Dr. Alaina Goesling, Naturopath, L.Ac.
Alaina Goesling, ND, LAc, FABNG is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist at Zen Attitude Acupuncture in Seattle, and is also a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Gastroenterology. She specializes in integrative gut health care. She is passionate about helping patients heal digestive conditions using evidence-based natural medicine, functional medicine, nutrition, and Chinese medicine.
Dr. Goesling is a proud alumna of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, and completed an advanced two-year residency at Kwan Yin Healing Arts in Portland, Oregon, affiliated with the National University of Natural Medicine. During her residency, she trained extensively in primary care and developed advanced expertise in digestive disorders and chronic gastrointestinal conditions.
Clinical Focus Areas
Dr. Goesling specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and gas
- Intestinal fungal overgrowth
- Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- Microscopic colitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Chronic abdominal pain
She also has clinical interests in integrative dermatology, thyroid and endocrine disorders, hormone balance, women’s health, and mental health, recognizing the strong connection between gut health, hormones, skin, and emotional well-being.
Personalized, Integrative Care
Dr. Goesling believes that optimal health begins in the gut. Her approach focuses on restoring digestive function and addressing the root causes of illness using a holistic and patient-centered model of care. Treatment plans may include:
- Functional and naturopathic medicine
- Acupuncture and Chinese medicine
- Clinical nutrition and therapeutic diets
- Nutrient and IV therapy
- Lifestyle and stress management counseling
- Western herbal medicine
- Conventional medical integration when appropriate
She emphasizes shared decision-making, patient education, and building strong therapeutic relationships to ensure long-term success and empowerment in her patients’ health journeys.
A Personal Healing Journey
Dr. Goesling’s dedication to digestive and integrative medicine is deeply personal. Having struggled with chronic gastrointestinal and skin conditions throughout her life, she experienced firsthand the limitations—and sometimes harm—of conventional medical approaches alone. Discovering naturopathic and Chinese medicine transformed her health and inspired her to pursue this path, allowing her to deeply empathize with patients navigating complex chronic conditions.
Education & Research Background
- Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine – Bastyr University
- Bachelor of Science in Biology – University of Washington
- Research experience at:
- UW Department of Neurological Surgery
- UW Genome Sciences
- Seattle Children’s Hospital Department of Cardiology
- Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Gastroenterology
Life Beyond the Clinic
Outside of practice, Dr. Goesling enjoys painting, playing volleyball, tennis, and pickleball, and exploring the outdoors through boating, hiking, and skiing. She shares her adventures with her beloved 110-pound Alaskan Malamute, Queen Anne.