Darrow Hand

Information for Patients

From the practitioner: About My Practice

Groton Wellness is a whole-health center including Biological Dentistry, Orthodontic, Functional Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Bowen Therapy, Craniosacral, Spa & Organic Café. Discover your unique healing journey through prevention & treating root causes. Achieve your best health by partnering with our community of integrative practitioners, providing cutting-edge treatments. The providers in our Medical Center are united by one purpose–to work collaboratively and cooperatively for the highest good of our patients. Our approach is a holistic ecosystem perspective, always educational, non-pharmaceutical whenever possible and interdisciplinary when appropriate. It’s simple and straightforward, in the service of your ultimate health goals.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Dr. Darrow Hand, ND, is a naturopathic doctor with a focus in functional medicine. He does Bowen and Craniosacral, which are beneficial therapies for numerous health issues, including: asthma, muscle and joint pain, relaxation as well as head injuries and concussions. He is a healer, with good listening skills. He has over 20 years of experience.

An appointment with Dr. Hand is typically 60 - 90 minutes and starts by reviewing your Health History. Together with Dr. Hand, you will learn about your overall health and work toward removing the root cause of any imbalances discovered. Using individualized plans and realistic goals you will work with Dr. Hand and Groton Wellness' team to achieve your very best health.

Medical Specialties

• Alternative Medicine
• Botanical Medicine
• Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
• Functional Medicine
• Health Coaching
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Nutrition
• Pain Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
• Sleep Medicine

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Pain
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Hypertension
• Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Male disorders
• Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Skin Disorders
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

Professional Associations

Institute of Functional Medicine; Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine

IFM Coursework

• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module