LifeWise Naturopaths near Portland, OR

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.

I am happy to support your primary care needs in addition to gynecological health concerns. My goal is to work with patients to re-establish the foundations of health using stress management, nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy, and bodywork. Therapeutic touch is a large part of my practice, which can include pelvic floor therapy, different types of massage, and craniosacral therapy.

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.

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 been a practicing physician for 20 years. As a Naturopathic Doctor I specialize in musculoskeletal rehabilitation (acute and chronic joint and muscle pain), and women’s health (PMS, menopause, fatigue, insomnia, thyroid, hormones). In evaluation I use a variety of assessment tools including functional exams, labs, and imaging. I have a unique functional approach when addressing musculoskeletal pain that comes from years of training in human movement.

Doctor Pepel is trained in both conventional medicine - 6 years medical studies in Romania, and other 6, practicing as a MD there, as well as 3.5 years of training in naturopathic medicine at NUNM- Portland, OR, and 17 years of practicing as a naturopathic doctor in OR. 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.

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.

Raina Monet Lasse is a naturopathic doctor that takes a caring, holistic approach to healthcare. Her clinical focus is on mind-body integration, hormonal balancing, hypothyroid, anxiety, depression, burn-out, fatigue, digestive distress, and insomnia. She helps patients connect with the courage and self-knowledge needed to develop and maintain a meaningful and rewarding life.

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.

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.

Part of the joy I receive from being a physician is meeting people where they are in their health-care journey. Working with you as an individual with a unique history, getting to know your story and what your goals are for yourself is incredibly important. This is treating the whole person. You are not your symptoms or your diagnosis. I view our work together as a partnership: whether you need a cheerleader, someone to hold you accountable or hold space for you to process, I trust the inherent wisdom of your body and your lived experience.

I currently have a primarily tele-health practice treating a variety of disorders including gastrointestinal and digestive issues, endocrine (thyroid, adrenal, hormonal and blood sugar), allergies and diet and lifestyle optimization.