Understanding Naturopathic Primary Care Medicine

Naturopathic medicine is a comprehensive system that aims to restore and optimize health by promoting the body’s own inherent ability to heal with the use of natural therapies. Naturopathic doctors understand illness as a disruption in the equilibrium of mind, body, emotions, and spirit. The goal of naturopathic medicine is to restore the equilibrium of the individual by encouraging the primary principle, the healing power of nature. Naturopathic Doctors are trained to diagnose and treat patients with acute and chronic conditions and teach individuals how to prevent disease and achieve health.

Dr. Angel is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor specializing in nutrition, longevity, sports medicine, botanical medicine, and men’s health. Dr. Angel earned his Naturopathic Medical Degree from Bastyr University California in 2021. He has advanced training in neural prolotherapy, micronutrient and botanical IV therapies, and functional medicine. While in high school, he trained to become a lifeguard. Within the first week of being hired, he rescued a teenager from drowning and immediately knew that helping people was what he was born to do. He went on to become an emergency medical technician and responded to 9-1-1 calls in an ambulance throughout Los Angeles. After seeing that an overwhelming majority of people that he transported to the hospital was largely due to lifestyle choices they made (e,g. poor diet, lack of exercise), instead of genuine accidents (e.g. car crashes, falling down the stairs, etc.), he decided to become a healthcare practitioner that would empower the health and knowledge of the people in his community. 

Dr. Angel decided to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with an emphasis in microbiology, where he graduated Cum Laude, and entered a Naturopathic Medical program. As a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Dr. Angel devotes his knowledge and experience towards becoming a healthcare provider that goes beyond just treating a patient’s symptoms. Through the use of natural therapies, in conjunction with conventional medicine, and by taking the time to educate patients about holistic lifestyle habits, Dr. Angel’s sincere desire is to help individuals become empowered and achieve a higher quality of health and life.

The naturopathic medical training is based on the six fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine along with rigorous and comprehensive studies in basic medical sciences, physical diagnosis, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, pharmacology, and clinical medical sciences. There is extensive training in a variety of natural therapeutics that include clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, dietary, lifestyle, and fitness counseling, homeopathy, naturopathic bodywork, IV nutritional therapies, and physical medicine.

Naturopathic doctors are required to complete a two-year intensive clinical training and pass national basic science and clinical board exams to be licensed, plus the licensing exam of the state where the doctor will practice. Licensure allows naturopathic doctors to practice as independent doctors and authorizes them to diagnose, treat and prevent disease.

Practicing from an integrative systems perspective which incorporates mind, body, emotions, and spirit to support each person to break through to a new level
of health.

I am licensed both as a Clinical Psychologist and a Naturopathic doctor.

I have practiced multiple forms of transformational psychology for over 30 years. During mid-life I returned to school to obtain a degree in Naturopathic Medicine to integrate a more holistic approach to healing. My journey has been to discover the essence of healing both within myself and as a facilitator for others. Currently, I practice from an integrative systems perspective and incorporate mind, body, emotions, and spirit to support each person to break through to a new level of health.

I received my degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Kenmore Washington. I had the opportunity to study with Tori Hudson, ND and completed a residency in Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland Oregon. During this time, I followed both conventional and naturopathic doctors and recognized that good medicine includes both the best of natural and conventional medicine. I founded an integrative medical practice in Seattle Washington, where I served as a primary care provider, focused on women’s health and functional endocrinology. I have spent considerable time working with individuals diagnosed with cancer and provide support during conventional care and in rebuilding their health. I offer a comprehensive approach for individuals struggling with emotional issues through integrating nutritional support, mind-body tools and providing medications when needed at the lowest effective doses. I am a board-certified diplomate-fellow in Psychopharmacology through the International College of Prescribing Psychologists and Prescribing Psychologists’ Register.

I received my doctorate in psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego California. I founded a therapeutic community system for people with serious mental illness and changed the paradigm of healing for these individuals and their families. The community system has continued to evolve beyond where I left it many years ago. I am trained in many forms of Clinical Hypnotherapy, including transpersonal, NLP, Ericksonian and Medical hypnosis.

Teaching and the training of young professionals is a significant value of mine. I spent time as the Director of Clinical Training and was a part of the faculty of the American School of Professional Psychology in Point Richmond California. Most recently I was the inaugural vice president of Bastyr University in San Diego, California, which is a school of naturopathic medicine.

I look forward to the journey of expanding consciousness and changing the paradigm of health. The journey with you will be exhilarating as we create significant value in the world.