Naturopathic Medicine with
Dr. Alana McLaughlin
A deeper, root-cause approach to your health—beyond symptom management.
Especially when your labs “look normal” but you still feel fatigued, inflamed, or not like yourself, naturopathic care helps uncover what may be getting missed so you can finally get real answers, not just temporary relief.
Naturopathic medicine offers a comprehensive, root-cause approach to healthcare for in office patients in Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley or telehealth anywhere (non-insurance patience). Instead of only managing symptoms, a naturopathic doctor evaluates how different systems in the body—such as digestion, hormones, immune function, metabolism, and stress response—work together to influence your overall health.
While conventional Western medicine is essential for acute care, diagnosis, and emergency treatment, it often focuses on symptom control. Naturopathic care is designed to go deeper—identifying underlying imbalances and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal and regulate itself over time.
Dr. Alana, ND, uses advanced assessment tools including the NES scan system to evaluate patterns within the body that may not appear on standard lab work. This allows for highly personalized treatment plans that can include targeted supplementation, lifestyle and nutrition support, and natural therapies tailored to your specific needs.
In Alaska, naturopathic doctors operate under more limited practice guidelines compared to many other states, with restrictions on certain treatments and prescribing abilities. Because of this, Dr. Alana can work collaboratively with your primary care provider to get the necessary tests covered or prescriptions—serving as a complementary partner in your care and offering a second opinion or deeper functional perspective when needed.
Patients seeking naturopathic medicine in Wasilla often come to us for support with chronic conditions, hormone imbalances, fatigue, inflammation, digestive concerns, and when they feel their symptoms are not fully addressed through conventional care alone.
**Dr. Alana is in-network with most commercial insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and many of their sub-plans. We are happy to verify your naturopathic insurance benefits prior to your appointment.