Treatment
Naturopathic Functional Medicine
These days, many healthcare providers—including conventional practitioners—are jumping onto the functional, wellness, and integrative medicine bandwagon. We welcome the shift. Moving away from the traditional “assembly-line” model of care is a positive step, especially for people dealing with chronic or complex health concerns.
But here’s the difference: this isn’t new for us.
Natural healing and whole-person wellness have always been the foundation of our work. Our training is rooted in Naturopathic Medicine (see Naturopathic Principles and Therapeutic Order at the bottom of our FAQ page), a system of care established in 1892—nearly a century before Functional Medicine emerged in 1990. In other words, this isn’t a trend for us. It’s the original model—and we’re the real deal.
For a more detailed history of the field of Naturopathc Medicine please visit: Nature's Medicine Through Time
Becoming truly skilled in natural and integrative medicine takes years of dedicated medical education, clinical training, and real-world experience. It’s not something learned in a weekend seminar or added onto a conventional practice after a short course.
For more information about the difference between licensed naturopathic physicians and other licensed providers offering "functional medicine" please see How do NDs compare to other providers? on our FAQ page.
CranialSacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation -
We offer 2 gentle* structural alignment / body work modalities at our clinic: Cranial Sacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on treatment designed to help your body release areas of tension and restore natural movement. This subtle yet powerful therapy works with the body’s fascial, musculoskeletal to support balance and overall wellbeing.
Research studies have shown promising results using CST to help manage chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as to reduce symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In our practice, we see these benefits firsthand every day as our patients experience greater relaxation, reduced pain, improved mobility, and a renewed sense of wellbeing.
For more information about using CST for Chronic Pain, Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), Fatigue, Neurodiversity, and Mental Health Conditions, click here: Discover CST
For a list of additional research studies on CST click here: CranioSacral Therapy Research
Visceral Manipulation is a gentle, hands-on therapy that helps restore normal movement and function of the body’s internal organs and surrounding tissues. This technique uses light touch to release restrictions that may contribute to pain or dysfunction.
Research suggests that visceral manipulation may help reduce pain and improve function. Studies show benefits for chronic low back pain, digestive issues and pelvic floor dysfunction.
It may also help support recovery from post-surgical scar tissue and hernias.
* Please note Dr. Kim typically does not use intense or deep-pressure body work. On the rare occasion it is performed, it's only done with your consent. If you require regular deep-pressure treatments, she can provide referrals to a wide network of licensed professionals, including massage therapists, physical therapists, and chiropractors.
Neuromodulation Technique (NMT)
An advanced system of medicine that identifies and corrects the informational and energetic source of illness – the confusion that can interrupt our innate healing mechanisms. Conventional medicine would describe this as a mind-body type therapy. We usually provide this treatment in combination with CranialSacral Therapy.
We offer constitutional homeopathic assessments and treatment tailored to each individual.
Homeopathy is a system of medicine based on the principle of “like cures like.” It uses highly diluted natural substances that, in larger amounts, would produce symptoms similar to those being treated. When carefully selected and properly prepared, these remedies are used to stimulate the body’s natural healing response.
Homeopathy is used by over 200 million people worldwide and is valued for being safe, gentle, convenient, and cost-effective. Because remedies are highly diluted, they have virtually no side effects, making them suitable even for people who are very sensitive to medications. Some individuals and institutions question the effectiveness of homeopathy. For those interested in exploring the scientific literature, we encourage reviewing the work of the Homeopathy Research Institute, which maintains the CORE-Hom database with access to more than 1,200 clinical research studies.
In our clinical experience, people who report that homeopathy did not work for them in the past were often given—or selected themselves—the wrong remedy. The key to success is working with a skilled homeopath who can carefully match the remedy to the whole person. Homeopathic prescribing is highly individualized. The correct remedy must correspond not only to physical symptoms, but also to a person’s constitutional tendencies, sensitivities, and overall pattern of health. When the match is right, the results can be remarkable.
