Judy Peabody, ND

Dr. Peabody is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and full time faculty member at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine where she teaches classes as well as overseeing students on several teaching shifts at various clinics in the community. Dr. Peabody has been teaching at NCNM for 10 years, and through her work there has provided much needed medical care to thousands of people in underserved populations.

Dr. Peabody has been practicing naturopathic medicine in Washington County for 2 decades. She received her doctoral degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1988 and had a small private practice in rural Washington County for several years. She has been at this location for 10 years now, and has enjoyed watching many of her patients grow up to have families of their own.

Dr. Peabody’s practice focuses on the use of Bowen soft tissue work, homeopathy, food sensitivity testing and a variety of other therapies. Dr. Peabody works with people of all ages and with a myriad of problems, though she likes to say that she doesn’t treat diseases, but treats people.
 

Chris Meletis, ND

Dr. Chris D. Meletis is on a mission to "Change America's Health One Person at a Time." His devotion to this motto is evident in the care he gives his patients in private practice as well as the countless hours he spends in pursuits that further the cause of alternative health. His devotion to helping those in need is reflected in one of his most rewarding endeavors — starting 16 clinics that provide care for uninsured families while he was serving as Dean of Naturopathic Medicine at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. These clinics offer an array of services from purely naturopathic to fully integrated yielding upwards of 16,000 patient visits per year for the uninsured poor.

Dr. Meletis’ philanthropic ambition is evident in the creation of his non-profit Divine Medicine Foundation which provides affordable healthcare to those in need. Thanks to his devotion to helping others and his vast knowledge about alternative medicine, Dr. Meletis is well respected by patients and colleagues alike. The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians named him the 2003 Naturopathic Physician of the Year.

Dr. Meletis is an internationally recognized expert in his field. He is the author of 14 books, including Herbs and Nutrients for the Mind (Greenwood Publishing), Enhancing Fertility: A Couples Guide to Natural Approaches (Basic Health Publications), and Natural Medicine Interactions—The Safe Use of Natural Medicine (Eclectic Medical Publications). In addition, he is author of more than 200 nationally published health and wellness articles. Dr. Meletis is frequently called upon to lecture on various topics including metabolic syndrome, women's health, cardiovascular health and herb/drug interactions. His expertise also came into play during the formulation of various products for more than a dozen national and international nutritional supplement companies.

According to Dr. Meletis, "It is my heartfelt wish and goal that all people, along with their family and friends, will join me in changing the world's health one person at a time. Together we can all live full, healthier and high-impact lives."

For more information about Dr. Meletis please visit his website at www.divinemedicine.com.

James Hermes, ND

Dr. Hermes graduated from Willamette University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art and Business and received his Doctoral Degree from The National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2004. His practice focuses on family medicine, food sensitivities, oncology, and Somatic Reeducation although he incorporates many types of medicine including homeopathy and botanicals.

Dr. Hermes is trained in many areas of physical medicine including ultra-sound, sine wave stimulation, Bowen, deep tissue massage, acupressure, somatic reeducation, cranial-sacral technique, and naturopathic manipulations, and does general screening exams as well.

Dr. Hermes believes in taking a whole health approach is an essential part of the process of healing and ultimate wellness. In his practice he sees people of all ages, but has a special interest in pediatrics, food sensitivities, allergies, endocrinology, gastroenterology, environmental sensitivity and toxin removal, detoxification, autoimmune disease, diabetes, men’s health , smoking cessation, weight-loss management, diet and lifestyle changes, oncology, and many more acute and chronic conditions.

Dr. Hermes strives to improve his patients overall health and sense of well-being.

For more information about Dr. Hermes please visit his website at www.hermesnaturedoc.com.

Sara Wood, ND

Dr. Wood grew up in Colorado and obtained her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Colorado College. An enthusiasm for science but a passion for people led her to medicine, and a desire to treat the cause of disease, not the symptoms led her to naturopathy. After completing her doctorate at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Wood came to Beaverton Naturopathic Medicine to work with a team of innovative, caring, and experienced physicians as well as to round out the office with her focus on women’s medicine.

Dr. Wood’s practice focuses on endocrine imbalance, digestive dysfunction, immune and allergy support and cardiovascular health. She performs women’s annual exams, as well as other general screening exams and treats patients with acute and chronic complaints. Dr. Wood believes deeply in the six tenements of naturopathic medicine, and especially in treating the whole person, the importance of treating the underlying cause of disease and the significance of prevention. She also believes that it is important for all health care practitioners to work together and that the future of medicine is to have medical doctors, naturopaths, acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, osteopaths etc working collectively with a common goal, to help their patient achieve optimal wellness.