Dr. Alicia McCubbins, ND

Naturopathic Medicine & Functional Fertility

Clinical Experience: 10+ years of practicing naturopathic and functional medicine in primary care and specializing in fertility, hormones and menopause, thyroid and adrenal health, digestive health, emotional wellness & neurodivergence, autoimmunity, hypermobility, and dysautonomia

States Served: AL, AK, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MI, MS, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

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About Alicia

  • Over 10 years of clinical experience as a primary care physician
  • Expert in natural fertility solutions
  • Undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison: Dietetics
  • Doctorate degree from National University of Natural Medicine: Portland, OR (Honors in Research: Detoxification Methods)

My Philosophy

Some of our greatest epiphanies come with time and experience.

I am so grateful for the access to an outstanding medical education, but for me, it is putting knowledge to practice that really teaches. Since graduating with my post-graduate medical degree, I have been learning every day. I set out into private practice with fierce passion for what an idealistic healthcare approach would be. Primary care opened my eyes to the challenges held by the entire medical system and how difficult it can be to navigate it with integrity and efficiency, even as a provider. Enter the telehealth era, expanding accessibility!

 My practice has shifted to be idealistic AND realistic when helping someone feel better. My priority is to meet you where you are at and grow from there.

I hold onto 3 values in practice:

  1.   Ensure the person feels heard, completely.
  2.   Validate the person’s experience in their bodies (in discussion and labs)
  3.   Provide hope and motivation to take on the hard stuff and juggle the easy stuff

Areas of Expertise

Anxiety and depression – In the most recent years of my practice, I’ve seen a spike in the number of my patients who struggle with anxiety and depression. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a big factor in this.

Digestive health – This is the cornerstone of naturopathic medicine. We now have plenty of information to confirm that the gut truly is your “second brain.” From your immune system to your adrenal function, addressing your digestive health is crucial in getting to the bottom of whatever health problems you’re facing.

Hormones and thyroid – Hormones are little messengers in our bodies that tell our bodies how to live. Whether it is your sex hormones that make you fertile and vibrant or your stress hormones that help you escape danger, their job is to re-program your body to meet the current needs of your environment. An imbalance can cause weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, unstable moods, and so much more. I focus on figuring out what is out of balance and why, and then help you get back in balance!

Fertility – Holistic fertility is about so much more just treating eggs and sperm. Creating life requires supporting the overall health of both partners, not just your reproductive systems!

My Own Health Journey

I enjoy helping with all health issues, but I’m closest to a couple of topics that affect me personally as well. After all, we learn best when we actively experience the education.

Fertility:

Yes, I am a doctor with expertise in natural fertility solutions. But, I also had my own struggle with trying to conceive for a few years. I learned so much and now have a beautiful community and resources to share.

This journey can be extremely challenging, and discouraging. It can even feel isolating.

I know, because I have been there, too. I know how important it is to have a doctor who gets it.

 

Hypermobility Syndrome and Neurodivergence:

The last 4-5 years have been profoundly educational as I pursued interest in hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Turns out, I am now witness to a great deal of people who are in need of a teammate on this presentation.

I realized that my genetic predispositions now explained a lifetime of odd or “abnormal” tendencies – they were actually just the details in a beautiful collage of a hypermobile person. One of those happens to be that hypermobile folks are more likely to have a level of neurodivergence. I can now understand my mind and body on a much more meaningful and accepting level.

I hope to help others experience a similar sort of self-discovery in their work with me.

More about Alicia

Follow me on Instagram @dr.aliciamccubbins.nd and Facebook @drmccubbins

You’ll find I’m really into foraging, gardening, cooking and crafting with plants at our fingertips. Our medicine is all around us and there for us to learn, taste, experience, and play.

Alicia’s patients love her!

"Dr. McCubbins genuine interest in getting to the bottom of my health issues is refreshing and wonderful! Since the beginning of my engagement with Vytal Health, I have felt fully supported in my health journey and not judged or dismissed. Dr. McCubbins works in partnership with me and I would promote her and Vytal Health to anyone."
Dawn, age 51
Washington
"Dr. McCubbins genuine interest in getting to the bottom of my health issues is refreshing and wonderful! Since the beginning of my engagement with Vytal Health, I have felt fully supported in my health journey and not judged or dismissed. Dr. McCubbins works in partnership with me and I would promote her and Vytal Health to anyone."
Dawn, age 51
Washington
"Dr. McCubbins was thorough, a great listener, and made things simple for me to understand. More than that -- I can tell she actually cares for me to understand and learn how to take better care of myself. She was encouraging in her discoveries because she believes my health will improve, and had such great suggestions to make it happen. I am really grateful I went this route and have already recommended Dr. Alicia to several of my friends! I've never had an experience with a health service provider like this. Truly grateful."
Lisa, age 56
Alabama
"Dr. McCubbins was thorough, a great listener, and made things simple for me to understand. More than that -- I can tell she actually cares for me to understand and learn how to take better care of myself. She was encouraging in her discoveries because she believes my health will improve, and had such great suggestions to make it happen. I am really grateful I went this route and have already recommended Dr. Alicia to several of my friends! I've never had an experience with a health service provider like this. Truly grateful."
Lisa, age 56
Alabama
"There is no better Health team than Vytal Health and no better doctor than Dr. McCubbins! I cannot say enough about this amazing team. From the first voice to every appointment and everything in between, they make life easier and better. They listen, and I mean really listen. If you want the very best medical care, call Vytal Health ."
Mia, age 44
New Jersey
"There is no better Health team than Vytal Health and no better doctor than Dr. McCubbins!  I cannot say enough about this amazing team.  From the first voice to every appointment and everything in between, they make life easier and better.  They listen, and I mean really listen. If you want the very best medical care, call Vytal Health."
Mia, age 44
New Jersey
"It's like talking to a knowledgeable best friend who has my best medical/overall health in mind and speaks to me like an old friend. I'm so grateful I have her to work through my issues with and she just gets me like no other doctor I've ever met. I'm feeling so much better!"
Sam, age 32
Texas
"It's like talking to a knowledgeable best friend who has my best medical/overall health in mind and speaks to me like an old friend. I'm so grateful I have her to work through my issues with and she just gets me like no other doctor I've ever met. I'm feeling so much better!"
Sam, age 32
Texas
"The very personal experience that Dr. McCubbins provided us stood out to us! My daughter felt very comfortable with her, even though we had just met her for the first time! My daughter didn't know what to expect and was skeptical at first, but in the end really valued her appointment and Dr. McCubbin's expertise! We loved how we were able to brain storm different options together and didn't feel rushed or unheard! We came away with a plethora of remedies to try to help aid my daughter with her health ."
Erin, 43
South Carolina
"The very personal experience that Dr. McCubbins provided us stood out to us! My daughter felt very comfortable with her, even though we had just met her for the first time! My daughter didn't know what to expect and was skeptical at first, but in the end really valued her appointment and Dr. McCubbin's expertise! We loved how we were able to brain storm different options together and didn't feel rushed or unheard!  We came away with a plethora of remedies to try to help aid my daughter with her health."
Erin, 43
South Carolina