Dr. Carly Martin

Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Carly Martin | Naturopathic Doctor in Portland, OR

About

Dr. Carly Martin is a naturopathic doctor specializing in women's health, hormone balance, and digestive wellness. She brings a thoughtful, whole-person approach to care rooted in genuine curiosity about why the body is struggling, not just what to do about it. Whether you're navigating hormonal shifts, dealing with stubborn skin issues, trying to make sense of confusing lab results, or simply feeling like something is off, Dr. Carly meets you where you are.

Approach

Dr. Carly believes that real, lasting health comes from understanding your body, not just managing symptoms. She approaches each patient like a puzzle, piecing together clues from across the whole system: hormones, gut, nervous system, skin, and beyond. She takes time to listen, ask the right questions, and build care plans that are personalized, realistic, and grounded in evidence. Her toolkit includes functional lab interpretation, botanical medicine, nutraceuticals, lifestyle therapy, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), woven together in a way that makes sense for your life.

She's known for translating complex medicine into plain language, so you leave each appointment feeling informed and in control, not overwhelmed.

Training & Background

Dr. Carly's path to integrative medicine was shaped by both personal and professional experience. After completing her B.S. in Psychobiology at UCLA (with a minor in Evolutionary Biology), she conducted clinical research at both UCLA and Oregon Health & Science University, including work published in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Review.

She went on to earn her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, with advanced training in endocrinology, fertility, women's reproductive health, and gastrointestinal conditions. Following her doctorate, she completed a two-year residency with a focus on women's health, hormone replacement therapy, and gastroenterology, deepening her clinical expertise before joining Origins Integrative Health.

She is also a faculty member at the University of Western States, where she develops and teaches a graduate-level Reproductive Health course for naturopathic medical students, a role that keeps her deeply engaged with current research and clinical best practices.

Dr. Carly is board certified and licensed in Oregon and Washington.

Areas of focus

  • Women's Health
  • Hormonal Imbalances
  • PCOS
  • Endometriosis
  • PMS & Cycle Irregularities
  • Perimenopause & Menopause
  • Chronic vaginitis
  • Thyroid Conditions
  • Fertility Support
  • Digestive Health SIBO/SIFO
  • GERD
  • Histamine Sensitivity
  • Metabolic Health
  • Diabetes
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Acne
  • Rosacea
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Hormonal Skin Changes
  • Hair Loss / Alopecia
  • PRP Therapy
  • Neural Therapy
  • Perineural Injection Therapy

Regenerative & Aesthetic Treatments

Healthcare practitioner providing neural therapy to patient.

Neural Therapy

Neural therapy uses precise injections of procaine — a short-acting local anesthetic — to reset disrupted signals in the autonomic nervous system. Long practiced in Europe, it is a well-established integrative treatment gaining recognition. Dr. Carly uses neural therapy to address:

  • Nervous system dysregulation — an evidence-informed option for women experiencing thinning or alopecia, using injections to support follicle health and encourage regrowth.
  • Scar treatment — scars and scar tissue can restrict movement, alter sensation, and interfere with the body's neurological communication; procaine injections work directly on the scar tissue to restore appropriate function and flow.
  • Chronic infections, inflammation, and pain — neural therapy works through its anti-inflammatory response to promote resolution of long-standing conditions that have been difficult to clear.
Patient receiving platelet-rich plasma therapy.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

PRP harnesses your body's own healing factors to stimulate tissue repair and regeneration. Dr. Carly offers:

  • PRP for Hair Loss — an evidence-informed option for women experiencing thinning or alopecia, using injections to support follicle health and encourage regrowth.
  • PRP Facial Rejuvenation — delivered via injection or microneedling pen to improve skin texture, tone, and luminosity with minimal downtime.
Man with neck pain that needs perineural injection therapy.

Perineural Injection Therapy (PIT)

is a non-surgical injection therapy that targets inflamed or damaged nerves to reduce pain and support healing. Using a dextrose solution injected near affected nerves, it promotes a healing response that improves nerve function and provides lasting relief.

A Note From Dr. Carly

I came to naturopathic medicine through my own experience with chronic illness, and that journey gave me a deep appreciation for how disorienting it can feel when your body isn't cooperating and answers are hard to find. I want to be the kind of doctor I wished I'd had: someone who listens carefully, explains things clearly, and works with you as a real partner in your health.

My goal is to support you in making meaningful, sustainable changes that lead to lasting wellness, no matter what stage of life you're in. Together, we'll create a personalized path forward that feels clear, achievable, and truly aligned with you.

Warmly,
Dr. Carly Martin