Meet Dr. Chuang

Dr. Meg Chuang is a naturopathic doctor and Chinese Medicine practitioner whose treating philosophy is heavily influenced by the ancient wisdom of both the Eastern and Western view of health and well-being. While she sees a human being an integral part of Nature, she also understands the value of individuality. The sociocultural and humanistic aspects of patient care are of great importance to Dr. Chuang. She strives to provide patients culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed care.

Dr. Chuang offers a variety of treatment modalities to serve patients with different needs in their quest for better health. She combines standard of care with Chinese and Western traditional natural medicines to achieve the best clinical outcome. Her treating principle is based on the salutogenic model of health with the use of evidence-based modalities to help patients achieve their health goals in a safe, gentle, holistic, and sustainable way. In the salutogenic model, the emphasis is put on factors that contribute to one’s overall well-being. The goal is not to fight disease, but to help regulate the body and encourage it to restore its innate abilities to fend for itself when being under physical or mental-emotional stress.

Dr. Chuang sees herself as a healer, an educator, and a cheerleader for her patients. She helps patients understand all aspects of their health care and make the journey to better health easier and less confusing.

Areas of Focus

Integrative oncology, weight management, GI health, nutrition, metabolic disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, immune dysregulation, dysautonomia, women’s health, cosmetic acupuncture.

Education & Experience

At an early age, Dr. Chuang found her calling in medicine. After she graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology and Human Biology, Dr. Chuang fell in love with Chinese medicine through her personal experience with the medicine and working as a clinic assistant at the local Chinese medicine clinic in her second hometown in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Around the same time, she was also introduced to Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Chuang was fascinated by the similarities between the two medicines that evolved independently from two separate parts of the world. In 2019, Dr. Chuang completed her trainings in both Naturopathic Medicine and Chinese Medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon.

During her time there, she found her passion in integrative oncology. Dr. Chuang has more than 300 hours of clinic training in integrative oncology. As a part of her training, she learned how to combine acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and dietary and lifestyle coaching to help cancer patients manage and recover from side effects associated with conventional cancer therapies and improve quality of life. She has also received training in acupuncture for hospice care.

In addition, Dr. Chuang is a certified practitioner of Mei Zen facial and neck cosmetic acupuncture and abdominal acupuncture for weight loss and infertility.

List of services provided by Dr. Chuang

• Naturopathic primary care

• Chinese Medicine primary care

• Integrative oncology care

• Weight management

• Holistic acupuncture treatment

• Cosmetic acupuncture treatment

• Auricular Acupuncture: Substance Detox Protocol

• Moxibustion

• Chinese herbal medicine

• Chinese dietetics consultation

• Asian bodywork (fire cupping, gua sha, tuina massage)

• Lymphatic massage

• Emotional Freedom Technique therapy

Schedule your appointment with Dr. Chuang:

• Nutura Clinic

Meet Dr. von Plitt

Dr. Andrew von Plitt is a Naturopathic Doctor in the Portland, Oregon area who believes that health is more than just the absence of disease—it is the ability to thrive, even under stress.  His goal is to help patients achieve resilient health, so they can maintain a strong internal terrain and handle life's stressors without succumbing to them. 

Dr. von Plitt is committed to providing natural solutions for his patients' health concerns by addressing the root causes of illness instead of only treating symptoms. He combines traditional naturopathic medicine with modern science, building up his patients' internal terrain in order to overcome health challenges, prevent illness, and improve quality of life.

He is the right health practitioner for anyone who is looking for natural solutions that are comprehensive and delivered in a supportive and compassionate manner. When treating his patients, Dr. von Plitt always takes into consideration the whole person - past history, lifestyle, diet, and environment to ensure each treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s unique needs and circumstances.

Regardless of the complexity of a patient's case, Dr. von Plitt strives to support the healing power present within every person’s body and awaken their inner healer.  He desires to empower each patient to take control of their own health journey. 

Education: 

Dr. von Plitt earned his doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. He is also a certified practitioner of Applied Kinesiology (AK) and has additional training in Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET).  Additionally, he has worked closely with and received training from an internationally recognized Naturopathic and Functional Medicine practitioner with a focus on functional gastrointestinal care.  

He has also been trained and certified in micro-needling (aka collagen induction therapy). Prior to attending naturopathic medical school, Dr. von Plitt earned his bachelors of science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the University of California San Diego. 

Partial List of Services Provided by Dr. von Plitt:

• Naturopathic skin care

• Skin checks

• Micro-Needling and Nano-Needling (Collagen Induction Therapy) for acne, acne scars, wound and surgical scars, stretch marks, hair loss, age spots, facial rejuvenation, and more. Dr. von Plitt uses herbal medicine based serums to enhance the effectiveness of these treatments. 

• Naturopathic digestive care including SIBO, IMO, SIFO, IBS(D,C, and M), heartburn/reflux/GERD, etc.

• Naturopathic Manipulative Therapy (NMT) including multiple physical medicine modalities.

• Cranial-sacral manipulations using Applied Kinesiology.

• Nasal Specific Technique (aka Bilateral Nasal Specific [BNS] and Cranial Facial Release [CFR])

• Inflammation management 

• Nutrient lab testing

• Environmental toxin lab testing

• Applied Kinesiology (AK)

• Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET)

• Hiatal Hernia Syndrome visceral manipulation

• Ileocecal Valve Syndrome visceral manipulation

• IV nutrient therapy and nutrient injections

• Minor surgery including skin tag removal, cryosurgery, skin lesion excision, skin lesion shave removal, etc.

• Health optimization

• Homeopathic medicine

• Herbal/botanical medicine

• Sleep optimization

• Physical activity guidance

Schedule your appointment with Dr. von Plitt:

• Nutura Clinic