Emily B. Colwell, MSSW, ND
Dr. Colwell came to the northwest from New York, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from William Smith College and a Master of Science in Social Work degree from Columbia University. She worked as a clinical social worker in the field for almost 10 years, with extensive experience treating oncology, geriatric, homeless and psychiatric patients. It was during this time that she was faced with her own chronic illness and discovered the immense benefits of natural medicine. This initial exposure to natural medicine set her on her own rewarding journey toward both restored health and a change in career.
From the East Coast, Dr. Colwell moved to Australia to complete a year of pre-med coursework before beginning her naturopathic medical education. After graduating from Bastyr University in Seattle with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, she was one of five students in her graduating class awarded a clinical residency in primary care naturopathic medicine at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health. Upon completion of her residency training program, Dr. Colwell established a private practice and has continued in her role as adjunct clinical faculty at Bastyr.
Dr. Emily Colwell is a
doctor of naturopathic medicine. Her practice serves a diverse
population of patients including pediatric, adult and geriatric, with an
additional focus in women's health. Dr. Colwell specializes in
correcting the long-standing imbalances that lead to endocrine
disorders, autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, chronic
fatigue, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain and other chronic medical
conditions. She works closely with each patient to identify and treat
the cause of the patient’s condition so that the body can heal in the
most natural way possible. She incorporates clinical nutrition, herbal
medicine, counseling, homeopathy, orthomolecular medicine,
biotherapeutic drainage and hydrotherapy into her practice.
Dr. Colwell blends her clinical social work and naturopathic medical skills, to provide clients with a holistic approach to health. She believes that one’s health reflects the balance of one’s physical, emotional and spiritual aspects and is committed to helping her patients meet their own personal challenges in achieving this essential equilibrium.
Leslie M. Meyers, ND
Dr. Meyers is a licensed and board certified Naturopathic Physician and graduate of Bastyr University. Her focuses include women's health, LGBQ health, and gastrointestinal issues. She is dedicated to helping each patient discover his or her path to optimal health using herbal medicine, homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, as well as conventional medicine when necessary.
"I see medicine as an art and utilize a unique approach for each individual to encourage movement towards one's greatest self within. I enjoy using beautifully contrasting concepts and tools simultaneously in my practice to create healing across a broad spectrum. This can manifest in a "mind, body, spirit" approach or in such cases where I encourage spiritual growth alongside more tangible medicine. I look to uncover the cause of illness and uncover what is really going
on for the patient. While we work to learn the underlying issues of your
complaints, I promise to listen with a gentle ear and a warm spirit."
Dr.
Meyers' desire to become a naturopath came from her passion to serve
others and her passion for medical anthropology. She enjoys exploring
the perception of illness and the role of medicine in past cultures and
incorporating useful aspects of these beliefs and practices into today's
culture. She has a great appreciation for the body's innate ability to
heal itself.
Outside of Waterleaf, Dr. Meyers spends time playing soccer, taking photos, biking, surfing and spending time with her family.
