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About Dr. Catalina
Read full bioDr. Giselle Catalina is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor who graduated from Bastyr University in San Diego. Originally from Maine, she holds a B.A. from Georgetown University and she is fluent in Spanish.
She treats a wide variety of conditions, with an emphasis on digestive, autoimmune, hormonal, and cardiometabolic conditions. She looks at all aspects of a person's mental, emotional, and physical health, along with environment, genetics, and lifestyle, to create a personalized and dynamic treatment plan.
She applies her extensive training in functional medicine and advanced labs to identify the pathways that are not working, treat root causes of symptoms, and pave the road to optimal health.
Common Conditions Treated
I can help you navigate through the complexity between symptoms and their underlying causes
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Gastrointestinal disorders
Digestive complaints such as constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and heartburn are very common and stem from many causes.
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Mental health
Anxiety, depression, ADHD and "brain fog" are on the rise. In conjunction with referrals to a psychiatrist.
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Autoimmune disease
In autoimmune disease, the immune system has lost the sense of "self" vs. "non-self" and begins to attack.
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Hormone imbalances
Hormone imbalance of any type can lead to a wide variety of symptoms. Our stress, sleep, and sex hormones.
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Cardiometabolic conditions
Some of the most common conditions in the western world include high cholesterol, PCOS, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
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Wellness, Preventative & Anti-aging
Prevention and wellness are at the core of my practice. We all want to feel and look our best.
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The right therapy for you
Whether you've tried everything or don't even know where to begin, we will collaborate on treatment goals and a realistic roadmap for how to get there.
As a Naturopathic Doctor, I use a wide range of modalities. I don't use one-size-fits-all protocols; I tailor the plan to you. Many naturopathic treatments offer multiple benefits at once, unlike many prescription drugs which are used for a very specific action.
If it doesn't work as well as expected, or life gets in the way from stick to the plan, we will try something else. You always have a voice - and a choice - when it comes to treatment.
Advanced Lab Testing
Dr. Catalina has received advanced training in the use and application of functional lab tests (blood, urine and feces).
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IV & injection therapy
Many patients do not have optimal nutrient absorption, for a wide variety of reasons, and sometimes an extra boost is needed.
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Targeted nutrient therapy
My experience and training in nutrition has taught me that changing the way you eat can have a huge effect on how you feel.
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Herbal medicine
I start with lifestyle, nutrition and sometimes supplements for things the body understands and recognizes.
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Foundations
Sleep, Exercise, Stress Resilience, and Time in Nature. Getting enough quality sleep makes a world of difference.
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PRP Facials
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a component of human blood that has a high concentration of nutrients and
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