Kristi Tompkins, ND, is a board certified Naturopathic Physician and licensed to practice in Washington state. She earned her doctorate degree in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. It is through this intensive, yet enriching medical training that she truly and personally discovered the therapeutic power of natural substances and the resilient, self healing capability of the body.
Dr. Tompkins believes in treating each patient individually and will design a tailored treatment plan accordingly. She is a teacher that values prevention, education, laughter and patient accountability and motivates people to make lifestyle changes in support of their own personal health. Trusting in the inherent wisdom and resiliency of the body, Dr. Tompkins believes that with perseverance and patience, amazing healing transpires.
Inspired by the nourishment and vitality of food, Kristi earned her BS in Nutrition prior to pursuing her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. Developing a love for cooking as a child, she continues to craft this culinary art. In fact, Dr. Kristi or Chef Kristi managed her own Personal Chef Business - Gingerly Cooks 4-U - throughout Medical School, preparing individualized, healthy meals for clients in their own homes, a valuable experience in running a small business. She is passionate about natural, whole foods and using those nutrient rich ingredients to prepare creative meals. With respect for the environment and the collective footprint that each human being leaves, she is concerned with where and how food is grown, and the journey it travels from the Earth to your plate. Dr. Kristi understands the important connection between how food affects the physical body as well as one's mood. Now as a Naturopathic Practitioner, she is committed to integrating nutrition, the foundation of health, with her patients.
Originally, a native of sunny and warm California, Dr. Kristi fell in love with the lush, evergreen beauty of the Pacific Northwest. In her personal time, Dr. Kristi enjoys a variety of exercise activities, attending and hosting dinner parties, spending quality time with friends, family and her cat, reading, and savoring dark chocolate anytime she can.
She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Why the Name "Healing Waters Natural Medicine?"
Dr. Kristi is drawn to the healing power of water in its many forms. The melodic sound of crashing ocean waves...Hiking along a soothing stream in the forest...A serene lake on a quiet, contemplative morning...A refreshing water fall...A rainy, relaxed Sunday morning while sleeping in...A glass of pure, filtered water nourishing the body after a work out....A long hot bath or shower after a stressful day...Water also symbolizes emotions and spirit.