Skin Health

As a naturopathic primary care doctor, I have extensive experience working with skin issues and treating them from their root cause instead of only managing symptoms.

A healthy gut and healthy skin are directly related so I often treat skin conditions by focusing on the gut and liver. The gut and skin both interact with our environment and for that reason, host large parts of our immune system. Our intestines and skin are also home to diverse communities of resident bacteria, our microbiome. Dysfunction in the gut can cause skin symptoms like rashes, itchiness, or discoloration. The gut microbiome also directly influences the development of acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis.

Solutions for Common Conditions:

• Acne

• Eczema

• Psoriasis

Services Offered:

• Nutritional counseling

• Custom herbal formulations (teas, tinctures)

• Vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements

• Stress management and mental health support

• Prescription medication management

You’ve probably heard that skin is your body’s largest organ but did you know it’s also one of the body’s organs of elimination?

Skin is involved in the excretion of water, sodium, and small amounts of urea and xenobiotics (foreign substances in the body). There is also evidence that decreased skin function impairs proper detoxification of certain substances and may contribute to increased oxidative stress in the body. Keeping your skin happy is about way more than vanity, but healthy skin can also improve self-esteem and body image.