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Our Doctors

Our doctors are internationally recognized thought leaders and practitioners specializing in difficult to diagnose illnesses with a constant exploration of new and often rediscovered treatments.

Eric D. Gordon MD

Medical Director of Gordon Medical Associates | Medical Research and Consulting Expert in Chronic Illness

Specializing in complex chronic illness. In addition to clinical practice (40+ years), Dr. Gordon participates in clinical research. He has worked with Dr. Robert Naviaux, who has done ground breaking research into metabolomics, mitochondrial function, and chronic inflammatory disease. In 2016 Dr. Gordon was co-author with Dr. Naviaux on a groundbreaking study, “Metabolic Features of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS).

Nafsya Parpia, ND

Director of Naturopathic Medicine - Gordon Medical Associates | Mold/Mycotoxins | Tickborne Illness & Lyme Disease | Peptide Therapies

Dr. Parpia spent the last decade treating patients from all over the world for complex chronic illnesses. Her specialization is patients with tick-borne illness, environmentally acquired illness, mold/mycotoxin illness, autoimmunity, fibromyalgia and ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Investigating to discover and remove the underlying cause(s) while providing symptom relief, she uses cutting-edge laboratory tests, and deep intuition applied to the full range of scientific data to unravel the mystery of each patient’s illness.

Jamie Kunkle, ND

Tickborne Illness & Lyme Disease | Long Haul Syndrome | Autoimmunity | TCM | Environmental Medicine

Dr. Kunkle has a diverse skill set including (but not limited to): Lyme/infectious disease, autoimmunity, environmental medicine, pain management, hormone regulation, metabolic/weight loss optimization, and neuropsychiatric conditions to name a few. Dr. Kunkle is skilled in low dose immunotherapy and low dose antigen therapy for treatment of allergies, is trained in hyperbaric oxygen therapies, botanical medicine including Chinese herbs, and intravenous/intramuscular nutrition.

Wayne Anderson, ND

Tickborne Illness & Lyme Disease | Live Blood Analysis | LDI Therapies

Dr. Anderson knows that his patients are partners in the process of learning about and treating their illness, whether they choose conventional or alternative medicine or a combination of both. He listens to understand each patient’s strengths and challenges and improve his effective interaction with them. He sees every person as complex, integrated, and unique, and believes that treatment should optimize health and well-being.

Jenny Nelson, ND

Complex Chronic Illness | Autoimmunity | Nutritional & Dietary Support | Homeopathy | Cell Danger Response

Dr. Jenny Nelson is a licensed naturopathic physician (ND). Her central belief is that doctors can empower patients to heal through an educational, supportive relationship. The holistic approach that is at the heart of her medicine brings patients closer to their health and life goals. It is a practice and outlook that values not only the physical, but the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health as well.

Medical Support & Research

Lauren Tessier, ND

Environmentally Acquired Illness | Mold & Mycotoxins | Medical Research

Dr. Lauren Tessier is a Bastyr University trained Naturopathic Physician, wellness consultant, writer, researcher, and international educator specializing in environmentally acquired illness. Her dedication to uncovering lesser-known and unexpected connections in the medical literature is driven by her thirst for knowledge. This passion has earned her a reputation as a sought-after speaker and educator at various international conferences, summits and other media outlets.

Alex Pereira, ND

Chronic Illness | Autoimmunity | Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dr. Alex Pereira, a licensed naturopathic doctor in California and Vermont with experience in chronic and autoimmune diseases, allergies and asthma, diabetes, weight loss, and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). As the current Chief Medical Officer with TekDek, a San Francisco Bay Area-based company, Dr. Pereira has worked in geriatric care, specifically using cannabinoids in the area of neurodegeneration, and has helped numerous patients suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia.

Our Doctors

Eric D. Gordon MD

Nafsya Parpia, ND

Jamie Kunkle, ND

Wayne Anderson, ND

Jenny Nelson, ND

Medical Support & Research

Lauren Tessier, ND

Alex Pereira, ND

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