Dr. Joy has a long history in medicine, starting with her dad as an orthopedic surgeon and mom a psychologist.  She strongly believes in the naturopathic fundamental principles which are: the healing power of nature, identify and treat the causes, first do no harm, doctor as teacher, treat the whole person, and wellness & prevention.  With each of her patients she works to identify the cause of their conditions while leading them to optimal health with individualized treatment plans. Dr. Joy graduated with an undergraduate pre-med degree from Cornell College and then pursued a naturopathic doctorate degree at Bastyr University.  She has done extensive ongoing education and certifications to enhance her knowledge and services to help her patients in many ways. Dr. Joy treats using a variety of modalities including clinical nutrition, hydrotherapy, mind-body medicine, botanical medicine, homeopathy, nutrient therapy, detoxification, physical medicine, diet and lifestyle interventions and pharmaceuticals as needed. It is not uncommon for Dr. Joy to work in-conjunction with other medical providers to provide adjunctive care for patients. She wants to teach her patients how to thrive as individuals in this fast-paced world and hopes to inspire all to be the healthiest they can be.