Meet Dr. Tara Shelby
ND, LM

(she/her)
Naturopathic Physician
CEO, Founder of Village Medicine

Tara believes that the best doctors are those who serve as ambassadors of information and who take the time to consult, engage, and empower patients.

Tara’s journey into medicine began as a very sick young patient who intuitively believed that there was something beyond what she was experiencing with her physicians, medications, and surgeries. After surviving what could have been viewed as a devastating diagnosis, something awakened within her. What was considered “chronic illness” suddenly became what gave her life deep purpose and meaning. It was the healing power of illness!

Tara’s Philosophy of Medicine

Tara believes that the best doctors are those who serve as ambassadors of information and who take the time to consult, engage, and empower patients. She works in relational-based collaboration with her patients so that they are active participants throughout the process of their own healing and in the development of their treatment plans.

She is honored to be a board-certified Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Midwife specializing in full spectrum primary care with a clinical focus in gastroenterology and the human microbiome, women’s health, hormonal balancing, preconception care, detoxification, chronic illness, autoimmune disorders, and pediatrics.

Education & Training

  • Naturopathic Doctorate ND: Bastyr University Kenmore, WA
  • Cornell University: Bachelor’s Degree Ithaca, NY Pre-medical studies Human Biology, Health & Society
  • Licensed Midwife LM
  • Spirituality, Health and Medicine Certificate
  • Center for Mind Body Medicine: Certificate Washington, DC, Advanced Practitioner Training
  • University of Washington: Center for AIDS Research Seattle, WA Disease Intervention Specialist & Research Study Coordinator

Learning Opportunities With Tara

An integral part of treating the whole patient is the sharing of essential knowledge at every interaction. Village Medicine Seattle takes this further, developing a range of comprehensive group and individual learning opportunities. These valuable sessions are offered seasonally throughout the year. Tara develops, leads and participates in several of these opportunities and welcomes your presence.

Learn More

Are you sunrise, daylight, twilight, or night? Why?

Are you sunrise, daylight, twilight, or night? Why?

If you could choose your age forever, what age would you choose and why?

Six years old because it’s my favorite number, and I was awesome at cartwheels

If you were to geek out on something, what would you geek out on?

Research studies on fecal matter, meditation, and quantum theories.

Meet Dr. Tara Shelby