Michelle Sexton
Dr. Sexton earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine is from Bastyr University, Seattle Washington. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington in the Departments of Pharmacology/Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, studying the endocannabinoid system and roles in neuro-inflammation and neuro-degeneration. Her NIH-funded pre-doctoral and postdoctoral research investigated cannabis use in patients with Multiple Sclerosis and impact on inflammatory markers. Dr. Sexton has presented her research internationally and published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Sexton’s clinical practice is based on naturopathic principles.
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct health care system that emphasizes disease prevention and optimal health through non-invasive, self-healing methods. It is guided by six core principles that focus on treating the root cause of illness and harnessing the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Dr. Sexton prefers a partnership with patients that includes a collaborative approach for optimizing health. She designs a wellness plan that is tailored for the unique needs of each patient. Treatment may include orthomolecular medicine, botanical medicine, nutrition, lifestyle, sleep optimization, improving stress resilience, hormone therapy and stimulating the healing power of nature.
Patients can be prepared by sending any outside or speciality lab work to be reviewed in advance and to have questions ready!