Holistic Doctor for Westlake Village Patients
Westlake Village patients looking for a holistic doctor typically find that local primary care and GI practices refer functional medicine cases out. Purety Family Medical Clinic in Santa Barbara — about one hour from Westlake Village — is a specialty naturopathic and functional medicine practice that combines comprehensive lab testing and root-cause protocols with advanced therapies most holistic clinics don't offer (FMT, ozone, IV nutrient therapy, PRP, plasma exchange).
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Purety Family Medical Clinic
2323 Oak Park Ln, Suite 102
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Why Westlake Village Patients Choose Purety Clinic
Westlake Village patients we see are often high-performance professionals dealing with the gut, hormonal, and stress-related fallout of demanding work and frequent travel — IBS and reflux that hasn't responded to PPIs, perimenopause and male andropause symptoms, autoimmune flares, persistent fatigue, and longevity-focused optimization. Many also come for bioidentical hormone replacement guided by comprehensive testing.
Most Westlake Village area primary care and GI practices do not offer in-house functional medicine workups or interventional therapies. Purety Clinic is the closest specialty destination and is structured for the patient who has exhausted standard medicine and wants a deeper root-cause approach with the option of advanced interventions when appropriate.
Neighborhoods We Serve In and Around Westlake Village
Patients from across Westlake Village reach us at our Santa Barbara clinic on Oak Park Lane.
The Naturopathic Difference
Same medical training as an MD in foundational sciences. Different philosophy for what to do with that knowledge.
Conventional Medicine Asks:
- →What drug suppresses this symptom?
- →Are your labs within normal range?
- →Which specialist manages this?
- →What's the standard protocol for this diagnosis?
Naturopathic Medicine Asks:
- Why is this symptom happening in the first place?
- Are your labs optimal — not just normal?
- How are all of your body systems interacting?
- What is the least invasive intervention that addresses the root cause?
Conditions We Treat
Naturopathic medicine is especially effective for complex, chronic conditions — but works alongside conventional care for acute illness too.
Digestive
- IBS & SIBO
- Leaky gut / intestinal permeability
- IBD (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis)
- GERD / acid reflux
- Constipation & bloating
Hormonal
- Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto's
- Adrenal fatigue / HPA dysregulation
- PCOS
- Perimenopause & menopause
- Low testosterone (men)
Immune & Infections
- Long COVID / post-viral syndrome
- Lyme disease & co-infections
- Recurrent infections
- Autoimmune disease
- CIRS / mold illness
Metabolic & Energy
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Metabolic syndrome / insulin resistance
- Mitochondrial dysfunction
- Weight optimization
- Nutrient deficiencies
Women's Health & Hormones
Dr. Dena Birch specializes in hormonal health for women at every life stage — from adolescence through menopause. Her approach combines comprehensive hormone testing (DUTCH), bioidentical hormone therapy when indicated, botanical medicine, and lifestyle protocols.
- PCOS & irregular cycles
- PMS & PMDD
- Perimenopause & menopause
- Thyroid disorders (Hashimoto's)
- Adrenal fatigue
- Fertility support
- Endometriosis
Holistic Pediatrics
Gentle, safe, effective care for infants, children, and adolescents in Westlake Village and the surrounding area. We support healthy development without over-reliance on antibiotics and provide parents with natural tools for common childhood health challenges.
- Well-child exams & developmental milestones
- Immune support & recurrent infections
- ADHD & behavioral challenges (holistic)
- Eczema, asthma & food sensitivities
- Gut health & digestive problems
- Vaccine counseling & scheduling guidance
Our Therapeutic Toolkit
We combine the best of evidence-based natural medicine with advanced interventional therapies most naturopathic clinics don't offer.
Functional Lab Testing
- Comprehensive stool analysis (GI-MAP)
- DUTCH hormone panel
- Organic acids testing
- Food sensitivity panels
- Heavy metal testing
Natural Therapies
- Clinical nutrition & therapeutic diets
- Botanical medicine (herbs)
- Nutritional supplementation
- Homeopathy
- Mind-body medicine
Advanced Interventions
- FMT (fecal microbiota transplant)
- Ozone therapy (EBO2, Prolozone)
- PRP & regenerative injections
- Bioidentical hormone therapy
- IV nutrient therapy
Two Licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctors. One Practice.
The naturopathic medical doctors caring for Westlake Village patients at Purety Family Medical Clinic.
Dr. Jonathan Birch, NMD, RMSK
Founder · Naturopathic Medical Doctor
Licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography. Practicing root-cause integrative medicine since 2014. Areas of focus include FMT and microbiome restoration, hormone and thyroid optimization, autoimmune and Long COVID protocols, ozone and IV nutrient therapy, and PRP and regenerative injections.
Read Dr. Birch's full bioDr. Dena Birch, NMD
Naturopathic Medical Doctor · Women's Health & Pediatrics
Licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor leading our women's health and holistic pediatric care. Areas of focus include perimenopause and bioidentical hormone therapy, PCOS and thyroid, fertility support, pediatric eczema, immune issues and recurrent infections, and gentle well-child care for families.
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Westlake Village Patient Questions
Common questions specific to patients reaching us from Westlake Village.
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Other Holistic Care Options Near Westlake Village
There are no specialty naturopathic medical practices that combine functional medicine workups with advanced interventional therapies in the immediate Conejo Valley. Purety Clinic to the north is the closest dedicated option.
Meet Your Westlake Village Holistic Doctors
Both physicians are licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctors (NMDs) seeing Westlake Village patients at Purety Family Medical Clinic in Santa Barbara.
Dr. Jonathan Birch
NMD, RMSK
Naturopathic and functional medicine, FMT, ozone therapy, and regenerative musculoskeletal injections.
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Dr. Dena Nakhle Birch
NMD • Women's Health & Pediatrics
Women's hormonal health, holistic pediatrics, and individualized patient-centered naturopathic care.
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New patient appointments are 60–90 minutes. We take the time to understand your full health picture.
(805) 500-8300