Dr. Leigh Lewis
In my nearly 25 years of practice, I have been dedicated to addressing the complex interplay between hormones and physical health and mental well-being, with a specialized focus on perimenopause.
My journey began in community mental health before pursuing my medical training at Bastyr University, with a two-year post-graduate specialization in integrative women's health. This distinctive background allows me to bridge the artificial divide between physical and psychological health, offering comprehensive care for hormonally-mediated conditions. This focus led me to become a certified menopause specialist in 2011 through the Menopause Society and complete extensive postgraduate training in reproductive mental health with Mass General Center for Women’s Mental Health & Postpartum Support International.
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. I am an outspoken advocate for women’s health, specifically affordable care and reproductive rights, and have significant training in the care of all people with menopausal symptoms, including transgender men.
In my free time, I try to walk the talk: doing pilates & yoga, bike commuting, gardening, cooking, hiking with my dog, 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 since 2016 State of Arizona
The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) since 2011
The Menopause Society
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders Prescriber Certification since 2020
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