Welcome home to yourself.
Whole-person care through somatic therapy, integrative mental health, and evidence-based medicine.
Hi, I'm Monel
I'm a Naturopathic Physician (ND, MS) and Integrative Mental Health Provider in Portland, Oregon. My degree and Master of Science in Integrative Mental Health are from the National University of Natural Medicine. Before medical school, I trained extensively in somatic movement therapy.
For the past ten years I've studied the interoceptive system, psychoneuroimmunology, and somatic experiencing. That research, and my own experience with embodiment, shaped the way I practice: Somatic Medicine.
Services
Reconnecting with the body, restoring nervous system balance, and navigating change with more clarity and strength.
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Integrative Mental Health
Psychiatric medication management alongside evidence-based complementary care, tailored to your biology and your life.
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Interoception
Learning to sense and interpret signals from inside the body, to uncover stress and support self-regulation.
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Nutritional & Botanical Medicine
Treating root causes with nutrition and herbal medicine, grounded in both tradition and current research.
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Somatic & Trauma-Informed Care
Nervous-system-aware support for recovery from chronic stress and trauma.
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Psychiatric Medication Management
Safe initiation, tapering, and cross-tapering of psychotropic medications.
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Integrative Gastroenterology
Addressing the gut-brain axis as part of mental and physical wellbeing.
Background
- Residency
- Amenda Clinic, Portland — primary and psychiatric naturopathic care.
- Education
- ND and MS in Integrative Mental Health, National University of Natural Medicine.
- Licensure
- Licensed Naturopathic Physician, Oregon (License #5106).
Working together
Everything starts with a short request. You don't need to have it all figured out.
- Send a request. A little about what you're looking for, and when you're usually free.
- I reply by email to find a time to talk.
- We talk it through and see if it's a good fit.
Request a consultation
Ask about fees or insurance and I'll reply with current details.
Common questions
What is somatic medicine?
Care that treats the body's signals and nervous-system regulation as central to mental and physical health.
What is interoception?
The ability to sense signals from inside your body — heartbeat, breath, tension — and use them to understand what you need.
Do you help with psychiatric medications?
Yes, including safe tapering and cross-tapering. Please don't change a medication on your own before we talk.
In person or telehealth?
I'm based in Portland. Tell me your preference in your request and I'll confirm what's available.
What do sessions cost, and do you take insurance?
Ask in your request and I'll send current fee and insurance information.
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