We take pride in the number of former skeptics who have experienced meaningful improvements through homeopathic care, as well as long-time supporters who have achieved excellent results by following their treatment plans. Homeopathy is very precise—remedies must closely match the individual to be effective. Unlike many pharmaceutical treatments that may broadly suppress symptoms, homeopathy focuses on finding the specific remedy that fits you as a whole person.
If you prefer not to pursue homeopathic treatment, we are still happy to provide naturopathic care, but we don't recommend it (don't miss out on the benefits!).
We will take a thorough history of your condition as well as what you are currently eating and make specific nutritional recommendations for you. In general we recommend our patients eat an array of whole foods (minimally processed foods in their natural form), but we will customize our recommendations for you taking into consideration all of your personal and nutritional needs.
We work with many people who follow specific diets including:
- Mediterranean, Organic, Low-Processed, Daniel Plan, Weston Price
- Intermittent Fasting, Fasting-Mimicking
- Keto, Atkins, Carnivore*
- Paleo, GAPS, FODMAP, Low-Carbohydrate, Anti-Candida
- Anti-inflammatory, Auto-immune Paleo, Whole 30, Feingold, Elimination Diets for Allergies or Sensitivities (especially gluten and dairy)
- Raw, Vegan**, Vegetarian**, Plant-Based**, Pescatarian**, Flexitarian**, Forks Over Knives**
*We feel comfortable supporting patients who are on short term carnivore diets when they are reacting poorly to all non-animal based foods (typically from extreme and unusual allergic or autoimmune disorders). From our research and experience we believe that low carb diets that include several servings of vegetables per day (which can be done with KETO etc.) are much healthier long term.
**Only in some cases do we recommend vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based diets that exclude all animal products. Research supports these diets for reducing the risk of certain health conditions (cardiovascular diseases etc.), however they can put people at risk of protein deficiency, iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, worsen SIBO / Candida and cause weight gain (especially if lots of highly processed carbohydrates are consumed). We recommend incorporating at least a small amount of high quality meat / fish into your diet (which plant-based diets usually allow), but for those who don’t feel comfortable with this inclusion, we will support them following healthier versions of these diets (avoiding refined flours / added sugars, adequate protein pairing and monitoring iron and B12 levels with lab testing).
We give expert wellness and lifestyle recommendations based on your individual needs to help you feel your best.
We live in a world full of environmental toxins that can impact your health and well-being. Common sources include mold and other biotoxins from water-damaged buildings, heavy metals, hormone disruptors, VOCs, herbicides, and pesticides.
If indicated by your history and exam, we can assess your total body burden of toxins using specialty laboratory testing. If elevated toxicity is detected, we create a personalized detoxification plan designed for safety and effectiveness. This may include oral chelation for confirmed heavy metal exposure, prescription Welchol for mold-related toxins, and natural detox therapies such as traditional or infrared sauna, Epsom salt baths, and neutraceuticals.
We do customized herbal prescribing for you based on your specific needs. We have expert knowledge in herb safety and herb-drug interactions so we can make a formula that is safe for you.
Prescription Medications and Hormone Management
Our goal is to help you reduce or eliminate medications whenever it is safe and possible. Many of our patients have successfully eliminated the need for prescription medications using effective natural treatments.
However, there are situations where medications are the safest and most effective option. When indicated, we create customized prescriptions tailored to your unique health needs, always from a holistic perspective. Conditions we commonly support with individualized prescriptions include vitamin deficiencies, mold illness, hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s, menopause/peri-menopause, and other hormone imbalances.
Our hormone therapies include bio-identical estrogen, bio-identical progesterone, and natural or synthetic thyroid hormones. We also offer targeted treatments such as Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN), Methylene Blue, microdosing of Semaglutide/GLP-1, medicated nasal/sinus flushes, home vitamin injection prescriptions, and Welchol for toxin binding where appropriate.
Please note that our clinic does not currently prescribe DEA-controlled substances, including testosterone. While we plan to offer testosterone in the future, patients must obtain it through another provider in the meantime. For full details, please review our Prescription Medication Policy.