Dr. Amy Kelchner, ND

Intuitive Healer, Guide, and Physician

With decades of experience in naturopathic medicine, bodywork, counseling, and shamanic healing, I have dedicated my life to helping others reconnect with their inner wisdom and heal on the deepest levels. My work has evolved over the years, integrating a range of healing modalities to support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Each person’s healing journey is unique, and I am honored to guide individuals in uncovering the roots of imbalance and reclaiming their personal power.

Healing isn’t just about relieving symptoms—it’s about understanding the messages hidden in our pain and transforming suffering into strength. My approach weaves together Internal Family Systems counseling, shamanic healing, craniosacral therapy, and naturopathic medicine to create an integrative, deeply personalized experience. I am especially drawn to working with healers, creatives, and highly sensitive individuals—those who seek clarity, balance, and a greater connection to their true selves.

Throughout my journey, I have been blessed with incredible teachers—mentors, colleagues, and the many clients who have shared their healing paths with me. My studies in shamanic healing, soul work, naturopathic medicine, and craniosacral therapy have shaped my practice, but my greatest teachers continue to be the wisdom of spirit and the natural world. Healing is a lifelong process of learning, growing, and deepening our relationship with ourselves and the universe around us.

I live by the Tualatin River, where I find grounding in my daily walks among the cedar trees. My spouse and I share a life of curiosity and connection with our two amazing children, embracing both the sacred and the playful—whether it’s growing food, singing to the moon, or playing games together. Through my work, I am honored to hold space for others as they rediscover their own inner light and step into their most vibrant, authentic selves.

Education

  • Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine – National College of Naturopathic Medicine (now NUNM), 2003

  • Massage Therapy Certification – East West College, 1997

  • Bachelor of Arts – Willamette University, 1995

Certifications & Specialized Training

  • Internal Family Systems-Informed Practitioner – Internal Family Systems Counseling Association (IFSCA), 2023

  • Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider – Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI), 2022

  • Shamanic Teacher – Trained under Sandra Ingerman, MA, 2020

Additional Studies & Modalities

  • Ketamine-Assisted Therapy – Training with Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Polaris Insight center, and Cindy Grande, MD

  • Craniosacral Therapy & Somato-Emotional Release – Upledger Institute

  • Visceral Manipulation – Barral Institute

  • Homeopathy – New England School of Homeopathy

  • Reiki – Training with various teachers in Usui and Holy Fire

  • Personal Growth & Parts Work – Voice dialogue work, process coaching, and internal family systems

  • Shamanic & Soul Work – Studied with Sandra Ingerman, Isa Gucciardi, Shelley Stump, Leia Hart, Ellen Grossman, Dr. Analouise Williams, Dr. Deborah Frances, and others

Mentors & Influences

My healing philosophy has been shaped by many mentors, including:

  • Deborah Frances, RN, ND – A guiding influence in my naturopathic and spiritual work

  • Ellen Grossman, CNM – Mentor, guide, and IFS practitioner, deepening my understanding of soul work

  • Hank Wesselman & Bill Plotkin – Influences in shamanic and soul-based healing

  • Sandra Ingerman – My shamanic teacher and mentor, whose work has profoundly shaped my practice

My Approach

I work with a variety of healing modalities, blending science with spiritual wisdom:

  • Holistic mental health care – Including functional assessments, homeopathy, herbal medicine, and nutrition

  • Trauma-informed counseling – Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and spiritual counseling

  • Intuitive healing practices – Shamanic journeying, energy medicine, and ceremony

  • Bodywork & Energy Medicine – Craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, massage, Reiki, and chakra balancing

A Deeply Personal & Spiritual Calling

Healing is more than a profession for me—it is my life’s work, my soul’s calling. I am deeply grateful for the teachings I have received from my mentors, clients, and the natural world. I believe that when we reconnect with our true essence, we can bring our fullest light into the world. It is my greatest joy to hold space for others on this journey of transformation.