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Naturopathic Physician, State of Oregon

Education

Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine | 2002 | National College of Naturopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Arts, History | Lewis and Clark College

Experience

Staff physician | Labrix | Doctor’s Data | 2013 – present 
Reviewer of thousands of salivary hormone and urinary neurotransmitter test results, individual case consultation with physicians, writing patient and provider education pieces and speaking at educational conferences. 

Physician | private practice | 2002 – present
Private practice emphasizing women’s health, endocrine dysfunction, adolescent health, sleep optimization, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling 

 Student | national college of natural medicine | 1996 – 2002
Apprenticeship in gynecology and women’s health with Kim Windstar, ND
Student representative to the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians 

 STUDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE | PURE ENCAPSULATIONS | 1997 – 2002
On-campus sales representative responsible for individual sales and delivery of products to naturopathic medical students.  Operated sales and sample booths at health fairs on campus.   

Public Speaking

INSTITUTE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE | FEBRUARY 2024
Clinical Applications of Melatonin in Women’s Health 

INSTITUTE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE | AUGUST 2023
Optimizing the Circadian Rhythm Across the Lifespan 

LABORATORY, ENDOCRINE AND NEUROTRANSMITTER SYMPOSIUM (LENS) | FEBRUARY 2023
Perception, Inflammation, and the Circadian Rhythm 
Supporting Adolescent Mental Health in the Pandemic Era  

NEW HAMPSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS | NOVEMBER 2022
Aftershock: Rebuilding Adolescent Mental Health in a Post-Pandemic World 

INSTITUTE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE | JANUARY 2022
Quaranteens: Adolescent Mental Health in the Wake of COVID-Lockdowns  

PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION OF NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS | OCTOBER 2021
Quaranteens: Adolescent Mental Health in the Wake of COVID-Lockdowns 

California Naturopathic Doctor’s Association | April 2021
The Hijacking of the Adolescent Brain Part I: Recreational Drugs, Alcohol and Technology
The Hijacking of the Adolescent Brain Part II: Mental Health, Medication and Treatment Strategies 

Mid Atlantic Regional Naturopathic Conference | September 2020
Functional Triage to Help Your Patients Return to Sleep 

INSTITUTE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CONFERENCE | JANUARY 2020
Too Much Too Soon: The Effects of Cannabis, Nicotine and Technology on the Adolescent Brain 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS ANNUAL CONVENTION | July 2020
Too Much Too Soon: The Impact of Cannabis, Nicotine and Technology on the Adolescent Brain 

DOCTOR’S DATA WELLNESS WEDNESDAY LIVE WEBINARS | 2017 – PRESENT
Topics:
Melatonin: An Introduction | Melatonin: Synthesis, Sleep and Supplementation | Melatonin’s Potential Immune Modulating Effects in COVID-19 | Advanced Topics in Melatonin for Clinical Practice
Support for Women Using Premarin
A Spoonful of Sugar – The Impact of Blood Sugar on Adrenal and Hormonal Health 

Laboratory, endocrine and neurotransmitter symposiUM | Portland, OR and Las Vegas, NV | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 
Topics:
Sleep Solutions: Melatonin and Beyond 
Sleep, the Secret Sauce for Health and Well-Being: Solutions for Successful Sleep
Women’s Most Common Complaints before Age 45
Clinical Evidence for Lifestyle Interventions
A Modern Solution to a Primitive Problem: Downregulating the Chronic Stress Response with Lifestyle Apps
Where to Start? Functional Triage to Help Your Patients Return to Sleep
Clinical Case Studies
Keeping the Primitive Stress Response in Check – Understanding the Balance Between Cortisol and Melatonin
Reclaiming The Inner Homo Sapien – Undoing the Impact of Modernity on the HPA Axis 

Lafayette College | Easton, PA | student wellness workshops | 2017 | 2018
Topics:
Your Body Knows Best – How to Live a Health-Full Life in College
Unwind 101  

Labrix Advanced Workshop | Las Vegas, NV | February 2018
Topics:
Beyond Melatonin: The Emerging Science of Sleep and Its Clinical Implications 
Balanced Health for Women Under Age 45
Clinical Case Studies 

National College of Natural Medicine Grand Rounds | Portland, OR | March 2018
Beyond Melatonin: The Emerging Science of Sleep and Its Clinical Implications 

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS ANNUAL CONVENTION | PHOENIX, AZ | JULY 2017
Beyond Melatonin: The Emerging Science of Sleep and Its Clinical Implications 

Labrix Core Training | Portland, OR and Denver, CO | 2015 – 2017 
Topics:
Lifestyle Solutions for Adrenal Fatigue and Hormone Health
Evaluation and Treatment of HPA Axis Dysfunction
Belly Fat and Elevated Androgens in Women
Comprehensive Hormone Health for Women
Comprehensive Hormone Health for Men
Melatonin: An Introduction
Neurotransmitter Primer
Taking Action: Testing and Prescribing
Your First Neurotransmitter Reports 

Naturopathic Medical Student Association National Conference | 
portland, OR | August 2014
“Burnout” in the Holistic Doctor: Advanced Updates for Recovery from Adrenal Fatigue      

Community Lectures | Portland, OR | 2002 – present
Community lectures on numerous topics including nutrition, lifestyle counseling, adrenal imbalance, hormone balancing, sleep, and immune system enhancement.  

THE THINGS WE KNOW PODCAST  – AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2023
Episode 1 – Hormones Make the World Go Round
Episode 2 – Let’s Talk About Sex and Sleep 

DELIVERING HEALTH PODCAST – with DR JOHN NEUSTADT – SPRING 2022
“Substance Abuse and Brain Development”

The Essential Oil Educator Podcast (interview) | September 2015
Adrenal Health and Stress Management 

Publications

JOURNAL OF RESTORATIVE MEDICINE | JANUARY 2020
“We Are What We Think: Downregulating the Chronic Stress Response with Technology-Assisted Mindfulness Meditation” 

Naturopathic doctor news and review (ndnr) | March 2018
“Sleep: The Emerging Science and Its Clinical Implications

Labrix Clinical Education Newsletters | 2013 – present
Topics include: sleep, menopause, herbal support for estrogen metabolism, polycystic ovarian disease, metabolic syndrome in women, melatonin, breast cancer and alcohol, napping, oral contraceptives and depression, oral contraceptives and nutrient depletion, bone health, testosterone and cardiovascular health in men, and more.

Green Living Journal | Winter 2010
“Smiling and Longevity” 

Affiliations

Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians