Laura A. James, ND, FABNO

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Laura A. James, ND, FABNO

Oncology-focused naturopathic physician

11/21/2025

Every oncologist has a story about how they found their way into cancer care - mine began a little unexpectedly.

I didn’t set out to specialize in oncology, but it was my very first breast cancer patient who changed everything for me.

We were the same age - 37. She was preparing to start chemo when she learned she was pregnant with her third child.

I told her honestly, “I really don’t know what I’m doing.”
She looked at me and said, “I don’t care. I want you on my team.”

So we built a completely individualized roadmap for her care. I walked with her through treatment, through pregnancy, through every moment of uncertainty.

She did beautifully, her baby did beautifully, and that experience is what set the entire trajectory of my career in breast cancer care.

So, if you’re navigating a diagnosis, supporting someone you love, or seeking integrative guidance, remember that you don’t have to do it alone. My door is always open. 🩷

11/07/2025

When you hear the words “you have breast cancer,” it’s easy to feel like everything needs to happen right now.

But here’s the truth: it usually doesn’t.

Take a breath. You have time to ask questions and understand what’s really happening in your body. To make your doctor explain it to you until it makes sense.

Knowing what’s happening in your body isn’t overreacting - it’s self-advocacy. 🩷

11/05/2025

What are you wondering about when it comes to women’s health or cancer care?

🩷 Research?
🩷 Natural compounds?
🩷 Naturopathic medicine?
🩷 Something you’ve heard and aren’t sure what to believe?

There’s so much information out there - and even more misinformation.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s true, what’s helpful, or what’s next in cancer or women’s health, I want to hear from you!

💭 I’m gathering your questions for upcoming newsletters, blog posts, and live Q&A sessions - because chances are, if you’re wondering about it, someone else is too.

➡️ Head to the link in bio to submit your questions - I can’t wait to dive in!

10/29/2025

When cancer enters your life, it doesn’t just challenge your body - it challenges what you believe, how you cope, and what you hold onto when everything feels uncertain.

It’s okay if your beliefs shift. It’s okay if your definition of strength changes.

This journey will ask you to look deeper, think bigger, and make some of the most important decisions of your life - about treatment, about healing, and about how you want to move forward.

Give yourself permission to evolve. 💗

10/24/2025

Having the right person by your side is SO crucial when you’re navigating a breast cancer diagnosis.

And here’s the truth: it might not be your spouse or partner.
Sometimes they’re carrying their own weight - working extra hours, caring for the kids, or just trying to hold it all together.

What you need is someone who can show up with you and for you - someone who will sit in on the appointments, take notes, ask the hard questions, and simply listen.

Because when life feels like a whirlwind of scans, results, and decisions… you shouldn’t have to hold it all alone.

Tag the friend or loved one who’s been that steady presence for you. 🩷

10/20/2025

When you’re navigating breast cancer, you need more than just medical facts - you need strategy, clarity, and support.

My one-on-one consultations are designed to help you:
🩷 Understand your diagnosis and next steps
🩷 Build a step-by-step strategy that has you thriving
🩷 Strengthen your resilience through expert guidance and emotional support

I only work with a small number of women at a time to ensure you receive the most personalized care possible!

If you’re ready for individualized support and a clear plan for your next steps, now’s the time to reach out.

➡️ Click the link in my bio to apply for a consultation and let’s walk this path together.

10/15/2025

When you spend your days taking care of others, it’s easy to forget that you’re human, too.

Lately, I’ve been reminded that self-compassion isn’t indulgent - it’s essential.

This looks like:
✨ Paying attention to my body + mind.
✨ Recommitting to the habits that keep me well (diet + exercise).
✨ Reducing stress + protecting my peace (boundaries are self-care!).

The reminder that my own life is fragile helps me approach MY health with the same grace I offer others.

So please... be gentle with yourself, and with those walking through illness or recovery. The struggle is real, and so is the strength it takes to keep showing up. 🩷

10/13/2025

When you’re facing breast cancer, EVERYONE has advice. Friends, family, the internet… but how do you know what’s safe, what’s risky, and what’s actually worth your energy?

That’s where my program comes in!

I created this self-study course to cut through the noise and give you the real science behind integrative + alternative medicine. It includes:
✔️ 13 self-paced modules breaking down the science (and the myths)
✔️ Clear pros + cons of popular therapies
✔️ Lifetime access & updates, so your knowledge stays current

Because you deserve to be able to make empowered choices about your healing. Safe, effective care starts with clarity. 🩷

➡️ Learn more at the link in bio!

10/10/2025

Simply put, breast cancer is a feminist issue.

Here’s why: when a woman is diagnosed, it doesn’t just affect her health—it shines a light on all the invisible labor she carries.

She may be caring for children.
She may be caring for aging parents.
She may be carrying the mental load for her household.

And when she’s in treatment—sick from chemotherapy or too exhausted to function—who steps in to care for HER?

Breast cancer isn’t all about medical treatment—it’s about recognizing that women so often put themselves last. So let this be your reminder to be intentional about caring for the women in your life.

Tag a woman who deserves to be reminded she’s worthy of care, too. 🩷

10/06/2025

As primary care providers, you’re often the steady hand guiding women through her entire breast cancer journey. This 3-part course is designed to expand your impact beyond prescriptions and protocols to truly support whole-person healing.

Here’s what we’ll cover:
1️⃣ Building Resilience for Breast Cancer
Discover how the psychoemotional concept of resilience influences treatment tolerance, emotional coping, and therapeutic outcomes—and how you can support it by caring for the whole woman.
2️⃣ Understanding Treatment for Breast Cancer
Deepen your knowledge of standard-of-care treatments (surgery, reconstruction, chemo, radiation) while learning which complementary therapies truly make a difference.
3️⃣ Testing + Evaluation for Breast Cancer
Cut through the whirlwind of diagnostics—learn to read a pathology report, understand diagnostic pathways, and evaluate your patient for terrain markers using Genova Diagnostics.

When providers are equipped with the right strategies, patients don’t just survive—they thrive! 🩷

📅 Masterclass begins October 8th
➡️ Register today through the link in bio

10/03/2025

Your breast cancer was NOT caused by your stress, by keeping your phone in your front pocket, or that one meal you ate.

Breast cancer, like many cancers, is a metabolic disease—shaped by an environment in the body over many, many years. In fact, it can take up to 25 YEARS for breast cancer to develop. By the time a mammogram detects it, that “tiny dot” already represents about a million cells!

So please hear this: Your diagnosis is not your fault, and self-blame has no place in your healing journey. 🩷

09/29/2025

❗️New Workshop for Clinicians❗️

Behind every breast cancer diagnosis is a woman navigating one of the hardest seasons of her life. As her provider, you have the chance to make a profound impact on resilience, recovery, and long-term survivorship.

This course equips clinicians with integrative, evidence-based strategies to support patients through their breast cancer journey.

In this 3-part training, I’ll walk you through:
✨ Tools to strengthen resilience
✨ Nutrition + complementary care to improve treatment tolerance
✨ Advanced lab applications to reduce side effects + enhance adherence
✨ Strategies to promote long-term survivorship

When providers are equipped with the right tools, patients don’t just survive—they thrive. They’re looking to you for guidance, hope, and whole-person care. This course gives you the tools to meet that need. 🩷

📅 Starts October 8 — join me through the link in bio.

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1313 E Maple Street, Suite 102
Bellingham, WA
98225

Website

http://Www.laurajamesnd.com/

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