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Dr. Annette Sacksteder is a naturopathic physician offering virtual care across Washington State. She specializes in perimenopause and menopause, bone health, hormones, metabolic, cardiovascular and digestive health, and healthy aging.

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Licensed Naturopathic Physician · Rooted in Seattle · Virtual Care Throughout Washington State

Serving the Puget Sound, the Olympic & Kitsap Peninsulas, Southwest Washington, and Eastern Washington

You’re Already Asking the Right Questions

You're paying attention to your body and your health. Maybe you're navigating a new decade, a hormonal shift, a diagnosis that deserves more than a prescription, or simply a desire to understand your body more deeply. Whatever brought you here, Dr. Sacksteder meets you where you are: with curiosity, expertise, and a plan designed around your specific needs and life goals.

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Dr. Annette Sacksteder (she/her)

Meet Dr. Sacksteder

Good Minds Working Together

Dr. Annette Sacksteder is a naturopathic physician with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. She brings a rigorous, evidence-based approach alongside the foundational wisdom of naturopathic and East Asian medicine, integrating both to see the full picture of your health. She practices virtually across Washington State, as your partner in building a plan that actually fits your life.

Healing is a collaborative process. As a member of your health team, Dr. Sacksteder brings her training, intuition, creativity, and problem-solving to every visit. You bring your lived experience, your questions, and your goals. You are the expert of your own body. Together, that's a powerful combination.

Member: American Assoc for Naturopathic Physicians | Washington Assoc for Naturopathic Physicians | The American Society for Bone Mineral Research | The Menopause Society

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Our Approach Together

Areas of Focus, Not Limits of Care

Dr. Sacksteder brings particular depth to these areas, though her practice welcomes patients navigating a wide range of conditions and life stages. If you don't see your concern listed, please reach out to her. Chances are good it belongs here.

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    Women's Health

    • Perimenopause and Menopause

    • Hormone Therapy

    • Vulvar and Vaginal Health

    • Thyroid and Adrenal Dysregulation

    • Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

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    Bone Health & Osteoporosis

    • Osteoporosis Prevention and Diagnosis

    • Fracture Risk Reduction

    • Strength-Building and Resistance Training

    • Nutrient Optimization

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    Metabolic & Cardiovascular Health

    • Blood Sugar Regulation and Diabetes Prevention

    • Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes

    • Cholesterol and Vascular Optimization

    • Heart Disease Risk Assessment and Reduction

    • GLP-1 Medication as Part of a Metabolic Optimization Program

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    Healthy Aging

    • Cognition and Brain Health

    • Memory, Focus, and Mental Clarity

    • Strength, Vitality, and Endurance

    • Inflammation and Chronic Disease Prevention

    • Energy, Sleep, and Restoration

    • Longevity Planning

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    Digestive Health

    • GI Health as the Foundation for Wellness

    • Gut-Brain Connection

    • IBS, SIBO, and Food Sensitivities

    • GERD, Constipation, and Diarrhea

    • Autoimmunity

How Dr. Sacksteder Works with You

Every patient and every condition is different, so Dr. Sacksteder tailors her approach to fit you. She draws on extensive expertise and a breadth and depth of clinical methods to support your health, focusing on a few major areas.

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Labs & Diagnostics

Targeted testing removes the guesswork and gives your care a precise, evidence-based foundation.

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Nutrition & Food as Medicine

What and how we eat is foundational to our health—food can heal, energize, and inspire.

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Coaching & Transformation

Lasting change takes understanding where you are and identifying the obstacles that keep you from moving forward and keeping the gains you’ve made.

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Wondering if We’re A Good Fit?

Start with a free 15-minute Meet & Greet on the phone.

Dr. Sacksteder sees patients across Washington State via Telehealth. She works with most major insurance plans and welcomes patients at any stage of life. If you've been looking for a doctor who will slow down, listen, and build a plan with you rather than for you, you're in the right place.

Note: Dr. Sacksteder cannot provide medical advice until you establish a patient-doctor relationship.

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Testimonials

What Patients Are Saying

  • "Her encouragement to be curious about nutrition..."

    When I came to see Dr S, my hormones were not happy. I was on antidepressants. I also had some complex digestive problems. She discovered I was low on many important vitamins, such as B12, and essential enzymes. My digestive system was also malfunctioning. After a year of taking the supplements she suggested, I was able to stop taking the antidepressant. Her encouragement to be curious about nutrition and her guidance led me to find foods and herbs that could replace the supplements. Thank you, Dr. Sacksteder, for helping me find a natural solution to my physical ailments.

    K.K.

  • "Talking with you has restored my hope that I have some control over the changes happening in my body."

    Talking with you has restored my hope that I have some control over the changes happening in my body. It had started to feel like everything was genetic/hormonal, and this was what my life/body would look like now. But after our first meeting I felt like there were some things within my control that I could do to feel better and feel more content with how I look. That has made a big difference for me and my outlook. So thank you.

    ANONYMOUS

  • "She's literally saved my life multiple times. "

    Amazing. She's literally saved my life multiple times. She listens, spends plenty of time with her patients, isn't afraid to do research to get to the bottom of confusing problems, and most importantly, actually knows more than me about my conditions, which is something that many medically complex people have a hard time finding in a practitioner.

    B., LONG-TERM PATIENT

  • "Dr. Sacksteder's caring and nurturing demeanor along with her scientific and holistic approach to treatment was a blessing."

    Dr. Sacksteder worked with my son to help him through a rough period of medical issues. She spent 1.5 hrs with him on the first visit, obtaining his medical/mental history to guide her in the right direction to treat my son's aliments. Dr. Sacksteder's caring and nurturing demeanor along with her scientific and holistic approach to treatment was a blessing.

    S.B.

  • "...thinks outside the box!"

    Dr. S is extremely thorough and thinks outside the box! I appreciate her professionalism and expertise!

    LONG-TERM PATIENT

  • "She's fantastic..."

    Recommend. She's fantastic and worth the visit.

    ANONYMOUS PATIENT

  • "Dr. S is highly skilled at partnering with patients..."

    Dr. S is highly skilled at partnering with patients to facilitate healing. Her holistic approach including body, mind, emotions, and spirit have been very effective in my treatments.

    ANONYMOUS PATIENT

From the Kitchen and the Clinic

Enjoy these delicious, healthy meals and health tips over on the Blog.

Blog & Resources
Winter Seeded Crackers and Roasted Carrot Hummus
Winter Seeded Crackers and Roasted Carrot Hummus

Learn how to make two wholesome recipes—hearty seeded crackers and roasted carrot hummus—that are not only delicious but also designed to support healthy digestion. [Includes video]

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Autumn Kale Salad Featuring Roasted Delicata Squash
Autumn Kale Salad Featuring Roasted Delicata Squash

In this video, we’ll show you how to make a simple yet nourishing salad that’s perfect for the cooler months. [Includes video]

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Refreshing Cucumber Gazpacho
Refreshing Cucumber Gazpacho

We celebrate the peak of summer with a Refreshing Cucumber Gazpacho, perfect for balancing the heat of the season. [Includes video]

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Bitter Greens Salad
Bitter Greens Salad

Discover how to transform bitter greens into a tasty delight! [Includes video]

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Kitchen Talk with Dr. Nettie

A short-form video series with Dr. Annette "Dr. Nettie" Sacksteder, bringing clinical knowledge into everyday life. Each episode covers practical health tips on food, nutrition, lifestyle, and the small choices that add up.

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Watch the latest video, Taking Charge of Your Bone Health.

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Serving the Puget Sound, the Olympic & Kitsap Peninsulas, Southwest Washington, and Eastern Washington