Dr. Leo Mountain,
Naturopathic Doctor
*Each Nourish Medical Center associate provider is an independent contractor working collaboratively to provide complete wellness care for our patients.
Credentials, Education, & Achievements:
Licensed by the State of California Naturopathic Medicine Committee
Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University of Health Sciences
Clinical training in IV therapy through the International IV Nutritional Therapy certification program
Hormone optimization training with Dr. Leila Turner (Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians)
Regenerative medicine training through the International Association for Regenerative Therapy (now the Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation)
Advanced ultrasound-guided injection training through Naturopathic Mastery
CranioSacral Therapy Levels 1 & 2 and SomatoEmotional Release (Upledger Institute)
Serving on the Board of Directors for the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA)
Member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
Why I became a doctor?
I’ve known I wanted to be a doctor since I was five years old. But the conventional medical model never quite felt like home. After traveling through New Zealand and working at a retreat center, I met a naturopathic doctor who had been practicing for over 40 years. Her grounded, holistic approach showed me what medicine could truly be. That’s when I knew I had found my path.
The naturopathic principle that resonates with me most is Treat the Whole Person. True healing only happens when we address every layer—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual. In my practice, I help patients heal and reconnect with themselves, enabling them to live with greater ease, resilience, and purpose.
I’m especially passionate about helping people age well—without being held back by pain, fatigue, or declining mobility. Whether I’m supporting someone through hormone optimization or guiding them out of chronic pain, my goal is always the same: to help them reclaim their vitality and enjoy the life they’ve worked so hard to build.
What conditions I love to treat:
Men’s hormone health and testosterone optimization
Chronic pain, joint dysfunction, and injury recovery
Regenerative injection therapies
Stress resilience and nervous system performance
Gut health to support energy, metabolism, and focus
Things you may not know about me:
I was born in South Africa and mostly grew up in Kentucky after immigrating to the U.S. at age 6.
I love being outside—climbing, hiking, camping, and doing anything on the water. These days, I'm humbling myself by learning to surf.
I'm learning Spanish to keep up with my partner, Stef, a pediatrician
We live in San Diego with our two cats, Toulouse (a mischievous orange boy) and Mochi (a sassy calico queen)
As an 8-year-old, I nearly became a national karate champion. I'm still waiting for my rematch.
I recharge by exercising, spending time in nature, traveling, enjoying good food, and listening to live music with the people I love.
