Functional Medicine and Naturopath in North Portland

Vera Alcorn, ND MS

She/They

In my current work I see patients with all kinds of stories and from all kinds of backgrounds. I love getting curious with my patients about what the root cause of their symptoms is.

My approach is informed by functional medicine, where your experience of your symptoms matters just as much as the results of the lab work we run.

My focus is on holistic mental health, recognizing the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are navigating concerns related to depression or anxiety, seeking hormonal support for menopause or gender, or want to understand your neurodivergent brain, I have tools and resources to share and can guide you towards your goal.

I took a meandering path through energy medicine, music, veterinary medicine, and office administration until I found my passion in naturopathic medicine.

Naturopathy emphasizes your body and mind’s natural ability to heal, using whatever modality is most appropriate to remove obstacles and promote healing. I love that naturopathic medicine has room for both evidence based medicine and intuition.

I thrive on helping people understand themselves so we can find the right tools for their specific needs. I studied the science and art of naturopathic medicine so I can share my expertise with you and help you overcome whatever obstacles are in your path to healing.

Outside of my work as a naturopathic doctor I spend my time knitting, reading, making music, playing video games, and playing with my fluffy cat. I’m always striving towards having all my ducks in a row, even if I have to tie them all up in washi tape and color code them.