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About SANAVITA Health

Physician-led care, personalized around you.

SANAVITA Health is a physician-led naturopathic medical practice founded by Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD, and Dr. Thiago Cavalcante, NMD. We care for adults, children, and families across integrative oncology, pediatrics and family health, naturopathic medicine, and longevity — with care built around the person, not just the diagnosis.

Meet Our PhysiciansExplore Our Services
  • Licensed naturopathic physicians
  • Secure telehealth visits
  • Care in English, Spanish & Portuguese

Founding physicians

  • Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD
  • Dr. Thiago Cavalcante, NMD

Our Story

Why SANAVITA Health exists.

SANAVITA Health was founded by two naturopathic physicians who believe patients deserve more than a diagnosis — they deserve a true partnership, grounded in clinical science and whole-person thinking.

We built this practice to bridge a gap we witnessed firsthand: patients navigating some of the most complex decisions of their lives without the tools, time, or language to do so with confidence.

That is why records and labs are reviewed before we meet, why every plan is explained in writing, and why we coordinate with the physicians you already trust — so you and your family can understand your care and take part in it.

More about our clinic
A SANAVITA physician taking notes during an unhurried consultation with a patient
When patients understand their role in their health, healing begins.

SANAVITA Health Philosophy

What SANAVITA Means

A name that describes how we practice.

Sana
From Latin and Spanish — to heal, to make whole.
Vita
Life.

Together, they describe our approach: caring for the whole person rather than treating a diagnosis in isolation. In practice, that means looking at the complete clinical picture — history, labs, nutrition, sleep, stress, environment, and the care you already receive.

Our Mission

Medicine that empowers the patient within.

We provide physician-led naturopathic consulting that integrates clinical science, whole-person thinking, and genuine human partnership — so every patient can participate fully in their own care.

Our Approach

Six principles behind every visit.

These principles guide how we evaluate, recommend, and follow up — in every area of care, for every patient.

  • Physician-led

    Care guided by licensed naturopathic physicians. Recommendations come from clinical judgment, not a template.

  • Personalized

    Recommendations based on your individual clinical picture — your history, goals, laboratory findings, and the care you already receive.

  • Integrative

    Care designed to work alongside conventional medicine when appropriate — a complement to your existing care, not an alternative to it.

  • Educational

    We explain the reasoning behind each recommendation, so you can understand your health, your options, and your plan.

  • Collaborative

    We coordinate with your broader healthcare team — oncologists, pediatricians, and primary care providers — when appropriate.

  • Whole-person

    We consider the medical, nutritional, lifestyle, environmental, and personal factors that shape your health — not one symptom in isolation.

Meet the Physicians

The physicians behind your care.

Every SANAVITA patient is cared for by one of our two licensed naturopathic physicians, each leading the areas of care that match their training.

  • Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD, Naturopathic Doctor at SANAVITA Health

    Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

    Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

    Integrative Oncology & Precision Medicine

    Dr. Cantillo is a licensed naturopathic physician with specialized training in integrative oncology and oncology navigation. A graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, he completed a postdoctoral residency in naturopathic medicine with a focus on integrative oncology, in affiliation with the National University of Natural Medicine. His work is designed to complement — not compete with — a patient’s conventional oncology team.

    Focus Areas

    • Integrative Oncology
    • Oncology Navigation
    • Genomics & Advanced Labs
    • Metabolic Health
    • Survivorship Support

    Languages

    • English
    • Spanish
    Meet Dr. Cantillo
  • Dr. Thiago Cavalcante, NMD — professional portrait

    Dr. Thiago Cavalcante, NMD

    Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

    Naturopathic Pediatrics & Family Health

    Dr. Cavalcante is a licensed naturopathic physician in Arizona and a 2023 graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Before his naturopathic training, he trained in Brazil as a physician with a specialty background in otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and cochlear implant rehabilitation. He has completed advanced fellowship training in Pediatric Functional & Integrative Psychiatry and serves on the board of directors of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

    Focus Areas

    • Pediatric Naturopathic Medicine
    • Neurodevelopmental Health
    • ADHD & ASD Integrative Support
    • Pediatric Gut-Immune Health
    • Family Medicine

    Languages

    • English
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish
    Meet Dr. Cavalcante

Areas of Care

Four areas of care, one philosophy.

Each area is led by the physician whose training matches it — and every one begins with a conversation.

Explore Our Services
  • A SANAVITA naturopathic physician reviewing a personalized nutrition plan beside a table of whole foods

    Naturopathic Medicine

    Whole-person care

    Comprehensive naturopathic care focused on identifying contributing factors, supporting the body’s natural capacity for healing, and helping patients build a stronger foundation for long-term health.

    Led by Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

  • A SANAVITA physician meeting with a patient and family member by secure video call

    Integrative Oncology

    Prevention · Treatment · Survivorship

    Personalized integrative support for individuals navigating cancer prevention, active cancer care, recovery, and survivorship — designed to complement, not replace, conventional oncology care.

    Led by Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

  • Dr. Thiago Cavalcante, NMD, in a consultation with a family and their two children

    Pediatrics

    Children & families

    Whole-child and family-centered naturopathic care supporting children’s development, resilience, behavior, nutrition, and overall well-being.

    Led by Dr. Thiago Cavalcante, NMD

  • Three generations of a family relaxing together on a sofa at home

    Longevity

    Healthy aging & prevention

    Personalized strategies focused on healthy aging, metabolic health, prevention, vitality, and optimizing the foundations that support long-term health.

    Led by Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

How We Work With Patients

Listen. Evaluate. Personalize. Support.

Every care plan is individual, but the way we work with patients and families is consistent.

  1. 01

    Listen

    We begin with your history, concerns, goals, and priorities — starting with a secure intake form before your first visit.

  2. 02

    Evaluate

    Your physician reviews relevant records, labs, medications, current treatments, nutrition, and lifestyle in advance, so your visit is spent on you.

  3. 03

    Personalize

    Recommendations are built around your clinical picture and priorities, and shared with you in a written care plan.

  4. 04

    Support

    Care continues through follow-up visits, monitoring, education, and coordination with your broader healthcare team when appropriate.

Testing, recommendations, and visit frequency are determined individually — not every patient receives the same evaluation or plan, and no specific outcome is promised.

Our Commitment to Integrative Care

Working alongside conventional medicine — never against it.

Integrative care means coordination, not competition. SANAVITA Health is designed to complement — not replace — the care you receive from your primary care, pediatric, and specialist teams.

In integrative oncology, that distinction matters most. We support patients alongside their oncology team: we do not diagnose cancer, prescribe chemotherapy, or direct oncology treatment, and we never advise anyone to forgo conventional treatment.

Read: the difference between integrative and alternative medicine

Our commitments

  • We coordinate with your existing physicians whenever possible.

  • Supplement and nutrition guidance is reviewed for safety and for interactions with your current treatment.

  • If you are navigating cancer without an oncologist, we will encourage you to establish that relationship.

  • We are transparent about scope: clinical naturopathic care is available to Arizona residents; outside Arizona, we provide educational consulting.

Your Next Step

Ready to learn whether SANAVITA Health is the right fit?

A free 15-minute discovery call is the simplest way to start. We’ll listen to your goals, answer your questions, and help you identify the most appropriate next step.

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What to expect

  1. Choose your physician and book a free 15-minute discovery call.

  2. Complete a short intake form, sent by email after booking.

  3. Talk through your goals — together we identify the most appropriate next step.

A discovery call is not a medical visit and does not establish a physician-patient relationship.