AIMA Functional Medicine

Dr. Dr. L. Cindy Theroux-Jette, PhD, OT/L, LAc, CFMP

Dr. L. Cindy Theroux-Jette, PhD, OT/L, LAc, CFMP, CHPCA is a certified functional medicine provider and dually board certified and licensed clinician with 35+ years of practice. She specializes in comprehensive evaluation and treatment of the gastrointestinal microbiome and currently provides care to adult and senior adult populations in-office and via secure telemedicine visits. With a focus on prevention, she is skilled at identifying and addressing the root cause of systemic disease and disorders that give rise to and affect multiple organ systems. She is a nationally board certified and licensed occupational therapist (OT/L) and a nationally board certified and licensed acupuncturist and herbalist (LAc). She is licensed to practice in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, became board certified in occupational therapy in 1992 by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), and was board certified in 2002 by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM). Her formal education includes a doctoral degree in health psychology (PhD), a master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine (MAOM), a bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy (BSOT), and two specialty certifications: Certified Functional Medicine Provider (CFMP), and Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncturist (CHPCA). Dr. Theroux-Jette holds the distinction of being the first and only licensed professional in Greater Nashua to complete a rigorous course of study and pass the examinations necessary to become a Certified Functional Medicine Provider. She is the only licensed occupational therapist and licensed acupuncturist in New Hampshire holding this certification. In addition, she is the first licensed acupuncturist in New Hampshire to attain specialty certification as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncturist (CHPCA) from the National Association for Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncturists, and she is honored to be able to provide end-of-life comfort and palliative care. Dr. Theroux-Jette is a specialist and does not provide primary care services. She welcomes collaboration with all providers on the patient care team, as open communication facilitates better outcomes and is in the best interest of her patients. Patients who see Dr. Theroux-Jette can expect to be empowered in taking an active role in addressing modifiable problem areas. Active investment in regular self-care routines and in treatment offer the best results for goals related to restoring function, maintaining health, and achieving healthy longevity. Dr. Theroux-Jette's areas of specialization include assessment and treatment of the gastrointestinal microbiome for preventive care, early detection of disease and dysfunction, optimal aging, and healthy longevity. Wellness-minded people already in good health, athletes, and those who are interested in a lifestyle that supports aging with optimal function and health are excellent candidates for care. Dr. Theroux-Jette also specializes in the management of chronic illness and is able to address many chronic disorders, including and not limited to: chronic pain, insomnia, headaches, sinusitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, autoimmune disorders, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, environmental and food allergies, and illness due to toxic overload. Dr. Theroux-Jette was born into a family that taught the importance of civic duty and community service at the individual, local, and global levels. She honorably served her country in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1989 - 1997 at Naval Air Station South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Professionally, Dr. Theroux-Jette served as Chairperson of the New Hampshire Board of Acupuncture Licensing for ten years and is President Emeritus (2005-2012) of the New Hampshire state professional association of licensed acupuncturists, the New Hampshire Acupuncture and Asian Medicine Association. She currently serves as a consultant for the licensing board and as a mentor to fellow professionals and students. She enjoys giving back to the local and global community as a 20+ year member of the Rotary Club of Nashua, and by volunteering with UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center and at Home Health & Hospice Care. In her free time, Dr. Theroux-Jette enjoys spending time on a quiet lake, ornithology, nature and the outdoors, gardening, photography, and equestrianism. She values sharing quality time with her spouse and family, visiting the horses at the family ranch in CT, and doing just about anything with her best friend.