Meet Dr. Janet
Empowering Families Through Naturopathic Care
I'm excited to join you on your healing journey and help you achieve maximal wellness!
Dr. Janet is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor with years of experience as an Occupational Therapist and Hands- on Therapist.
Education
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Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine: Graduate from Bastyr University, WA.
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Doctoral Course work: Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, Canada.
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Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy: Boston University.
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Massage Therapy Certification: Finger Lakes School of Massage, Ithaca, NY.
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Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy: University of Kansas.
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Junior year abroad University of Exeter England
Professional
Credentials
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NATUROPATH PHYSICISN License, WA State #60658783 2014-present
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST License
NY 1981-2017 NC 2018-2024
American Occupational Therapy Association 1979 to present
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THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE License
National Certification 1997-2025
NY 1997-2018
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HOMEOPATHY NESH Certification
New England School of
Homeopathy 2014
Dr. Janet has been drawn to wholistic heath care her entire life! She started her career as an Occupational Therapist and was very dedicated to this profession as a therapist, professor, and political advocate. Over the years she realized that she loved a “hands-on approach and pursued many training and strategies.
Hands-on Therapy Trainings & Certifications
LYMPH DRAINAGE THERAPY and MOBILIZATION
The International Health Upledger Institute, Dr. Bruno Chickly, Dec. 2002
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE THERAPY
John Barnes, PT, Coursework and Assisting 1998 – 2001
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPHY
Dr. John Upledger, Coursework 1998-2000
ORTHOPDIC MEDICAL MASSAGE CERTIFICATION
OMERI, June 1999
BOBATH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL THERAPY CERTIFICATION
Dr. Karl and Berta Bobath (their last course)
London, England 1986
SENSORY INTEGRATION TRAINING and TEACHING
Dr. A. Jean Ayres. OTR
Cincinnati: 1979-1981
NATUROPATH MEDICINE
Always one to ask the question, “WHY”, prompted Dr. Janet to return to school – this time to pursue her degree as a NATUROPATH PHYSICIAN! This discipline has provided her with a medical foundation to evaluate her clients and a huge "tool bag” of natural, effective treatments!
Dr. Janet’s Naturopath approach to health care includes a biomedical, systems approach with an environmental focus. She focuses on the whole person and provides very specific individualized care. Her Naturopath/Biomedical Approach utilizes lab testing, clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, supplements, detoxification, homeopathy and
life counseling. She values educations as an essential component of empowering her clients to live healthy and happy lives.
Dr. Janet's learning and practice continues -she's definitely passionate about helping her clients be well!
Dr. Janet has a special interest in autism, developmental disabilities, gastrointestinal, thyroid, adrenal, and immune function. She is a life-long learner and has continued her training with the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs with recognition of becoming a Fellow in 2024. This organization is a comprehensive training program for physicians at the forefront of medical treatment for pediatric neurodevelopmental challenges.
Specialty Areas of Practice
Environmental Health Trainings and Certifications
NAEM National Association of Environmental Medicine
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www.ENVmedicine.org Membership 2026 – present
TOXICITY MASTERY COURSE
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Integrative Medicine Academy Dr. Kurt Woeller 2021
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS TRAINING
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Great Plains/Mosaic Labs Dr. William Shaw 2019
MOLD CERTIFICATION
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Dr. Jill Crista , ND, 2019
NeurodiverseTrainings and Certifications
MAPS Medical Association of Pediatric Special Needs
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Fellowship Induction 2024
PANS/PANDAS, Autism, ADHD, Neurological Challenges
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Pediatric Neurobehavioral Health Center – training and membership Dr. Nancy O’Hara 2024 to present
ADV AUTISM MASTERY Course
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Integrative Medicine Academy Dr. Kurt Woeller 2018
WELLNESS G.I.F.T.S. “Giving Inspiration For The Soul”
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Camping retreats for families with children with special needs
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Located at Hickory Hill Family Camping Resort, Bath, NY.
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Founder 2000. Director on/off for 15 years.
Memberships
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National Autism Association
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American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
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North Carolina Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
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Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
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NC Integrative Medicine
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Holistic Doctor Finder
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Gastro ANP Group
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HealthProfessionals.com
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Institute for Natural Medicine
Serving Asheville, Western North Carolina, and Telemedicine worldwide
Dr. Janet is honored to be the Naturopath Doctor at Western N.C. Naturopathic Medicine in Asheville, NC. She is currently accepting new clients – children and adults on the autism spectrum and those with chronic health issues who are interested in natural medicine.
Dr. Janet is thrilled to have settled in Asheville after living in upstate New York for many years. She loves to travel and combine medical health care work in international countries. Recent adventures have taken her to India, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Guatemala. She spends her free time hiking, cooking, and keeping up with her husband and three children!
