meet Dr. Samia McCully
Education
Dr. Samia McCully holds a Bachelor of Science in physiology and psychology from the University of Western Ontario. She is a trained massage therapist and has her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University.
Why Natural Medicine?
During college, Dr. McCully developed some digestive problems. After two years of treatment with prescription medications and no relief, she was taken to a naturopathic doctor. By simply changing her diet and avoiding a few aggravating foods, her digestion improved dramatically. This experience ignited a fire of interest in natural medicine that only grew as she learned more.
Life Experiences
After college graduation, Dr. McCully journeyed overseas to teach English as a second language in Korea. After a brief stint, she chose to continue her overseas teaching experience and taught primary school in the United Arab Emirates for several years. During this time she had the opportunity to travel extensively and was able to experience many different cultures. Her yearning for new experiences, combined with great curiosity and fascination with health, lead her to Bastyr University, the world's leading school for natural medicine. After graduation and a little more traveling, Wellness Architecture was born. It was the perfect way to facilitate health empowerment through education and practical hands on experiences.
Recently
Dr. McCully's love for teaching regularly brings her to Whole Foods Market and Elephant Pharmacy to teach classes such as Home Shui, Kids Nutrition, Quick Healthy Lunches and Breakfasts as well as Nutrition for Real People and Naturopathic Medicine: Heart Health. She has taught workshops at Curves and Ladera Oaks Tennis Club on breast cancer prevention and weight loss. Dr. McCully also teaches workshops in private homes on subjects such as Understanding Food Labels and Whole Foods . Dr McCully enjoys writing for the PCC Sound Consumer and WAC Magazine. Click here to read her articles on High Fructose Corn Syrup: why are we eating it? , Safer Food Storage, Mindful Eating and A Campaign for Safer Bodycare. You can also hear Dr. McCully on NPR talking about her article Mindful Eating. Click here.
Today
Today, Dr. McCully works in Menlo Park, as a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Naturopathic Consultant at Elephant Pharmacy in Los Altos inspiring total wellness in all aspects of life. She has a general practice and treats people of all ages, for conditions such as:
- Arthritis and other joint pain
- Autoimmune disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Digestive complaints and disorders
- Diabetes and pre-diabetes
- Heart disease and related conditions
- Metabolic syndrome
- Skin conditions
- Weight loss and obesity
- And others…
Dr. McCully is an expert at simplifying the path to optimal health. She employs a holistic approach to wellness using:
- nutrition
- nutrient supplementation
- detoxification
- botanical medicine
- homeopathics
- muscle energy stretching
Dr. McCully is also an active member of the AANP (American Association of Naturopathic Physicians) and CNDA (California Naturopathic Doctors Association). She currently offers naturopathic and Wellness Architecture consultations for individuals as well as workshops and seminars for businesses and organizations.