Dr. Michael Manning, ND

NATUROPATHIC PRIMARY CARE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY IN BALLARD, SEATTLE

Dr. Manning provides care to patients located in Washington through One Connection Healthcare’s Seattle clinic and telehealth services where permitted.

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Meet Dr. Michael Manning

Hi, I'm Dr. Michael Manning (he/him), a licensed naturopathic physician providing integrative primary care for the whole family. I work with patients of all ages, from newborns and infants to teens and adults, whether you're coming in for an acute illness like a cold, managing a chronic health concern, or simply due for a wellness check-up.

My path to naturopathic medicine wasn't a straight line, but every step reinforced the same lesson: prevention and whole-person care matter. Today, my focus is on supporting health across the lifespan and helping families build sustainable foundations for long-term wellbeing.

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My Clinical Philosophy

I believe that patients are the captains of their health journey—I’m here as the navigator.

Healthcare works best when it is collaborative. Using an evidence-informed approach that blends research, clinical expertise, and your personal values, I work with you and your family to create a path forward that makes sense for your life.

My care is rooted in naturopathic principles while also recognizing the broader context of health. I aim to practice in ways that are weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, and attentive to the social determinants of health that influence wellbeing.

In a healthcare system that can sometimes feel disconnected from both nature and the root causes of illness, my goal is to help patients reconnect with their health in a grounded, practical way.

Together, we focus on sustainable steps that support prevention, resilience, and long-term vitality.

I became a naturopathic physician after a slow build rather than one defining moment. My mom's work as an RN and my grandmother's as a surgical tech during the Korean War gave me an early pull toward healthcare. That pull took me through lifeguarding, EMT training, a shift from psychology to biology to clinical nutrition, and eventually running my own clinical nutrition consulting practice.

Each step added a tool, but I kept noticing the same gap: I needed more ways to care for the whole person, not just a piece of them. That's one of naturopathic medicine's founding principles, and it's what finally pointed me toward Bastyr and, later, a residency in outpatient primary care focused on pediatrics and family medicine.

What I learned along the way is best captured in something I remind myself of often: when a flower doesn't grow, you fix the environment it's growing in, not the flower. I try to bring that same thinking to patient care. My role isn't to force growth, it's to help tend to the conditions around a patient (their body, their habits, their stressors, their support systems) so that they're able to grow and thrive on their own terms.

I use a wide range of tools depending on what each patient needs from craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation, to HVLA/osseous manipulation and soft tissue bodywork, to trigger point and neural therapy injections and StemWave therapy, to herbs/supplements/medications, to mind-body medicine such as breath retraining, progressive muscle relaxation, and autogenic training. There are no cookie-cutter protocols in my care, only individualized plans built around the person in front of me.

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My Approach to Naturopathic Care

Clinical Experience

My path to becoming a physician has been shaped by a lifelong interest in prevention and patient care.

I earned my degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of California, Davis, and later graduated from Bastyr University in 2023. I then completed a two-year naturopathic residency in outpatient primary care focused on pediatrics and family medicine at Eastside Natural Medicine.

With more than twenty years since my first patient care contact, going back to my early work as a lifeguard, my training has given me a deep appreciation for showing up for patients across the full spectrum of health concerns.

My clinical interests include:

  • Pediatric and family-centered care

  • Cardiovascular and metabolic health

  • Physical medicine and injury recovery

  • Environmental medicine and immune resilience

  • Nutrition counseling

  • Mind–body medicine and nervous system regulation

  • Endocrine and hormonal conditions such as PCOS and insulin resistance

  • Gastrointestinal concerns including GERD, IBS, and chronic constipation

  • Atopic conditions such as asthma, eczema, and allergies

  • Diagnostic services including allergy assessment and EKG/ECG analysis

My goal is always to provide thoughtful primary care while helping patients build strong foundations for long-term health.

WA License #: NT61488702

Who I Serve

My practice is designed for patients and families who want a provider that truly hears their full story.

Many of the individuals I work with are looking for a practical, common-sense approach to healthcare—one that balances prevention with appropriate medical care when needed.

Patients who often thrive in my practice include:

Whether you are just beginning your health journey or navigating a more complex path, my goal is to meet you where you are and help guide the next steps.

What Keeps Me Joyful

I am, at heart, a very family-oriented person. I have an amazing and loving wife and a large extended network of family members—parents, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents—who keep me grounded and grateful.

I like to think I’m a blend of logical and light-heartedly silly. That balance allows me to enjoy travel, music, culture, food, and time in nature while also showing up fully for my patients on both the easy days and the difficult ones.

When I’m not in the clinic, you might find me foraging in the woods, traveling with my partner, or humming old choir tunes in the hallway.

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Work with Dr. Manning |

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Work with Dr. Manning

If you’re looking for a physician who listens carefully, partners with you in your health decisions, and supports the wellbeing of your entire family, I invite you to connect.

Dr. Manning is currently accepting new patients of all ages, including children and adults. To schedule an appointment or learn more about whether his approach is a good fit for you or your family, please contact the clinic.

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