Alexandra Mele, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Get to know Dr. Alexandra Mele as she describes who and what she likes to treat and the therapies she uses the most. She is a kind, caring, and highly skilled physician that can help you achieve your health goals.
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Dr. Mele is a 2021 graduate of Bastyr University in Seattle, WA where she earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of South Carolina in Environmental and Geological Sciences (2015), but upon entering the search for graduate programs found the field of naturopathic medicine. She has completed a competitive two year residency at Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine) in Tempe, AZ teaching and training clinical students and studying under naturopathic doctors with many years of experience.
Dr. Mele honors the vitalist traditions of naturopathic medicine while intertwining evidence-based clinical practice. She has a strong passion, interest and training in botanical medicine and enjoys working with patients to find their own herbal allies. Dr. Mele continues to be a steward for the land and works closely with creating right relationship with the plants of the desert Southwest. Dr. Mele has a special interest in treating women’s health, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune diseases, hypermobility spectrum disorders (hEDS), and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). The body is interconnected and intelligent, and diseases that affect multiple organ systems, especially autoimmune diseases, strongly and profoundly benefit from a holistic approach and perspective. Herbs, movement, nutrition and hydrotherapy are the roots of natural medicine- and help to subtly shift the body’s energetic signature toward health and healing. Dr. Mele primarily focuses on these modalities of treatment along with many hours of advanced training in Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and Visceral Manipulation. CST and Visceral Manipulation are manual therapy techniques used to treat chronic GI concerns, musculoskeletal concerns, TMJ, headaches, sinus issues, post-surgical care, TBI and as a form of somatic release for physical or emotional trauma. Dr. Mele believes the patient is their own healing force, she is simply there to facilitate and provide the tools for the journey.
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- Primary care and general concerns
- Second opinions on diagnosed conditions
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Autoimmune diseases
- Thyroid disorders
- Hypermobility spectrum disorders and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (member and approved provider of the Ehlers-Danlos Society)
- Dysautonomia
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)
- Women’s health, including:
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- Women’s wellness exams – pap and breast exams
- Helping women heal with heavy periods, menstrual pain, irregular cycles (PMS)
- Breast concerns
- Vaginal and cervical concerns
- Detoxification from birth control use
- Fertility and preconception/womb care
- PCOS, ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Abnormal pap smear
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Low libido
- Perimenopause and menopause
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
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- Primary care and general naturopathic care
- Craniosacral therapy
- Visceral manipulation
- Botanical medicine including custom herbal formulation
- Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
- Detoxification Protocols
- Dietary and nutrition counseling
- Homeopathy
- Mind-body medicine
- Flower essence therapy
- Gemmotherapy
Dr. Mele graduated magna cum laude with a bachelors in Environmental and Geological Sciences in 2015 from the University of South Carolina and a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 2021 with honors. She completed a two year teaching residency at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in 2023. She is an active member of Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association, AANP, American Herbalist Guild and the GastroANP.