My Story

My journey in healthcare began while pursuing my undergraduate degree. I began working for an emergency ambulance company in L.A. and Orange County as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). I then transitioned into the emergency department where I gained invaluable experience that has set me up to become the doctor I am today. But, during those days in the ER there was always something missing for me. I continued to witness people coming in for preventable chronic diseases, and I became frustrated with the state of health these people were facing. That is where naturopathic medicine came into my life, being trained as a doctor who can provide primary care while having the education and tools to approach medicine from a holistic model and see that people are way more than a disease process. To truly help someone reach their optimal health I believe you need to include every part of their body; mental, emotional, and physical in the treatment approach. Working with a functional medicine practitioner such as Dr. McCarthy offers you a unique and complete approach to your healthcare because you are being treated by someone who understands how nutrition, botanical medicine, physical medicine, lifestyle and pharmaceuticals can all be used to address an individuals health concerns. Dr. McCarthy’s goal when she works with any patient is to provide them with the education and tools they need to obtain sustainable results.