Conditions We Treat with Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic primary care to treat chronic and acute conditions. Each first office call results in a comprehensive treatment plan to address your chief complaints.
Naturopathic Primary Care
Care for Every Age, Every Stage, Every Whole Person
Dr. Murphy is a California-licensed primary care provider. You can schedule an annual wellness exam for you or your child, or come in to address a specific condition. Dr. Murphy treats infants, toddlers, teens, adults, and elders, and works alongside your other healthcare providers when appropriate.
Services available include:
Gastro-intestinal disorders
Digestive Health for: SIBO, UC, Crohn's, and IBD
Chronic digestive conditions like SIBO, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, IBD, and IBS can dramatically reduce quality of life and lead to invasive testing and side-effect-laden pharmaceuticals that often do not provide lasting relief. This is an area where naturopathic medicine consistently excels, and where Dr. Murphy has built deep clinical expertise over 20 years.
Our approach addresses what conventional gastroenterology often does not: identify and remove root causes, repair and restore the intestinal lining, cultivate healthy gut flora, balance hormones, and remove dietary triggers. Diet plays a large role in these disorders, but that does not mean you need to eliminate your favorite foods forever.
- SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)
- Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- GERD and acid reflux
- Leaky gut, candida overgrowth, food allergies
"After being hospitalized for ulcerative colitis in 2012, my GI doctor prescribed prednisone and told me 'diet has nothing to do with UC.' Working with Dr. Murphy, I was able to stop the drugs by focusing on diet, herbal medicines, and probiotics. Today I am symptom free."
Naturopathic Neurology
Neurological Disorders: Headaches, Anxiety, and Mood
Dr. Murphy is a board member at the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians and is a pioneer in the growing field of naturopathic neurology.
Naturopathic neurology evaluates the underlying biological drivers that conventional neurology rarely investigates: neurotransmitter imbalances (serotonin, dopamine, GABA), hormone dysregulation, nutrient and amino acid deficiencies, omega-3 fatty acid status, and the gut-brain axis. Treatment is built from this picture, not from a single-symptom prescription.
We use naturopathic neurology to treat common conditions like:
- Chronic headaches and migraines
- Anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Depression and low mood
- Stress and adrenal-driven burnout
- Insomnia and sleep disorders
- Brain fog, ADHD, and attention difficulties
Treatment approaches may include neurotransmitter testing, targeted amino acid therapy, custom botanical tincture blends, acupuncture for nervous system regulation, hormone balancing, and naturopathic counseling.
Naturopathic Medicine
For Chronic and Acute Conditions:
Women's Health and Hormones
- PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
- Menopause and perimenopause
- Endometriosis and dysmenorrhea
- Irregular or absent menses, PMS
- Fertility and preconception support
- Pregnancy and postpartum care
- Annual GYN and PAP exams
Autoimmune Conditions
- Eczema and psoriasis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Celiac disease
- Environmental and food allergies
Thyroid Conditions and Adrenal Dysfunction
- Hashimoto's disease
- Hypo or Hyper-Thyroidism
- Adrenal fatigue and dysregulation
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
Allergies and Environmental Health
- Food allergies and sensitivities (IgA/IgG testing)
- Environmental allergies and asthma
- Mold and mildew illness and testing
- Heavy metal toxicity
- Chemical exposure
Pediatric and Family Health
- Well-baby and well-child wellness exams
- Pediatric eczema
- ADHD and behavioral health support
- Pediatric gut health and food allergies
- Developmental delays
Men's Health
- Andropause (male hormonal decline)
- Testosterone optimization
- Energy and metabolism
- Cholesterol and cardiovascular health
- Naturopathic counseling
Case Study · Pediatric Eczema
The Naturopathic Approach to Eczema
A 5-year-old boy presents with painful, itchy eczema and is on oral and topical corticosteroids prescribed by his family MD. The family wants to address the root cause. Dr. Murphy uncovers gluten and dairy sensitivities, gut dysbiosis, and candida overgrowth, and builds a comprehensive naturopathic treatment plan. Six months later, the results speak for themselves.
By Dr. Coleen Murphy, ND, LAc
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