Dr. elizabeth winter, nd, LM, CPM
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Dr. Winter believes strongly that health is more than the mere absence of disease and that restoring health is a dynamic process—not simply the suppression of symptoms. Through her medical training, Dr. Winter has come to have great appreciation for the interconnectedness of the body, mind, spirit and environment and works with her patients to restore vitality through addressing all aspects of a patient's life. Dr. Winter believes the role of a doctor is to partner with patients on a journey to health, coming to understand not only their unique physiology but their goals, preferences, beliefs and values in regards to their health and healing. Through using advanced laboratory testing, genetic testing and physical exam, Dr. Winter aims to come to a precise diagnosis for her patients and then uses a combination of the most effective natural and conventional treatments to restore the body to a state of well-being. Because of her integrated approach, the time she spends with patients, and the therapies she utilizes, patients find freedom from disease even if they have struggled with their health for a long time having "tried everything."
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Dr. Winter believes the role of a doctor is to partner with patients on a journey to health, coming to understand not only their unique physiology but their goals, preferences, beliefs and values in regards to their health and healing.
Education and Training |
Dr. Winter completed her medical training at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA and is licensed as a naturopathic doctor in California. In addition to being trained as a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Winter is also trained as a midwife, and provides prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care to San Diego, North County and Riverside County families.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE |
As a result of her combined training, Dr. Winter has specific interests in infertility and preconception counseling; women's health; pediatric medicine, including the treatment of ADD/ADHD and autism; environmental medicine—the study of how chemicals in our environment can effect our health and create disease; hormonal imbalances; autoimmune disease; and chronic disease. She utilizes IV and injection therapies, hormone balancing, botanical medicine, homeopathy and micronutrient therapy, among other modalities, to treat patients.
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Something Fun |
In her free time, Dr. Winter enjoys trail running, gardening, sipping coffee on her deck, and exploring San Diego and beyond with her husband, John, son, Sawyer, daughter, Sadie, and dog, Zeke.
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DR. Natasha monterey, nd
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Dr. Natasha Monterey received her Bachelors in International Studies and Spanish Literature at the University of California, San Diego where she graduated magna cum laude. After discovering her passion for natural medicine, Dr. Natasha obtained her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University, San Diego.
Dr. Natasha utilizes diet, lifestyle, botanical medicine, supplements and other therapies to help her patients achieve their health goals. She believes in treating every patient as an individual and meeting each person where they are in their health journey. Dr. Natasha is especially passionate about working with pediatric, fertility, thyroid disorders and hormone balancing. She brings a unique combination of compassion and empathy, along with advanced clinical knowledge and experience to all of her patients. |
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DR. STEPHANIE POIANI, ND
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Dr. Steph is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a passion for environmental medicine and complex chronic health conditions. She completed her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University California and earned her BS in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Arizona. Dr. Steph is a certified mold-literate practitioner through Dr. Jill Crista and has completed advanced training in Lyme disease and IV therapy. Dr. Steph’s clinical approach involves establishing foundations of health to restore balance and investigating the root cause. In her professional experience, she finds that many chronic conditions are rooted in two main categories: 1. External exposures from our environment (environmental chemicals and toxins, chronic infections like Lyme disease, parasites, mold, heavy metals, etc.) 2. Internal relation to our environment. (unprocessed trauma, nervous system dysregulation, unhealthy stress response, living out of line with our values, etc.) |
Dr. Steph treats a wide range of symptoms and conditions including mold illness, chronic infections like Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, gut health concerns, thyroid conditions, and women’s hormone balancing. If you've been struggling with chronic health concerns, Dr. Steph is here to support you with individualized care.
CAITLIN MACKY, INHC, NBHWC
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Caitlin is a Board-certified Integrative Nutrition Health & Wellness Coach, and she is no stranger to the health care world. With nurses and doctors on both sides of her family, she grew up privy to the shortcomings of conventional medicine practices. Shortly after getting her degree in Sociology and Business from San Jose State University, she was diagnosed with chronic health issues of here own. It was then Caitlin started her personal journey with functional medicine and integrative living.
Blown away by her experiences within these fields, Caitlin decided to enroll at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in NYC. As a certified Nutrition Health Coach, Caitlin is trained in all dietary theories, bio-individuality, and functional nutrition. Health Coaching is a collaborative and client-led process that works with both individuals and groups. These talk sessions aim to facilitate and empower clients to develop and achieve self-determined goals related to their personal healthcare plans and overall well-being. Caitlin believes that our health care plans, diets, and lifestyles should reflect the uniqueness of our individuality- our bodies, personal beliefs, environments, responsibilities, etc. She advocates for patient autonomy by helping her clients understand and strengthen their personal connections between mind and body. |
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