“The body is inherently wise and strives continually for wellness. Symptoms are manifestations of the body’s efforts to heal itself. My role is to understand symptoms and support nature in its healing efforts.” KB

Education
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine - Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
Naturopathic General Residency – Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic, Billings, MT
Masters of Architecture – University of Idaho, Moscow, ID
Bachelor’s Degree – Architecture with a minor in art, University of Idaho
Preceptorships - 300+ hours in fields of environmental medicine, pain management,
    RIT, and IV therapy
Additional Training- Upledger Institute (craniosacral techniques and visceral     manipulation)

Expertise:
Women’s health, preventative medicine, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, environmental toxicity, nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, lifestyle counseling.

Licensing/Certification:
Licensed Primary Care Naturopathic Physician - Montana Alternative Healthcare Board

Career Summary:
While completing her medical education, Dr. Brayko served at Bastyr University as a student and staff counselor and as a teaching assistant for diagnostic classes.  She was also involved in research examining the effectiveness of naturopathic treatments for heart disease, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia.  As part of her training, she worked with an array of patient populations and conditions in hospitals, clinics, senior centers, and homeless shelters.

Before medical school, Dr. Brayko worked as an architect and product designer for a sustainable design firm in the San Francisco Bay area.  Her focus there was on therapeutic, healing architecture, demonstrating how space affects behavior through sensory experience and participation.

Memberships:
Montana Association of Naturopathic Physicians