Naturopathic Medicine
The Path To Improve Your Health
Dr. Kris Ritchey, ND, MPA:HA
“I firmly believe that aging gracefully is possible and affordable. Living with aches, pain and chronic disease has become the norm in our society. But this doesn’t have to be your “normal”. I have found that when my patients are educated on how to take back control over their daily health and wellness needs such as adequate sleep, a healthy diet, moving their body, and managing stress, they start getting noticeable health improvements. From the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, we can formulate treatment plans that address hormone imbalances, chronic pain, and other health issues.”
Long before Dr. Ritchey had considered a career change to medicine, her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Prior to a lumpectomy, she underwent a radical diet change that included eliminating sugar. When it was time for surgery no lump was to be found. This intrigued Dr. Ritchey, prompting an in-depth study on the role of nutrition, herbs, and supplements in maintaining and restoring health. Her family is no stranger to cancer. They have supported family members through, or in their passing, from brain, breast, colon, lung, lymphoma, pancreatic, and prostate cancer. Supporting her cancer patients is deeply personal. Her clinical focuses include cancer and chronic diseases, pediatric care, hormone therapy, IV therapy, and pain relief injection therapy.
She graduated from the National College of Natural Medicine in 2008. She also holds a Master's degree in Public Administration: Health Administration, as well as dual degrees in human biology and health science: health education from Portland State University. She is an adjunct professor at Portland State University.
Prior to becoming a doctor, she was a real estate broker for 10 years and also spent ten years in restaurant management and training coordination. She credits her career in natural medicine to her mother who started using natural medicine therapies and nutritional support when Dr. Ritchey was a child. She is an avid gardener, loves to read, and travel.