Not an ordinary doctor, Dr. Peterson holds a Masters in Chemistry and was also a professional chef before devoting her talents to Naturopathic Medicine. The focus of Naturopathic Medicine is to nurture health rather than fight disease. Nurturing optimal health is the foundation of Dr. Peterson's practice.
Her goal is to address the underlying cause of disease rather than only treat symptoms. Dr. Peterson's background allows her to assess and consider the disruptions to optimal function at biochemical level and thus, create lasting solutions. This approach allows her to excel at addressing hormonal imbalances.
To achieve optimal wellness, one must chose foods that nourish rather than stress the body. Many times, we are unaware of the distress and strain the wrong nutrition places on our bodies. Dr. Peterson brings both the scientific and artful as she addresses this foundation for health with each patient. Dr. Peterson uses her experience as a chef and her passion for good food to help her patients discover that healthy food can be delicious food.
Physical movement and touch are another means to nurture health. Dr. Peterson utilizes massage and physical medicine integrally in her practice as another tool to restore the balance.
The medicines in plants are very potent and without the harmful side effects of synthetic drugs. Dr. Peterson has created an herbal pharmacy where tailor -made medicines can be prepared for each patient.
Women's health is a life long interest of Dr Peterson's as a graduate of a women's college, Smith College. Currently, she is teaching Gynecology lab as well as Advanced Topics in Women's Health at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine.