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Dr. Teresa Richter, ND

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634 7th Ave Kirkland WA, 98033 Show map

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Dr. Richter has a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), and a Bachelor’s degree in Herbal Sciences from Bastyr University, the leading institution in Natural Medicine. Dr. Richter is currently the Vice President for the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, formerly the Treasurer, and sits as the chair of the continuing education committee.

I guide those seeking optimal health and holistic approaches to health concerns through patient centered care, treating the whole person, not just a set a symptoms. With empathy, unconditional positive regard, innovative personalized treatment plans and cutting edge Naturopathic methods, I partner with you to look and feel your best.

My treatments give you the best of integrative medicine. Naturopathic doctors are functional medicine specialists. I utilize Naturopathic treatment modalities such as Botanical Medicine, Supplements, Craniosacral Therapy, Homeopathic Remedies, Hydrotherapy, and pharmaceutical prescribing when appropriate.

Providing both individual and family care, the most common ailments treated are allergies, chronic pain, digestive issues, obesity, heart disease, fertility, menopause, cancer and chronic fatigue syndrome. Naturopathic Physicians place a strong emphasis on natural remedies that add to the broad spectrum of remedies available.

Her determination with her own health issues inspires her to help others and helps her better understand her patients. She works to constantly improve her own skills as a doctor to help her patients enjoy better health.

In addition to the required coursework, Dr. Richter also did elective study in: Craniosacral therapy, Homeopathy,
Ayurvedic Medicine, Aromatherapy, Pain management, IV Therapy.

Dr. Richter's clinical rotations included primary care, physical medicine, homeopathy, IV therapy, Counseling, HIV/Immune Wellness, Women's Health and off-site at the Carolyn Downs Clinic providing care to under-served populations.

Education and Training

Bastyr University ND 2011

Bastyr University B.S. Herbal Sciences 2005

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Are You Hot Even Though It's Cold?
By Teresa Richter, NDIt’s cold outside, yet, here you are in a tank top with the window open, sweating, sleeping fitfully, waking up drenched in sweat, only to start to shiver while having to get up to change your bedclothes. Or maybe, you are in a meeting at work and your face turns red and you...
Tips for Managing Blood Sugar
Cut Back On CarbohydratesTry to limit carbohydrate intake to 100 grams per day. Opt for lean meats, healthy fats, vegetables, and whole grains. Eliminate sugar, processed foods, and simple carbohydrates.ExerciseExercise is extremely important in controlling blood sugar. Try to aim for 150 minutes...
Psoriasis
Most of us have all heard of psoriasis, however, many of us may not understand what psoriasis is. What is psoriasis?Psoriasis is a condition of the skin in which red, scaly patches appear on the skin. Commonly patches are whitish to silver and develop into thick red patches. How do I get...
Plastics and Your Health
Plastics and Our HealthFor our modern society, plastic is one of the most useful and versatile inventions. Practically everything we touch, eat, or drink involves some sort of plastic on a daily basis. We buy our food in plastic bags and containers, we buy drinks and water in plastic jugs and...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
by Teresa Richter, NDMany women have irregular cycles, ovarian pain, and problems with fertility. Some of these issues have been linked to PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). What is PCOS you may be thinking? PCOS is a group of clinical presentations characterized by ovarian cysts present on both...
Migraines
by Teresa Richter, NDA migraine is a very painful headache. Migraines are complex in nature exhibiting many more symptoms than an everyday headache. Migraines are 20-30% more common in women than men. There are a few different types of migraine headaches and all arise from a variety of...
The Silent Signs of Stress and How it's Affecting Your Health
by Teresa Richter, NDStress. Stress is everywhere, all the time. Even if you don’t realize it, it is there. Have you been having some new health issues coming up lately? Is your body not quite acting right? There is a really good chance that it is due to stress. These past seven months have...
Erectile Dysfunction
What every man should know…by Teresa Richter, NDWhat is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)? ED is a common condition that affects many men. It’s the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sex. While it may be embarrassing when this situation arises, it is important to not ignore it. It...
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal Dryness… Have you noticed something is different? Has sex become uncomfortable or painful? If so, you could be 1 of the millions of women affected by vaginal dryness which is an uncomfortable, common condition. You do not have to be menopausal to experience vaginal dryness since it...
Low Dose Naltrexone and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world daily. There are different theories as to what causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, but there are no specific treatments at this time. For many, it is a daily uphill battle against their...
What is the Difference Between A Cold and A Flu?
By Teresa Richter, NDIt is that time of year again where we are trying our hardest to fight off the latest virus. When you are around others who are sick or have caught something yourself, it can sometimes be confusing as to what you have contracted. Knowing the difference between the symptoms can...
Should I Stifle a Fever?
By Teresa Richter, NDWe’ve all been there, stuck in bed, sniffling, sneezing, coughing, body aches, shivering, feeling like death warmed over. Your first inclination may be to take something to bring your fever down. We have all been taught since childhood, if you have a fever, take something to...

