Bio
As an outdoor enthusiast, I have a keen interest in understanding how to stay strong, fit and in shape through the natural wear and tear our bodies take. Through an investigative approach, I work closely with my patients to address the root cause of their health challenges, rather than simply treating the superficial symptoms. The natural solutions I provide are designed to give the body the necessary components to heal, regenerate and operate in peak form.
After becoming a patient of a naturopathic doctor in college, I discovered an approach to health that I never knew existed. I soon made plans to move to Seattle to immerse myself in the study of naturopathic medicine. There, I learned to kayak on the local rivers which kept me sane and in shape during the rigors of medical school. I also learned about the unfortunate effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Those five years in the beautiful but wintry grey and gloom deepened my understanding of water, wilderness, and the necessary connection we must have with nature to get through darker times.
While I care for men, women, and children ages two to 102, I feel a strong calling to help men thrive as they age. I started a men’s group with whom I still meet after more than 10 years, and I also participate twice monthly in a men’s wilderness therapy group. These experiences give me a solid understanding of the strong bonds and particular challenges unique to men.
I have now been in practice for over two decades in the Grand Valley. I call it home and look forward to sharing my knowledge base as a guide on your new health journey.
Dr. Lepisto
