On-Site Fasting
For over 40 years, Dr. Alan Goldhamer and his team at TrueNorth Health Center have supervised the fasting and care of more than 25,000 patients through its residential health education program. Today, the Center is the largest facility in the world specializing in medically supervised, water-only fasting. At TrueNorth Health Center, we aim to create a supportive and healing environment for your fast. LEARN MORE about water-only fasting.
TNH Dining
TrueNorth Health Chef
Ramses Bravo
Before and after your fast, you will enjoy the cuisine of our staff chef, Chef Ramses Bravo. Chef Bravo comes to us after serving for 4 years as the executive chef at the famous Kenwood Inn Resort and Spa. He has developed a variety of outstanding dishes that fully comply with the TrueNorth Health strict policy of avoiding all animal products, as well as avoiding added oil, salt, and sugar.
Attending Physicians
The professional staff at TrueNorth Health Center includes the owner and founder, Alan Goldhamer, DC, and attending doctors Peter Sultana, MD, Anthony Streutker, MD, Csilla Veress, ND, LAc, Justin Wise, ND, and Chris Rhule, PA. Staff doctors include Erwin Linzner, DC, Faye Alexandrakis, DC, Lisa Acocella, DC, Sadiq Sheraze, DC, and Rie Schur, ND, all certified members of the International Association of Hygienic Physicians (IAHP).* Our consultants include psychologist and author of The Pleasure Trap, Douglas Lisle, PhD.
On-Site Services
Take a tour of our life-changing programs and explore how a stay might help you achieve your health goals.
Talk with Us
Register for a complimentary conversation about fasting and your health with Dr. Goldhamer.
Book a Stay
Registering with us is the first step in booking a stay.
Informed Consent
The choice to do a water-only fast is your independent decision.
*Note: For some individuals who have a supportive local doctor, remote fasting coaching may be available.
TrueNorth Health Foundation
At the TrueNorth Foundation’s website, www.fasting.org, you will find:
- The latest academic research on the benefits of water-only fasting
- A database of research publications dating back to 1881
- Information about clinical trials related to water-only fasting
- Information about TrueNorth Health Foundation
- Ways to collaborate with us, participate in a study and support our mission