Kelcie Rosendahl, ND

Kelcie Rosendahl, ND Licensed naturopathic doctor in Bend, OR. General family practice, women’s health & pediatrics

5.5 weeks of Bo! Thank you  for the sweet capture of our little family 🥰
10/18/2025

5.5 weeks of Bo!

Thank you for the sweet capture of our little family 🥰

Our sweet Bo Glenn Lascelles arrived on his due date 9/10/25 at 9:39 AM weighing 6 lbs 10 ozWe are very much in love wit...
09/12/2025

Our sweet Bo Glenn Lascelles arrived on his due date 9/10/25 at 9:39 AM weighing 6 lbs 10 oz

We are very much in love with him already 💗

Happy August!I am heading out on maternity leave beginning 9/4 and will be back in the office early January. I will miss...
08/09/2025

Happy August!

I am heading out on maternity leave beginning 9/4 and will be back in the office early January. I will miss all of my patients but cannot wait to meet our little one!

I still have a few slots open for follow ups at the end of this month if you are a patient and want to check-in before I am out

The fabulous .megan.chmelik will be covering my leave and I have the all the confidence in her to provide you with great care while I am learning how to mom 💕 ✨

New on Substack !I love botanicals for symptoms of perimenopause and menopause because they typically work quite well wi...
07/15/2025

New on Substack !

I love botanicals for symptoms of perimenopause and menopause because they typically work quite well with minimal risks and side effects

Maybe you will love them too 🌻

Every morning, your body is ready and waiting for sunlight ☀️Not screens! Natural and artificial light are not the same....
06/27/2025

Every morning, your body is ready and waiting for sunlight ☀️

Not screens!

Natural and artificial light are not the same. Natural light is full-spectrum, meaning it contains all the colors of the rainbow

Not only that, but natural light is also dynamic, so the color intensities shift throughout the day.  

Morning is abundant in blue light 🔹

Blue light stimulates… 

🌀Morning Cortisol (a natural rise in morning cortisol gives you energy)
🌀Dopamine and other brain chemicals for mood and motivation
🌀Your internal clock (circadian rhythm) so you sleep better later

Evening shifts toward oranges and reds ♦️

Red light is more calming and less likely to interfere with melatonin production (your sleep hormone) than other spectrums of light. 

So, leveraging light to sync your circadian rhythm can be as simple as:

1. Stepping outside to soak up 5-10 minutes of morning sun
2. Doing that again for an afternoon break in the sun
3. Dimming screens after sunset (or using apps to reduce blue light)
4. Switching to red lights in the evening (even a basic red bulb works)
5. Darkening your room for sleep

Hopefully these feel like attainable steps towards supporting your circadian rhythm!

Did ya know that males are 50% of the equation when trying to conceive?Yes, the Zyn and those hoppy IPAs can add up guys...
06/16/2025

Did ya know that males are 50% of the equation when trying to conceive?

Yes, the Zyn and those hoppy IPAs can add up guys!

There’s a lot we can do to support male fertility in men who are currently trying to conceive (and I love to help with this!)

A great starting point can be to incorporate more antioxidants and omega-3s into the diet. These nutrients are vital for s***m health 💪🏻

Here are some top fertility foods for men:

1. Oysters and Shellfish – Extremely high in zinc for s***m production and motility.
2. Red Meat (grass-fed) – Zinc, iron, B12, and carnitine to support testosterone and s***m health.
3. Eggs – Choline and antioxidants to protect s***m DNA.
4. Nuts and Seeds (esp. Brazil nuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds) – Selenium, omega-3s, and zinc.
5. Fatty Fish (wild-caught salmon, mackerel) – Omega-3s for s***m membrane health.
6. Dark Chocolate (in moderation) – Antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress on s***m.
7. Garlic and Onions – Boost circulation and contain antioxidants for s***m vitality.
8. Liver – Again, a fertility powerhouse for both men and women.
9. Fruits rich in vitamin C (citrus, kiwi, berries) – Supports s***m count and motility.
10. Fermented Foods: Healthy gut = better nutrient absorption for hormone production

🤠👌🏼👀

Botanical medicine can be extremely helpful during perimenopause and menopause!Phytoestrogens, or plant estrogens, and a...
05/15/2025

Botanical medicine can be extremely helpful during perimenopause and menopause!

Phytoestrogens, or plant estrogens, and adaptogens are two of my favorite classes of herbs to use with women who are dealing with hot flashes, insomnia, low libido, brain fog and fatigue associated with the natural shifts in hormones we see with aging

Each herb has different indications & I suggest speaking with an expert before starting a new regimen, but one thing I love about plants like black cohosh and red clover is that they can be extremely helpful at easing menopausal symptoms in women who are not a candidate for hormone replacement therapy, including breast cancer survivors

Some of my go-tos include:

☉Red clover
☉Black cohosh
☉Ashwaghanda
☉Siberian Rhubarb
☉Evening primrose oil

…just to name a few! 🪴

Baby Lascelles is slated to arrive Earth side in September!We can’t wait to meet you little one 💕
05/02/2025

Baby Lascelles is slated to arrive Earth side in September!

