Licensed Naturopathic Physician
Functional Lab Testing Specialist
CEU Provider & Educator
Pediatric & Adult Care
TCM + Bodywork + Naturopathic Hybrid Approach
Dr. Nichelle Pacia, NMD, is a licensed naturopathic physician dedicated to root-cause, integrative care that blends modern science with traditional healing therapies. She earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine), one of the few accredited naturopathic medical schools in North America. Her medical training included rigorous biomedical sciences, clinical rotations, and successful completion of comprehensive national board examinations required for licensure, reflecting the highest standards of naturopathic medical education.
Dr. Pacia received her Bachelor of Science from Houston Baptist University, completing pre-medical studies with dual majors in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Biology, along with coursework in world religions that deepened her understanding of whole-person care. Early experiences working with geriatric, hospice, and chronically ill patients revealed a healthcare system focused heavily on symptom management rather than true healing. Witnessing patients overwhelmed by medications and side effects inspired her lifelong mission: to provide preventive, holistic, and collaborative care that addresses the root cause rather than just the symptoms.
Her philosophy recognizes that emotional, mental, and physical stress are powerful drivers of chronic disease in today’s fast-paced world. Rather than treating the body in isolation, Dr. Pacia integrates naturopathic medicine, functional lab testing, lifestyle counseling, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, and therapeutic bodywork to help restore balance between mind and body. Her unique hybrid approach combines naturopathic medical principles with manual therapy, massage, and Traditional Chinese Medicine–inspired techniques to support healing on multiple levels.
Dr. Pacia’s mission is to guide patients toward optimal wellness through personalized, root-cause healing strategies that honor the whole person, physicalyy.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- River Source of Arizona, offered comprehensive, complementary, and alternative medicine treatments for individuals struggling with drug-and alcohol-related addiction.
- Sojouner Center, support and provided naturopathic medicine and empowered patients from domestic violence victim.
- Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, provided adjunctive care to patients including lifestyle counseling, acupuncture, and physical medicine.
- Hamilton Elementary School Clinic, primary care in the pediatric population.
- Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine Medical Center offered primary care in acute and chronic conditions.