Functional Medicine Naturopaths in Placer County, CA
Dr. Ballere was born and raised in Northern California near the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains. She graduated from Cal Poly State University in Luis Obispo majoring in Nutritional Science. She continued on to fulfill her lifelong goal of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor earning her Doctorate from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2009. Dr. Ballere treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She holds a special place in her heart and in her practice for supportive cancer care since her mother's own diagnosis and winning battle with colon cancer that began in 2005.
Dr. Ballere was born and raised in Northern California near the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains. She graduated from Cal Poly State University in Luis Obispo majoring in Nutritional Science. She continued on to fulfill her lifelong goal of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor earning her Doctorate from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2009. Dr. Ballere treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She holds a special place in her heart and in her practice for supportive cancer care since her mother's own diagnosis and winning battle with colon cancer that began in 2005.
I was born and raised in Auburn, California and am a 1996 graduate of Bastyr University, the leading naturopathic medical school in North America. Growing up with my dad as a local doctor inspired me to pursue medicine myself. Personal illness with questions left unanswered by western medicine led me in the direction of naturopathic medicine. I am passionate about helping people find their optimal health. I fill up my free time with my husband and 2 beautiful daughters. Together we enjoy rock-climbing, horse back riding, surfing, gardening and just being together.
I was born and raised in Auburn, California and am a 1996 graduate of Bastyr University, the leading naturopathic medical school in North America. Growing up with my dad as a local doctor inspired me to pursue medicine myself. Personal illness with questions left unanswered by western medicine led me in the direction of naturopathic medicine. I am passionate about helping people find their optimal health. I fill up my free time with my husband and 2 beautiful daughters. Together we enjoy rock-climbing, horse back riding, surfing, gardening and just being together.
Dr. George is an experienced coach, counselor, and naturopathic doctor. His personal and professional experience in movement, physical training, meditation, mindfulness, and mind-body exercise surpasses 35 years. Throughout that time breathing, mindfulness, and mind-body practices have been integral to his approach to training and care. While the first half of his career focused on exercise and physical performance, the latter half has been oriented toward health and wellness. His primary focus during this time has been on treating stress, anxiety, trauma, attention, and emotional disorders.
Dr. George is an experienced coach, counselor, and naturopathic doctor. His personal and professional experience in movement, physical training, meditation, mindfulness, and mind-body exercise surpasses 35 years. Throughout that time breathing, mindfulness, and mind-body practices have been integral to his approach to training and care. While the first half of his career focused on exercise and physical performance, the latter half has been oriented toward health and wellness. His primary focus during this time has been on treating stress, anxiety, trauma, attention, and emotional disorders.
Online Naturopaths
As a California-licensed primary care naturopathic doctor, my primary goal is to partner with you to prevent illness, but if a "dis-ease" is present, to utilize the most natural, non-toxic, and least invasive therapies first. Another critical priority is finding the underlying cause(s) of illness, not merely treating symptoms, therefore, I use hundreds of diagnostic and functional medical labs to help diagnose. My special areas of expertise are: balancing body; diabetes/cardiometabolic; mood (depression, anxiety); hormonal balance (i.e. thyroid, adrenal, bio-identical hormones); healthy aging; weight/fat loss; exercise/nutrition/managing stress; fatigue, optimal health.
As a California-licensed primary care naturopathic doctor, my primary goal is to partner with you to prevent illness, but if a "dis-ease" is present, to utilize the most natural, non-toxic, and least invasive therapies first. Another critical priority is finding the underlying cause(s) of illness, not merely treating symptoms, therefore, I use hundreds of diagnostic and functional medical labs to help diagnose. My special areas of expertise are: balancing body; diabetes/cardiometabolic; mood (depression, anxiety); hormonal balance (i.e. thyroid, adrenal, bio-identical hormones); healthy aging; weight/fat loss; exercise/nutrition/managing stress; fatigue, optimal health.
Services include Naturopathic and Functional Medicine, Specialty Labs, Lifestyle Plans, Telehealth, Herbs, Nutrition, Online Classes, and Energy work.
I help patients find the root causes of their symptoms. I spend extra time asking questions to truly understand what will best support my patient's health. As a concierge practice, patients receive unparalleled support with unlimited visits, phone calls, and messaging.
Services include Naturopathic and Functional Medicine, Specialty Labs, Lifestyle Plans, Telehealth, Herbs, Nutrition, Online Classes, and Energy work.
I help patients find the root causes of their symptoms. I spend extra time asking questions to truly understand what will best support my patient's health. As a concierge practice, patients receive unparalleled support with unlimited visits, phone calls, and messaging.
As a Naturopathic Doctor, my goals are to identify & address the root cause(s) of the health condition(s), use safe & effect natural therapies, and promote disease prevention through education. There is a time and place for all types of medicine...It's important to have options when it comes to healthcare decisions.
As a Naturopathic Doctor, my goals are to identify & address the root cause(s) of the health condition(s), use safe & effect natural therapies, and promote disease prevention through education. There is a time and place for all types of medicine...It's important to have options when it comes to healthcare decisions.
Functional Medicine Naturopaths
What is functional medicine?
Functional medicine is an alternative model of healthcare that generally emphasizes a person-centered, rather than disease-centered, approach to health. It integrates conventional Western medical practices with more alternative approaches to health, emphasizing individualized services that take into account each individual's unique lifestyle, genetics, and medical history. The functional medicine model particularly emphasizes managing chronic conditions, especially for patients who haven't responded well to conventional medical treatments. Practitioners include licensed medical doctors (MDs), osteopathic physicians (DOs), naturopathic doctors (NDs), and registered dietitians (RDs), who treat various conditions including chronic diseases, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, hormonal dysfunction, and metabolic syndromes. However, patients should be aware that not all practitioners who practice functional medicine have licensure, and some modalities practiced by functional medicine providers are not supported by rigorous scientific research. Nevertheless, finding a functional medicine practitioner can be transformative for many clients who seek a more integrated approach to medicine that includes lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and stress management.