Mission Statement:
To provide a safe healing environment that empowers people to address their unique health needs so they may live their best lives.
Vision Statement:
Natural Path Healthcare was created with the vision of providing more than just cookie cutter treatments. Instead, we bring individualized care to our patients. Utilizing a variety of treatment modalities we create a plan that meets your unique needs and lifestyle. During follow up, we make any necessary plan adjustments, to ensure your plan meets your current needs. Some of the treatment modalities we incorporate include: botanical medicine, supplements, prescription medications, nutrition, counseling, lifestyle modifications, mind body medicine, health education, and physical medicine.
Additionally, we understand that in order to truly get healthy, it is important to understand your own health. Therefore, it is our goal to educate our patients and the broader community, providing accessible and easy to understand information related to healthcare topics that matter to you. We aspire to do this through online psychoeducational groups, educational videos, and informational posts, so keep an eye on our social media for updates.
For those individuals living in Washington state, we offer naturopathic medicine services via telehealth or in home visit. Additionally, we offer teleconsultation visits for those living outside of Washington state, so that people around the world who may not have access to naturopathic medicine in their local area can learn more about this healing medicine.
Meet Dr. Stefanie Benningfield
Naturopathic Physician & Founder
Dr. Stefanie is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and graduate of Bastyr University. She completed a residency in naturopathic psychiatry and behavioral addiction treatment. Currently, Dr. Stefanie is a Functional and Integrative Psychiatry Fellow with Psychiatry Redefined.
Dr. Stefanie has over 15 years of experience working in mental health in a variety of settings around the world. In addition to her private practice, she teaches addiction recovery wellness classes, and has extensive experience creating and implementing educational curricula. Dr. Stefanie is also a volunteer physician with Integrative Care Outreach, a non-profit health clinic serving women experiencing homelessness in Seattle.
Additionally, Dr. Stefanie holds an undergraduate degree in social work, with a minor in international studies. As a social worker in South Africa she worked with refugees, in residential care for adults with disabilities, and as a yoga teacher. Furthermore, she worked in equal opportunity employment and in the school system in Pennsylvania, and in mental health inpatient care in Hawaii.
In her free time you can find her immersed in the garden, breathing fresh air on a hike, or losing track of time laughing and in communion with loved ones.
Healing Specialties
Whole Person Foundational Health, Naturopathic Psychiatry, Botanical Medicine, Mind Body Medicine and Biofeedback, and Environmental Medicine
Dr. Stefanie is an LGBTQ and POC friendly provider and practices trauma informed care. All are welcome here.
Meet Dr. Mark Sutherland
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Mark is a recent graduate of the Bastyr University Naturopathic Medicine program. He received clinical experience in Primary Care, Sports Medicine, Environmental Medicine, and Community Outreach clinics, among others.
Dr. Mark also has a B.S. in Exercise Science and has previously worked as an Exercise Physiologist in physical therapy clinics providing therapeutic modalities and exercise treatments. He also started a therapeutic exercise program for PT patients who had completed their treatment but wanted further guidance on reducing their risk of re-injury and reducing pain moving forward.
Dr. Mark grew up in the PNW and enjoys spending time in the great outdoors.
Please reach out to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mark.
Healing Specialties
- Pain Management
- Physical Health Conditions: low back pain, neck pain, joint/muscle pain, neuromuscular disorders, arthritis, including both acute & chronic injuries
- Therapeutic Exercise & Movement recommendations
- Nutrition, supplement, and botanical therapies
- Behavioral Health therapy
- Cardiovascular & Pulmonary conditions
Additional areas of focus include GI health, mindfulness/meditation guidance, hydrotherapy techniques, as well as whole person wellness.