Today we’d like to introduce you to TONJA DUBOVENKO.
Hi TONJA, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’ve always felt a deep connection to healing. From a young age, I found myself drawn to plants, roots, and flowers and I loved experimenting with making natural remedies. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong passion.
As I trained in NAET (Nambudriprad’s Allergy Elimination Technique) at a very busy clinical practice, I realized just how much I loved working with people. Helping them find relief after years of seeking answers. From there, I became a Reiki Master, hoping to share the deep peace I had experienced through energy work.
I also pursued nursing and spent more than a decade working in trauma/ICU/ER settings, then in pre‑op and PACU recovery. Those experiences grounded me in conventional care, and I came to see the importance of bridging that world with holistic healing.
Today, as a holistic practitioner, registered nurse (RN) and board‑certified traditional naturopath (ANMCB), my mission is to walk alongside people on their healing journey. My goal is to empower all people with knowledge, inspiration, give the courage to ask questions, and equip them with tools such as herbs, flower essences, nutrition, energy work, and more, so they can live your healthiest life at every level: body, mind, and spirit.
“Let thy food be thy medicine”—that wisdom from Hippocrates resonates deeply with me. I believe in integrating modern medicine with natural approaches, allowing them to complement each other. Together, working gently and effectively toward your wellness and transformation.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Transformation and self‑development are rarely smooth journeys, and the road often includes facing the parts of ourselves we’d rather keep hidden. It has been a lifelong path for me, marked by many teachers that I feel very fortunate to have been put in my path. One of them always said, “When you’re ready, a teacher appears,” and those words still resonate deeply within me.
While I was enrolled in my naturopath program, I experienced profound loss: one parent at the beginning, and the other near the end of the program. I began the program just one month after losing my dad, which really led me into the naturopathic program and at its conclusion I lost my mom—along with both of my in‑laws during that five‑year timeframe. Thank goodness for my close‑knit family—my husband and our three beautiful daughters—who supported me every step of the way.
As you know, we’re big fans of Restore Vitality Naturally . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Welcome to The Healing House 1903
Richmond, Michigan
Nestled in the heart of downtown Richmond, my wellness center Restore Vitality Naturally The Healing House 1903—is a place where transformation begins. The building itself carries a special kind of magic. Originally built in 1903, it now holds nine beautiful rooms dedicated to healing, peace, and personal growth. We’ve lovingly restored and transformed the space into a sanctuary where ancient wisdom and modern holistic care come together.
The Wellness Storefront is a haven for those seeking high-quality, natural healing tools, featuring:
over 50 Bulk Herbal Teas & Tisanes
Bulk Herbs by the ounce and tinctures
Bach Flower Essences for emotional well-being
Essential Oils with a wide range of health benefits
Herbal Supplements & Vitamins for adults, children, teens, toddlers, and babies
Homeopathic Remedies & Minerals
Natural Supplements for Animals — including cats, dogs, and horses (Standard Process line)
Crystal Jewelry, Handmade Candles, Drums, Tuning Forks, Crystal Bowls, and a variety of fun boho/hippie-inspired items
Personalized Natural Health Consultations
I offer one‑on‑one natural health consultations where we take a deep dive into your medical history, review your lab work, and explore your nutritional and supplement needs. Together, we’ll assess modalities such as Reiki, Cranio‑Sacral work, tuning fork therapy, targeted pain‑relief approaches, and the Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) if appropriate. Every person is unique—and your care should be too.
We’re proud to offer a full range of complementary healing therapies, including:
Infrared Sauna Sessions (Far, Mid & Near, with Chromotherapy)
Detox, reduce inflammation, burn calories, relax deeply
Salt Booth Therapy
Relief for respiratory issues, allergies, and skin conditions
PEMF Therapy (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field with Infrared & Chromotherapy)
Support for pain, circulation and much more
AVACEN Machine advanced vascular circulation enhancement
FDA-cleared Type 2 medical device for microcirculation and pain management
Brain Tap Therapy
Rewire your brain, reduce stress, and support new neural pathways
Ionic Foot Detox
Therapeutic Massage Therapy
IV therapy
What does success mean to you?
Success is living in alignment with your deepest calling: pursuing what lights you up, giving your best effort every day, and growing along the way. It’s about having fun—not just reaching a destination. If things don’t work out exactly as planned, at least you tried; not knowing would be worse, in my opinion. Sometimes we don’t know what GOD has planned for us but just trusting in the plan.
It isn’t just about hitting measurable goals or achieving external outcomes, though those can be part of it. Success is also about the inner journey: staying true to your values, embracing the challenges, and finding fulfillment in the process, lifting those up along the way and vice versa.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://restorevitalitynaturally.com
- Facebook: Restore Vitality Naturally
