dr. alysia Lillian, MD, MPH
In my early 20’s, I was struggling with anxiety, hormonal imbalances, depression, and gut issues.
I was frustrated with my body and frustrated with the medical system that didn’t have any answers for me. During my first year of medical school, I had a near death experience while preparing for a routine ovarian cyst removal and this completely shook everything I believed in. I started questioning western medicine more and more, until eventually I took a year off from medical school to learn herbalism, teach yoga, and travel the world.
I was first exposed to alternative medicines through herbs by my mother, who, when we were sick, would make tinctures and potions for healing before we took pills. I was inspired to become a healer to help others, but did not feel satisfied by only using the medicine that western medicine had to offer. I myself received so much healing from natural remedies and holistic healing that I knew this is what I wanted to offer others.
My passion lies in supporting women to achieve balance in their lives through a combination of my studies in herbalism, yogic philosophy, spirituality, and Ayurveda.
I absolutely love all things self care including ethical products, skin care, creating recipes that are both healing and grounding, and aesthetics that inspire me.
Though I am a medical doctor training in family medicine, I merge eastern and western medicine in my holistic approach to health that allows all aspects of health including spiritual, physical, and emotional wellness. This approach takes into account the importance of epigenetic blueprints and helps empower us to manage our lives and health outcomes.
My pillars
Knowledge is power. Most of the time we are so limited by our understanding of health that we limit our own potential for living our most empowered lives. My lifestyle and practices are embodiments of my beliefs. I love sharing the wisdom that has supported my wellness and ability to live a life that both inspires and grounds me.
Ethical products
One of my many passion is the uplifting of brands I believe in. I pick and share brands that I not only use myself, but are connected to my overall beliefs in how we can support and heal the earth. I often recommend these brands to clients or share recipes and blogs that uphold them.
epigenetics
Epigenetics focuses on the idea that our environment influences our gene expression making us more susceptible to certain illnesses and diseases. I incorporate this concept along with research based approaches to wellness in my lifestyle and my approach to health.
Intuitive integration
Health and wellness is not the same for everyone. Everyone has different intentions and priorities and every body responds differently to different approaches. Knowing how to intuitively incorporate different healing modalities is my speciality and where my combined expertise excel.
EDUCATION
As a medical doctor, yoga instructor, and herbalist, Dr. Alysia utilizes different methods to support her patients' overall well-being. Her extensive studies around the world in medicines including but not limited to Ayurveda, Curandarismo, and traditional Chinese medicine, allow her to profoundly support women who are not prioritized in society.
Dr. Alysia uses her online platforms as educational tools where she shares research, advice, and blogs from her experiences in the online space. Dr. Alysia received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in biochemistry, her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine, and her Master's of Public health in Maternal, Child, and Adolescent health from the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health. She is now in residency at Sutter Santa Rosa in California and plans to continue educating and providing support to women all over the world when finished.