Dr. Tara Shelby, ND, WA | Naturopathic Doctor

About Dr. Tara Shelby

Dr. Tara Shelby believes that the best doctors serve as ambassadors of information ("Docere"), taking the time to consult, engage, and empower patients. Her path to medicine began as a young patient facing chronic illness, where she intuitively felt there was more to healing than the surgeries and medications she was offered. This experience awakened a deep sense of purpose, transforming a devastating diagnosis into a lifelong dedication to the healing arts. Dr. Shelby approaches medicine with a relentless curiosity, constantly asking "why?" She embraces the convergence of longevity science and technology while honoring integrative wisdom learned from Native American and Maori cultures. She works in close collaboration with her patients, ensuring they are active participants in their own healing and the development of their treatment plans. As a board-certified Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Midwife, she specializes in full-spectrum primary care. Dr. Shelby often reminds her staff that she partners with people, not diagnoses. Because most of her patients arrive via referral after seeing many other physicians, she frequently manages highly complex cases. A board member of the GastroANP for over three years, she has a special passion for gastroenterology, the microbiome, and the "endobolome"—the intersection of hormonal health and the gut. Her expertise also encompasses preconception, detoxification, autoimmune disorders, and pediatrics.

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Popular visit reasons

Allergy Consultation

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Annual Physical

Arthritis

General Consultation

IV Therapy

Illness

Tiredness / Fatigue

Allergy Consultation

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam

Annual Physical

Arthritis

Office location

Dr. Tara Shelby, ND also offers online video visits for patients

Village Medicine Seattle

5600 14th Ave NW, Ste 1, Seattle, WA 98107

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Education and background

Practice names

Village Medicine Seattle

Education and training

Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Cornell University (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1821241944

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Tara Shelby?

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Is Dr. Tara Shelby accepting new patients?

Dr. Tara Shelby generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Shelby's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Dr. Tara Shelby work with?

Dr. Tara Shelby works with Village Medicine Seattle.

Where is Dr. Tara Shelby's office located?

Dr. Tara Shelby has 2 office locations in Seattle, view full addresses on Dr. Shelby's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Tara Shelby?

Dr. Tara Shelby frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, Arthritis, and Illness. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Tara Shelby on their profile.