Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Naturopaths in Portland, OR
In consideration of women's health I use bioidentical hormone therapy, supplements, medications, and nutrition.
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.
In consideration of women's health I use bioidentical hormone therapy, supplements, medications, and nutrition.
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.
Natural therapies I offer include herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, bioidentical hormone replacement, biotherapeutic drainage and homeopathy.
I am passionate about helping my clients find true and meaningful healing by identifying and treating the root cause of disease. I love working with individuals that want more than quick fixes and symptom management, as true healing can be a long and non-linear journey. My clients often seek support with hormone balance, menstrual concerns, thyroid disease, insulin resistance, adrenal support, gut and digestive health and mental health. I work with the entire family, from infancy through adulthood, in creating personalized wellness plans and achieving optimal health.
Natural therapies I offer include herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, bioidentical hormone replacement, biotherapeutic drainage and homeopathy.
I am passionate about helping my clients find true and meaningful healing by identifying and treating the root cause of disease. I love working with individuals that want more than quick fixes and symptom management, as true healing can be a long and non-linear journey. My clients often seek support with hormone balance, menstrual concerns, thyroid disease, insulin resistance, adrenal support, gut and digestive health and mental health. I work with the entire family, from infancy through adulthood, in creating personalized wellness plans and achieving optimal health.
Patel incorporates the mind-body connection into her plans along with a variety of natural medicines and when indicated, BHRT.
Dr. Aarti Patel, N.D. practices naturopathic medicine in Vancouver, WA, specializing in women's health and hormone balance, natural hormone replacement, holistic dermatology and skin conditions (especially acne), chronic fatigue, preventive healthcare, stress and anxiety management, and natural treatment of chronic conditions such as thyroid imbalance and diabetes. She enjoys tailoring natural health to the individual, and coming up with effective, creative, and user-friendly treatments that benefit patients both now and long-term. For acne treatment, please visit her service at www.mindbodyacnedoc.com (Mind Body Acne Doc).
Patel incorporates the mind-body connection into her plans along with a variety of natural medicines and when indicated, BHRT.
Dr. Aarti Patel, N.D. practices naturopathic medicine in Vancouver, WA, specializing in women's health and hormone balance, natural hormone replacement, holistic dermatology and skin conditions (especially acne), chronic fatigue, preventive healthcare, stress and anxiety management, and natural treatment of chronic conditions such as thyroid imbalance and diabetes. She enjoys tailoring natural health to the individual, and coming up with effective, creative, and user-friendly treatments that benefit patients both now and long-term. For acne treatment, please visit her service at www.mindbodyacnedoc.com (Mind Body Acne Doc).
Want to feel a zest for life again -- with high energy, quality sleep, trouble-free digestion, steady libido and grounded emotions? Dealing with chronic or reoccurring health issues that you would like to have resolved once and for all? Wanting to reduce reliance on pharmaceutical drugs -- safely and sanely? Looking for a doctor who doesn't make assumptions about your health or habits based on body size? As a naturopathic primary care physician I help adults overcome troubling health issues to find balance and zest in life again. I practice from a Health at Every Size® perspective that is weight neutral and body positive.
Want to feel a zest for life again -- with high energy, quality sleep, trouble-free digestion, steady libido and grounded emotions? Dealing with chronic or reoccurring health issues that you would like to have resolved once and for all? Wanting to reduce reliance on pharmaceutical drugs -- safely and sanely? Looking for a doctor who doesn't make assumptions about your health or habits based on body size? As a naturopathic primary care physician I help adults overcome troubling health issues to find balance and zest in life again. I practice from a Health at Every Size® perspective that is weight neutral and body positive.
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.
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.
NW Functional Thyroid Clinic
Naturopath, ND, MSOM, LAc, DiplAc, FABNE
Verified Verified
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Portland, OR 97206
As a Naturopathic and Chinese medicine physician, I focus on treating the underlying cause of disease often resulting in "miraculous" cures to even the most complicated health disorders. Using the holistic healing principles of both Nature Cure (Naturopathic) and the ancient system of Chinese medicine I individualize treatments to meet your needs and not the disease. This is where the magic happens. Within my holistic practice, I specialize in the treatment of thyroid disorders.
As a Naturopathic and Chinese medicine physician, I focus on treating the underlying cause of disease often resulting in "miraculous" cures to even the most complicated health disorders. Using the holistic healing principles of both Nature Cure (Naturopathic) and the ancient system of Chinese medicine I individualize treatments to meet your needs and not the disease. This is where the magic happens. Within my holistic practice, I specialize in the treatment of thyroid disorders.
Hi, I'm Dr. Haylee! I help women with all sorts of concerns like period irregularities, birth control management, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Basically, any symptom that is hormonally related and causing you to seek out alternative care because your current docs have told you, "you're fine!"
Hi, I'm Dr. Haylee! I help women with all sorts of concerns like period irregularities, birth control management, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Basically, any symptom that is hormonally related and causing you to seek out alternative care because your current docs have told you, "you're fine!"
Hi! I’m Dr. Bethany and I am so honored to share my passion for naturopathic medicine with you. I’m a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND) trained as a primary care physician and have completed additional training focused in reproductive health, fertility awareness method, and pelvic floor therapy. Some of my favorite areas of health to support include: Preconception/postpartum care, menstrual disorders including PCOS, PMS, PMDD, endocrine imbalances including Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. I practice with an emphasis on body literacy and cycle tracking for adolescents through adulthood.
