Dr. Alison Hearst is no longer taking new patients however Dr. Amy Curtis would be able to support any referrals coming to Dr. Hearst and has current availability.

Dr. Alison Hearst

Pronouns: She/Her

Dr. Alison Hearst is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in Washington State. She received her undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington and earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. 

 Dr. Hearst's interest in complex chronic disease sparked at a young age. From childhood, she struggled with chronic illness and understands the impact it has on physical, emotional and spiritual well being. After years of failed treatments and feeling abandoned by the traditional medical system, she sought out answers for the underlying cause of chronic illnesses which eventually led her to Naturopathic Medicine. Upon graduation, she completed a residency with Dr Christine Schaffer at Immanence Health.

 Philosophy 

 Dr. Hearst's role is as a listener and witness of your unique story. Her goal is to work alongside you as a guide, helping you navigate and uncover your journey to wellness. She is a true believer in the healing power of the body and aims to assist her patients in removing obstacles to health while stimulating their innate healing capacities. She commonly observes dismissive behaviors of the medical system towards the chronically ill, resulting in feelings of isolation. You are not alone and you do not have to navigate your journey to wellness alone. Dr Hearst believes you know your body better than anyone else and is a strong advocate for patient empowerment. Her ultimate goal is for patients to tap into their inner resilience and sense of belonging.

 Areas of Interests

Dr Hearst's primary interests include Dysautonomia and Connective Tissue Disorders (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Orthostatic Hypotension, hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Chiari malformation, Cervical Instability, Intracranial Hyper/Hypotension, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Small Fiber Neuropathy), Invisible Illnesses (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ ME, Fibromyalgia, MCS), Immune Dysregulations (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and histamine intolerance), Chronic Infections (Lyme Disease and co-infections, Mycotoxin/Mold Illness, post-COVID syndrome), Toxicology (Heavy Metal and Environmental toxicity), Digestive disorders (GERD, SIBO/SIFO, IBS, IBD, Chronic constipation, Gastroparesis), Autoimmune diseases (Celiac, Hashimoto's, Sjogren's, Lupus, RA, Antiphospholipid syndrome). She has extensive training in Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation and greatly believes in the power of therapeutic touch.

License #: NT61097223