CHRISTINA GUTIERREZ, ND LM

Dr. Christina Gutierrez is a Naturopathic Physician who has been in practice since 2005 when she founded Ground Floor Health. She previously practiced midwifery for more than 15 years before retiring.

Her practice interests include pediatrics and women’s health. She is passionate about helping families thrive and assisting them on their journey. She enjoys learning each person’s story and tailoring individualized plans that help her patients maintain or regain health and happiness.

Ground Floor Health is the product of her hard work and determination to provide dynamic health care to all families with a special focus on women’s health and pediatrics.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Doctorate, Naturopathic Medicine – Bastyr University

Bachelor’s of Science in Zoology—University of Washington

ASHLEY LANDBLOOM, ND LAc FABORM

Dr. Landbloom is no longer seeing patients as of July 1, 2023.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Doctorate, Naturopathic Medicine – Bastyr University

Masters of Science, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Bastyr University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology – Colby College

Post-graduate training in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine – ShuGuang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China

KELLY BUECHEL, ND LAc EAMP

Dr. Kelly Buechel is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist who is passionate about holistic primary care.

She integrates her training in naturopathic, conventional, and traditional Chinese medicine to support her patients in their healthcare journeys. Utilizing a patient-centered care approach in her practice, she sees patients of all ages, gender, race, and sexual orientation. 

Dr. Buechel’s goals are to promote primary care that bridges conventional and natural medicine. She utilizes her training in herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, nutrition, exercise, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, and physical medicine alongside labs and diagnostic exams to establish optimal health. She believes in strong partnerships with her patients and seeks to cultivate sustainable health habits that address the mind, body, and spirit. 

Some of Dr. Buechel’s clinical interests include mental health and mood disorders, women’s health, dermatology, as well as digestive health, and healthy aging. Dr. Buechel hopes to be a part of the larger push towards increasing access to naturopathic and complementary medicine locally and throughout the country.

She played Division I lacrosse for Columbia University. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, trying new recipes, and listening to music and podcasts.

Services:

  • Annual physical exams 

  • Well women exams

  • Sports physicals

  • Herbal medicine consultations

  • Diet and nutrition counseling

  • Mental health support

  • Coordination of care 

  • Medication management

  • Acute and chronic sports injuries

  • Craniosacral therapy

  • Muscle energy stretching

  • Naturopathic spinal manipulation

  • Acupuncture

  • Gua Sha

  • Cupping therapy

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Doctorate, Naturopathic Medicine and Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Bastyr University

One-year residency – Puget Sound Family Health

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology - Barnard College

Specialty training:

National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA)- Acupuncture Detox Specialist

Active Memberships:

Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians (WANP)

Naturopathic Academy of Primary Care Physicians (NAPCP)