Health Professionals in El Dorado County, CA
For the past 30 years, I have helped thousands of clients with their diet-related challenges in this country and abroad. Working in hospitals and my own private practice, I use evidence-based practices in Diabetes Care, Gestational Diabetes, Post Acute Rehab, Skilled Nursing and Renal Care. My years of relevant experience allows me to create a custom nutrition program for your unique health goals. In addition to the science of nutrition, I am an expert on foods of different palates and ethnicities. I am a specialist in vegan, vegetarian and diets related to food intolerances.
For the past 30 years, I have helped thousands of clients with their diet-related challenges in this country and abroad. Working in hospitals and my own private practice, I use evidence-based practices in Diabetes Care, Gestational Diabetes, Post Acute Rehab, Skilled Nursing and Renal Care. My years of relevant experience allows me to create a custom nutrition program for your unique health goals. In addition to the science of nutrition, I am an expert on foods of different palates and ethnicities. I am a specialist in vegan, vegetarian and diets related to food intolerances.
Has losing that next five or ten pounds, and keeping it off become insurmountable? Or, has your weight gotten away from you? Do you want to manage, reverse, or prevent chronic illnesses and/or improve blood lab values and other indicators? Would you like a free nutritional body sculpting coach to prepare you for that next event? Do you want to do some or all of this while eating delicious, guilt free, food without abandon?
Has losing that next five or ten pounds, and keeping it off become insurmountable? Or, has your weight gotten away from you? Do you want to manage, reverse, or prevent chronic illnesses and/or improve blood lab values and other indicators? Would you like a free nutritional body sculpting coach to prepare you for that next event? Do you want to do some or all of this while eating delicious, guilt free, food without abandon?
Your health is my passion. I believe strongly in the power of Traditional Asian Medicine and have spent the last 17 years pursuing knowledge and experience of this incredible medicine. Whatever your health pursuits are, This medicine has answers for you. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you.
Your health is my passion. I believe strongly in the power of Traditional Asian Medicine and have spent the last 17 years pursuing knowledge and experience of this incredible medicine. Whatever your health pursuits are, This medicine has answers for you. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you.
Dr. Brinkley enjoys general family practice and has a special passion for working with women and children. Through additional training in midwifery she has gained experience in this regard, including a unique appreciation of the value and application of natural health strategies during and after pregnancy. This includes breastfeeding concerns, emotional changes, and physical issues following pregnancy. Dr. Brinkley provides well-woman care and helps women struggling with menstrual irregularities from adolescence to menopause.
Dr. Brinkley enjoys general family practice and has a special passion for working with women and children. Through additional training in midwifery she has gained experience in this regard, including a unique appreciation of the value and application of natural health strategies during and after pregnancy. This includes breastfeeding concerns, emotional changes, and physical issues following pregnancy. Dr. Brinkley provides well-woman care and helps women struggling with menstrual irregularities from adolescence to menopause.
Before opening my own practice in Folsom, I worked at a busy acupuncture clinic for 4 years where we saw average 55 patients per day. It was precious experience for me as I was able to see and treat various medical conditions from the age of one-month-old babies to over 100-years-old elders.
In Japan, acupuncture has been used extensively to treat childhood ailments. For youger childrens, I use special pediatric tools that developed about 300 years ago in Japan. Childrens, actually, respond better and faster than adults due to their sensitivity.
Before opening my own practice in Folsom, I worked at a busy acupuncture clinic for 4 years where we saw average 55 patients per day. It was precious experience for me as I was able to see and treat various medical conditions from the age of one-month-old babies to over 100-years-old elders.
In Japan, acupuncture has been used extensively to treat childhood ailments. For youger childrens, I use special pediatric tools that developed about 300 years ago in Japan. Childrens, actually, respond better and faster than adults due to their sensitivity.
I love helping people with diabetes make sense of the condition and ultimately overcome it! Type 2 diabetes reversal IS possible (despite what other health professionals may have said), and it can be done naturally, with real food, minimizing the need for medications and supplements.
I love helping people with diabetes make sense of the condition and ultimately overcome it! Type 2 diabetes reversal IS possible (despite what other health professionals may have said), and it can be done naturally, with real food, minimizing the need for medications and supplements.
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People find me when they get to the point they need help and support and want to address their issues with the powerful natural healing that acupuncture and herbs and supplements can provide. Often they are lost and fed up with conventional methods. It's my goal to not only provide excellent transformative treatments with my acupuncture and accompanying manual therapies like acupressure and cupping and reflexology but I also share my expertise and advice from the perspective of Chinese medicine and ongoing research.
People find me when they get to the point they need help and support and want to address their issues with the powerful natural healing that acupuncture and herbs and supplements can provide. Often they are lost and fed up with conventional methods. It's my goal to not only provide excellent transformative treatments with my acupuncture and accompanying manual therapies like acupressure and cupping and reflexology but I also share my expertise and advice from the perspective of Chinese medicine and ongoing research.
