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Lexi Loch, ND (she/her)
About Dr. Lexi Loch, ND
Hi, I’m Dr. Lexi Loch, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a licensed naturopathic physician in Oregon (OR4432) and Washington (NT61230960). I help people with anxiety and stress, hormonal transitions, gut health, metabolic issues, and chronic pain find lasting relief by looking at how the whole body works together. I see patients in person in SW Portland and by telehealth across Oregon and Washington.
My story
I’ve been drawn to the natural world for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was usually outside with my hands in the mud, watching plants and animals and talking to the woodland creatures.
Naturopathic medicine found me through my own pain. As a lifelong volleyball player, I competed in high school and college and even traveled to Scotland to represent the United States. By my undergraduate years, chronic low back pain had become relentless, and I was facing a decision about back surgery. That didn’t feel like the right path, so I started exploring other options: acupuncture, massage, physical therapy, botanical medicine, dietary changes, better sleep and mind-body therapies. Along the way, I came to understand how much stress, lifestyle and the mind-body connection were driving my pain. Those changes helped me heal, and I still play volleyball today, whether grass, beach or indoor. That experience is why I take pain seriously, and why I believe in exploring every option before turning to invasive ones.
My first career was as a veterinary technician, and I still volunteer at spay and neuter clinics and advocate for animal welfare. In 2012, I joined a natural health food store in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where I spent countless hours researching ingredients, healing traditions and the questions customers brought me. That curiosity led me to EuroPharma (makers of Terry Naturally and EuroMedica) in 2014, where I now work as a Medical Educator. My years there taught me to read research critically and to recognize which natural therapies are worth recommending and which aren’t.
Training & credentials
In 2017, I moved across the country to attend the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland. I graduated in 2021 with Highest Honors and was honored to serve as Commencement Speaker. My clinical training included rotations in women’s health, mental health, primary care and botanical medicine. Since graduating, I’ve earned certifications in BioMedicine (Marion Institute) and craniosacral therapy (Moving Mountain Institute), and I continue to learn through mentorships with integrative practitioners.
Beyond my practice, I teach continuing education courses for chiropractors, naturopathic doctors and medical doctors. I've authored many articles in natural medicine periodicals and co-authored a book on botanicals for liver health. This work keeps my care grounded in current research.
Transparency note: Because of my role at EuroPharma, I may recommend products from its brands when I believe they’re the best fit. I’ll always explain why and offer alternatives.
Outside the office
You’ll usually find me outside with my partner, AJ, and our pups, Gimli, Oso, Lobo, and Dillilah. I’m in constant awe of the Pacific Northwest, and I love foraging, birding, snowboarding, gardening, playing volleyball (indoor and outdoor) and simply enjoying the stillness of being outdoors. I’m grateful for my friends, family, patients and Mother Earth, and I’d be honored to be part of your health journey.
Woodland Frolics
Alaskan Adventures
Woodland Frolics
Beach Volleyball
Alaskan Adventures
Woodland Frolics