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Somatic Medicine is whole-person care through somatic therapy, integrative mental health, and evidence-based medicine. My clinical work bridges psychiatric care with trauma-informed, whole-person healing.
Get in touchHi, I'm Monel
I am a Naturopathic Physician (ND, MS) and Integrative Mental Health Provider based in Portland, Oregon.
I obtained my ND degree from National University of Natural Medicine, where I also received my Master of Science in Integrative Mental Health (MSiMH). Before medical school, I extensively studied somatic movement therapy, most notably with Emilie Conrad of Continuum Movement and Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen of Body-Mind Centering.
For the past ten years I have studied the evolving research into the interoceptive system, psychoneuroimmunology, and somatic experiencing. That decade of research and learning, combined with my personal experience with embodiment, reshaped the way I approach mind-body medicine and created Somatic Medicine.
Services
I help individuals reconnect with their bodies, restore nervous system balance, and navigate life transitions with greater clarity and strength.
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Integrative Mental Health
Integrative psychiatry combines conventional psychiatric medication management with evidence-based complementary therapies. This approach recognizes the complex interactions between physical, emotional, and environmental factors in mental health, and optimizes brain chemistry through tailored supplementation, genetic and biochemical testing, and personalized protocols.
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Interoception
Interoception is the ability to sense and interpret internal bodily signals. By tuning into these sensations, we can better understand the body's needs, uncover hidden stress or tension, and support self-regulation, leading to improved emotional and physical well-being. This practice helps people reconnect with their bodies and heal from within.
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Nutritional and Botanical Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasizes the body's inherent ability to heal itself using natural therapies such as nutrition and herbal medicine. It focuses on treating the root cause of illness rather than only relieving symptoms, and combines modern scientific knowledge with traditional healing practices to offer personalized, patient-centered care.
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Somatic and Trauma-Informed Care
Care grounded in an understanding of nervous system regulation, interoception, and psychophysiologic principles, to support 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 a foundational component of mental and physical wellbeing.
Professional background
- Residency
- Completed at Amenda Clinic (Portland, OR), providing comprehensive primary and psychiatric naturopathic care for diverse, acute caseloads.
- Education
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) and Master of Science in Integrative Mental Health (MSiMH) from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM).
- Licensure
- Licensed Naturopathic Physician in the State of Oregon (License #5106).
- Editorial and community engagement
- Serves on the Editorial Board for the ND Digest Journal and stays actively involved in local multidisciplinary healthcare education.
Get in touch
To review my complete curriculum vitae or discuss professional opportunities, clinical collaborations, or consulting, please reach out by email or on LinkedIn.