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About SANAVITA Health

A physician-led naturopathic medical practice built on conviction.

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 created 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. We are here to change that.

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 Philosophy

A different way of practicing medicine.

Our philosophy begins with a simple belief: the body has an innate capacity to heal when the right conditions are supported. We pair that conviction with evidence-informed medicine and a deep respect for each patient’s lived experience — caring for the whole person, not a diagnosis alone.

  • The body has an innate capacity

    Given the right conditions, the body is remarkably able to regulate, repair, and adapt. Our role is to remove obstacles and support what it already knows how to do.

  • The patient guides the process

    You know your body, your story, your environment, and your lived experience better than anyone. We treat those insights as clinically meaningful — alongside labs, imaging, and examination.

  • Mind, body, spirit & evidence

    We bring whole-person care together with evidence-informed medicine and careful clinical judgment — so your care is at once deeply personal and clinically grounded.

  • Empowerment begins healing

    When you understand your role in your own health, you become a true partner in care — and that understanding is where healing begins.

When patients understand their role in their health, healing begins.

SANAVITA Health Philosophy

What We Do

Six areas of physician-led care.

Integrative Oncology

Adjunctive, evidence-informed support for patients navigating cancer care — alongside, not instead of, your oncology team.

Naturopathic Pediatrics

Whole-child and family-centered care focused on development, immune health, gut health, behavior, and long-term resilience.

Longevity & Prevention

Metabolic precision, advanced biomarkers, and evidence-based strategies for living longer and better.

Precision Medicine

Advanced laboratory interpretation, genomics, functional testing, and personalized care plans built on data, not assumptions.

Patient Education

We translate complex clinical science into clear language — because an informed patient is a better patient and a better partner.

Whole-Person Care

We treat the terrain, not just the tumor. The body, the mind, the environment, and the relationships a person lives within are part of our clinical picture.

Our Physicians

Two Physicians. One Mission.

SANAVITA Health was founded by Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD and Dr. Thiago Cavalcante, NMD — two physicians with distinct specialties and a shared commitment to medicine that meets the whole person.

Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

Dr. Julio Cantillo, NMD

Integrative oncology, cancer terrain, genomics, and precision medicine.

Meet Dr. Cantillo
Dr. Thiago Cavalcante, NMD

Dr. Thiago Cavalcante, NMD

Naturopathic pediatrics, family health, and neurodevelopmental care.

Meet Dr. Cavalcante

Begin your care journey.

Start with a free discovery call. After booking, you'll receive a short application by email so our physicians can review your needs before we meet.