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
My story:
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. Though when I look back on my childhood now, I recognize that I suffered the symptoms of chronic inflammation and reactions to food from an early age.
When I learned why I was having severe stomach pains and fluctuations in stool for years, I was exhausted. I had been through the ringer of the conventional medical system, finding no 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 meant to truly be healthy. I also realized just how important health in childhood really is. The naturopathic approach made sense, 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 attending the top naturopathic medical school in the country, Bastyr University in San Diego, CA, where I earned my doctorate.
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 treat the underlying cause so that they can thrive and become healthy adults. I can’t promise healing for your child will be linear or not take any effort, but I can promise that I will support you and your family along the way.
In her free time, you can find her at the local farmer’s markets finding fresh ingredients to cook with, somewhere out in nature, or spending time with her husband and pup, Chief!
OUR APPROACH
NATUROPATHIC PEDIATRICS
Our therapeutic approach is integrative, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based treatment methods. As licensed Naturopathic Doctors, we focus on treating through a holistic lens and finding the root cause of symptoms. Our 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 us for prevention of disease or in an acute state of distress, my promise is that we will meet you where you are, listen to your concerns, and work with you to get you/your child back again.
MAIN CLINICAL FOCUSES
ECZEMA
HEADACHES
LEAKY GUT
MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES
OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE DISORDER
PMS
VACCINE EDUCATION & GUIDANCE
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
CHRONIC ABDOMINAL PAIN
COMPLEX PICKY EATING
COMPLEX UNSOLVED CASES
CONSTIPATION
DISEASE PREVENTION
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!
