As part of our commitment to providing exceptional care and continuing to meet your healthcare needs, we are pleased to introduce Dr. Ashika Deskins to our team.
Dr. Ashika Deskins earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran Health Sciences University (previously known as Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine). Born and raised in Oakland, California, she moved to the Washington, D.C. area to attend Howard University for her undergraduate studies and American Public University from which she received a Master’s in Public Health degree.
Dr. Deskins believes in an integrative and holistic approach to wellness. She develops individualized treatment plans for her patients focusing on addressing the root cause and treating the whole person . She emphasizes the importance of addressing the foundations of health, including sleep, diet, movement and exercise, and time in nature. Dr. Deskins specializes in hormone health, preventive medicine, chronic illness, nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy and nature cure.
Outside of the office, you might find Dr. Deskins walking around Lake Merrit and local rose gardens, eating at new food spots around the Bay Area, or enjoying movie nights with her family and friends.
Please reach out to the front office via email or telephone to schedule an informational interview or a consultation with Dr. Deskins.