Naturopathic Physician

Claudia Bustamante, ND, MScN, IFMCP

 

Dr. Claudia Bustamante is a naturopathic doctor with specialized training in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), and functional medicine. She integrates evidence-based naturopathic medicine with functional medicine principles to address both acute concerns and chronic conditions. Her clinical focus includes gastrointestinal disorders, women's health, and cardiometabolic health.

While working in hospital-based nutrition, Dr. Bustamante recognized a significant need for more holistic approaches to chronic disease management. This inspired her to pursue holistic health coaching, followed by a Master of Science in Nutrition (MScN) and naturopathic medical training. Her background provides a comprehensive understanding of the role nutrition plays in overall health and disease. Her mission is to help patients better understand their bodies and empower them to make sustainable lifestyle changes that optimize long-term health.

Dr. Bustamante provides both medical and educational visits in English and Spanish, allowing her to care for a diverse patient population.

Credentials, Education & Achievements:

  • One-Year Residency, Capital Integrative Health/Bastyr University, with specialized training in IBD and FMT with Dr. Mark Davis

  • Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, National University of Natural Medicine, National University of Natural Medicine, 2022

  • Master of Science in Nutrition, National University of Natural Medicine, National University of Natural Medicine, 2018

  • Bachelors in Nutrition and Dietetics, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Perú

  • Holistic Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, 2016 Advanced Training 

  • Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP)

  • Menopause Management & Hormone Boot Camp, Institute of Women’s Health & Integrative Medicine

  • Certified Mold-Literate Practitioner, Dr. Jill Crista Certification

  • Integrative Pelvic Floor Therapy Certification

  • Holistic Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition

  • Licensure; Professional Membership 

  • Licensed in: Maryland and California

Professional Memberships:

  • Active member of the Menopause Society

  • Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians

  • American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

  • Licensed in CT, MD, CA.