Counseling Naturopaths near Orange County, CA

Naturopathic Medicine is a holistic specialty care approach to health and wellness that focuses on the interconnectedness of the body, rather than disease itself. The goal is to find out the causes of illness, and how different systems in the body affect each other. Natural therapies are used to support the body embark on it's own healing process. The bedrock of Naturopathy is the health and well being of the individual. Naturopathic Doctors choose the most appropriate type of therapy or combination of therapies to use for each patient.

Dr. Cist received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 2004. She received her Bachelors in Science and Engineering from Princeton University in 1980. Having completed a residency at the Brain Therapeutics Medical Center, she opened and ran The Dorothea Clinic in 2006. Watching the miracles that unfold with the practice of this medicine is her greatest joy.

Dr. Reem Sharhan is a licensed naturopathic doctor in California, with over 10 years of experience in science and medicine. Her focus is on managing hormonal imbalances (including irregular periods, thyroid, fertility issues), digestive conditions (such as IBS, IBD, SIBO), autoimmune disease, and supporting general women's health (cysts, UTIs, cystitis..). She offers a multidimensional specialty and her mission is to help clients connect the dots and address the root causes of their ailments.

Dr. Shu earned her medical degrees at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Arizona, and the China Medical University, Taiwan, in 1995. Dr. Shu is a licensed naturopathic doctor, and is certified in Orthopedic Prolotherapy with Platelet Rich Plasma injections via American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Integrative Pain Management. Dr. Shu is also certified in Aesthetic Medicine via American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.

Our mission is to help you reach your optimal health goals through individualized care. We recognize that each person living with the same condition do not necessarily have the same experiences and daily challenges. We respect your unique journey in life and therefore we address the underlying causes while treating the whole person on the mental, emotional, and physical levels.

I strive to help my patients get back into balance and ultimately optimize their health. I studied Biology at the University of California, Riverside and worked as a pharmacy technician. However, I felt like something was missing within the conventional field and explored other ways of healing. That is when I fell in love with Naturopathic Medicine. I then obtained my Doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University. I have done advanced training in Intravenous nutrition and Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) micro-needling. I specialize in gut conditions, women’s health, anti-aging and integrative medicine.

Dr. Barker graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle and was an Associate Professor of Clinical Studies at the University of Bridgeport School of Naturopathic Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was named Doctor of the Year by the California Naturopathic Doctors Association in 2015 and 2023. TV appearances include Veria's "Naturally Delicious," KVCR's "It's Your Call" and PBS' "American Health Journal" series about Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Barker is a primary care doctor who treats both children and adults.