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Lachlan Crawford, ND

Naturopathic Physician, Director of Integrative Therapies

Dr. Crawford is a licensed naturopathic doctor and the Director of Integrative Medicine at Walden Behavioral Care, an inpatient and residential facility for eating disorders and psychiatric conditions in Massachusetts. She also sits on the board of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PsychANP) and is co-founder of Water and Wood, an experiential integrative medicine company offering custom retreats and workshops for groups.

Experience Highlights

  • Clinical research
  • Direct patient care in mental health, eating disorders, sleep medicine
  • Program creation/direction
  • Corporate wellness
  • Education/teaching
  • Public speaking/advocacy

Education Highlights

  • BSc in Environmental Health Sciences from McGill University
  • Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
  • Certificate in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Nalanda Institute
  • Fellowship from Psychiatry Redefined
  • Certification in HRV Biofeedback from Heartmath

Bio

Dr. Crawford received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, and a certificate in Contemplative Psychotherapy from the Nalanda Institute of Contemplative Science. She completed an advanced fellowship training in Integrative Psychiatry with Dr. James Greenblatt MD. She is Director of Integrative Medicine at Walden Behavioral Care, an inpatient and residential facility for eating disorders and psychiatric conditions in Massachusetts. She also sits on the board of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PsychANP) and is co-founder of Water and Wood, an experiential integrative medicine company offering custom retreats and workshops for groups.

Prior to her medical training, she completed a BSc Hons titled Ecological Determinants of Health at McGill University in the School of Environment. She is a registered ND in Massachusetts, California, and Ontario Canada. She is passionate about the use of movement and nature therapy, and she uses both in her practice through retreats and community events.

“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, they find it attached to the rest of the world.” – John Muir

Publications

https://candjournal.ca/index.php/candj/article/view/138/216

Articles by Lachlan Crawford, ND

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