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Dr. Shannon Hirst
- Naturopathic Physician
Education
- Clinical Residency in Naturopathic Family Medicine, Bastyr Center for Natural Health, 2007-2008
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University, 2007
- LMP, Brenneke School of Massage, 2005
- Yoga Teaching Certificate, Pacific Yoga Teacher Training, 2001
- B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Western Washington University, 1997
Affiliations
- American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- American Herbalists Guild
- American Botanical Council
Biography
Dr. Hirst is a graduate of Bastyr University and Bastyr Center for Natural Health’s Clinical Residency Program in naturopathic family medicine.
She has interned with the Family Medicine Service of Swedish Hospital in Seattle, the Highline Cancer Center in Burien,
and with public health physicians in Ecuador and Mexico. Previous to studying naturopathic medicine,
Dr. Hirst worked in a wide variety of research settings including Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Corixa Corporation,
and the US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station.
She continues to participate as a clinical supervisor at Bastyr Center for Natural Health and enjoys
every minute of watching her students transform into colleagues.
Dr. Hirst has enjoyed participating in sports for 30 years and offers a practical approach to sports and family medicine with special emphasis in:
- Nutrition, performance, and injury in young female athletes
- Hormonal and menstrual issues
- Fertility concerns
- PCOS
- Annual Well Woman exams
- General naturopathic family medicine
Making Appointments
Appointments may be made by calling the receptionist at 425-398-9355. Please assist us by being on time for your appointment. You may download intake forms on this website. Please complete and bring these forms to your visit.
Please click here to access forms
Insurance Coverage & Fees
Dr. Hirst is a preferred provider with the following insurance companies:
- Regence
- Cigna
- First Choice
- Aetna
- Premera
- Lifewise
- Uniform
All health plans vary, please contact your plan directly to understand your specific coverage for naturopathic medicine. Please feel free to utilize the
insurance coverage worksheet form when contacting your insurance.
Dr. Hirst does NOT accept the following plans: Medicare, Medicaid/DSHS, Basic Health, or Group Health.
Office visit fees are determined by the complexity of problems that we discuss. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to discuss our fees. Your insurance will be billed directly unless you prefer to handle it yourself. Insurance plans cover varying percentages of your medical costs and you may be responsible for any amount not covered by your plan.
For More Information:
Please visit Dr. Hirst’s website for more information:
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