Hi! I’m Dr. Bethany and I am so honored to share my passion for naturopathic medicine with you. I’m a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND) trained as a primary care physician and have completed additional training focused in reproductive health, fertility awareness method, and pelvic floor therapy. Some of my favorite areas of health to support include: Preconception/postpartum care, menstrual disorders including PCOS, PMS, PMDD, endocrine imbalances including Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. I practice with an emphasis on body literacy and cycle tracking for adolescents through adulthood.
I have a clinical focus in women's health, environmental health, sports medicine, and mental health. I see patients for hormone management, fertility, general medicine, chronic illness and autoimmune disease management, weight management and corrective exercise programs, therapeutic injection therapies, craniosacral therapy/ NET, and physical medicine. I also have a special interest in patients with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. I have a passion for providing accessible medical care for under-served populations and teaching foundational lifestyle practices that promote patient empowerment.
I have a clinical focus in women's health, environmental health, sports medicine, and mental health. I see patients for hormone management, fertility, general medicine, chronic illness and autoimmune disease management, weight management and corrective exercise programs, therapeutic injection therapies, craniosacral therapy/ NET, and physical medicine. I also have a special interest in patients with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. I have a passion for providing accessible medical care for under-served populations and teaching foundational lifestyle practices that promote patient empowerment.
I develop intensive and comprehensive treatment programs for individuals diagnosed with all types and stages of cancer. I believe cancer to be a metabolic disease and tailor treatment programs accordingly. I utilize repurposed medications such as ivermectin, fenbendazole, methylene blue, and others; targeted nutrients and dietary interventions; high-dose enzyme therapy; chlorine dioxide; deuterium-depleted water; autonomic nervous system-regulating therapies; and many others.
I develop intensive and comprehensive treatment programs for individuals diagnosed with all types and stages of cancer. I believe cancer to be a metabolic disease and tailor treatment programs accordingly. I utilize repurposed medications such as ivermectin, fenbendazole, methylene blue, and others; targeted nutrients and dietary interventions; high-dose enzyme therapy; chlorine dioxide; deuterium-depleted water; autonomic nervous system-regulating therapies; and many others.
While naturopathic doctors certainly recognize the importance of diagnosis, we are committed to looking beyond the label of a disease, and identifying its causal mechanisms. So, when it comes to mental or physical health, my goal is to treat the patient - not the just the DSM or the ICD10 code. This means engaging in a thorough and individualized assessment of the psychological, biochemical, and environmental factors that interact to produce emotional and bodily suffering. As the set of causes for each person's symptoms is unique, so must be the treatment.
While naturopathic doctors certainly recognize the importance of diagnosis, we are committed to looking beyond the label of a disease, and identifying its causal mechanisms. So, when it comes to mental or physical health, my goal is to treat the patient - not the just the DSM or the ICD10 code. This means engaging in a thorough and individualized assessment of the psychological, biochemical, and environmental factors that interact to produce emotional and bodily suffering. As the set of causes for each person's symptoms is unique, so must be the treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Dr. April Voves is a licensed Naturopathic Physician providing high quality, individualized, evidence informed medicine using both conventional and alternative therapies. She helps patients with digestive issues, women's health concerns and medical conditions that often fall through the cracks of conventional medicine such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches, fibromyalgia, infertility, weight control, and allergies. Dr. Voves believes in working with her patients to address both the symptoms and the underlying cause of their condition, optimizing their health, and preventing disease.
Dr. April Voves is a licensed Naturopathic Physician providing high quality, individualized, evidence informed medicine using both conventional and alternative therapies. She helps patients with digestive issues, women's health concerns and medical conditions that often fall through the cracks of conventional medicine such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, headaches, fibromyalgia, infertility, weight control, and allergies. Dr. Voves believes in working with her patients to address both the symptoms and the underlying cause of their condition, optimizing their health, and preventing disease.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Naturopaths
What is bioidentical hormone therapy?
Bioidentical hormone therapy refers to a specific type of hormone therapy used to supplement the body’s natural hormone levels. It is most commonly employed to treat menopausal symptoms in older women—such as hot flashes and sleep disturbances—that arise from a decline in the ovarian hormone estrogen during menopause. The replacement of estrogen in these cases is typically achieved through oral medications or transdermal patches, which can help alleviate symptoms by regulating the body’s hormonal levels.
In bioidentical hormone therapy, the goal is similar: to regulate hormones effectively. However, this approach utilizes “bioidentical” substances that mimic naturally occurring hormones due to their similar chemical structures and are usually derived from plants. Examples of bioidentical hormones include estradiol and micronized progesterone. Unfortunately, while many believe that bioidentical hormones are more effective due to their “natural” origins, there is limited evidence to suggest they are safer than traditional hormone therapy. In fact, due to the less regulated nature of many naturopathic supplements—including those used in bioidentical hormone therapy—clients should always consult with a qualified physician to ensure that their chosen hormone replacement therapy is both effective and safe.
In bioidentical hormone therapy, the goal is similar: to regulate hormones effectively. However, this approach utilizes “bioidentical” substances that mimic naturally occurring hormones due to their similar chemical structures and are usually derived from plants. Examples of bioidentical hormones include estradiol and micronized progesterone. Unfortunately, while many believe that bioidentical hormones are more effective due to their “natural” origins, there is limited evidence to suggest they are safer than traditional hormone therapy. In fact, due to the less regulated nature of many naturopathic supplements—including those used in bioidentical hormone therapy—clients should always consult with a qualified physician to ensure that their chosen hormone replacement therapy is both effective and safe.