Meet Dr. Summer Baptist, ND, L.Ac., MPH
Medical Oversight & Care
Care is provided by Dr. Summer Baptist, ND, L.Ac., MPH, a Washington State–licensed naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist.
NPI: 1053579243
Dr. Summer Baptist is the founder and lead physician of Seattle Integrative Hormone & Thyroid Clinic, providing personalized, root-cause hormone, thyroid, and metabolic care to patients in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Spokane, and communities across Washington State. Through evidence-based integrative medicine and secure telehealth, Dr. Baptist supports patients statewide who are seeking real answers and long-term balance.
Serving Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Spokane, and all of Washington State through in-person and telehealth care.
A Personalized, Root-Cause Approach to Hormone & Thyroid Health
At Seattle Integrative Hormone & Thyroid Clinic, we specialize in helping patients across Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Spokane, and throughout Washington State understand the root causes of hormone-related symptoms. Many individuals come to us after being told their labs are “normal” despite persistent fatigue, brain fog, weight changes, mood shifts, or cycle disruption.
Our practice is built on functional endocrinology—an approach that evaluates how thyroid function, sex hormones, adrenal stress response, metabolism, gut health, and lifestyle interact. Whether you live in the Seattle metro area or elsewhere in Washington, our goal is the same: to provide clarity, education, and a plan that fits your body and your life.
A Clinic Built Around Functional Endocrinology
We use functional endocrinology to assess hormone patterns and system interactions rather than isolated numbers, supporting patients across Washington State who need deeper evaluation.
Care Designed for Real Life and Sustainable Results
Patients from Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Spokane, and beyond receive realistic, step-by-step care plans designed to work within real schedules and long-term health goals.
Licensed Integrative Care in Seattle and Across Washington State
Seattle Integrative Hormone & Thyroid Clinic is a Washington State–licensed integrative medical practice, led by a naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist. This ensures that patients throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Spokane, and all of Washington receive care that is regulated, clinically appropriate, and rooted in professional medical standards.
Hormone and thyroid care often requires careful lab interpretation, medication oversight, and individualized follow-up. Our licensure allows us to provide comprehensive, responsible care whether you are local to Seattle or accessing us through statewide telehealth.
Washington-Licensed Naturopathic Physician & Acupuncturist
Dr. Baptist is licensed in Washington State as both an ND and L.Ac., allowing integrative care that combines diagnostics, lifestyle medicine, natural therapies, and prescription management when appropriate.
Statewide Telehealth for Washington Patients
Patients across Washington—including Spokane, Everett, Tacoma, Bellevue, and rural communities—can access specialized hormone and thyroid care through secure telehealth visits.
Over 20 Years of Clinical Experience in Hormone-Focused Integrative Care
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Baptist has worked with patients throughout Washington State facing complex, overlapping hormone and metabolic concerns. This depth of experience supports a more nuanced understanding of what tends to be overlooked in conventional care—and how to guide patients toward sustainable improvement rather than temporary fixes.
Patients from Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Spokane, and across the state often seek care after years of frustration. Our experience allows us to slow down, evaluate patterns, and create a thoughtful path forward.
Two Decades of Patient-Centered Integrative Practice
Dr. Baptist has supported Washington patients for over 20 years using integrative strategies focused on root causes and long-term balance.
Clinical Perspective Across Diverse Care Settings
Experience across multiple clinical environments strengthens the ability to integrate evidence-based medicine with functional and naturopathic approaches.
Specialized Background in Hormone-Based Oncology Support
Dr. Baptist spent over a decade providing naturopathic oncology support for patients with hormone-based cancers, including breast and prostate cancer. This work—often conducted alongside conventional oncology care—required precision, safety awareness, and deep respect for the body under stress.
This background informs how hormone and thyroid care is approached today for patients across Washington State: carefully, thoughtfully, and always grounded in evidence.
Breast & Prostate Cancer Support Experience
Extensive experience supporting hormone-related cancer patients through integrative care strategies.
Collaboration with Major Cancer Institutions
Clinical experience includes work with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Swedish Cancer Institute, and Northwest Medical Specialties.
Why Functional Endocrinology Became the Foundation of This Practice
After years of working with patients from Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Spokane, and beyond who felt dismissed or misunderstood, Dr. Baptist sought a better approach. Functional endocrinology provided a framework to evaluate symptoms, hormone patterns, stress physiology, metabolism, and lifestyle together—rather than in isolation.
This clinic exists to give Washington patients clarity and direction, not more confusion or generic advice.
Addressing Gaps in Conventional Hormone Care
We work with patients who have been told “everything looks normal” despite ongoing symptoms.
Looking Beneath Symptoms for Root Causes
Whole-system evaluation allows us to identify why symptoms persist and how to correct them sustainably.
Symptoms and Concerns We Commonly Address
Patients across Washington often come to us because they know something isn’t right—even if they don’t yet have a diagnosis.
Our clinic supports individuals experiencing fatigue, burnout, mood changes, cycle disruption, gut issues, and weight changes tied to endocrine imbalance.
Energy, Mood & Cognitive Concerns
Fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and burnout commonly affect patients across Seattle and Washington State.
Women’s Hormone & Life-Stage Transitions
We support perimenopause, menopause, and menstrual concerns for women throughout Washington.
Metabolic, Gut & Stress-Related Patterns
Weight changes, digestive symptoms, and stress physiology are addressed through integrated care.
Individualized Care Plans for Washington Patients
Every care plan at Seattle Integrative Hormone & Thyroid Clinic is tailored to the individual. Patients from Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Spokane, and beyond receive plans based on their labs, symptoms, and lifestyle—not templates.
No One-Size-Fits-All Protocols
Plans are customized for each patient’s physiology and goals.
Integrating Science, Nature & Listening
Care blends evidence-based medicine with natural therapies and attentive clinical listening.
Education & Academic Training
Dr. Baptist’s education spans naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, public health, and nutrition—supporting comprehensive care for patients across Washington State.
Professional Affiliations & Advanced Training
Ongoing professional education ensures patients across Washington receive care informed by current research and best practices in hormone, menopause, and functional endocrinology.
The Seattle Integrative Hormone & Thyroid Clinic Experience
Whether you’re located in Seattle or accessing care from elsewhere in Washington, our clinic experience is calm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel confident and supported throughout your care journey.
A Supportive, Educational Care Environment
Patients feel heard, informed, and supported at every step.
Focused on Thriving Across All Life Stages
Care is designed to support long-term resilience and quality of life.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Spokane, or anywhere in Washington State and are ready for thoughtful, personalized hormone and thyroid care, the next step is simple: connect with our clinic and explore whether this approach is right for you.
