Dr. Alison Monette is a nationally board-certified, licensed naturopathic physician and a registered dietitian in the state of Connecticut.  She is the founder of Avena Wellness Center, LLC, located in Putnam, CT.  Dr. Monette specializes in prevention and wellness treatments using a wholistic approach.

Dr. Monette received her doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ, one of the four nationally accredited naturopathic medical schools in the country.  Her education includes clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and homeopathy.  She combines all of these modalities to assist her in treating each person with an individualized approach.  Her training also includes pharmaceutical medications and their interactions with natural remedies.

Dr. Monette is a native of Woodstock, CT.  She earned her undergraduate degree in dietetics from the University of Connecticut.  She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP).