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Your Trusted Naturopathic Care Provider in Petaluma, CA
Willowbend Natural Medicine, Sara Thyr, ND is a family-focused healthcare practice dedicated to addressing the root causes of illness through naturopathic medicine. With over two decades of experience, our team specializes in personalized care for women, men, children, and seniors, offering treatments for digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, cardiovascular health, and chronic conditions. We combine botanical medicine, nutritional therapy, and advanced diagnostics to provide safe, effective alternatives to conventional treatments.Our founder, Dr. Sara Thyr, brings expertise in naturopathic midwifery and food allergy management, supported by a commitment to patient education and holistic wellness. We prioritize transparency, ethical care, and evidence-based practices to empower patients in achieving long-term health improvements.
Services
Naturopathic Medicine
Detox Programs
Hormone Balancing
Food Allergy Testing
Pediatric Care
Cardiovascular Health
Microneedling with Exosomes
Menopause Support
Infertility Treatment
Advanced Years Care
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized naturopathic care tailored to all family members' needs.
- Our founder has over 20 years of experience in natural medicine and midwifery.
- We provide evidence-based detox programs with measurable health outcomes.
- Our practice emphasizes food allergy testing and nutritional therapy for chronic conditions.
- We maintain strict patient privacy and ethical healthcare standards.
What people say
Life-changing treatments
Personalized care approach
Effective detox programs
Compassionate staff
Lasting health improvements
Services
Naturopathic Medicine
Our naturopathic medicine practice focuses on identifying and treating the root causes of illness through personalized, holistic approaches. We utilize botanical medicine, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle modifications to address chronic conditions and prevent disease. Patients receive comprehensive care for digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and cardiovascular health, with treatment plans tailored to individual needs across all life stages.
Detox Programs
Our structured detoxification programs combine dietary modifications, targeted supplements, and educational resources to eliminate toxins and improve metabolic function. Participants receive personalized guidance through a two-week cleanse featuring organic meal plans, liver-supportive protocols, and ongoing practitioner support. The program addresses symptoms like fatigue, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances while promoting sustainable healthy eating habits.
Hormone Balancing
Specialized hormone balancing services address menopausal symptoms, thyroid disorders, and reproductive health concerns using natural interventions. We employ comprehensive lab testing to identify imbalances and develop customized treatment plans incorporating bio-identical hormones, nutritional therapy, and stress management techniques. Patients experience relief from hot flashes, mood swings, and metabolic disturbances through our integrative approach.
Food Allergy Testing
Advanced food allergy testing identifies immune responses to common dietary triggers through comprehensive blood analysis. We interpret results to create elimination diets that alleviate symptoms like digestive distress, skin conditions, and chronic fatigue. Follow-up consultations monitor progress and guide gradual reintroduction of tolerated foods for long-term dietary optimization.
Pediatric Care
Our pediatric care focuses on natural treatment options for childhood health concerns including allergies, developmental delays, and digestive issues. We provide individualized nutrition plans, gentle herbal remedies, and parental guidance for managing common childhood illnesses. Regular wellness check-ups emphasize preventive care and early intervention to support healthy growth and development.
People
Sara Thyr, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Sara Thyr, a licensed naturopathic physician, graduated from Bastyr University and holds specialty certification in naturopathic midwifery. With over two decades of clinical experience, she has authored natural health cookbooks and served in leadership roles within professional naturopathic organizations. Her practice focuses on family medicine, hormone balancing, and digestive health.
Jessica Lee
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Lee has served as administrative assistant at Willowbend Natural Medicine, Sara Thyr, ND since 2021, managing patient communications and office operations. A Petaluma native, she ensures smooth practice workflow while maintaining a warm, patient-centered environment. Jessica coordinates appointment scheduling and patient resources with meticulous attention to detail.
Questions
What naturopathic services do you offer for family healthcare?
We provide comprehensive care for all ages, including hormone balancing, digestive health support, detoxification programs, food allergy testing, and pediatric wellness visits.
How do your detox programs work?
Our structured detox programs combine dietary modifications, targeted supplements, and educational resources to eliminate toxins while improving metabolic function and energy levels.
Do you accept insurance for naturopathic visits?
We provide superbill receipts for potential insurance reimbursement, though we do not directly bill insurance carriers for naturopathic services.
Can you help with menopause symptoms naturally?
Yes, we specialize in natural hormone balancing using botanical medicine, nutritional therapy, and lifestyle modifications to alleviate menopausal symptoms effectively.
How do I schedule a first appointment?
Contact our office via phone or website to schedule an initial consultation, which includes comprehensive health assessment and personalized treatment planning.
What makes your practice different from conventional medicine?
We focus on identifying root causes of illness through personalized, holistic approaches rather than just managing symptoms with pharmaceutical interventions.
Reviews (3)
Patricia Whittemore
Aug 21, 2021
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I saw Dr. Thyr after decades of recurring incidents of what I thought was the flu. They got more frequent and intense over time until I was in bed for two months! Allopathic docs couldn't diagnose anything. Dr. Thyr immediately ordered an adrenal function test, then Adrenal Support, and I haven't had a recurrence in years. She is FANTASTIC.extremely thoughtful, warm, kind and easy to talk to.with impressive knowledge. She's a jewel!
Joan Coraggio
Feb 21, 2021
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Dr. Thyr has helped our family in so many ways over the past 10 years. I first came to her when we were desperate to find help for our daughter who was having rashes, UTIs and other issues that our regular MD could not pinpoint. We'd been through regular allergy testing and other testing. Dr. Thyr helped educate us on all of the various issues that an unhealthy gut can cause including those that my daughter was experiencing.
She did some bloodwork and testing that was different and helped solve the issue with foods that my daughter ate repetitively but didn't show up as a full blown allergy. Life changing! Since then she helped us all with various issues like pre diabetes, joint pain and hormone imbalances. She's so patient and warm. Thank you Dr. Thyr!
She did some bloodwork and testing that was different and helped solve the issue with foods that my daughter ate repetitively but didn't show up as a full blown allergy. Life changing! Since then she helped us all with various issues like pre diabetes, joint pain and hormone imbalances. She's so patient and warm. Thank you Dr. Thyr!
Marisa Myer
Jun 13, 2020
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Dr. Thyr is great! Very knowledgeable and skilled, empathetic and kind. She's also very practical in helping to make things work for her patient and good at coming up with solutions for problems with foods you shouldn't eat to help with a condition. I mostly saw her for help with getting pregnant (and with endometriosis). We ended up doing IVF because I was told by my OB that I shouldn't wait until I'm older even though we were just getting out of a stressful couple years. Dr. Thyr helped give me the best shot at one round of IVF being successful!
For someone with low ovarian reserve I was pleased to have 3/3 good PGS tested embryos and the first one took and our daughter is now 3 months old :) Dr. Thry has helped me with lots of health concerns and I'm so grateful to have found her!
For someone with low ovarian reserve I was pleased to have 3/3 good PGS tested embryos and the first one took and our daughter is now 3 months old :) Dr. Thry has helped me with lots of health concerns and I'm so grateful to have found her!
