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Dr. Merciful Ananda, ND, MsGH
Dr. Merciful Ananda attended medical school at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she received a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, Master of Science in Global Health and Natural Childbirth Certificate. She is Certified as a Craniosacral Therapist, Pelvic Floor Therapist, and Personal Fitness Trainer, and specializes in pregnancy, women's health, and pediatrics. She completed 18 months of residency at Sacred Healing Arts in Oahu, Hawaii in which she attended over 100 home births and provided care with a thriving naturopathic family medicine practice.
She attributes her love of health and fitness to her dance background, and often recommends movement therapies to her patients. She started teaching dance at the age of 13, and spent early college as a dance major. She decided to switch degrees and earned her Bachelor of Science double majors in Biology and Psychology. She continued teaching dance and performing, and became a Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga, Pilates and bootcamp instructor. She met her life partner at a swing dance gig, they have two children together and another on the way! Her passion for perinatal fitness began when she was pregnant with her first child in 2011. Every since then she has hosted mom and baby fitness classes as she has seen through personal experience with her children and in practicing midwifery how important it is for mothers to have postpartum community and to have appropriate exercises to guide their recovery, improve core strength and relieve stress.
In her naturopathic medical practice she treats infants through elderly. She is a primary care provider and has experience managing medication, supplementation, and nutrition for patients with thyroid and hormone dysregulation, cancer, autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, nutrient deficiency, and for overall health and wellness. She follows the naturopathic therapeutic order and is versed in botanical medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and can prescribe pharmaceuticals and refer to specialists when needed. Her approach follows the naturopathic therapeutic order, with a focus on stimulating your body's self-healing mechanisms, which is the cornerstone of optimal health.
She is currently welcoming new patients on Oahu. She is committed to providing you and your loved ones a comprehensive range of healthcare services. Her approach centers on holistic healing and wellness, and she is excited to be a guest on your journey in life.