About Dr. Shonna Christian, NMDAI wanted to share some background information about Dr. Shonna Christian, our dedicated practitioner. From a young age, Dr. Christian developed a keen interest in medicine. At just five years old, she was fascinated by her father's EMT medical books. Growing up in a rural area, she had the unique opportunity to participate in ambulance ride-alongs on less serious calls with him, which further fueled her interest in the human body.
She was passionate about helping people, through high school and college. She went on to earn her pre-med Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from Northern Arizona University in 2006. After a significant personal injury and a disheartening experience with conventional healthcare, Dr. Christian became disillusioned with the current system. This led her to pursue a Master's in Health Psychology. During her Master's training, where she focused on hypnosis for pain management, her mentor recognized her long-held desire to become a physician. This mentor encouraged her to explore the Naturopathic program at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, where Dr. Christian ultimately earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 2012. She then completed her Preceptorship in Family Practice with Partners in Healthcare Naturally. For over a decade, Dr. Christian has been in private practice, specializing in a range of areas including weight loss with nutritional counseling, digestive issues, diabetes prevention and management, women's health, hormone imbalances, insomnia, and natural pain management. Her primary goal is to help her patients feel their absolute best. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Christian, who was raised in Oregon and moved to Arizona at age 12, enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, cooking, and hiking. She is happily married and has four children, along with one beloved furry companion.
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