Education & Certification

Dr. Villano is a licensed naturopathic physician in Washington state. She earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from Bastyr University in 2004, after which she completed a residency in family practice. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Fitness Specialization from Kent State University, ten years of clinical experience as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and a Yoga of the Heart certification. Dr. Villano is trained in Level 1 & 2 Motivational Interviewing. She continually pursues education in functional and botanical medicine, endocannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system, mycology, and gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and brain health.

Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Villano is a member of The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and The Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Her naturopathic consulting practice, Vibrant Health Services, is located in East Wenatchee, WA. She is not currently accepting new patients.

Teaching

Education is a cornerstone of Dr. Villano’s work. She has taught extensively throughout the United States in both public and private settings, including medical centers, support groups, Bastyr University, Fred Hutchinson’s Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, The EASE Cancer Foundation, Wellness Place, Integrated Natural Oncology, The US Forest Service, and more.

A sampling of topics Dr. Villano has presented:

• Determinants of health

• Whole foods nutrition and cooking classes

  • Dietary fats

  • Antioxidants

  • Sugar

  • Water and hydration

  • Nutrition for skin health

• Intermittent fasting

• CBD, CBG, and the endocannabinoid system (ECS)

• Anti-inflammatory strategies

• Healthy sleep habits

• Neuroscience: resilience and positivity

• Brain health

• Immune-boosting strategies

• Stress management and relaxation techniques

• Personal environmentalism and environmental toxicity awareness

• Choosing safer, nontoxic home and self-care products

• Anatomy, physiology, and pathology for massage therapy

Incorporating naturopathic principles and working with people from all walks of life, Dr. Villano created Vibrant Health Alliance (VHA), a unique year-long wellness education program. VHA provided participants with a supportive, motivating community and a habit-building progressive plan for making and maintaining lifestyle improvements. The program focused on transforming three critical areas of health: sustenance (whole foods nutrition, anti-inflammatory diet, intermittent fasting), self (mind-body medicine, neuroscience, epigenetics, breath, movement, mindfulness), and surroundings (nontoxic home and personal care.) Dr. Villano now offers update classes for VHA graduates and the public.

Cancer Nonprofits

Dr. Villano is on the Board of Directors for Wellness Place, a nonprofit that provides compassionate support, education, and resources to individuals, families, and caregivers through every stage of their cancer journey. She also co-founded The EASE Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing innovative educational programs for cancer survivors and enhancing cancer services in rural communities. Dr. Villano is actively involved in cultivating opportunities for access to integrative wellness education.

CBD & CBG

The CBD industry has exploded since the US Farm Bill of 2018, and most of the products that have come to market are of poor quality, if not outright toxic for consumers. Dr. Villano is a passionate advocate of US Hemp Authority certified, full-spectrum, water-soluble CBD and CBG. She is an ambassador for Zilis, the only cannabinoid product with a human trial verifying bioavailability.

Massage Education and Green Day Spa

Dr. Villano has over 15 years of experience in the spa industry. She taught anatomy, physiology, and pathology at Wenatchee’s School of Therapeutic Touch for six years. She owned and operated her own green day spa for five years, and later served as Wellness Director at Alpine Spa, promoting nontoxic and sustainable green spa practices.

As a naturopathic physician and wellness educator, I seek to empower the healer within each of us. I believe that when we have the knowledge and resources we need to make well-considered decisions about our own health and self-care, we’re also better equipped to make choices that support wellness on a larger scale. With education comes the understanding that it’s essential to verify not only the quality, efficacy, and safety of the products we’re using, but also the ethics and sustainability of the companies that make them. That’s why I’m thrilled to invite you to visit the online dispensary I’ve created in partnership with Fullscript (formerly known as Wellevate.) When you create your free account, you'll enjoy:

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