Dr. Irene Valencia, ND

Dr. Irene J. Valencia is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and primary care physician, specializing in women’s health. In addition to managing acute and chronic disease in patients of all ages, Dr. Valencia is versed in hormone balancing, thyroid disorders, natural approaches to the treatment of mood disorders and has a special interest in the role that environmental exposure plays in female cancers and fertility. Her areas of expertise include: homeopathy, nutrition, botanicals, environmental medicine and hydrotherapy.

Dr. Valencia draws from a wide range of clinical experience in medical facilities serving diverse populations, including pain management clinics, substance abuse facilities and women’s shelters. Here she witnessed the profound improvement that natural medicine can have in some of the most severe patient cases. Above all, she sees the art of healing and wellness as a partnership between her and her patients, and strives to honor the unique make-up of each person that walks into her office.

Prior to her life in Santa Cruz, Dr. Valencia earned her BA from Columbia University in New York City and her medical degree from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. In addition to her formal medical training, she is a certified Holistic Health Counselor from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, a level II Reiki practitioner and Thai Yoga Massage Therapy practitioner. In her free time, Dr. Valencia enjoys music, the arts, cooking and seeking adventure around the world.

Dr. Valencia offers a free, 15-minute consultation for new patients.

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