ABOUT US
Dr. Mele is a recent graduate of Bastyr University in Seattle, WA where she earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine in 2021. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of South Carolina in Environmental and Geological Sciences (2015) but upon entering the search for graduate programs found the field of naturopathic medicine. Dr. Mele honors the vitalist traditions of naturopathic medicine while intertwining evidence-based clinical practice. She has a strong passion, interest and training in botanical medicine and enjoys working with patients to find their own herbal allies. Dr. Mele has a special interest in treating women’s health, gastrointestinal disorders and autoimmune diseases. Herbs, movement, nutrition and hydrotherapy are the roots of natural medicine- and help to subtly shift the body’s energetic signature toward health and healing. Dr. Mele primarily focuses on these modalities of treatment along with Cranio-Sacral Therapy. Dr. Mele believes the patient is their own healing force, she is simply there to facilitate and provide the tools for the journey.
Education
- Environmental and Geological Sciences, 2015, University of South Carolina
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, 2021, Bastyr University
Areas of Focus
- Primary Care
- Women’s Health
- Gastrointestinal Disorders Including SIBO, Food Sensitivity Testing, & Specialized Stool Testing
- Long Covid-19 (aka Long Hauler or Post Covid-19 Syndrome)
- Autoimmune Diseases and Rheumatology
- Thyroid Disorders
- Mental Health Including Anxiety, Depression
- Environmental Toxicity and Depuration
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Clinical Skills (Includes Additional Training):
- Botanical Medicine
- Clinical Nutrition
- Cranio-Sacral Therapy
- Visceral Manipulation
- Detox/Depuration Therapies Including Heavy Metals
- Reiki Master
- Biofeedback & Mind-Body Medicine including Somatic Experiencing
- Biotherapeutic Drainage Including Gemmotherapy, UNDA numbers
- Human Design
Associations:
- AZ Association of Naturopathic Physicians - 2021 to present
- WA Association of Naturopathic Physicians - 2019 to present
Special Interests Include:
- Teaching
- Herbal Medicine Making
- Cooking and Gardening
- Hiking and Music
- Yoga
Hi, I’m Dr. Alexandra mele.
Dr. Paul M. Despres is a compassionate naturopathic medical doctor skilled in a wide variety of natural, cutting-edge, and conventional therapies for any acute or chronic complaint. He's constantly innovating new ways to address the root causes of illness, empower patients to optimal health, and promote disease prevention. His personal experience working through complex chronic disease including joint pain, auto-immune disease, and Lyme Disease allows Dr. Despres to emphasize with his patients’ struggles. He too has seen countless specialists who were unable to diagnose the causes of his symptoms nor could they offer true solutions. It was naturopathic medicine that brought insight and answers to his pain. Now as a naturopathic medical doctor, he takes his time to get to know his patients, understand all the variables causing their symptoms, and determine which bodily systems must be restored.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, 2008, University of Michigan Ann Arbor
- License in Massage Therapy, 2013, Bellevue Massage School
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, 2016, Bastyr University
Areas of Focus
- General Naturopathic Care
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Long Covid (aka Long Hauler or Post Covid-19 Syndrome)
- Autoimmune Disorders and Rheumatology
- Environmental Toxicity and Heavy Metal Chelation Therapy
- Acute & Chronic Infectious Diseases
- Lyme Disease and Co-Infections (Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Mycoplasma, etc)
- Mold and Mycotoxin Illness Including CIRS
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
- Thyroid Disorders
- Allergies
- Chronic Pain
- Concussion and Other Brain Injuries
- Cognitive Decline
Clinical Skills (Includes Additional Training):
- Lyme Literate Doctor with ILADS Training
- IV Therapy
- Ozone Therapy
- Clinical Nutrition
- Botanical Medicine
- Detox/Depuration Therapies Including Heavy Metals
- Physical Medicine – Massage, Cupping, Spinal Adjustments
- Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation
- Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
- Peptide Therapy
- Frequency Specific Micro-current (FSM)
- Low Dose Allergen (LDA) Therapy
- Biofeedback & Mind-Body Medicine including Somatic Experiencing
- Biotherapeutic Drainage Including Gemmotherapy, UNDA numbers
- Medical Marijuana Authorizations
Associations:
- Voting member of ILADS - 2021 to present
- Member of GastroANP - 2021 to present
- WA Association of Naturopathic Physicians - 2011 to 2020
Special Interests:
- Woodworking
- Hiking and Music
- Fermenting Vegetables
- Foraging and Making Botanical Medicines
