Endocrinology Naturopaths in Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Liz Orchard is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and founder of Be Well Natural Medicine Clinic. After graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in pre-medical studies from the University of St. Thomas (2001), Dr. Orchard earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (2008), with honors, from the oldest fully accredited naturopathic medical school, National University of Natural Medicine, in Portland, Oregon.
Dr. Liz Orchard is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and founder of Be Well Natural Medicine Clinic. After graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in pre-medical studies from the University of St. Thomas (2001), Dr. Orchard earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (2008), with honors, from the oldest fully accredited naturopathic medical school, National University of Natural Medicine, in Portland, Oregon.
I maintain a general naturopathic practice helping people with digestion, IBS, allergies, arthritis, depression/anxiety, diabetes, infections, and hormone problems like hypothyroidism. I specializes in treating Autism, ADHD, Lyme, fibromyalgia, and providing adjunctive cancer care to help people reduce side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Many people chose my practice because they have problems that can be difficult to address with only a conventional approach.
I maintain a general naturopathic practice helping people with digestion, IBS, allergies, arthritis, depression/anxiety, diabetes, infections, and hormone problems like hypothyroidism. I specializes in treating Autism, ADHD, Lyme, fibromyalgia, and providing adjunctive cancer care to help people reduce side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Many people chose my practice because they have problems that can be difficult to address with only a conventional approach.
Winner of 2025 Global Recognition Award, Megan Pennington is an Integrative Health Practitioner, Food Sensitivity Specialist and Naturotherapist with a BSc in Dietetics and Human Nutrition. With 20 years of experience, Megan and her team have helped hundreds of clients recover from chronic health conditions like leaky gut, auto-immune diseases, inflammation/pain, migraines, skin issues, weight/hormone imbalances, anxiety/depression and so much more. We integrate state of the art lab testing and mind/body medicine to accurately identify root cause(s) and enable fast recovery.
Winner of 2025 Global Recognition Award, Megan Pennington is an Integrative Health Practitioner, Food Sensitivity Specialist and Naturotherapist with a BSc in Dietetics and Human Nutrition. With 20 years of experience, Megan and her team have helped hundreds of clients recover from chronic health conditions like leaky gut, auto-immune diseases, inflammation/pain, migraines, skin issues, weight/hormone imbalances, anxiety/depression and so much more. We integrate state of the art lab testing and mind/body medicine to accurately identify root cause(s) and enable fast recovery.
Endocrinology Naturopaths
Do naturopaths practice endocrinology?
Yes, many naturopaths practice endocrinology, which refers to the study of hormones within the body. Hormones are signaling molecules that regulate key bodily functions, such as growth, sleep, stress, sexual health, and temperature regulation. Many naturopathic remedies draw on the idea of hormonal imbalance as a root cause to symptoms of chronic conditions; therefore, a key area of focus for many naturopaths is indeed on the restoration of hormonal balance within the body. Unlike medical doctors (MDs) who practice endocrinology, who may prescribe pharmaceuticals and other medications, naturopaths generally utilize alternative approaches to address hormonal imbalance, such as through lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise changes, or other alternative modalities like acupuncture or herbal medicine.