Michelle Hansen, ND

Specialties

Dr. Hansen is a licensed naturopathic doctor who provides a full spectrum of care for a wide range of health concerns. She helps her patients develop sustainable health and wellness in their lives. She is trained as a primary care doctor who can diagnose disease, order lab work, and prescribe both conventional and naturopathic medications.

Dr. Hansen works closely with each patient to determine the root cause of their health concerns and to develop an individualized treatment plan to support their immune system and create optimal function in the body to help them overcome disease. She believes strongly that the body’s innate healing mechanisms should be reinforced and not suppressed. Dr. Hansen employs many different modalities including botanical medicine, bio-​therapeutic drainage, clinical nutrition, lifestyle counseling, nutritional supplementation, homeopathy, hormone replacement therapy and conventional medications when indicated.

While Dr. Hansen accepts new patients with any condition, she is especially knowledgable about thyroid, adrenal, hormonal and gastrointestinal health and function.

History

Established in 2014.

Dr. Hansen has a private practice near the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. Her office is within Santa Barbara Brain Fitness. Santa Barbara Brain Fitness is a group of professionals who offer the latest in brain training and brain optimization. They integrate neurofeedback, naturopathic medicine, and cognitive behavioral strategies to improve the functioning of their patients.

Meet the Business Owner

Dr. Michelle H.

Business Owner

Dr. Hansen attended graduate school at the National College of Natural Medicine and graduated with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. After passing her national board examinations and living in Portland, Oregon for 6 years she decided to move back to her home town of Santa Barbara to start a private practice. She feels fortunate to be working in such a beautiful place and within such a wonderful community.