Bio

As a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, both a primary care physician and holistic wellness expert, Dr. Heather Overland is uniquely suited to answer questions regarding health and wellness topics. While she is skilled in routine primary care medical practices, current standards of care and CDC guidelines, she is also well-versed in wellness trends and alternative or complementary medical approaches.

As both a licensed acupuncturist and physician, she is able to view Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices through the lens of Western medicine and conversely approach western medical concerns through the perspective of TCM and East Asian Medical practices. With her varied background working with regional laboratories, contributing to academic research, and teaching allied health professionals, she can navigate the complexities and intersectionality of allopathic healthcare with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Biology from Eastern Washington University, Dr. Overland went to medical school at Bastyr University, where she received both her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) and Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (LAc). She has treated patients of all ages and seen a wide variety of conditions as a primary care physician. While she has varied experience, she focuses her practice on sports medicine/ injury recovery, anti-aging/ healthy aging medicine and preventive medicine.

She is the owner and entrepreneur who formed Overland Wellness. In her practice, Dr. Overland provides naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and concierge medical care based out of Hayden, Idaho and serving the greater inland northwest of Spokane/ Coeur d'Alene and Northwestern Montana. Her goal is to not just treat disease or write a prescription, but to provide a healing environment and help each patient on their individual wellness journey. No matter their identity or socioeconomic background, Dr. Overland believes that all people should feel safe and comfortable in their doctor’s office and she has sought to provide not just excellent medical care, but luxury wellness experiences in her practice.

As a small-business owner and female entrepreneur, she has worn many hats and developed a wide-range of skills to help bring her dream of a comprehensive wellness practice to life. Currently, when not in clinical practice, she is active in the local business and active outdoors communities.

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