Most people don’t really know what naturopathic medicine is — and why would they? Unless you’ve reached a point where you’re unsatisfied with the level or quality of care you’re receiving, there’s rarely a reason to go searching for something different.
But for many of our patients, that moment comes. You’ve been told your labs are “normal,” yet you still don’t feel well. You’re managing symptoms, but not getting answers. You want a doctor who connects the dots between your hormones, digestion, stress, energy, and overall health, not just a quick fix.
That’s where Virtual Integrative Specialists (VIS) comes in.
We are a telemedicine-based naturopathic practice serving patients throughout Washington State. Our mission is to provide root-cause, whole-person care that’s accessible, evidence-based, and empowering, especially for those in communities without easy access to alternative or integrative medicine.
How Naturopathic Physicians Think Differently
Naturopathic and functional medicine doctors are trained in the same biomedical sciences as MDs — we draw labs, interpret diagnostics, and use evidence-based treatments — but the way we think and approach care is fundamentally different.
While conventional medicine focuses on what disease is present, naturopathic medicine focuses on why it developed in the first place.
We take time to understand the connections between your symptoms and your physiology, using a systems-based, functional approach to identify the root causes of imbalance. We ask:
- What underlying factors are driving your symptoms? Genetics, habits, history
- How are your stress, nutrition, sleep, and environment influencing your health?
- What steps can we take to restore function instead of simply manage dysfunction?
This approach requires a deeper conversation, more individualized strategies, and a partnership, not just a prescription.
The Therapeutic Order: The Core of Naturopathic Medicine
At Virtual Integrative Specialists, our philosophy is guided by the Therapeutic Order — a clinical roadmap that prioritizes the body’s natural healing ability and progresses from the least invasive to the most targeted interventions.
- Establish the Foundations of Health
Sleep, nutrition, movement, mindset, and environment are the foundation of healing. - Stimulate the Body’s Self-Healing, the VIS Medicatrix Naturae
Through therapies that enhance circulation, detoxification, and cellular repair. - Support Weakened or Damaged Systems
Using nutrients, adaptogens, and herbal medicines to restore function. - Correct Structural Integrity
Recognizing the role of physical alignment and nervous system balance in overall health. - Natural Substances to Restore Function
Evidence-based use of botanical medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional nutrition. - Prescribe Pharmaceuticals When Necessary
We integrate medications when appropriate, ensuring safe and comprehensive care. - Use Surgery or Advanced Interventions When Indicated
Collaborating with specialists to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
This order ensures that your care plan is thoughtful, layered, and sustainable, always beginning with foundational healing before advancing to more intensive treatments.
The Three Buckets of Care at VIS
Our practice focuses on three core areas of care that meet patients wherever they are in their health journey:
1. Screening & Prevention
We specialize in early detection and prevention, offering advanced testing for inflammation, hormones, nutrient status, cardiovascular health, and the microbiome — so we can identify imbalances long before they become illness.
2. Addressing Health Concerns
If you’re managing a chronic condition, (from fatigue, hormonal imbalance, and autoimmunity to digestive or metabolic issues), we take a root-cause, whole-person approach. We combine evidence-based integrative therapies with lifestyle medicine to restore balance and resilience.
3. Longevity & Optimization
This layer of medical care is largely missing from the allopathic model. Our focus in on bone density, cardiovascular screening and prevention, brain health, hormonal regulation and optimization. With the right treatment you feel a sharper cognition, balanced hormones, vibrant energy, leading to a healthy aging process. We use cutting-edge research in metabolic and longevity medicine to help you perform and feel your best.
Blending Tradition and Innovation
Modern naturopathic medicine bridges the best of both worlds — combining the wisdom of herbal and nutritional therapies with the rigor of modern diagnostics and scientific research.
At Virtual Integrative Specialists, we integrate:
- Functional lab testing and advanced biomarker analysis (Insurance and cash pay options)
- Nutrition and movement science to restore metabolic health, muscle mass, and more
- Botanical and nutritional medicine to support healing, hormone balancing, and nourish impaired physiological pathways
- Collaborative care with specialists and primary care providers
Our approach is both human-centered and data-informed, merging compassion with clinical precision.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
If you’ve ever felt that something’s missing in your current care, that your symptoms are being managed, but not understood, naturopathic medicine can help you reconnect with your body’s natural ability to heal.
At Virtual Integrative Specialists, our mission is to guide you toward clarity, confidence, and lasting vitality.
✨ Schedule a telemedicine consultation to start your personalized journey toward better health.
