Burnout isn’t just in your head. It lives in your nervous system.
If you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or not like yourself anymore, your body may be stuck in a stress pattern that hasn’t had a chance to fully resolve.
As a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist with 15 years of experience, I work with your body to help it come out of survival mode and return to balance.
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You might be experiencing burnout if you:
- feel tired no matter how much you rest
- have brain fog or trouble focusing
- feel overwhelmed by things that used to feel manageable
- can’t sleep even though you’re tired
- notice anxiety, irritability, or emotional swings
- feel disconnected, flat, or unmotivated
- have trouble experiencing joy, genuine excitement, or connection with yourself or others
- are dealing with both mental and physical exhaustion
Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like doing everything you need to do, but not quite feeling like yourself anymore.
What’s actually happening in your nervous system
Burnout isn’t just about stress. It’s what happens when your nervous system has been under pressure for too long without enough support to reset.
Over time, your system can get stuck in patterns like:
- constant activation (wired, anxious, on edge)
- shutdown (exhausted, foggy, unmotivated)
- cycling between the two
This affects your energy, mood, focus, digestion, hormones, immune system, and ability to recover.
How I help you get out of survival mode and back into balance
I don’t treat burnout as something to “push through” or fix with willpower. As a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist with 15 years of experience, I work with your body at the source of the destabilizing impacts of prolonged stress.
We help your system recover, rebalance, and gain resilience, physically and emotionally.
Each visit with me is personalized and includes:
- Naturopathic care to support and nourish underlying nutritional, lifestyle, and physical imbalances
- Acupuncture (5 Element + TCM) to regulate your nervous system and support emotional processing
- Craniosacral therapy, gentle hands-on work to release tension and support deeper states of rest and recovery
This lets us work on both the root causes and how your body is currently responding with symptoms.
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How we can work together
Most approaches focus on one of those approaches. But there’s a deeper dimension neither addresses. This work is different.
You’re receiving:
- 3 therapies in one visit
- care that is adapted to you each time
- a focus on deep nervous system regulation, not just symptom control
- support that includes diet, lifestyle, and daily habits you can actually follow
- longer appointments (90 minutes) so your system has time to settle and reset
- clear, practical guidance so you understand what’s happening in your body and how to maintain your progress
The goal isn’t just to feel better temporarily.
It’s to help your system recover and sustain that balance over time.
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I have recommended Dr. Liz to many friends. I enjoy the 90 minute sessions and I always leave feeling amazing. She cares deeply about her patients and she goes above and beyond by asking about life stressors and emotions. She views no separation between physical, mental, and emotional health. Her wise advice has helped me create better boundaries and I am very grateful.
—Andrea A.
What you can expect as your body returns to balance
Over time, patients often notice:
- more stable, sustainable energy
- sharper focus and less brain fog
- feeling calmer and less reactive
- improved sleep
- a greater sense of capacity and resilience
- more calm, presence, and connection with themselves and others
- greater clarity, confidence, and steadiness when facing challenges
- a better ability to process emotions instead of feeling stuck or overwhelmed
This is a gradual process, but it’s one your body is capable of. And you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I’m here to support you.
Ready to start feeling like yourself again?
Book an appointment in West Seattle to begin supporting your nervous system and recovery.
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Dr. Liz Carter is a naturopathic doctor and acupuncturist with over 15 years of experience, practicing integrative, whole-person medicine in West Seattle.
FAQ
Do I need to be diagnosed with burnout?
No. If you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or not like yourself, that’s enough.
Will I need a lot of supplements or testing?
Not necessarily. Dr. Liz can order labs and recommend supplements, but her focus is on what will actually help your system recover without unnecessary cost. Typically she relies more on bodywork, counseling, and lifestyle changes.
What if I’ve tried other things already?
Many patients come in after trying multiple approaches. Dr. Liz’s integrative work often supports the body in a different way. She also places a strong emphasis on helping you understand what’s happening in your body and how to work with it. Over time, the goal is for you to build the awareness and tools to support yourself and rely less on ongoing care.
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“Every patient carries her or his own doctor inside.”
~Albert Schweitzer