Dr. Sheila Kingsbury is a Naturopathic Physician, Lactation Consultant and Registered Herbalist.  Dr. Kingsbury is a graduate of Bastyr University’s naturopathic medicine program and a Licensed Primary Care Provider in Washington State.  Dr. Kingsbury is currently a core faculty member in the Botanical Medicine department and the School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University.  She regularly teaches courses in Botanical Medicine, Lactation and Pediatrics at Bastyr University and in the community.   Dr. Kingsbury has had extensive training in pediatrics, maternity and post-partum care, and botanical medicine.  Dr. Kingsbury has worked in the public health field for 5 years prior to her medical training, and has been a labor support doula for 10 years and a Lactation Consultant for 9 years. 

Dr. Kingsbury enjoys helping others to reconnect their health and their lives to the natural environment around them.  She works with each individual patient to create a preventative approach to health that addresses their diet and lifestyle as well as their mental and emotional health. Dr. Kingsbury specializes in pediatrics and women’s health.  She is able to provide care for children of all ages.  She focuses on individualized treatments which may include nutritional therapy, botanical medicine, homeopathy or hydrotherapy.  Dr. Kingsbury has been chair of the Seattle-King County Breastfeeding Coalition for the past two years.  Dr. Kingsbury is also a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, American Herbalists’ Guild, and The American Botanical Council.  She is a preferred provider for most insurance companies and is currently accepting new patients.  Sheila lives on the Eastside with her husband, four children and one cat. 

Dr. Robin Russell graduated from Bastyr University in 2005 and opened her clinic, Natural Pediatric Medicine, later that year in Issaquah.  After practicing for two years in Issaquah, she was invited by Dr. Candace Aasan, the director of Cascade Natural Medicine, to join her clinic.  Dr. Robin Russell joined Cascade Natural Medicine in October of 2007.

Before attending medical school, Dr. Russell completed her undergraduate work at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, New Hampshire earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry.  After completing her undergraduate education, Dr. Russell wanted to take a year off from college, and accepted a teaching position at Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, Connecticut where she taught chemistry.  The very next fall, Dr. Russell was accepted into the naturopathic program at Bastyr University and began her medical education.

Dr. Russell’s expertise in pediatric medicine stems from extensive clinical training with women and children while attending Bastyr University.  Before completion of her degree, Dr. Russell studied with Dr. Aasan and truly grew to love working with women and children.  Dr. Russell also studied at several Planned Parenthood locations in Connecticut before graduating from Bastyr to refine her skills in women’s health and gynecology.  While in her first year of practice, Dr. Russell wanted to acquire further knowledge and experience in pediatrics and pursued additional training with a pediatrician in her community.  She continues to expand her knowledge regularly by researching and attending lectures on pediatric and women’s health topics.

Dr. Russell’s special interest in pediatric healthcare includes promotion of health and wellness during well child exams by addressing any health concerns at each visit, assessing nutritional requirements, assessing developmental milestones, complete physical exam and full discussion on topics and health/safety issues related to each age group.  She offers parents much guidance in making the right decisions for their children regarding vaccines and offers alternative vaccine scheduling suitable for each individual parent and child’s needs. Dr. Russell’s particular areas of pediatric interest include food allergy testing for common childhood problems such as eczema, chronic ear infections, and ADHD.  Dr. Russell’s areas of interest in women’s health include pregnancy planning and nutrition, pregnancy and postpartum complaints, hormone imbalances, menopausal symptoms and gynecology.  Another area of interest for Dr. Russell is using amino acid therapy for behavioral or neurological problems like ADHD, depression, and anxiety.

Dr. Russell is a licensed primary care provider in the state of Washington and is an active member of both the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and Washington State Association of Naturopathic Physicians.  Dr. Russell resides on the eastside with her husband and daughter.  She enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Bek Wiltbank is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, and has worked with children with special needs for 4 years. Please refer to her website for more information on the services she offers:  www.four-directions.com. 

She says, “My work with families has been a beautiful journey, walking with them as they discover that their child has special needs, helping assess those needs, and together creating a plan of action. I am now working in Craniosacral Therapy, and continue to offer Occupational Therapy services through Parent Coaching and advising services.

Parent coaching is my passion, as a child’s needs are best met through the actions of the parent, and less so through hands-on actions of a therapist. Through teaming with parents on assessment and treatment of their child’s challenges, parents find that they are capable of advocating for their child, and are the expert in determining those needs.

I believe that all parents are healers. I believe children choose their parents. My work is to help parents feel their own competence, and grow into the parent they want to be.”

Education History:
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master of Occupational Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy Level I, Upledger Institute
Student the Sundust Oracle Institute