Hello!    Welcome!

a little about me chronologically in bullet format . . .

• B.Sc. (Kinesiology) University of Ottawa, Canada

• LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist), Seattle, Washington.
  

• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine,               Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, Vancouver, Canada.      
  

• Locum at Axiom Health (took over a naturopathic practice during that doc's maternity leave), Kelowna, Canada.

• Currently at Hilo Naturopathic Clinic, Big Island of Hawaii.  

• A4M Fellowship in Functional and Regenerative Medicine (American Academy of Antiaging Aging Medicine)

• Prolotherapy intensives with Hemwell Hackett Foundation and American Academy of Musculoskeletal Medicine (AAMSM)
  

• Fluent in Japanese(関西弁ですよ)

• Enjoy most sports, playing ukelele and singing. 
  

• Life is good!! and I firmly believe we all have  the potential to feel that way!

my beliefs. . . .

I am committed to being the steward of the healing techniques and health information of naturopathic medicine.  I feel that it is my time to trumpet the benefits of naturopathy, so that more people can feel good, healthy, strong and enjoy life!  I strongly believe that achieving this state of healthful balance IS POSSIBLE!! 

why choose naturopathic medicine. . .

Naturopathic medicine is about balance.  As a naturopathic doctor, I search for the root cause of your problem(s) as well as any perpetuating factors that keep you from feeling better.  This means you and I get to the 'fire' (the cause) of what is ailing you, not just treat the 'smoke' (your symptoms) although your discomforts are addressed also.  The ultimate goal is to maintain that state of wellness regardless of your age or when you start the process.

the process. . .

I listen to your story, assess the information given, perform appropriate diagnostic testing and then we arrive at a treatment plan tailored to you.  We go through the how's and why's of your plan and answer any questions you have. Your followup visits are determined by the choice of treatments.  The treatment plan is mutlifaceted and meant to empower you to implement changes that are necessary to begin healing. 
 

the naturopathic approach. . .

From the naturopathic perspective, your symptom is an indication that you are out of balance on some level, whether it be physical, biochemical, physiological, mental, or emotional.  So when we understand the underlying cause, we can address the core issue.  The result, and our goal, is that your body can recover its inherent state of homeostasis (balance).

what's in it for you. . .

Simply stated, you get to feel better!  Health and healing is a process and I encourage you to take up the challenge!  The rewards are endless:  better nutrition and digestion, better sleep, reduced stress, more energy to do the things you enjoy, less pain, a more positive emotional state, and the list goes on.  Although there are no guarantees, if you choose to work with me, you can enjoy an improved quality of life and ultimately feel better in your own skin!

Invitation to feel better. . . 

If you are struggling with your health or want to improve on your current state and would like to get started, please call and make an appointment.

Dr. Rachel Sheehan, ND

Hilo Naturopathic Clinic

250-A Keawe St.

Hilo, HI  96720

808-969-7848