We can’t wait to meet you little one 💕

This is about the time of year that I start craving some warm rays on my body and dream of tropical places 🌴Anyone else?...
02/03/2025

This is about the time of year that I start craving some warm rays on my body and dream of tropical places 🌴

Anyone else? We’ve got snow in the forecast all week here in Bend (which is why I live here but still…🌺)

Okay enough of that..let’s chat about one of my favorite topics, female hormones!

I am sure you are aware of estrogen and progesterone but hormone balance is much more complicated than just these two s*x hormones

If you’re dealing with period problems, PMS, mood swings, painful breasts, no libido, hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, or anything else you suspect *might* be your hormones…

Yes, it might be your hormones

BUT your hormones might be out of whack because of one of these 6 contributing causes I see most often in my practice:

1️⃣ Detoxification (estrogen is metabolized in the liver)
2️⃣ Gut Health (estrogen metabolites are eliminated in everyday healthy bowel movements)
3️⃣ Stress (stress causes the body to favor cortisol production over progesterone)
4️⃣ Blood Sugar (spikes in blood sugar and insulin lower the levels of SHBG, increasing free estrogen and testosterone)
5️⃣ Nutrient Depletion (magnesium and B6 are especially important for hormone metabolism)
6️⃣ Xenoestrogens (everyday chemicals can mimic our hormones)

Don’t worry. It’s not your job to make sense of all this.

That’s my job.

If you want to stay informed and empowered in your health and prefer a root-cause approach, you’re in the right place!

Feel free to ask any questions you may have below ⬇️💗✨

Which of these can you relate to? 🌀Constantly overwhelmed 🌀Easily irritated or on edge🌀Anxious for no reason🌀Feeling “wi...
01/21/2025

Which of these can you relate to?

🌀Constantly overwhelmed
🌀Easily irritated or on edge
🌀Anxious for no reason
🌀Feeling “wired but tired”
🌀Overly sensitive to noises or smells
🌀Muscle tension or pain
🌀Indigestion or other gut troubles

While there may be different root causes for each person, all of these can be signs of a dysregulated nervous system.

What does that mean?

It means that your nervous system is stuck in a state of overdrive.

It might be caused by ongoing stress, past trauma, or pushing your body too hard for too long.

One way to think of this is that your body is in a perpetual state of “fight or flight” driven by the sympathetic nervous system—and has trouble settling into the “rest and digest” state of the parasympathetic.

Having a dysregulated nervous system is not a diagnosis.

There are no medications to take.

It is merely an underlying pattern that can be helpful to recognize so that you can take proactive steps to support a healthier nervous system response.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of the ways I help my clients regulate their nervous system—through foods, nutrients, intentional rest, and everyday habits!

Feel free to drop any questions you may have below 👇🏻💗

Mamas & mamas to-be, are you eating enough? ✨I have been working with lots of folks through my position at  and at  who ...
01/14/2025

Mamas & mamas to-be, are you eating enough? ✨

I have been working with lots of folks through my position at and at who are wanting to conceive and optimize their fertility

A large number of these ladies are not eating nearly enough!

Of course the quality of the food you are eating is immensely important, but getting ENOUGH nutrients in to fuel your body is vital! You need to eat like you are ready to grow a human!

A great first step is to shoot for 30 grams of protein at breakfast

What does 30 grams of protein look like?

☉ A standard sized chicken breast
☉ 1.5 cups full fat Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
☉ 5 eggs is 30 grams of protein. That is a lot of eggs so maybe have 2 and some Greek yogurt as well :)
☉ 1.5 cups of extra firm tofu

Creating a new habit is always challenging, but eating a protein rich breakfast will not only support fertility but will help to set you up to have more stable blood sugar, energy and mood throughout the day 🎉

A dysregulated nervous system can make it hard to heal your gut, hormones, metabolism, or just about any chronic conditi...
01/06/2025

A dysregulated nervous system can make it hard to heal your gut, hormones, metabolism, or just about any chronic condition.

You can work on regulating your nervous system with breathwork, movement, and meditation…

But what about food?

Let’s take a look:

☉Protein
Protein provides amino acids that are the building blocks for neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are necessary for emotional regulation.
☉Fats
Fats are the main structural component of nerve cell membranes and therefore critical for communication throughout the nervous system.
☉Sugars
Blood sugar swings trigger a physiologic stress response and activation of the sympathetic nervous system, putting your nervous system on edge.
☉Alcohol
Alcohol gives an initial sensation of calm, but it also triggers production of the stress hormone cortisol, which can dysregulate the nervous system over time.
☉Caffeine
Caffeine activates the sympathetic nervous system, meaning that too much caffeine or caffeine too late in the day can leave your nervous system frazzled and on edge.

In short, we cannot expect our nervous systems to stay regulated and resilient without also being conscious of what we are putting into our mouths 👄 ✨

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Bend, OR
97701

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15417970013

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