture and even if a lyme disease test comes out negative, a diligent doctor will treat as if especially if our diseases have been ruled out.

If you suspect you have chronic Lyme disease, or have been acutely bit, don’t hesitate to reach out to our practice to get the help you need. Our doctors are Lyme literate! Www.naturallysue.com

Would you like me to share what we find out with this patient?

04/02/2026

Meet Dr. Jess 🌼🌼

Please join me in welcoming her to the NSW team 🤍

I did not take bringing another doctor into my practice lightly… which is why I’m so excited to introduce Dr. Jessica Tapper, ND to Naturally Sue Wellness 🤍

When I was looking for the right doctor to join my team, I wanted someone who was not only highly qualified, but deeply aligned with the way we approach healing here.
Dr. Jess is that person 💫

She supports patients navigating chronic stress, hormone and digestive concerns, skin issues, fertility challenges, nervous system dysregulation, and complex chronic illness through a true mind-body-spirit approach.

To celebrate her launch, we’re also introducing a new 3-Month Transformation Package with Dr. Jess for those looking for deeper, more personalized support.

This package includes:
✨ 90-minute initial visit
✨ 2 follow-up visits (1 per month)
✨ 2 monthly 60-minute distance energy healing sessions
✨ Personalized naturopathic health plan
✨ Constitutional homeopathic recommendation
✨ 10% off Fullscript supplements
✨ Unlimited messaging support between sessions
✨ Functional labs, if indicated, at additional cost

‼️If you’ve been looking for a more supported, intuitive, and transformative healing experience, this is for you!

You can also pay a la carte for naturopathic visits and reiki sessions as well if that works better for you! We accept HSA/FSA.

DM us for a free 15 min consult to see if you are a good fit!

You can also DM us your email and we’ll add you to our mailing list to stay posted on all our offers and educational content.

See you soon! 😌

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03/31/2026

Test don’t guess! Guessing is EXPENSIVE. Time is 💰

I can’t tell you how many patients come to my practice convinced they have parasites, candida, or SIBO because social media told them so.

Sometimes that is the issue. Many times, it isn’t.

Buying random supplements for problems you think you have can get costly FAST… especially when they’re not what your body actually needs.

Many new patients report to me that have 384738734 supplements at home they purchased already and have no idea what they are for or how to take them.

Add this up over time and it’s more expensive than actually finding out what’s wrong and fixing it.

I’d rather get data, look at the whole picture, and create a plan based on your results!

Looking at this patients GI map- I know exactly what to do to help her. It helps me HELP you!

Guessing=PRICEY. Clarity=EFFICIENT.

FSA/HSA cover specialty testing and naturopathic telehealth.

Reach out if you’re looking for a virtual analysis and at home microbiome testing by

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02/13/2026

Is your constipation making you feel “crazy”? 😵‍💫💩

‼️If you’re not going regularly, your body can’t clear waste efficiently — including estrogen metabolites your liver already packaged up to eliminate.

When stool sits too long, some of those compounds can get reprocessed in the gut and recirculate… and that can amplify:

😫PMS mood swings
😩Irritability
😡 Rage
🫠 “I feel OFF.”

On a GI-MAP, we can look at beta-glucuronidase (a gut bacterial enzyme).

If it’s high, it can be a clue your gut may be reactivating estrogen metabolites instead of clearing them out—especially with slow transit.

🎯 Goal: 1–2 easy, complete BMs/day

DM “GI MAP” for the comprehensive stool panel (virtual practice—anywhere).

Dr. Sue | www.naturallysue.com

02/07/2026

In my opinion, there’s nothing like good old plain filtered water to truly hydrate. 💦

Coffee and tea contain fluid, yes — but I personally don’t count stimulants as my hydration baseline.

General guideline I go by:
“Hydration first. Stimulants second”

If you want to heal from burnout, hydration is an absolute must.

How much water are you drinking every day?

You can comment GUIDE for my 12 steps to health success, including hydration!

Dr. Sue
www.naturallysue.com

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