Back Problems Naturopaths near Portland, OR

I have a clinical focus in women's health, sports medicine, and mental health. I see patients for management of chronic illness, autoimmune disease, hormone balancing, environmental medicine, weight management, and regenerative medicine. I have a passion for providing accessible medical care for under-served populations and teaching foundational lifestyle practices that promote patient empowerment.

I am a Primary Care Practitioner who combines the principles of Naturopathic Medicine with the traditions of Classical Chinese Medicine to offer a wide array of treatment options to best suit each individual's needs. While I maintain a medicine practice which serves the entire family, I offer a focus in Pediatric health, Men's health, Mental-Emotional wellness and Digestive health.

Dr. Valentina Benitez, ND, provides an individualized and holistic approach to family medicine, sports medicine, prenatal and postpartum care. She is also trained in holistic pelvic floor and shiatsu massage. Dr. Benitez provides education and insight at every visit. She believes that health and harmony are always possible, and she is here to help you get there. Dr. Benitez is a good fit for anyone looking for an integrated and holistic approach to their health, those who are seeking pelvic floor, and athletes who are looking for injury prevention or treatment for acute and chronic injuries.

I primarily treat chronic pain and musculoskeletal injuries. My belief is that these are often multi-faceted. Injuries can ultimately be a result of structural or movement imbalances that go beyond a simple slip and fall. Pain itself can have multiple causes; there are different "types" of pain. As such, patients often need a diverse approach and my goal is to help guide this process.

Regenerative medicine and anti-aging specialist, Dr. Kathleen Kuhn, ND is passionate about helping people look and feel younger with long-term results. She offers the latest in skin and wellness treatments centered on each individual’s needs. She has received advanced training in aesthetic procedures, minor surgery, nutrition, and physical medicine. She also specializes in digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, and many other chronic conditions that can lead to early aging.

I have been working in wellness for 20 plus years. As a Naturopathic Doctor and functional movement specialist. I specialize in women's health, thyroid, menopause, PMS and chronic and acute musculoskeletal pain. In regards to physical medicine I work with joint pain, muscle pain, chronic pain, acute injuries, neck, shoulder, back, knee ankle and foot pain. I specialize in foot and ankle pain. I look at each person's body as an individual and provide treatments based on the assessment. Being a compassionate listener and caring individual are keys to my success.

As a board cerfified, licensed primary care naturopathic physician, Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist. I am committed to helping my patients by finding root causes and overcoming obstacles to achieve the essential equilibrium,with integrative medicine, honoring the healing power of Mother Nature and love. My specialized practice focuses on healing from chronic diseases, including all kinds of injury and pain, chronic fatigue, insomnia, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, liver & kidney diseases, auto-immune diseases, mental health, gastrointestinal problems, endocrine disorders, addiction, weight problems, women's health,and cancer.etc.

My greatest joy comes from empowering individuals and families to live vibrant, healthy lives. While honoring your unique preferences and wisdom, I inspire people of all ages to live fully, peacefully, and with awareness. Partnering with nature, I use natural remedies, acupuncture, craniosacral, diet, lifestyle, and homeopathy to promote optimal health; while also tending the mental/emotional connections to your health. Patients come to me who want to explore the ways in which their body is communicating to them so that we can find ways to restore health and freedom.

I have spent my entire adult life investigating natural health and what the meaning of natural medicine really is. I hope you will go to my website at www.optionsnaturopathic.com and read further about my background and what this entails at our offices. I work to help individuals understand their specific health problems from the root. We look at familial tendencies and what we call "transgenerational" influences that impact a person's various symptomatology. So much can be done to help a person find the balance, or homeostasis, that will help them reduce or eliminate their problematic symptoms.

Doctor Pepel is using in her practice a broad range of medical approaches, used by both conventional medicine, as well as by naturopathic community. She has been educated and has experience in both Europe and the United States. Her combined experience of 34 years in conventional and holistic naturopathic medical training and practice give her unique insights and approaches beyond those available to practitioners trained in only conventional or only naturopathic medicine.

A patient who would be served by me is both curious and motivated about his/her body and return to best health. I enjoy sharing what I know and creating an atmosphere of respect with some levity. You do not need to fit into the medical description of a condition for me to be able to offer care and I spend a lot of time listening to your story to better understand you and your conditions. My tool bag is huge and full of possible options; we can find the treatment plan best suited for you as we work together.

If you are actively seeking to improve your health, prefer a holistic integrated approach, want to explore alternative treatment options and need a place where you can feel both comfortable and confident we would love to work with you! We treat a wide variety of conditions and find the most important factor in our success is your commitment and ours!