Dr. Alaina Goesling is a licensed Naturopathic Physician at Open Wellness PDX and specializes in naturopathic gastroenterology. She is passionate about gut health and believes many GI conditions can be treated by using evidence-based alternative treatments. She is currently taking new patients through telemedicine. Dr Goesling is licensed both in the state or Oregon and the state of Washington and is accepting new patients from both states.
A proud alumna of Bastyr University in Seattle, WA, Dr. Goesling's educational journey has equipped her with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in her field. She completed a comprehensive two-year residency program under the guidance of Dr. Ilana Gurevich through the National University of Natural Medicine at Kwan Yin Healing Arts, training in primary care and specializing in naturopathic gastroenterology.
Her clinical interests span a wide spectrum, with particular emphasis on gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), intestinal fungal overgrowth, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, microscopic colitis, GERD, and abdominal pain. Beyond her specialization in GI conditions, she has an interests in integrative dermatology, thyroid and endocrine disorders, hormone regulation, women’s health, and mental health. Driven by the belief that the key to overall health lies in the gut, she tailors her treatments to focus on restoring and maintaining gut health understanding its crucial role in the overall well-being of an individual. Incorporating a holistic approach, she seamlessly integrates functional medicine, nutrition, nutrient therapy, lifestyle counseling, western herbal medicine, microbiome testing, and conventional medicine modalities, ensuring that each patient receives comprehensive and evidence-based care.
Dr. Goesling firmly believes in a patient-centered approach to healthcare, emphasizing individualized treatment plans, patient education, shared decision-making, and the establishment of a strong therapeutic alliance with her patients. Her compassionate and empathetic nature shines through in her practice, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for those in her care.
Before delving into her graduate studies, Dr. Goesling pursued her passion for the sciences, completing her undergraduate studies in Biology at the University of Washington in Seattle. She gained invaluable research experience through her work in various laboratories, including the UW Department of Neurological Surgery, Genome Sciences, and the Seattle Children’s Hospital Department of Cardiology.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Goesling enjoys a rich and vibrant personal life. She finds creative expression through painting, stays active with sports like volleyball and tennis, embraces outdoor adventures through boating, hiking, and skiing, and shares her life with her beloved 110lb Alaskan Malamute, Queen.
Acupuncture
GERD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sports Injuries
Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux
Anxiety
Arthritis
Back Pain
Car Accident Recovery
Chinese Medicine
Cold Laser Therapy
Constipation
Craniosacral Therapy
Depression
Digestive Health
Digestive Issues
Hip Pain
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Infertility
Joint Pain
Life Coaching
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Migraines
Movement Assessment - (Neural Kinetic Therapy)
Nasal Specific Therapy
Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathy
Neck Pain
Neural Therapy
Nutritional Counseling
Ozone Therapy
PRP
Perineurial Injections
Pregnancy
Sleep Disorders
Stem Cell
Ultrasound Guided Injections
Vitamin & Homeopathic Injections
Locations (2)
Alaina Goesling, ND, LAc
1406 E Pine Street
Seattle, WA, 98122
Open Wellness PDX
1901 N Killingsworth St
Portland, OR, 97217
More About Dr. Alaina Goesling
Practice
Alaina Goesling, ND, LAc
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NPI Number
1922674860
Provider's Gender
Female
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