Dr. ERICA J. JOSEPH

Dr. Joseph received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, master’s in acupuncture, and bachelor’s degree in psychology and biology from Bastyr University. She is a board certified naturopathic oncologist and a graduate of the two-year Seattle Integrative Oncology residency program. She regularly teaches classes on a variety of cancer-related topics like nutrition, supplements, managing side effects of treatment, prevention, and other issues that concern cancer patients and survivors. While Dr. Joseph specializes in all aspects of naturopathic oncology, she is also a licensed acupuncturist and uses treatments to manage side effects such as nausea, fatigue, hot flashes, and neuropathy. Dr. Joseph sees patients in both locations – Everett and Olympia – and is one of the few local practitioners to offer naturopathic oncology consultations and acupuncture treatments in the same visit. Dr. Joseph listens carefully to each patient and takes their diagnosis, treatment plans, health history, genetic history, current symptoms, and all aspects of their health into account. Then she uses vitamins, herbal supplements, medicines, acupuncture, and other therapies to craft custom treatment plans. She empowers her clients to speak up and take an active role in their healthcare, and she places a high value on their opinions and the relationships they form. She is a peer reviewer for the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine and a member of several professional organizations including: Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Society for Integrative Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians.