Dr. Janet Opila-Lehman, ND, OTL, Occupational Therapist
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Dr. Janet Opila-Lehman, ND, OTL

Naturopathic Physician

966 Tunnel Rd Asheville NC, 28805

About

Dr. Janet Opila-Lehman, ND, OTL, practices naturopathic medicine and occupational therapy in Asheville, NC. She focuses on working with children who have special challenges such as autism, ADD, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome and adults who have chronic health issues related to their guts, thyroid, adrenal glands, nervous system, and more. She empowers individuals to be proactive to improve their wellness using natural treatments. Check out her website: www.WNCNaturopathicMedicine.com for more info!  She would be honored to help you and/or your family members on their healing journeys.

 

 

 

Education and Training

Bastyr University Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine 2014

Boston University MS in Occupational Therapy 1983

University of Kansas BS in Occupational Therapy 1978

Provider Details

Female English
Dr. Janet Opila-Lehman, ND, OTL
Dr. Janet Opila-Lehman, ND, OTL's Expert Contributions
  • Are your GUT and IMMUNE System team players?

    By Dr. Janet Opila-Lehman, NDWith the continued presence of the coronavirus infection, information keeps coming out on the importance of supporting your immune system. What does your gut have to do with all this? Who would think that what you eat, how it gets digested and eliminated has anything to...

Areas of expertise and specialization

Autism, ADD, ADHD, Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Gastrointestinal issues, Thyroid & Adrenal, Mental Health, Environmental (Mold, Heavy Metals, Chemicals, EMF detoxification)

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Prof Occupational Therapy Keuka College 1987 - 2008

Awards

  • Most Compassionate Woman in NM Global Health Alternative Medicine Ass 
  • Excellence for Autism & DD Rxs Global Health Alternative Medicine Ass 
  • Humanitarian Award 17 NYS Massage Therapy Ass. 
  • Business of the Year Award 18 Bath, NY Chamber of Commerce 
  • NYS Service OT Award 19 NYS OT Association 

Professional Memberships

  • NC Integrative Med Society Colleen Kochanek, Elizabeth Taylor  
  • The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians  
  • American Occupational Therapy Association  
  • NC Occupational Therapy Association  
  • NC Association of Naturopath Physicians  
  • Autism Society of NC  
  • National Autism Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Arms around Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asheville, NC

Areas of research

Effectiveness of CBD for Pediatric Anxiety and Insomnia.

Business practices - "Keeping Grass Green on Your Side of the Fence.


Kinesthetic Perception in Children with Cerebral Palsy. 

Dr. Janet Opila-Lehman, ND, OTL's Practice location

WNC Naturopathic Medicine

966 Tunnel Rd -
Asheville, NC 28805
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Nearest Hospitals

MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CEl

509 BILTMORE AVE ASHEVILLE NC 28801

966 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, USA
Head southwest on Tunnel Rd toward Governors View RdPass by Wells Fargo Bank (on the right in 0.2 mi)
1.0 mi
Continue straight to stay on Tunnel RdPass by Cook Out (on the left in 0.7 mi)
1.0 mi
Turn left onto Kenilworth Rd
1.2 mi
Turn right onto Wyoming Rd
0.4 mi
Turn right onto Forest Hill Dr
0.2 mi
Turn left onto Biltmore Ave
0.2 mi
Turn right onto Doctors Dr
0.1 mi
Turn right toward Lily Carmichael Drive
0.1 mi
Turn left onto Lily Carmichael DriveDestination will be on the right
0.1 mi
509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA

MARGARET R PARDEE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

800 N JUSTICE ST HENDERSONVILLE NC 28791

966 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, USA
Head southwest on Tunnel Rd toward Governors View RdPass by Wells Fargo Bank (on the right in 0.2 mi)
1.0 mi
Take the Interstate 240 W ramp
0.5 mi
Merge onto I-240 W
3.7 mi
Keep right at the fork to continue on I-26 E, follow signs for Interstate 240 W/Interstate 26 E/Interstate 40
15.9 mi
Take exit 44 for US-25 N/U.S. 25 South Business toward Fletcher/Mountain Home
0.2 mi
Turn right onto Asheville Hwy
0.3 mi
Continue straight to stay on Asheville HwyPass by Advance Auto Parts (on the left in 4.5 mi)
5.6 mi
Turn right onto Haywood Rd
151 ft
Turn left onto N Justice StDestination will be on the left
0.4 mi
800 N Justice St, Hendersonville, NC 28791, USA

PARK RIDGE HEALTHl

100 HOSPITAL DRIVE HENDERSONVILLE NC 28792

966 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, USA
Head southwest on Tunnel Rd toward Governors View RdPass by Wells Fargo Bank (on the right in 0.2 mi)
1.0 mi
Take the Interstate 240 W ramp
0.5 mi
Merge onto I-240 W
3.7 mi
Keep right at the fork to continue on I-26 E, follow signs for Interstate 240 W/Interstate 26 E/Interstate 40
15.9 mi
Take exit 44 for US-25 N/U.S. 25 South Business toward Fletcher/Mountain Home
0.2 mi
Turn right onto Asheville Hwy
0.3 mi
Turn left onto Naples Rd
1.2 mi
Turn right onto Hospital Dr
315 ft
Turn right to stay on Hospital Dr
246 ft
Turn left
302 ft
Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792, USA