Dr. Thauna Abrin grew up in Hawaii on the North Shore of O’ahu. At age 16, she moved to California, where she later completed her undergraduate studies at UC Santa Cruz.
Dr. Abrin worked as a medical and surgical assistant in the field of women’s health before receiving her N.D. (Doctor of Naturopathy) degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
At NCNM, Dr. Abrin took advanced training in herbal medicine, homeopathy, obstetrics and gynecology and received an Obstetrics Certificate in 2002. She is also a hormone expert, having received advanced training in bioidentical hormones from A4M and the Institute for Women’s Health.
After practicing in Hawaii and California, Dr. Abrin became a primary care doctor in Vermont in 2012, specializing in women’s health and chronic disease. Her preconception program incorporates whole food nutrition and toxin cleansing to help nourish a healthy pregnancy and baby. Her menopause program supports both peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women during this life transition.
Dr. Abrin is committed to helping improve the lives of teenagers and adults with lyme disease through herbal medicine and homeopathy. She is passionate about educating her patients about self-care and regularly teaches wellness classes and leads workshops to enhance the health and vitality of her patients. She is dedicated to treating the individual, creating a customized wellness plan for each and every patient.
In her free time, Dr. Abrin enjoys hiking, dancing, swimming, and cooking vegan meals with her family.
EDUCATION:
• National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Family Practice Residency Program
• National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Obstetrics Certificate Program
• National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
• University of California at Santa Cruz, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
PUBLISHED ARTICLES:
• Natural Anesthesia Provides Pain Relief for Childbirth.
Anesthesiology News October 2003 Vol. 29 No. 10, pg 94-95.
• http://www.anesthesiologynews.com/indexpub.cfm?pubid=3
• Mind Body Therapies for the Management of Pain.
Pain Medicine. July/August 2004.
• The Joy of Soy.
Diabetes Interview. April 2002. pg 62-63.
• Recognizing Gluten Sensitivity in Children
Naturopathic Doctor News Report. September 2011.
WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS:
Dr. Thauna is available to speak to your group in person or via ZOOM on the following topics:
• Bioidentical Hormones- Risks and Benefits for bone, brain and heart health
5 Herbs for Women for Fertility & PMS
• Menopause: Finding Balance
• Tick Talk- Tick Bites & Lyme Disease Prevention
• Holistic Approach to Allergies & Asthma
• Beat the Cold & Flu Blues- Immune Support
• Spring Cleansing: How to Detox
• Breast Cancer Prevention-Naturally
• Anti-Aging: How to Reach Optimal Health and Longevity
• Natural First Aid: Creating a First Aid Kit for the Family