About Me
Dr. Emalee Knudsen is a board-certified Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Acupuncturist, trained at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. Practicing since 2018 with dual expertise in Naturopathic Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, she offers a uniquely integrative, personalized approach that bridges the wisdom of Eastern traditions with the science of Western medicine.
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Dr. Knudsen completed an intensive two-year medical residency under Dr. Ilana Gurevich, ND, LAc, where she gained advanced training in gastrointestinal health and primary care. Since then her practice centers around the microbiome, gut-brain axis, hormone balance, and metabolic health.
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When she's not at the clinic, Dr. Knudsen can be found gardening, hiking, playing board games, and cooking. Dr. Knudsen lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and 3 children.
My Philosophy
Grounded in the naturopathic principle of Docere—“doctor as teacher”—Dr. Knudsen fosters a collaborative, compassionate environment where patients feel informed, empowered, and actively engaged in their healing journey.
Her care draws from a wide array of evidence-informed natural therapies, including:
• Western & Chinese medicine
• Nutritional supplements
• Hydrotherapy
• Dietary and lifestyle counseling
• Perineural injection therapy
• Amino Acid Therapy for mood related conditions
• Acupuncture, cupping, trigger point release, guasha, electroacupuncture, and moxibustion