Joie Meissner ND, BCB-L

Philosophy of Care

Adverse life experiences can overwhelm us and tap our personal resources. Human beings are amazingly resilient, but sometimes life deals cards that outstrip our ability to bounce back. It is a kindness we give ourselves, when we allow ourselves to reach out for help. Each person’s journey out of unease and unhappiness is unique, based on individual perspectives, preferences, values, circumstances and needs. By embarking upon the journey in a way that prioritizes what feels most compelling and attainable—one-step-at-a-time, in manageable, bite-sized chunks—I work with each person to make the pathway out of angst and anguish more relaxed, intuitive, spontaneous and hopeful.

Medical Training 

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, ND, Bastyr University, Seattle

Board Certified in Biofeedback, BCB-L, Biofeedback Certification International Alliance

Education

Bachelor of Science, Summa cum Laude, Seattle University

Clinical Preceptorships

Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Group Health Cooperative

Oncology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Zion, IL

Clinical Focus: Evidence-based, integrative therapies for insomnia and stress and adjunctive therapies for anxiety and depression.

Additional Clinical Interests: Chronic pain and panic disorder

Special Skills: Biofeedback, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention (TranS-C), Light Therapy, Polyvagal-Informed therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Diet and Nutrient therapy, Motivational Interviewing for lifestyle change, Behavioral Activation and Therapeutic exercise for mood problems.  

Personal Interests

Being outside in nature. Learning about the neurobiology of experience including emotions and physical pain, philosophy of mind, psychophysiology, history, international cuisine, and the theoretical underpinnings of psychotherapeutic techniques like hypnosis. Additional interests include healthcare, environmental and food safety activism, personal growth work, natural food cooking, visual arts, poetry, pilates, and yoga.  

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