Our Vision

Ella McElweeElla McElwee learned about the importance of fresh foods as a young farm girl whose parents advocated for whole foods and natural supplements and taught cooking classes for families from inner city Philadelphia. Though she worked for a time after her early training as a nurse in a traditional medical environment, before long she felt a pull back to natural medicine.

Since the 1970s, the naturopathic and homeopathic doctor with a PhD in Natural Sciences has been guiding people to better health using diet and exercise as the primary tools in her arsenal.

First at Health Resources Limited and now as the leader of Health By Choice, Dr. McElwee has developed numerous formulations for supplementation of various conditions, many of which are widely used throughout the United States and Canada. She has been in the clinical field of nutrition for over 30 years and has served as a nutritional counselor to many in holistic health care. Says Dr. McElwee:

My vision is to build a facility so that we can help people achieve personal wellness, provide vital information and training to members of the medical profession, and advance the scientific study of natural wellness.

Future Health By Choice Facility

Future of Holistic Health Care

Building on the success of the Health By Choice model of natural medicine, the new Healthy By Choice Education and Research Center will bring the best of Western and natural medicine together to help people live healthier lives. In addition to all of the current Health By Choice services, the new 20,000 square foot facility will also allow Dr. McElwee and certified clinical practitioners to:

  • Research and validate natural health approaches scientifically and publish their results

  • Offer cottages for guests who are receiving treatment, attending educational programs, or visiting on a retreat

  • Bring all the healing arts to one place, adding modalities such as natural dentists, midwives, and physical therapists

  • Take on interns and graduate students to begin integrating the best of both the medical and natural health communities

  • Add educational programs on gardening, cooking and soil replenishment

  • Broadcast guest lectures worldwide using a high-tech conference center

  • Process test results on site using a next-level certification lab