Dr. Sonja Halsey is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in the state of Oregon, graduating from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. She holds a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology from Eastern Michigan University, and worked for 8 years at the University of Michigan Medical School researching topics in molecular oncology before attending graduate school. After completing residency at TrueNorth Health Center, Dr Halsey spent six years working in integrative primary care, women’s health, and regenerative joint medicine.

Dr Halsey is excited to be starting a new chapter of clinical practice, focusing on a whole system, functional medicine approach to mental health care and neurophysiological wellness.

The current paradigm of mental healthcare is rooted in therapy and psychiatric medication. While these can be helpful tools, they are not always providing the full picture for healing. As part of your mental health care team, Dr Halsey takes an objective approach, investigating underlying causes, while helping her patients find consistency in lifestyle and nutritional changes that can improve mental, emotional, and brain health. Dr Halsey also utilizes nervous system regulation techniques including breathwork, craniosacral therapy, and teachable tools to enhance mind-body connection.

Some areas Dr. Halsey considers when taking a functional approach to mental health:

• Gut Inflammation, Leaky Gut, and Food Sensitivities
• Body and Brain Inflammation
• Nutritional Deficiencies
• Mineral Imbalances
• Toxin Burden such as Heavy Metals and Environmental Toxins
• Genetic and Epigenetic Factors
• Neurotransmitter Balance
• Hormone Balance
• Thyroid Function
• Chronic Stress and Nervous System Regulation

Through her own healing journey, Dr Halsey discovered how effective including a functional medicine approach was for lasting and positive changes to her internal peace and mental wellbeing.  Dr Halsey is passionate about shifting the paradigm of how mental healthcare is approached, and providing her patients with the knowledge, tools, and motivation for lasting mental and emotional balance and wellbeing.

Some Mental Health Conditions Dr Halsey Treats:

• Depression and Dysthymia
• Anxiety
• PMDD, Postpartum, Menopause, and Other Hormone Related Mood Shifts
• Emotional and Mental Sensitivities (HSP)
• Apathy, Anhedonia
• Those Seeking Optimized Brain Health and Wellness

Dr Halsey also specializes in Joint Regenerative Therapies including Prolotherapy and Prolozone. These multiple innovative approaches support the body’s own natural healing ability through targeted injections. Regenerative joint therapies are effective for anyone: from athletic injury to people in chronic pain desiring to be more active and achieve their health goals. Regenerative Injections work wonders for the following conditions:

• Minor ligament and tendon tears
• Joint inflammation and pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Athletic Injury

In her free time, Dr H is most likely outside doing one of the following: trail running, cycling, xc skiing, or getting lost on a hike. She also enjoys spending time with friends and loved ones, cooking up a nourishing meal, meditation, and studying astrology.