Dr. Alysa Nguyen, ND, LAc
Dr. Alysa Nguyen was born in Vietnam and grew up in San Diego, California. Since an early age, Dr. Nguyen was interested in studying natural medicine so that she could help care for loved ones with natural, safe and effective medicines. The use of herbal medicines in her own family and culture inspired her to explore its use and effectiveness. This led to her conducting research projects on the use of herbs and nutrients as medicines, for which she received awards from the state as well as the prestigious Scripps Research Institute in California. She then went on to do her premedical studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science and minor in French.
Dr. Nguyen has worked in different areas of healthcare alongside medical doctors, chiropractors, nutritionists, naturopaths, and acupuncturists, but it was working at the Gerson Institute supporting people with cancer and chronic illnesses that she found her calling to serve others. She saw how simple lifestyle changes, good nutrition, and natural therapies could be used to treat and prevent the most challenging conditions. Inspired by the stories of people overcoming chronic illnesses, the power of natural medicine, and the desire to help people, Dr. Alysa Nguyen went to Bastyr University, in Seattle, Washington and obtained her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine as well as a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental medicine. She received further training in Chinese medicine in China at the Shanghai TCM Hospital working with doctors in various departments such as gynecology, internal medicine, and traumatology. She combines her training in Naturopathic medicine and Chinese medicine to provide her patients with a broad selection of therapies.
Dr. Nguyen believes that each culture has a wealth of healing knowledge that is valuable. She incorporates this knowledge with current research in clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, and state of the art laboratory diagnosis to provide the best medical care for her patients. Before returning to San Diego, Dr. Nguyen practiced in Hawaii working with patients and providing treatment for a variety of medical conditions.
Practice
Dr. Nguyen uses her medical training to assess and manage different health care issues. It is the ability to look at a problem from a holistic view using Naturopathic, Chinese, and Western medicine that allows her to effectively address the root cause of illness and create lasting health.
Dr. Nguyen works on all levels of health- physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual. She believes in creating a strong foundation of health that allows for balance. This is done by instilling healthy lifestyle practices, correcting hormonal imbalances, optimizing the health of the digestive system, and nurturing the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of life. Having practiced yoga for many years, Dr. Nguyen enjoys incorporating yoga into her practice, utilizing the philosophies and poses to create physical strength, mental clarity, and calmness. Her goal is the help enrich the lives of others using natural medicine. Getting out in nature, enjoying wholesome nutritious food, spending time with loved ones, practicing yoga, and meditating are ways that she maintains inner harmony and balance in her own life.
