Dr. Sarah Chappelle, ND
Trauma-informed functional medicine rooted in the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences — for the ones who know something is wrong that nobody has named yet.
About Dr. Chappelle
After a career as a program manager at a series of tech startups and then Microsoft, Sarah became a patient first — navigating chronic illness that conventional medicine couldn't explain or resolve. Naturopathic medicine gave her back her health and her life. That transformation became her calling.
Now based on Whidbey Island, Washington, Dr. Chappelle offers one-day immersives, multi-night retreats, and guided programs for people navigating the intersection of chronic symptoms, early trauma, and the hunger for a life that finally feels like theirs.
The Work
Every offering is rooted in the same foundational truth: your symptoms are not random, your patterns are not permanent, and the path forward begins beneath the surface.
A deep-dive immersive session held at the Roots Wellness property on Whidbey Island. We go where the appointments don't have time to go — into the patterns, the physiology, and the path forward. For those ready to move quickly and meaningfully.
Multi-night immersive retreats on 2.5 acres of Whidbey Island land. For women navigating significant life transitions who are ready to reclaim their own center of gravity — through somatic work, guided inquiry, nature, and community.
Naturopathic primary care that begins where conventional medicine stops asking questions. We look at the root causes of chronic symptoms — through the lens of ACEs, nervous system dysregulation, and the science of how early experience shapes adult physiology.
The Philosophy
The science of Adverse Childhood Experiences — ACEs — tells us that what happened to us in our earliest years shapes our physiology in measurable, real, and healable ways. Most chronic symptoms aren't random. They're messages. Patterns laid down early, carried silently, expressed eventually through the body, the nervous system, and the shape of our lives. This work goes there — gently, precisely, and with the reverence that healing at this depth deserves.
Discover Your Pattern — Free InventoryThe Stress & Vitality Inventory
A free 8-minute self-assessment across six dimensions — body, emotions, nervous system, relationships, early history, and life alignment. At the end, you receive a detailed profile with insight, what you likely need, and a personal message about your next step.
Book Your Visit
Available on Whidbey Island, in Kenmore (Tuesdays), and via Telehealth statewide. Select a time that works for you.
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Whether you're curious about a retreat, ready to schedule an immersive, or simply want to know if this work is right for you — I'd love to hear from you. Every inquiry receives a personal response.
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