WELCOME, I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE!
It is a huge step to seek support and I am so glad you found your way to our website.
I know that parenthood is difficult and seeing your child struggle makes it that much more challenging. It is my belief that parents are incredibly intuitive and know when something is different with their child. But often times I hear parents trying things on their own and seeing minimal or no improvements. That is where I come in.
As a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, my goal is to find the root cause of illness and guide and support you and your child on the road to true health.
Ultimately, empowering your child to grow up to become a thriving, healthy adult.
WE BELIEVE…
“EVERY CHILD, NO MATTER THE AGE, DESERVES TO BE SEEN, HEARD, AND EMPOWERED TO FEEL THEIR BEST”
THE YOUNG MEDICINE TEAM
DR. MICHELLE YOUNG
LICENSED NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
I was diagnosed with chronic constipation and leaky gut at the age of 21.
At the time, I knew nothing about food allergies or sensitivities. But when I look back on my childhood now, I recognize that I experienced symptoms of chronic inflammation and reactions to food from an early age.
When I finally learned why I had been experiencing severe stomach pains and fluctuations in stool for years, I was exhausted. I had been through the ringer of the conventional medical system without finding true answers to my concerns. That’s when I found naturopathic medicine.
What I discovered was a complete paradigm shift around healing our bodies and what it means to truly be healthy. I also began to understand just how important our health in childhood is and how much we can do to lay the foundation for lifelong health.
The naturopathic approach made sense to me. I felt better than I ever had before, and since then, I have made it my mission to share this medicine with others. This led me to Bastyr University in San Diego, CA, where I earned my doctorate in naturopathic medicine.
Today, I am not only a pediatric-focused naturopathic doctor, but also a mama to my daughter, Goldie. Becoming a mother has given me an even deeper appreciation for the responsibility we have to nurture our children’s health from the very beginning. I know firsthand how much parents want to do the right thing for their children, and how overwhelming it can feel to navigate all of the information and decisions that come with raising a healthy child.
My goal is to help your child feel better and stay healthy for years to come. I am not just trying to make their symptoms go away, but to truly understand and address the underlying factors so they can thrive and become healthy adults. I can’t promise that healing will always be linear or that it won’t take effort, but I can promise that I will support you and your family along the way.
When I’m not caring for patients or working on Healthy Families Collective, you can find me at the local farmers’ markets finding fresh ingredients to cook with, somewhere outside in nature, or spending time with my husband, our daughter Goldie, and our pup, Chief.
MY APPROACH
NATUROPATHIC PEDIATRICS
My therapeutic approach is integrative, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based treatment methods. As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, I focus on treating through a holistic lens and finding the root cause of symptoms. My goal is to work with parents and children to achieve optimum health and wellness for decades to come. Whether you or your child is coming to see me for prevention of disease or in an acute state of distress, my promise is that I will meet you where you are, listen to your concerns, and work with you to get you/your child back again.
MAIN CLINICAL FOCUSES
HEADACHES
LEAKY GUT
MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES
MOLD ILLNESS
PMS
REFLUX
VACCINE EDUCATION & GUIDANCE
ASTHMA
ABDOMINAL PAIN
COMPLEX PICKY EATING
COMPLEX UNSOLVED CASES
CONSTIPATION
DISEASE PREVENTION
ECZEMA
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
B.S. in Neuroscience, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University, San Diego
Predoctoral and postdoctoral training at accredited clinics in California, Montana, Washington, and Michigan
Vaccines Demystified Course by Erika Krumbeck, ND
PANDAS/PANS pre & post-doctoral training
MAPS trained
Naturopathic Nutrition I and II Certifications
Craniosacral Certifications with Einat Arian, ND
Stephanie Gardler
OFFICE MANAGER
Stephanie lives in Victoria BC and graduated from Camosun College with an MOA certificate. She has previous administrative experience from two busy and diverse clinics, and since joining the Young Medicine team, she has learned even more about healthcare and working with patients and providers.
When Stephanie is not at work, she can be found on the beach or out on a hike. Being outdoors is her happy and calm place. She is so excited to work with you and help you achieve your short and long-term goals!
