Dr. Carley Ponchetti (she/her)

Carley Ponchetti, ND is a first year resident naturopathic physician who provides primary care for adults and children of all ages and bodies. Dr. Ponchetti grew up in Los Angeles before moving to Seattle to complete her undergraduate degree in Cell and Molecular Biology with a minor in Psychology at Seattle University. She earned her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University, spending three years in San Diego before moving back to Seattle to complete her studies at the Kenmore campus.

Dr. Ponchetti’s clinical interests include mental health, reproductive health, natural fertility, and pediatrics. She has additional training in gynecologic conditions, preconception care and fertility, craniosacral therapy, and biofeedback therapy. Her work reflects a deep belief in the healing power of nature, the importance of therapeutic relationships, and the resilience of the human body. Grounded in trauma-informed care, she strives to create an open, nonjudgmental space where patients feel heard, informed, and actively involved in their healthcare decisions.

Dr. Ponchetti provides integrative primary care for all ages and genders including:

  • Annual wellness visits, well-child visits, and preventative examinations

  • Routine follow-up care and visits for acute health concerns

  • All forms and exams related to primary care, including annual physicals, sports physicals, women's gynecological exams, letters and forms, FMLA/PMFL paperwork, accommodations letters, etc.

  • Functional laboratory and diagnostic testing

  • Weight neutral care

Additionally, Dr. Ponchetti offers care for the following:

  • Integrative fertility care including hormone testing, referral for semen analysis, and creative strategies for unexplained infertility

  • Women’s health and genitourinary conditions

    • Chronic vaginitis (yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis)

    • PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)

    • Endometriosis

    • Interstitial cystitis

    • Painful periods

  • Mental and emotional health

    • Anxiety and depression

    • Sleep disturbance

    • Stress and burnout

  • Digestive health

    • Chronic constipation

    • GERD and reflux

    • IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)

    • SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)

    • IFO (intestinal fungal overgrowth)

    • IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)

  • Cardiometabolic health

    • High blood pressure

    • High cholesterol

    • Prediabetes

    • Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

Dr. Ponchetti does not provide:

  • Prenatal/obstetric care (she can address common health concerns during pregnancy)

  • Mold illness or Lyme disease treatment

  • Stimulant medication management for ADHD

  • Intrauterine insemination

  • Individuals with active cancer looking for adjunctive care