How I became Dr. Alysia

A birth story

I was first exposed to alternative medicines through herbs by my mother, who, when we were sick, would make tinctures and potions for healing before we took pills. I decided at a pretty young age that I wanted to become a doctor, but I had no idea the journey this commitment would take me on. I myself received so much healing from natural remedies and holistic healing that I knew this is what I wanted to offer others. I drifted away from my roots as a way to conform and adapt to my surroundings. I went to college in the traditional motion of do this to check this box.

In my early 20’s, I was struggling with anxiety, hormonal imbalances, depression, and gut issues.

I was frustrated with my body and frustrated with the medical system that didn’t have any answers for me. I trusted this system. I went into this system and from the inside out I learned that this system was not all it was cracked up to be. During my first year of medical school, I had a near death experience while preparing for a routine ovarian cyst removal and this completely shook everything I believed in. I started questioning western medicine more and more. Eventually, I took a year off from medical school to learn herbalism, teach yoga, and travel the world.

I learned more about myself and the true meaning of healing during this time. I reconnected with my soul through anthropologic studies and the language of plants. I found my joy in the adventure of life again. When I returned to medicine to complete a family medicine residency, I found my core. I knew that my life and my understanding of people and our bodies was soo much deeper than what Western medicine could teach. I merge eastern and western medicine in my holistic approach to health that allows all aspects of health including spiritual, physical, and emotional wellness. My passion lies in supporting women to achieve balance in their lives through a combination of my studies and the ancient wisdom that was passed down to me.

This community is birthed from the roots and traumas that inspired my growth. The loving and tender rituals that nourished me back to health and eventually back to myself.