About Us

North County San Diego's home for root-cause naturopathic and functional medicine care.

Who We Are

Naturopathic Medicine, Backed by Modern Science

Naturopathic medicine is a whole-person approach to health that draws on natural healing traditions while relying on the same clinical rigor as conventional care. Rather than treating an isolated symptom on its own, naturopathic doctors are trained to look at the full picture, using nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and natural therapeutics to support the body's own ability to heal itself over time.

At Body Blu, we pair this root-cause philosophy with advanced lab diagnostics and functional medicine protocols, from hormone and thyroid panels to gastrointestinal and nutrient testing, so every treatment decision is guided by real data rather than guesswork. It's naturopathic care built for how modern bodies actually live, combining time-tested natural therapies with the diagnostic tools of modern medicine.

Care at Body Blu is led by Dr. Joseph Scarpuzzi, ND, a licensed naturopathic doctor and member of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA). His clinical focus spans endocrine and hormone health, gastrointestinal conditions, anti-aging and longevity medicine, and functional medicine, giving patients a single, trusted point of care instead of being passed between specialists.

Our Mission

Helping You Understand the "Why" Behind How You Feel

Our mission is simple: to help every patient across North County San Diego move past managing
symptoms and toward lasting health. We do this by combining personalized lab analysis, evidence-informed natural therapies, and long-term partnership, so you don't just feel better temporarily. You understand what's actually happening in your body, and why, so the results last.

Our Approach

The Four Pillars of Care at Body Blu

Everything we do is built on these principles.

Root-Cause Diagnosis

We investigate the underlying driver of your symptoms using comprehensive lab work, not guesswork.

Personalized Care Plans

Every treatment plan is built around your labs, history, and goals, never a generic protocol.

Evidence-Informed Therapies

We combine natural treatments with modern clinical science to deliver real, measurable results.

Long-Term Wellness Support

We stay with you through every stage of your health journey, not just your next appointment.

Body Blu PHR patient app on a smartphone
The Body Blu App — for existing patients

Your next visit, booked from your pocket.

Book and manage appointments, track your treatments and shot history, get reminders for your next visit, and stay connected with your care team — all in one place.

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Download the app

Free for iPhone and Android.

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Sign in (for existing patients only)

Use your Body Blu patient account.

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Pick a day and time

Choose your visit type and send the request.

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Book and reschedule

See open times for your provider and request a slot.

On the Body Blu blog

3 Powerful Ways the Body Blu PHR App Transforms Care

Meet the Medical Director

A Personal Approach, From Day One

Dr. Joseph Scarpuzzi, ND, naturopathic doctor and founder of Body Blu

Joseph Scarpuzzi, ND

Founder & Naturopathic Doctor

CA License ND861

NPI 1396280863

CNDA Member

"Healing starts with actually understanding what's happening in your body, not just naming a symptom and moving on."

Dr. Scarpuzzi founded Body Blu after seeing too many patients get passed between specialists without ever getting a clear answer for what was actually wrong. He built Body Blu to be different: a place where patients get real time with their provider, real lab data behind every decision, and a plan built specifically around them.

What sets him apart is how he practices: pairing time-tested naturopathic principles with modern diagnostic tools and a functional medicine mindset, treating the whole picture instead of chasing one lab value or one symptom at a time.