“My goal is to renew body and mind through the physiological changes brought on by deep relaxation.” RD

Education:
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine - Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
Nature Cure Shift with Melinda Beck, ND – Bastyr University
Family Care Residency - Sky River Natural Health Center, Sultan, WA
Preceptorships - 200+ hours in fields of hydrotherapy, primary care,
   women’s health and pediatrics
Bachelor’s Degree, Health Psychology - Bastyr University
Modules 1-2 Bowen Work – Study with Gretchen Miles, Snohomish, WA

Expertise:
Spa medicine and naturopathic hydrotherapy; nature cure therapies incorporating the simple elements of nature (air, water, mud, heat, steam, clay and herbs) to support the body’s own healing capacity

Licensing/Certification:
Licensed Primary Care Naturopathic Physician - Montana Alternative Healthcare Board
Certified Body Sugaring Practitioner - Sugar of the Nile; Winnipeg, Manitoba

Career Summary:
Before joining YNC, Dr. Day practiced as a naturopathic physician in Sultan, Washington, where she completed her medical residency. Sultan is a small town located at the base of Mt. Rainer, about 40 miles northeast of Seattle. Dr. Day offered naturopathic care and body work in her practice, with the latter including contrast hydrotherapy, Bowen Work, and muscle energy stretching. In her internship at Bastyr University, Dr. Day administered German hydrotherapy, colon hydrotherapy, contrast showers, peloid pack and baths, and body wraps.

As director of the Oasis Health Spa at YNC, Dr. Day will manage day-to-day spa operations, provide all hydrotherapy services, and manage the spa’s blog, which will focus on the health benefits of spa treatments and eating real foods. She has added services to the spa, including Bowen work, a system of gentle, non-invasive, soft-tissue moves to relieve tension, and body sugaring, a natural alternative to body waxing for hair removal.

Rachel is inspired by the health benefits of spa medicine and its ability to transform how clients feel.

Memberships:
Montana Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians