Meet Dr. Raquel
Her background
LICENSED NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
Raquel Espinol, NMD
Dr. Raquel Espinol is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who graduated with honors and received her doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University of Health Sciences, College of Naturopathic Medicine (formerly SCNM). She enjoys working with both men and women addressing thyroid conditions, hormone imbalances, and weight loss.
As a young child growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Espinol was inspired by science and nature, which led her to earn her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Santa Clara University, with a pre-medical emphasis. After college, she struggled with her own thyroid condition, which was not successfully managed until she discovered naturopathic medicine and worked with a naturopath. This first-hand success inspired her to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine.
Experience & History
She moved to Arizona to attend Sonoran University of Health Sciences and during her first year, Dr. Espinol shadowed Dr. Christianson at Integrative Health. Dr. C had a big influence on her medical studies and shaped her focus toward naturopathic treatment of thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal conditions.
Dr. Espinol loves building a partnership with her patients, creating a visit that is both empowering and educational so that you can achieve optimal wellness to live your best, vibrant life!
In her spare time Dr. Espinol enjoys teaching a college-level Anatomy and Physiology course to future nursing and medical students; spending time with family and friends; ballroom and hula dancing. She also studies and speaks Italian – buona salute!