Do you want to repair your relationship with food and your body? Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, are struggling with disordered eating behaviors, feel uncomfortable in your body, or just want some peace in your relationship with food, I'm here to help. I have spent the last 20 years of my career specializing in the treatment of clients with eating disorders or disordered eating at all levels of care, while utilizing a non-diet approach with an emphasis on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I look forward to connecting and supporting you on your recovery journey.
Do you want to repair your relationship with food and your body? Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, are struggling with disordered eating behaviors, feel uncomfortable in your body, or just want some peace in your relationship with food, I'm here to help. I have spent the last 20 years of my career specializing in the treatment of clients with eating disorders or disordered eating at all levels of care, while utilizing a non-diet approach with an emphasis on Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. I look forward to connecting and supporting you on your recovery journey.
Experienc in treating patients with acupuncture and herbal medicine, I have helped countless individuals find relief from chronic pain, stress, and other health concerns.
My approach focuses on holistic healing, addressing not just symptoms but the root causes of imbalances in the body. Whether you are seeking relief from pain, looking for a natural way to rejuvenate your skin, or exploring alternative medicine for overall well-being, acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy can be powerful tools.
I am passionate about helping my patients achieve optimal health and wellness. If you're curious about how acupuncture can benefit you.
Experienc in treating patients with acupuncture and herbal medicine, I have helped countless individuals find relief from chronic pain, stress, and other health concerns.
My approach focuses on holistic healing, addressing not just symptoms but the root causes of imbalances in the body. Whether you are seeking relief from pain, looking for a natural way to rejuvenate your skin, or exploring alternative medicine for overall well-being, acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy can be powerful tools.
I am passionate about helping my patients achieve optimal health and wellness. If you're curious about how acupuncture can benefit you.
I practice preventative medicine, helping patients address health issues before they become chronic. Using our diagnostic techniques, your own body tell me what treatment is optimal for you in this moment. I serve our patients and our community with a spirit of total caring, providing quality service to each patient as a unique individual with specific health needs. You can experience the true "meaning of wellbeing" from having a healthy spine and nervous system, sound nutritional support, proper periodic detoxification, and maintenance.
I practice preventative medicine, helping patients address health issues before they become chronic. Using our diagnostic techniques, your own body tell me what treatment is optimal for you in this moment. I serve our patients and our community with a spirit of total caring, providing quality service to each patient as a unique individual with specific health needs. You can experience the true "meaning of wellbeing" from having a healthy spine and nervous system, sound nutritional support, proper periodic detoxification, and maintenance.
As a California-licensed primary care naturopathic doctor, my primary goal is to partner with you to prevent illness, but if a "dis-ease" is present, to utilize the most natural, non-toxic, and least invasive therapies first. Another critical priority is finding the underlying cause(s) of illness, not merely treating symptoms, therefore, I use hundreds of diagnostic and functional medical labs to help diagnose. My special areas of expertise are: balancing body; diabetes/cardiometabolic; mood (depression, anxiety); hormonal balance (i.e. thyroid, adrenal, bio-identical hormones); healthy aging; weight/fat loss; exercise/nutrition/managing stress; fatigue, optimal health.
As a California-licensed primary care naturopathic doctor, my primary goal is to partner with you to prevent illness, but if a "dis-ease" is present, to utilize the most natural, non-toxic, and least invasive therapies first. Another critical priority is finding the underlying cause(s) of illness, not merely treating symptoms, therefore, I use hundreds of diagnostic and functional medical labs to help diagnose. My special areas of expertise are: balancing body; diabetes/cardiometabolic; mood (depression, anxiety); hormonal balance (i.e. thyroid, adrenal, bio-identical hormones); healthy aging; weight/fat loss; exercise/nutrition/managing stress; fatigue, optimal health.
I work with people who are dealing with autoimmune conditions or those who suspect they may have an autoimmune disease. You may be dealing with brain fog, digestive issues, or vague pain. I also can help with disordered eating behaviors, as well as offering nutrition assistance for neurodivergent folks.
I work with people who are dealing with autoimmune conditions or those who suspect they may have an autoimmune disease. You may be dealing with brain fog, digestive issues, or vague pain. I also can help with disordered eating behaviors, as well as offering nutrition assistance for neurodivergent folks.
Our goal at Health Wellness Pact LLC is to serve as your accountability partner. We’ll make a pact to help you achieve your nutrition and health goals - whatever they are. We know there’s no “one size fits all” in life. The ultimate goal of working together is progress, not perfection, and our interventions are rooted in scientific evidence.
