Dr. Andrew von Plitt is a Naturopathic Doctor in the Portland, Oregon area who believes that health is more than just the absence of disease—it is being able to thrive, even under stress. His goal is to help patients achieve resilient health, so they can maintain a strong internal terrain and handle life's stressors without succumbing to them.

Dr. von Plitt is committed to providing natural solutions for his patients' health concerns by addressing the root causes of illness instead of only treating symptoms. He combines traditional naturopathic medicine with modern science, building up his patients' internal terrain in order to overcome health challenges, prevent illness, and improve quality of life.

He is the right health practitioner for anyone who is looking for natural solutions that are comprehensive and delivered in a supportive and compassionate manner. When treating his patients, Dr. von Plitt always takes into consideration the whole person - past history, lifestyle, diet, and environment to ensure each treatment plan is tailored to the patient’s unique needs and circumstances.

Regardless of the complexity of a patient's case, Dr. von Plitt strives to support the healing power present within every person’s body and awaken their inner healer. He desires to empower each patient to take control of their own health journey.

Education
Dr. von Plitt earned his doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. He is also a certified practitioner of Applied Kinesiology (AK) and has additional training in Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET). Additionally, he has worked closely with and received training from an internationally recognized Naturopathic and Functional Medicine practitioner with a focus on functional gastrointestinal care.

He has also been trained and certified in micro-needling (aka collagen induction therapy). Prior to attending naturopathic medical school, Dr. von Plitt earned his bachelors of science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the University of California San Diego.

Personal Interests
Dr. von Plitt’s primary joy in life is spending time with his lovely wife, who is also a Naturopathic Doctor. Whether helping her create delicious meals in the kitchen, discussing Naturopathic or Chinese medicine, or watching episodes of The Crown with her, he finds endless happiness in his time spent with his life partner.

Aside from his family life, Dr. von Plitt is a dedicated Tai Chi enthusiast who holds 4th Duan rank and an advanced level coaching certificate in the traditional Chinese martial arts. Both the rank and the certification were earned while he was training in China. He has combined his love of Tai Chi, his passion for teaching, and his enjoyment of video content creation to create his YouTube channel where he posts Tai Chi and Qigong instruction videos.

No description of Dr. von Plitt’s personal interests would be complete without a mention of his lifelong appreciation for Star Trek and his insatiable appetite for audiobooks as well as science and medicine podcasts.

List of Services Provided by Dr. von Plitt:

• Naturopathic dermatology and skin care

• Metabolic health / weight loss
• Detoxification protocols (mold, environmental toxins, heavy metals)
• Specialty labs

• Micro-Needling and Nano-Needling (Collagen Induction Therapy) for acne, acne scars, wound and surgical scars, stretch marks, hair loss, age spots, facial rejuvenation, and more. Dr. von Plitt uses herbal medicine based serums to enhance the effectiveness of these treatments.

• Naturopathic gastroenterology/digestive care including SIBO, IMO, SIFO, IBS(D,C, and M), heartburn/reflux/GERD, etc.

• Naturopathic Manipulative Therapy (NMT) including multiple physical medicine modalities.

• Cranial-sacral manipulations using Applied Kinesiology.

• Nasal Specific Technique (aka Bilateral Nasal Specific [BNS] and Cranial Facial Release [CFR])

• Inflammation management

• Nutrient lab testing

• Environmental toxin lab testing

• Applied Kinesiology (AK)

• Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET)

• Hiatal Hernia Syndrome visceral manipulation

• Ileocecal Valve Syndrome visceral manipulation

• IV nutrient therapy and nutrient injections

• Minor surgery including skin tag removal, cryosurgery, skin lesion excision, skin lesion shave removal, etc.

• Earwax (cerumen) removal

• Health optimization

• Homeopathic medicine

• Herbal/botanical medicine

• Sleep optimization

• Physical activity guidance