Coughing after first covid vaccine over a week now?
It is not uncommon to feel like you are "sick" due to the immune response that the vaccine causes your body to have. This should be a temporary situation and should clear up in a week or two. Teresa Richter, ND READ MORE
Antibiotic & in between COVID vaccine injections?
Yes, it is okay to take the antibiotic, but it is absolutely not okay to stop it early. You must finish all the medication, and a Zpack is only 5 days. It is 1 pill per day after the first day. There should be no trouble to take 1 more pill on one more day. They must finished the whole course to prevent getting sick again and to prevent super bugs from forming. It doesn't matter if they are feeling better, they must finish the whole course of the antibiotics! READ MORE
Is tramadol a narcotic pain medicine?
Tramadol is not technically a narcotic. It has no opioid in it at all. It works on the same receptors and can have just as good of a pain relieving effect without having to take an opioid. Back when it was introduced it was not a controlled substance, but they found that there were still issues with abuse and addiction, so in 2014 the FDA classified it as a controlled substance. Even though some doctors call it an opiate, it doesn't contain opiate like you would find in morphine or oxycodone. It is a much safe option, although there can still be some issues with it. READ MORE
How do you get rid of bone spurs in your heel?
Bone spurs usually require surgery READ MORE
Sex and ejaculation without arousal concerns?
There are many reasons why this could be the case, stress is usually at the top of the list, fatigue, hormone imbalance, lack of sleep, poor diet, lack of hydration. If this continues for a long time, you may want to see a doctor for some blood tests for your testosterone levels. However, try to manage your stress level through meditation, exercise, get 7-9 hours of sleep per night, eat good food and drink lots of water and this may resolve itself. READ MORE
What is the best exercise for lungs?
Cardio exercise is best for the lungs such as running, walking, stair-climbing, anything that gets your heart pumping and breathing hard. READ MORE
Does holding your breath strengthen your lungs?
No, not necessarily, cardiovascular exercise and breathing exercises can strengthen the lungs. READ MORE
Can kidney problems cause back pain?
Absolutely. Kidney infections, kidney stones can cause back pain. If you are having a fever and back pain it is best to get it looked at. READ MORE
When should I go to the doctor for kidney pain?
Yes, you could be having a kidney stone, infection, or other issue that needs to be treated. READ MORE
Can strep throat become serious?
Yes, if left untreated, strep throat can lead to scarlet fever, acute glomerulonephritis (kidney infection), rheumatic heart disease that damages your heart valves. If you have strep throat, I would highly recommend treating it with antibiotics right away and gargle with warm salt water. Follow up with lots of probiotics. READ MORE
Levels of B21 and folate?
NO, I would recommend continuing to take the supplements. It is showing high because you are taking them. B-vitamins are water soluble and really hard to have toxicity from them even when high. The body will generally clear out what you don't need. If your red blood cells remain large, you may want to consider that you may have an MTHFR genetic mutation and may need to be taking methylated folic acid (folate) and Methylcobalamin (methyl B12). You can extrapolate this from raw data from a 23 and me or ancestry DNA test, or you can ask your doctor to test your for the MTHFR mutation. READ MORE
Why do diabetics need a pneumococcal vaccine?
Diabetes puts you more at risk for contracting other diseases. Getting the vaccine is just a precaution to protect you from pneumonia. You may be more immune compromised due to the diabetes making it easier for your to get something like that. READ MORE
What happens if a heel spur goes untreated?
Usually it will get larger and more painful. READ MORE
What does this mean?
It sounds like you could have a virus. It would be best to get looked at by a doctor or urgent care. READ MORE
Light headed?
The dizziness could be blood pressure related. Due to the medication, at times it could be going too low. Especially if you are getting dizzy when you stand up. your blood pressure drops when you stand up from sitting or bending down and if the medication is making it a little too low, that is most likely the cause. you may need your medication adjusted a bit. Make sure you are drinking lots of water. With the previous stents, it may be a good idea to have an appointment with your cardiologist just to make sure something new isn't going on. READ MORE
Feel heavy in lower abdomen?
Most doctors are open for visits and also have telemedicine available. You have not given me enough information here to make any sort of determination as to what might be going on, however, I would recommend finding a doctor to look at it. READ MORE
Losing big toenail?
That kind of thing is not uncommon as far as hiking or running. You can do either, whatever you are comfortable with. You can wait for it to fall off or can soak it and take the rest of it off. READ MORE
What happens to the rest of the stomach after gastric bypass?
Your stomach and small intestine get fully removed and your esophagus is connected to your colon. READ MORE
Big lumps on abdomen?
Please have those looked at by a doctor. They should just be lipomas, which are just benign fatty deposits under the skin, however, since it is causing pain, it is worth having it looked at. You are very young. If you are constipated and thin you could be feeling backed up stool potentially. I would get an abdominal exam and possibly ultrasound right away. READ MORE
Blood in discharge?
Could it be your period? Have you had sex recently? READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Women's HealthHormone BalancingEndocrine Conditions such as Thyroid, Adrenal, DiabetesGastrointestinal issues-IBS,IBD, Constipation, Diarrhea, Food Sensitivities, Leaky Gut syndrome, SIBOAuto-immune Conditions-Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Grave's Disease, SLE, Sjogren's, Scleroderma, Mixed Connective tissue disorder, and moreChronic Fatigue Syndrome/MENon-opioid Pain ManagementIV Nutrient TherapyStem Cell TherapyMast Cell Activation Syndrome

