EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Dr. Anna’s Credentials
Dr. Anna Maria Pouchet is currently a licensed Naturopathic Physician in the State of Washington, but practices in Trinidad. Education and medical training was at Bastyr University, which is one of 4 accredited Naturopathic programs in the United States and internationally recognized as a pioneer in the natural sciences. Since graduating she was an exam writer for NPLEX (Naturopathic Physician Licensing Exam) and worked as a primary care physician at New Hope Naturopathy Consulting in Washington and specialized for a year in geriatric care and management in an integrative atmosphere with other medical professionals in Seattle.
Dr. Anna Maria Pouchet N.D. received her Bachelor's Degrees in Chemical Engineering from City College of New York, City University of New York and after graduating with honors worked as a senior engineer for seven years at Merck & Co. Inc one of the US top pharmaceutical companies prior to pursuing her doctorate. Her experience as an engineer has enhanced her ability to analyze systems and get to the root cause in solving complex problems; which has proven to be an asset in her current vocation. Even though pharmacology is part of her medical training, she has a greater knowledge of the manufacture and indications in the use of pharmaceutical drugs, which is an additional asset in working with conventional medical doctors.
Dr. Anna’s Story
As a result of her own health crisis, Dr. Pouchet changed profession from an engineer to a Naturopath. She tried various conventional medicine methods, which palliated her symptoms but was unable to help her achieve optimum health. Naturopathic Medicine and it modalities were pivotal to her recovery, and because of that, she changed her profession and became a naturopathic doctor.
Dr. Anna’s Approach
Most diseases are caused as a result of our environment. It could be bacterial, viral, toxicities, nutrient deficiencies or the role of genetics. Drugs palliate symptoms, but most times it does not always lead to a complete cure. Our approach is to find and remove the stressor that is creating the sickness, work with the patient to achieve balance, and provide the nutrients missing in-order to rejuvenate and build back strength into the body.
If you are struggling with a medical condition where you are dissatisfied with the level of care, want a change in your health using natural methods, or were told there is no treatment or hope, then come for a consultation and let’s determine if our treatment is right for you.
