As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, I believe that healing is multi-dimensional. I help my clients elevate their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing by making attainable shifts in daily habits and mindset.
I began my professional journey into wellness when I was a college student living in Florida. Conventional medicine had left me vexed and yearning for a more holistic approach to healing. After working as a chef in a local food co-op and earning my Bachelor’s degree in business management, I discovered an amazing food as medicine culinary program in Austin, TX. I was on the hunt for more wisdom. I had so much to heal on the inside.
Before I endeavored on the journey to becoming a doctor, I worked as a Macrobiotic chef, preparing healing dishes for my clients. My experience as a Macrobiotic chef instilled a deep reverence and love for food as a tool for healing. It was a practical, hands-on, whole-foods kitchen experience interwoven with ancient Taoist philosophy and Chinese 5 Element Theory.
Here I learned that food is foundational and this wisdom has guided my practice to this very day. By committing to a diet of clean, simple foods, we can build vibrant, beautiful health from the inside out!
Cheers to you and your health!
Dr. Marissa Castello