Dr. Sam Kunselman, ND, naturopathic doctor at Living Wellness Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ

Meet Dr. Sam Kunselman, ND Dr. Sam Kunselman is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) from Arizona, dedicated to helping women develop body intuition and understand their health. Originally from Northern California, Dr. Sam has lived most of her life in different pockets of Arizona. Her path to naturopathic medicine began as a patient herself – an experience that was life-changing and sparked her passion for natural healing. Dr. Sam takes an integrative and individualized approach with each patient, incorporating clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, bioidentical hormones, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, chinese medicine, and lifestyle counseling to address the root cause of illness. She values taking the time to understand each patient’s unique story and works collaboratively to help patients restore balance and achieve lasting health.

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Dr. Sam’s areas of clinical focus include

  • Menstrual irregularities such as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, PMS, PMDD, menopause
  • Abnormal pap smears
  • Digestive concerns such as SIBO, IBS, IBD, dysbiosis
  • Metabolic dysfunction, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol
  • Adrenal fatigue and insomnia
  • Hypothyroidism + hyperthyroidism
  • Acne and eczema
  • Anxiety, depression

Dr. Sam graduated with her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University of Health Sciences (SUHS) – formerly Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe, AZ. She completed two years of clinical rotations during medical school and spent a year and a half training directly under Dr. Leila Turner, where she developed a strong foundation in endocrinology and women’s health. Following her graduation, she joined Living Wellness Medical Center as a resident physician under Dr. Leila Turner’s mentorship. Dr. Sam also has a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Certificate in Linguistics, as well as minors in Biology and Chemistry, from Northern Arizona University (NAU). Outside of medicine, Dr. Sam enjoys drinking good coffee, thrift shopping, rock climbing with her partner, and reading fiction novels with her cat, Ruby. Dr. Sam strives to provide the best possible care for her patients, making them feel seen, heard, and understood. She looks forward to working with you and together working towards a healthier more enjoyable life.


Women’s Health, Hormone, and Digestive Care With Dr. Sam

At Living Wellness Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ , Dr. Sam helps patients with menstrual irregularities such as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, and PMS, menopause, abnormal Pap smears, digestive concerns including SIBO, and thyroid conditions. Her care often includes clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, bioidentical hormones, homeopathy, and lifestyle counseling.

Dr. Sam Kunselman FAQs

What does Dr. Sam Kunselman specialize in?

Dr. Sam focuses on women’s health, including menstrual irregularities, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, PMS, PMDD, menopause, and abnormal Pap smears, along with digestive, metabolic, adrenal, thyroid, skin, and mood concerns.

What therapies does Dr. Sam use?

She uses clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, bioidentical hormones, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, Chinese medicine, and lifestyle counseling.

Where did Dr. Sam train?

Dr. Sam earned her naturopathic doctorate from Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Tempe, AZ, trained for a year and a half under Dr. Leila Turner, and joined Living Wellness as a resident physician under her mentorship.

Does Dr. Sam treat digestive issues?

Yes. Dr. Sam treats SIBO, IBS, IBD, and dysbiosis.

Can Dr. Sam help with blood sugar and cholesterol?

Yes. Her clinical focus includes metabolic dysfunction, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol.

How do I schedule with Dr. Sam?

Call (480) 588-6856 to schedule. Established patients may also request an appointment online.

Schedule a Consultation With Dr. Sam

Feel seen, heard, and understood in your care. Call Living Wellness Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ at (480) 588-6856 to schedule with Dr. Sam Kunselman.

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