Our goal at Health Wellness Pact LLC is to serve as your accountability partner. We’ll make a pact to help you achieve your nutrition and health goals - whatever they are. We know there’s no “one size fits all” in life. The ultimate goal of working together is progress, not perfection, and our interventions are rooted in scientific evidence.
Learn to work WITH your body, not against it! Believe it or not, you and your body are on the same team.
If you're experiencing health anxiety, navigating a challenging diagnosis, or just confused about what to eat, I'm glad you're here! As your Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist, I like to imagine myself as your guide to filter through all the "diet noise," medical jargon, and confusing food narratives so you can feel grounded and clear about what your body needs.
I provide services in California, New Mexico, and in other US states that do not require state licensure to offer Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Learn to work WITH your body, not against it! Believe it or not, you and your body are on the same team.
If you're experiencing health anxiety, navigating a challenging diagnosis, or just confused about what to eat, I'm glad you're here! As your Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist, I like to imagine myself as your guide to filter through all the "diet noise," medical jargon, and confusing food narratives so you can feel grounded and clear about what your body needs.
I provide services in California, New Mexico, and in other US states that do not require state licensure to offer Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
My ideal client is someone who’s serious about making lasting change. They’re not interested in trendy diets or generic advice. What they need is clarity, guidance they can trust, and a plan that fits their lifestyle. They come to me because they want to understand their body better and take practical steps toward feeling well—for the long term.
My ideal client is someone who’s serious about making lasting change. They’re not interested in trendy diets or generic advice. What they need is clarity, guidance they can trust, and a plan that fits their lifestyle. They come to me because they want to understand their body better and take practical steps toward feeling well—for the long term.
Nutrition is the fuel our body and mind needs to stay healthy and be well. You are one of a kind, and so are your nutrition needs. I am a California-based Registered Dietitian who is incredibly passionate about client-focused, individualized nutrition care. Whether you’re here for help on recovering from your eating disorder, learning how to fuel your body for sports performance, meal planning to help lower your cholesterol, ensure you’re eating the right foods for pregnancy or just want to understand what nutrition feels best for you, I'm here to help you with those goals.
Nutrition is the fuel our body and mind needs to stay healthy and be well. You are one of a kind, and so are your nutrition needs. I am a California-based Registered Dietitian who is incredibly passionate about client-focused, individualized nutrition care. Whether you’re here for help on recovering from your eating disorder, learning how to fuel your body for sports performance, meal planning to help lower your cholesterol, ensure you’re eating the right foods for pregnancy or just want to understand what nutrition feels best for you, I'm here to help you with those goals.
I was born and raised in Auburn, California and am a 1996 graduate of Bastyr University, the leading naturopathic medical school in North America. Growing up with my dad as a local doctor inspired me to pursue medicine myself. Personal illness with questions left unanswered by western medicine led me in the direction of naturopathic medicine. I am passionate about helping people find their optimal health. I fill up my free time with my husband and 2 beautiful daughters. Together we enjoy rock-climbing, horse back riding, surfing, gardening and just being together.
I was born and raised in Auburn, California and am a 1996 graduate of Bastyr University, the leading naturopathic medical school in North America. Growing up with my dad as a local doctor inspired me to pursue medicine myself. Personal illness with questions left unanswered by western medicine led me in the direction of naturopathic medicine. I am passionate about helping people find their optimal health. I fill up my free time with my husband and 2 beautiful daughters. Together we enjoy rock-climbing, horse back riding, surfing, gardening and just being together.
I specialize in functional medicine for women’s health, with a focus on hormones, PCOS, infertility, perimenopause, metabolic health, digestive concerns, & chronic symptoms that may not have been fully explained or resolved through conventional care. Many of my clients feel dismissed, frustrated, or overwhelmed after years of searching for answers, trying numerous interventions, and working with a multitude of practitioners.
I specialize in functional medicine for women’s health, with a focus on hormones, PCOS, infertility, perimenopause, metabolic health, digestive concerns, & chronic symptoms that may not have been fully explained or resolved through conventional care. Many of my clients feel dismissed, frustrated, or overwhelmed after years of searching for answers, trying numerous interventions, and working with a multitude of practitioners.
Brittany Payton, RD, LD, is a licensed dietitian with over 19 years of experience helping clients heal chronic conditions using food as medicine. After facing her own health challenges, she adopted a root-cause, whole-body approach. Brittany blends functional nutrition, clinical insight, and compassion to create personalized, practical plans. She truly listens to each client, empowering them to make lasting change—no quick fixes or restrictive diets here.
Brittany Payton, RD, LD, is a licensed dietitian with over 19 years of experience helping clients heal chronic conditions using food as medicine. After facing her own health challenges, she adopted a root-cause, whole-body approach. Brittany blends functional nutrition, clinical insight, and compassion to create personalized, practical plans. She truly listens to each client, empowering them to make lasting change—no quick fixes or restrictive diets here.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
El Dorado County Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
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