Dr. Michelle Retz, N.M.D.

Dr. Michelle Retz, N.M.D. graduated Summa cum Laude from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She then completed a residency emphasizing general family practice at Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center. She is a Magna cum Laude graduate from Ohio State University, where she received a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Spanish.

Concerned about the present state of our healthcare system, she dedicates herself to patient-centered care using holistic medicine that treats the cause of illness, restores vitality, and preserves health. Utilizing botanical medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, IV therapy, detoxification, nutritional counseling, perineural therapy and bioidentical hormones, Dr. Retz focuses on treating chronic illnesses such as digestive disturbances, anxiety, depression, autoimmune disease, thyroid and adrenal disorders, women’s concerns, and chronic pain syndromes.

Dr. Retz is a member of the AANP, Doctors for America, Natural Doctors International, National Association of Professional Women, and was the Chief Medical Director of Naturopaths without Borders for six years. She was a professor of Gynecology for six years, and the professor of Gastroenterology for seven years at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (currently Sonoran University).  She continues to teach medical students and residents within the medical setting. With the belief that community is family, Dr. Retz has volunteered at various clinics in Mexico to treat the under-served, and helped develop a program to teach first aid homeopathy to local lay healers and family members.

My Care Philosophy

I believe psychological healing begins when you feel listened to, cared for, and heard. I strive to provide the best bedside manner with my patients, and to truly meet them where they are. I spend 90 minutes with new patients, evaluating all the various aspects of their life that contribute to their current health picture. No two people with the same health concern receive the same treatment, which is great! This medicine is individualized and tailored to YOU.

Ultimately, my aim is to empower and educate my patients to take control of their health. I dedicate myself to patient-centered care using holistic medicine that treats the cause of illness, restores health, and preserves vitality.

I believe psychological healing begins when you feel listened to, cared for, and heard. I strive to provide the best bedside manner with my patients, and to truly meet them where they are. I spend 90 minutes with new patients, evaluating all the various aspects of their life that contribute to their current health picture. No two people with the same health concern receive the same treatment, which is great! This medicine is individualized and tailored to YOU.

Ultimately, my aim is to empower and educate my patients to take control of their health. I dedicate myself to patient-centered care using holistic medicine that treats the cause of illness, restores health, and preserves vitality.

Conditions I Specialize In:

Specialty Focus

• Gastroenterology
• Mental-Emotional Health
• Endocrine/Hormone concerns

Treating Conditions Including

• Chronic illnesses such as Digestive disturbances
• Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD
• Autoimmune disease
• Thyroid and adrenal disorders
• Women’s concerns
• Chronic pain syndromes.

Publications and Media

Dr. Retz has been featured in the following publications and media: (each one is a link)

• Daily Dose of Nutrition Podcast: GI Hour
• Daily Dose of Nutrition Podcast: I’m Tired of Being TIRED!
• Down To Earth Podcast: Episode 12: Dr. Retz Discusses GI Health and Optimizing Digestion
• Ethos Athletes Podcast: How Important Is Your Gut Bacteria? with Dr. Michelle Retz
• Ethos Athletes Podcast: Are Food Sensitivities Affecting Your Health? with Dr. Michelle Retz
• Ethos Athletes Podcast: Gut Motility with Dr. Michelle Retz
• Ethos Athletes Podcast: Nutrient Absorption & Gut Health
• Ethos Athletes Podcast: Diving into Digestion with Dr. Michelle Retz
• Ethos Athletes Podcast: Understanding the Basics of Gut Health with Dr. Michelle Retz
• Alternative Therapies for Cold and Flu

Interests/Activities

Family time, friends, nature, gardening, cooking, meditation, self-mastery, blues and jazz music, anything that keeps my inner child alive and well.

Professional Affiliations

• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• Doctors for America
• Natural Doctors International
• National Association of Professional Women
• Chief Medical Director of Naturopaths without Borders, 5 years
• Professor of Gynecology at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, 6 years
• Professor of Gastroenterology at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine 7 years
• Board Member, Therapeutic Harp Foundation