Faculty Titles & Positions

Affiliate Clinic Faculty of the School of Naturopathic Medicine Bastyr University 2015 - Present

Awards

Best of Kirkland Naturopathic/Holistic 2018 Kirkland Award Program
Best of Kirkland Naturopathic/Holistic 2019 Kirkland Award Program
Women in Medicine 2020 2020 Find A Top Doc

Professional Memberships

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Professional Society Memberships

Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Teaching and speaking

Professional Teaching Assistant-Bastyr University-Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis Laboratory.Affiliate Clinical Faculty of the School of Naturopathic Medicine-Bastyr University

Dr. Teresa Richter, ND's Practice location

Kirkland Natural Medicine

634 7th Ave -
Kirkland, WA 98033

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New patients: 425-448-3232, 425-822-2858, 425-448-3232

Fax: 425-822-5611

www.drteresarichter.com

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Tue:10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Thu:10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Fri:10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Get to know Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Teresa Richter, who serves patients in Kirkland, Washington.

Treating the whole person and not just a set of symptoms, Dr. Richter is a naturopathic physician who guides those seeking optimal health and holistic approaches to health concerns through patient-centered care. With empathy, unconditional positive regard, innovative personalized treatment plans and cutting-edge naturopathic methods, she partners with patients to help them look and feel their best.

At her private practice in Kirkland, Washington, Dr. Richter utilizes naturopathic treatment modalities such as botanical medicine, supplements, craniosacral therapy, homeopathic remedies, hydrotherapy, and pharmaceutical prescribing when appropriate. Providing both individual and family care, the most common ailments she treats are allergies, chronic pain, digestive issues, obesity, heart disease, fertility, menopause, cancer, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Academically, Dr. Richter holds a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in Herbal Sciences from Bastyr University, the leading institution in natural medicine. Her clinical rotations included primary care, physical medicine, homeopathy, IV therapy, counseling, HIV/immune wellness, women’s health, and off-site at the Carolyn Downs Clinic, providing care to an underserved population. In addition to the required coursework, she did elective study in craniosacral therapy, homeopathy, ayurvedic medicine, aromatherapy, pain management, and IV therapy.

Currently serving as the Vice President of the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Dr. Richter sits as the Chair of the Education Committee. She is also an active member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a volunteer doctor for Girl Scouts of America. Since 2015, she has been serving on the Affiliate Clinic Faculty of the School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University.

Placing a strong emphasis on natural remedies, her determination with her own health issues inspires her to help others and helps her to better understand her patients. She constantly works to improve her own skills as a doctor so that she can help her patients enjoy better health.

The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods. Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing process. Naturopathic physicians diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic illnesses to restore and establish optimal health.