Meet the Candidates for the Board of Directors!
Board members serve a two-year term.
Voting will open on November 25 and conclude on December 8, 2024.
To vote in the election, you must be a GastroANP naturopathic physician member.
Allied practitioner members, student members, and non-members are not eligible to vote.
Natalie Scheeler, ND
“I am passionate about advancing naturopathic gastrointestinal care and am eager to contribute to the continued growth and recognition of our field by serving on the GastroANP Board of Directors. With a strong background in integrative GI care, I have focused my career on providing evidence-informed, patient-centered solutions for gastrointestinal conditions. My prior experience serving on boards has equipped me with the collaborative skills necessary to work toward shared goals and foster meaningful progress. I am excited about the opportunity to support GastroANP's mission, advocate for our field, and help shape the future of naturopathic GI care.”
About Dr. Scheeler
Dr. Natalie Scheeler is a naturopathic doctor focusing on integrative treatments for gastrointestinal conditions including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. She completed a two-year general medicine residency at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Medical Center and Bastyr University/Capital Integrative Health which included advanced training in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). With her education from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and her focus on evidence-informed approaches, Dr. Scheeler is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients interested in an integrative approach.
Mark Davis, ND, FABNG
About Dr. Davis
Mark Davis, ND, FABNG is a 2011 graduate of NUNM. He’s licensed in the District of Columbia, Oregon and California. He’s on the editorial board of the Natural Medicine Journal, he teaches the gastroenterology course at Sonoran College of Naturopathic Medicine. He has worked with FMT since 2011, and helminthic therapy since 2013. He first served on the GastroANP board of directors in 2014, and he has focused on patients with IBD since 2016. He has been at the helm of the first GastroANP Research Study in 2024 and looks forward to working to advance naturopathic gastroenterology.
“Mark Davis ND, FABNG is excited to serve another term on the GastroANP board for a lot of reasons, but one big reason is to continue the work he’s been doing on the research committee, helping to oversee the first prospective clinical trial that GastroANP has ever sponsored! As the ND who has spent the most time on the GastroANP board, he’s also delighted to provide some degree of institutional memory. “
Tara Shelby, ND
“Having served on the Board of Directors for the past four years, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that GastroANP has had on advancing the field of naturopathic gastroenterology. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with dedicated professionals, contributing to initiatives that elevate our field, and being part of an association that continuously strives to improve patient care through holistic, integrative approaches.
As I reflect on my time with the Board, I am proud of the progress we have made in areas such as educational outreach, research advocacy, and increasing visibility for the unique role of naturopathic gastroenterology. However, there is still much work to be done, and I am eager to continue contributing to GastroANP growth and success.”
About Dr. Shelby
Dr. Shelby is honored to be a board-certified Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Midwife who graduated from Bastyr University in 2008. She is currently the founder and owner of an ever-growing integrative medical clinic named Village Medicine in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Shelby specializes in full spectrum primary care with a clinical focus in gastroenterology and the human microbiome, women’s health, hormonal balancing, chronic illness and autoimmune disorders.
Dr. Shelby believes that the best doctors are those who serve as ambassadors of information and who take the time to consult, engage, and empower patients. She works in relational-based collaboration with her patients so that they are active participants throughout the process of their own healing and in the development of their meticulous treatment plans
Dr. Shelby’s journey into medicine began as a very sick young patient who intuitively believed that there was something beyond what she was experiencing with her physicians, medications, and surgeries. After surviving what could have been viewed as a devastating diagnosis, something awakened within her. What was considered “chronic illness” suddenly became what gave her life deep purpose and meaning. It was the healing power of illness!
