Meet Our Team
Dr. Megan Taylor
(she/her)
Naturopathic Physician & Owner
*Dr. Taylor is only accepting new patients with digestive health & associated concerns (IBS, SIBO, MCAS, POTS, etc.). She is no longer accepting new Primary Care patients*
Dr. Megan Taylor is a naturopathic physician, educator, and owner of Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care in West Seattle. She is a West Seattle native, and is grateful to be able to provide high quality primary care and naturopathic gastroenterology services to her community. In addition to being a physician, Dr. Taylor enjoys spending time with her family & friends, gardening, and birding.
Read Dr. Taylor’s full bio here!
Dr. Emily Lesnak
(she/her)
Naturopathic Physician & Owner
Dr. Emily Lesnak is a naturopathic physician and owner of Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care in West Seattle who provides primary care for adults and children. She specializes in pediatrics, natural fertility, and postpartum care. She resides in West Seattle with her family and you can often find her at local parks and coffee shops with her family. Dr. Lesnak has been awarded Top Doctor by Metropolitan Magazine 3 years in a row!
Read Dr. Lesnak’s full bio here!
Dr. Allison Middleman
(she/her)
Naturopathic Physician
*On maternity beginning June 4th, anticipated return October 2nd.*
Dr. Allison Middleman is a naturopathic physician at Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care, providing primary care for adults and children. She has additional training in gastrointestinal disorders, including IBS and SIBO, and enjoys working with patients to manage mood, menstrual disorders, and cardiovascular health. Before she became a doctor, Dr. Middleman trained as an herbalist and enjoys utilizing botanical medicines to benefit her patients. In her spare time, you can find her in her garden or exploring the PNW on a hike!
Read Dr. Middleman’s full bio here!
Dr. Zoë Kelly Linkletter
(she/her)
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Zoë Kelly Linkletter is a physician at Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care. She offers care for digestive health concerns, peri-menopause and menopause, sexual wellness, and practices hands-on modalities including Craniosacral Therapy and Wholistic Pelvic Care™. Outside of work, Dr. Zoë enjoys going to the spa, making herbal medicine, and exploring Seattle’s beautiful green spaces.
Read Dr. Zoe’s full bio here!
Dr. Grace Downs
(she/her)
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Grace Downs is a resident naturopathic physician at Neighborhood Naturopathic who provides primary care to adults and children with a focus on conditions affecting heart health, metabolic health like pre-diabetes and diabetes, chronic pain conditions including hypermobility and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dysautonomia including POTS, and acute and chronic digestive concerns. Outside of the office, she loves trying new coffee shops, reading a good book, and exploring the beautiful PNW.
Read Dr. Down’s full bio here!
Dr. Brie Woodruff
(she/her)
Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Brie Woodruff is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner at Neighborhood Naturopathic in West Seattle. She provides primary care to all ages and is trained in functional medicine and nutrition. She has a special interest in helping patients manage diabetes, metabolic disorders, and menopausal transitions. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Woodruff is a faculty member at Seattle University, teaching in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. She lives in West Seattle with her husband, three kids, and her dog, Kodi. In her spare time, she enjoys landscaping, making jewelry, playing music, and tending to her many bonsai trees.
Read Dr. Woodruff’s full bio here!
Dr. Cheri Wood
(she/her)
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Cheri Wood is a naturopathic physician and certified functional medicine practitioner at Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care. She offers primary care for adults and takes a collaborative, whole-person approach to care, with clinical interests in digestive and cardiometabolic health. Outside of the office, Dr. Cheri enjoys travel, hiking, cooking, golf, and pickleball.
Read Dr. Wood’s full bio here!
Dr. Lauren Oldziej
(she/her)
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Lauren Oldziej (oh-jay) is a resident naturopathic physician at Neighborhood Naturopathic. Dr. Lauren provides primary care to adults and has additional training in digestive and chronic skin conditions. She also has an interest in managing cardiometabolic disorders. In her spare time, Dr. Lauren is caring for her puppy, Dory, and watching college basketball. She loves spending time by the ocean and is scuba certified!
Read Dr. Lauren’s full bio here!
Matilda Mullins
(she/her)
Medical Assistant
Matilda is a licensed phlebotomist and a registered medical assistant at Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care. She has always been fascinated by the medical field and is also currently pursuing further education as a pre-nursing student at South Seattle College. Outside of the clinic, she loves drinking tea, going to concerts with friends, and spending time with her labradoodle pup, Beatrix.
Ivy Evans
(she/her)
Medical Assistant
Ivy is in charge of lab services and blood draws at Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care. She specializes in pediatric phlebotomy. Ivy feels it is important to make the experience of a blood draw low stress and she tailors her approach based on age and anxiety/fear level. Ivy enjoys cooking, being in nature and making art.
Billy
(they/them)
Medical Assistant
Billy (they/them) is a licensed EMT and registered Medical Assistant at Neighborhood Naturopathic & Primary Care. They are fascinated with science, healthcare, and all things biochemical. They have a Bachelors in Chemistry from Smith College, and are working towards Physician’s Associate school. In their free time, Billy enjoys hiking, kayaking, camping, and Ultimate Frisbee.
Stina Borst
(she/her)
Medical Administrative Manager
Stina is the Medical Administrative Manager at Neighborhood Naturopathic. Previously, she managed operations at the Community Acupuncture Project of Burien (CAP), where she was dedicated to ensuring access to affordable, sliding-scale acupuncture for the community. Originally from Chicago, Stina trained as a Theatrical Director and Stage Manager, and has since built a diverse career spanning over a decade in tech, education, and healthcare. Calling Seattle home now for nearly 9 years, she enjoys attending local theatre, literature, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her cats, Dillinger, Atwood, and Asher.
Irene Milsom
(she/they)
Medical Administrative Coordinator
Irene is the office manager at Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care, solving problems big and small.
Lanae W.
Medical Administrative Coordinator
More information coming soon!