Dr. Leigh Lewis
A pioneer in integrative women's healthcare, I bring a unique combination of expertise as the only physician dual-certified as both a Menopause Society provider and PSI perinatal mood & anxiety disorders prescriber. Since 2003, I've dedicated my practice to addressing the complex interplay between hormonal health and mental well-being, with a specialized focus on perimenopause. I am an outspoken advocate for women’s health, specifically affordable care and reproductive rights.
My journey began in community mental health before pursuing medical training at Bastyr University, followed by a two-year post-graduate specialization in integrative women's health. This distinctive background allows me to bridge the often artificial divide between physical and psychological healthcare, offering truly comprehensive care for hormonally-mediated conditions.
I maintain a focused practice scope to provide specialized, integrative care that combines evidence-based treatments with personalized approaches. My philosophy centers on the belief that health is a journey of progress, not perfection, emphasizing patient education and empowerment in preventive care.
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I have chosen to limit my services to a narrow scope to provide truly specialized care in the symptoms & conditions related to the hormonal impact on physical & psychological health in perimenopause.
In our society, medicine often creates an arbitrary boundary between general medical & psychological health care. In my practice, I work to bridge this gap in the care of women who are struggling with hormonally-mediated conditions which often present with a combination of both physical and mental symptoms.
I provide care in an integrative approach, offering the best evidenced-based treatments depending on patient preferences, goals, risk factors, & severity of symptoms. I have been certified as a menopause specialist since 2011 through the Menopause Society & have done extensive postgraduate training in reproductive mental health through Mass General Center for Women’s Mental Health & Postpartum Support International
In my free time, I try to walk the talk: doing pilates & yoga, bike commuting, gardening, cooking, hiking with my dogs, and traveling with my husband.
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EDUCATION
Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine
Masters of Science in Acupuncture
Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
Residency – Integrative Women’s Health
National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR
Bachelors of Science in Psychology & Philosophy
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
CERTIFICATIONS
Women’s Health Specialist State of Arizona
The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)
The Menopause Society
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders Prescriber Certification
Postpartum Support International
Registered Yoga Teacher/Prenatal Yoga Certification
MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Reproductive Medicine
International Menopause Society
International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
International Association for Premenstrual Disorders
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Past-Chair - Complementary & Integrative Medicine American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Past Vice-Chair Board of Directors Postpartum Support International AZ