It All Starts In The Gut

As a gut health doctor in Portland, my approach to patient care always begins with talking about the gut. The quality and variety of food we put in our bodies is directly connected to the quality of our health. I enjoy supporting patients with a variety of complaints including gas, bloating, abdominal pain, food sensitivities/intolerances, weight fluctuations, and more. I have a keen interest in how we can support our microbiomes to improve overall wellness. I utilize personalized nutritional, botanical, and supplement recommendations along with structured dietary support.

Through various assessments and lab testing, we can develop a comprehensive understanding of your individual gut health and formulate treatment plans tailored to you specifically. The health of our gut is not only connected to our digestive symptoms, it is also involved in our immune system, mental and emotional state, energy levels, and much more.

Men’s Health & Primary Care

In addition to a focus on gastrointestinal health, I also have a strong focus in men’s health and primary care. I support many patients with common issues such as diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, insulin resistance, fatigue, insomnia, and weight gain utilizing a combination of thorough laboratory testing, medication management, and preventive medicine.

Focusing on additional areas such as sleep, movement, breath work, hydration, time in nature, and emotional wellness are key to establishing long-term wellness. Everyone has a different lifestyle and foundational needs and I want to work together with you to build your foundation in a way that works with your unique way of living.

I also provide support for those suffering from specific men’s health concerns such as urinary issues, prostate concerns, sexual dysfunction, testosterone deficiency, and infertility. One of the modalities I utilize is pelvic floor therapy which can often be an overlooked cause of these symptoms.

Doctor As Teacher

The goal of treatment should not only be to cure and heal disease, but to provide you with the tools to support your own health moving forward. I strive to provide education so that you can lead a lifestyle that accomplishes such a goal. This also enables you to take control of decisions about your own health and enables shared decision making in the doctor-patient relationship.

Education And Background

My journey to naturopathic medicine in Portland started in my undergraduate studies at Santa Clara University in California when I began to question my own nutrition and eating habits. I had a love for medicine but began to realize that nutrition was the foundation for establishing sustainable health and wellness.

After graduating, I began working and living abroad in India and Sri Lanka where I first encountered alternative medical philosophies including Ayurveda, yoga, and energetic medicine. My work also exposed me to the primary care medical model in the US that merely maintained disease but did not cure it.

When I returned to the US I knew I had to find a way to practice medicine which aligned with my new philosophy of health and wellness. I discovered naturopathic medicine which led me back home to where I grew up in Portland, Oregon to attend the National University of Natural Medicine and obtain my doctorate.

Services I Offer

Contact and Scheduling

To schedule an appointment, please call (503) 956-9396, email [email protected], or schedule online below. Online scheduling is available for return patients only and not all available appointments may be shown online. When scheduling online, please include a reason for your visit so your provider can serve you optimally and continue to offer an online option for scheduling.

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