Dr. DEBORAH GLEISNER

A Seattle native, Dr. Deborah Gleisner graduated magna cum laude from Western Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and a minor in music.  After many years in the health insurance industry, she decided that healing people was more important to her than helping them with paperwork, so she returned to school.

Dr. Gleisner earned her doctorate in naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University, an institution renowned for its science-based approach to natural medicine.  She trained under a number of respected doctors in the area, including Dr. Molly Linton, ND, Dr. Joseph Wessels, ND, and Dr. Kimberly Kelley, ND.

Dr. Gleisner’s clinical rotations at Bastyr Center for Natural Health included working under Dr. Jane Guiltinan, ND, the  dean of Naturopathic Medicine, and Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, the chair of Botanical Medicine.  Dr. Gleisner’s electives and clinical rotations were focused on women’s health and pediatrics.  She also trained as a doula, and earned a certificate in midwifery by catching or helping to catch over 120 healthy babies.

Dr. Gleisner has served three terms on the Board of Directors for the  California Naturopathic Doctors’ Association.  She is also a member of the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Midwives’ Association of Washington State, and the Midwives Alliance of North America.

Dr. Gleisner’s background in the health insurance industry stimulated her interest in naturopathic medicine, which empowers patients to participate in their own personal health and well-being through dialogue and education. She views the care of a patient’s health as a long-term, collaborative partnership between doctor and patient.  She feels privileged to guide each patient on their individual path to wellness.