Hillary Fredrickson, ND joins Neka in a long discussion about fertility. Hillary is a naturopathic physician who received her medical training at Bastyr University (Seattle, WA) and has been in clinical practice since 2004. She began practicing naturopathic pediatrics at Pediatric Alternatives in 2005 for many years, moved abroad with her family, and is now beyond thrilled to be back. She feels very passionate about the power of natural medicine and loves to work with her patients to help them find a grounded state of balance and wellness in all areas of their lives.
Specialties:
Teen Health and wellness: anxiety/depression, acne, birth control, and sexuality, addiction
Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for women and men
Thyroid and adrenal dysfunction
Pregnancy Prep and fertility optimization
Detoxification
Gastrointestinal pain or discomfort: SIBO, IBS and IBD, parasites
Chronic infections: EBV or viral infections, Lyme disease, mycotoxin (mold) toxicity
Many of her patients come with the complaint of feeling “just not right” or “exhausted and overwhelmed”. She helps to find underlying causes and integrate the best of new scientific research with age-old healing wisdom. She believes in using food as medicine and utilizes many naturopathic therapies, such as herbal medicine, bio-identical hormones and homeopathy. She is practical and works to help her patients balance their lives in a way that allows them more fun, less stress and fatigue, and a renewed sense of vitality!
She is passionate about family health, especially the mental and emotional well being of parents – paying special attention to mothers and the stress they may experience along their parenting journey. Teenage health is an area of passion – helping teens learn about their bodies, cope with stressors and prepare for the transition to college.
Dr. Fredrickson specializes in pregnancy preparation and fertility issues with a passion for working with couples during the different stages of family planning. She created Cultivate Fertility along with fertility expert, Dr. Kara Burkhart. Cultivate Fertility is an on-line community providing the most comprehensive and valued information on how women and men can prepare their mind, body, and spirit to start and grow their families. Cultivate Fertility offers digital courses and targeted fertility supplements.
She is mother to three amazing kids (ages 16, 14, and 11), a devotee of adventurous world travel, a home chef for friends and family and a firm believer in the healing power of laughter, dancing and fun.
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