Dr. Holly Zapf, ND

Dr. Holly Zapf, has been serving families in the Portland, Oregon area since 1997. She provides compassionate, comprehensive natural healthcare for people of all ages. Naturopathic medicine (naturopathy) is an old system of medicine and has a long history of being used to successfully treat a wide range of acute and chronic health problems including ear infections, allergies, eczema, depression, asthma, insomnia, anxiety, hormonal imbalances and behavioral challenges.

Dr. Zapf enjoys getting to know each patient in-depth and creating a customized treatment protocol that is specific to each patient’s unique needs. She draws from a wide range of natural modalities such as constitutional homeopathy, nutritional therapy, botanical medicine, lifestyle modifications and therapeutic yoga.

Dr. Zapf received her naturopathic medical training at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, Oregon. She graduated in 1992 having taken additional coursework in obstetrics, naturopathy, homeopathy and medical botany.

In particular, Dr. Zapf is committed to providing the highest level of classical homeopathic care. As such, she has been an on-going post-graduate student at the Studiocentrum Voor Homeopathic in Leavens, Belgium, since 1995. Dr. Zapf’s teacher and mentor at Studiocentrum, Henny Hendens Mast, is considered to be one of the most skillful and experienced homeopaths of our time. The thirteen years of training that Dr. Zapf has undertaken with Henny Hendens Mast has enabled Dr. Zapf to practice classical homeopathy with a considerable amount of knowledge, experience and success.

Dr. Zapf’s other work experiences include teaching nutrition at the Oregon School of Massage. Dr. Zapf also worked for two and a half years as a staff physician for Transitions for Health, a leading manufacturer of natural healthcare products for women located in Portland, Oregon. At Transitions for Health, Dr. Zapf lectured widely on women’s healthcare issues and she consulted one-on-one with over three thousand women on hormone-related health issues.

Professional affiliations
Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP)
Homeopathic Academy of Waturop Physicians (HAWP)
Council for Homeopathic Certification

Biography
Dr. Zapf is the proud parent of two beautiful, healthy children. Her son is a sophomore in high school and her daughter is in elementary school. Dr. Holly Zapf enjoys cooking local, organic food, singing, hiking, camping, swimming, biking, yoga, and everyday living in lush green Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Amy Johnson

Dr. Amy B. Johnson combines cutting edge science with ancient wisdom and common sense therapies to care for people with a wide range of concerns. Her emphasis centers around getting her patients healthy enough to care for themselves so they need her only for tune-ups and major life events. Dr. Johnson is particularly conscious of meeting patients where they are and holding space for them throughout the process of finding and maintaining wellness. She utilizes a broad tool box of modalities such as nutrition, botanical medicine, Bowen therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Carroll Food Intolerance testing and classical homeopathy. Classical homeopathy is a passion for her as this medicine fosters the development of an understanding of each individual’s uniqueness. She enjoys the connections created with her patients and the successes they have in overcoming deep seated obstacles.

Dr. Johnson is Board Certified by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Examiners. In 2004 she received her doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, Oregon. She is currently in her fifth year of post doctorate studies in classical homeopathy with Drs. Paul Herscu and Amy Rothenburg of the New England School of Homeopathy (NESH). She completed her undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, where she received her BA in microbiology and public health, igniting in her a fascination for the intricate balance of life.  She gained an appreciation for the essential nature of the matrix of microorganisms in our digestive tract, believing this to be the key to optimal health. Her foundation in natural healing came from an apprenticeship with renowned healer and educator Daniele Laberge in the Eastern provinces of rural Quebec. With Ms. Laberge’s mentorship on her Biodynamic herb farm, L’Armoire aux Herbes, Amy learned a down to earth approach to holistic health care.

In addition, Dr. Johnson has recently become a faculty member at the Birthingway Midwifery College teaching physical assessment skills. She teaches wellness classes and hosts seasonal group cleanses from her home clinic Blue House. She is certified in Bowen technique, a type of body work that seeks to reset the neuromuscular tone, which can be especially helpful after trauma and with chronic issues. Dr. Johnson does ongoing continuing education in Functional Gastroenterology.

To relax Amy enjoys cultivating an extensive garden where she grows many of the herbs used in her practice. She also loves to spend time with friends cooking delicious meals, singing and playing music. She values the great sense of community that is rich here in Portland, as well as the proximity to such gorgeous places to camp, hike and swim.

Connie Gulick

Connie Gulick has served as Dr. Zapf’s assistant and office manager since November of 2006. Connie attended Seattle Pacific University and received a degree in educational ministry. After working in private education for many years in Seattle both as a program director and an art specialist, she returned to her hometown of Portland in 1999. Her creative journey here has included working as an artist, entrepreneur, florist, managing an Asian furniture showroom and two years of seminary. Recently married and interested in a variety of healing modalities and environments, Connie is delighted to be working with Dr. Zapf.

Connie particularly enjoys friends, family, travel, her pets, and hiking in beautiful places. Valuing relationships and beauty often leads her to explore poetry and spiritual direction.

Together, Dr. Zapf, Dr. Johnson and Connie work together to provide the best naturopathic and homeopathic care to the people of Portland, Oregon.