Few places embrace mind-body wellness as naturally as the Truckee/North Lake Tahoe region. Here, the landscape itself seems to encourage deeper breaths and slower living — conditions ripe for holistic health practices to thrive. These holistic providers, who go beyond symptom management, focusing instead on comprehensive healing through integrative and natural approaches, were recognized in the Best of North Lake Tahoe and Truckee.
At High Sierra Naturopathic Medicine, the journey to wellness is grounded in partnership. This practice specializes in treating the whole person through naturopathic medicine, drawing from both modern diagnostic tools and traditional healing methods. The team offers functional lab testing to pinpoint the root of chronic issues such as hormonal imbalances, fatigue, and gastrointestinal disorders. Their approach is rooted in systems biology, not symptom silos, which means they spend the time needed to help patients understand their bodies and implement personalized protocols. From herbal therapies to nutrition counseling and lifestyle interventions, their care model focuses on sustainable transformation, not just temporary relief.
Dr. Brianna Browning, founder of Whole Roots Health, brings a rare blend of clinical rigor and intuitive care to the world of holistic medicine. A naturopathic doctor and licensed midwife, she focuses her practice on women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, and pediatric wellness. Her background in both conventional and natural medicine allows her to deliver a thoughtful, root-cause-driven model of care. Her process often begins with deep listening and continues with functional testing, customized protocols, and lifestyle shifts that support long-term balance. Her goal isn’t just to resolve symptoms but to support generational health — one body and one family at a time.
ZIVA Wellness, led by Kaila Cruttenden, offers a calm and focused space where the traditions of Chinese medicine meet modern functional insights. Kaila is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who brings a strong emphasis on women’s health, stress management, and digestion. Her treatments often weave acupuncture, cupping, and personalized herbal formulas into a tailored plan. But ZIVA isn’t just about technique — it’s about creating an experience that respects each client’s unique constitution. The practice views each symptom as a messenger and every treatment as a chance to recalibrate. With careful attention and a whole-person perspective, she helps clients move toward not just feeling better, but living in balance.
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