Dr. Aimée Svendsen, ND
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN
-Clinical Specialties-
General Medicine
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Women’s Health and Fertility
Sport’s medicine and Performance
Dr. Svendsen’s practice philosophy centers around addressing the foundational aspects of health, treating the root causes of disease whenever possible and supporting the body’s innate regenerative abilities. She loves her community in eastern Washington and is passionate about providing access to compassionate, patient centered care for all.
Dr. Svendsen is originally from Ontario, Canada, but grew up most of her life on the west coast of the US. Before studying to become a doctor, she worked as a marine biologist in the Bering Sea and river ranger in the Alaskan bush. Dr. Svendsen graduated with her degree in naturopathic medicine in 2015 and completed her residency in naturopathic family medicine in 2017. During her residency she also completed rotations in obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine and in the urgent care at Chief Andrew Isaac native health center in Fairbanks, Alaska.
In her spare time, Dr. Svendsen enjoys spending time with her husband, adorable toddlers and their dog Akoni, working on patient advocacy projects and dancing ballet. She is also an avid endurance athlete and enjoys ultra distance mountain racing.
Education:
Medical School: Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine-Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington 2010-2015
Residency: Alaska Center for Natural Medicine, Fairbanks, Alaska 2015-2017
Additional Training: Ayurvedic medicine, Birth doula, Kineso taping
Undergraduate: Field Biology and General Chemistry-University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado 2001-2005
Professional Organizations:
Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians (WANP): 2010-2015, 2021-present
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (WPSR): 2013-2015, 2019-present
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP): 2022-present