Dr. McNiel completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Walla Walla University in College Place, Washington, and her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at John Bastyr University in Bothell, Washington. During her residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine at Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine) in Scottsdale Arizona, she trained intensively in women’s health, chronic disease, environmental medicine and dermatology. Dr. McNiel served on the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine as a physician member. During her six years of board service, she was voted vice chair, and board liaison to the Oregon Naturopathic Formulary Counsel. She has been licensed and actively practicing as a naturopathic doctor since 2004.

In addition to her private medical practice Dr. McNiel enjoys teaching collegiate-level pharmacognosy (chemistry and pharmacology of drugs derived of natural origin), ethnobotany, and botanical medicine. Dr. McNiel has participated as a volunteer physician for La Clinica Health Center’s migrant camp outreach in the Rogue Valley, and has worked with homeless teens and women in Seattle. In tandem with her residency, she volunteered with the Mission of Mercy Health Clinics in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. McNiel’s core values are to practice medicine with: Compassion and Non-Judgement, Detail Orientation, Integrity, Quality of Care Delivery, Understanding of Trauma informed Care and Cultural Competency

Dr. McNiel’s special interest areas include:

• Women's Health

• Gastrointestinal concerns and food sensitivities

• Skin Issues

• Chronic Endocrine and Immunological Disorders

• Chronic Infectious Disease

• Cardiovascular Health

• Asthma

• Allergies

In her free time Dr. McNiel enjoys cooking, traveling, paper arts, flower arranging, story telling, water sports, and spending time with her husband in the beautiful Rogue Valley and northwest corner of America.