Dr. Christina Martinez

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Dr. Christina Martinez,

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:

Bachelors in Science, UCLA

Sonoran University of Health Sciences – Accredited Naturopathic Degree , High Academic Achievement

Licensed by the State of California Naturopathic Medicine Committee

Member, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Special Training and Emphasis on Gastrointestinal Disorders

Why I became a doctor?

Many factors played a role in my becoming a naturopathic doctor. When I was in my late teens, I fell severely ill and experienced the power of integrative/holistic healing first hand. This started my love affair with alternative ways of healing and with the magic that is the human body. Also, I found throughout my life that I was happiest when I was educating/teaching people and when I was doing something that empowered someone or helped someone be the best version of themselves. I also was kind of an academic “nerd” through my school years and really valued high academic rigor. When I found out that there was an academically rigorous, scientifically based 4-year medical program in natural medicine, it was an instantaneous “knowing” that this was what I was going to do with my life! I feel blessed to do what I do. It is an extremely stimulating and dynamic profession and it brings me so much joy to be able to play a part in my patient’s wellness!

What conditions I love to treat:

Gastrointestinal conditions or digestive complaints

Candidal infections

Thyroid and adrenal related disorders

Auto-Immune conditions

Fatigue

Things you may not know about me:

I love getting sweaty. I’m super active and love running, beach volleyball, yoga and dancing.

I’m currently learning how to salsa – so fun!

I’m super competitive and play both tennis and pool competitively.

I have a serious case of wanderlust and travel regularly.

My favorite trip thus far? Biking the east coast of Australia with my own two feet.

I’m on a continual mission to better myself. We all have our individual strengths and struggles, but in the end, we’re all on this journey together.

I strive to become a better version of myself each day and create a where I can shine and flow (and then? I try to help my patients do the same!)

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Praise:
5 star ratingNourish Medical Center has been such a gem in my healing journey. I started seeing Dr. Martinez in summer of 2021. She has helped my gastrointestinal issues and helped me to increase my energy level tenfold! I feel like such a different person than I have for the past couple of years and I have her to thank.

She is very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. I especially appreciated her level-headed yet thorough approach to testing-- Nourish Medical does thorough, more sensitive tests to get to the heart of the matter, investigating every possible angle of your health concerns. At the same time, they treat the person, and the root cause.

I definitely recommend Dr. Martinez as a warm, knowledgeable, action oriented care provider. Brandon who does lab testing is also a rich source of natural health information and is a very reassuring and caring person to see when I come into the office to do bloodwork. Always look forward to our chats during a stressful day!

From setting a plan in motion to address my health concerns to excellent care and advice, I couldn't be more grateful to have worked with the team at Nourish Medical Center to becoming a more energetic and healthier me. Thank you all so much for transforming my health.
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Nina D.
3/03/2022
I feel so grateful to have found Dr. Martinez at Nourish Medical Center. Having been diagnosed with 2 autoimmune diseases by the age of 28, I knew that future illness was inevitable unless I started to address the root cause. I wasn't getting the support I needed from my endocrinologist, so when I came across Dr. Martinez's website and saw her extensive knowledge in thyroid health and hormone balancing, I was eager to meet. Our first appointment was 5 months ago and I am so happy with the health journey Dr. Martinez is helping me navigate. Thus far, I have lost weight, completely changed my mindset around what constitutes a healthy diet, lowered my thyroid antibodies and regulated some really crucial hormone levels. Dr. Martinez is thorough, understanding, incredibly smart and thoughtful in her approach. She genuinely wants me to succeed and isn't afraid to alter our plan or make modifications if something isn't agreeing with my body. Most importantly, I feel comfortable telling her about the smallest symptom without judgement or dismissal, which is so important to me. I am so happy to have made the investment in my health and I never hesitate to pass along Dr. Martinez's information. I know she can help a lot of people with living their healthiest lives.
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Richelle H.
1/24/2021
5 star ratingDr. Martinez is caring, compassionate, and above all very intelligent. I have been seeing Dr. Martinez for more than a decade and it has changed my life. I am much healthier, and feel much better than I did prior to visiting Nourish Medical Center. The office is always clean, and the staff friendly and courteous. I highly recommend the whole team at NMC.
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Steve C.
9/01/2023
I feel so grateful to have found Dr. Martinez at Nourish Medical Center. Having been diagnosed with 2 autoimmune diseases by the age of 28, I knew that future illness was inevitable unless I started to address the root cause. I wasn't getting the support I needed from my endocrinologist, so when I came across Dr. Martinez's website and saw her extensive knowledge in thyroid health and hormone balancing, I was eager to meet.

Our first appointment was 5 months ago and I am so happy with the health journey Dr. Martinez is helping me navigate. Thus far, I have lost weight, completely changed my mindset around what constitutes a healthy diet, lowered my thyroid antibodies and regulated some really crucial hormone levels. Dr. Martinez is thorough, understanding, incredibly smart and thoughtful in her approach. She genuinely wants me to succeed and isn't afraid to alter our plan or make modifications if something isn't agreeing with my body. Most importantly, I feel comfortable telling her about the smallest symptom without judgement or dismissal, which is so important to me.

I am so happy to have made the investment in my health and I never hesitate to pass along Dr. Martinez's information. I know she can help a lot of people with living their healthiest lives.
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Richelle H.
11/14/2020
Love this place! First off, it's super cute, inviting and clean! Such a different feel from your average stale doctors office that I dread going to. I've been seeing Dr. Martinez who is the sweetest! I have so appreciated her gentle spirit and knowing she truly cares about all my issues and concerns. She helps to explain and inform about sometimes complex topics to help me better understand whats going on, and tackle the issues in the best way. I have felt a 180 shift for the better after following her expertise and look forward to continuing on the path to optimal health. I had some blood work done with Damarias who was obviously a seasoned pro. It was quick and easy, and we enjoyed a and friendly conversation while I was in and out in minutes. The front desk staff has always been friendly and efficient with booking appointments and any questions I've had. For me, having a place like Nourish that I look forward to visiting and TRUST in for my care is PRICELESS!
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Jacqueline F.
11/15/2020
5 star ratingThrough Dr. Martinez's care, I have felt so much healthier and happier since focusing on rest, taking supplements recommended, reducing gluten, and dialing in my nutrition even more. Thank you for everything!
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Jessica B.
1/01/1970
Dr. Martinez has been a great help to me and my husband. When we weren’t making the progress we needed with traditional medicine, she came alongside us and helped us reach greater levels of energy and well-being! This was so timely as we hit new challenges in life with kids growing up and parents health failing, while at the same time aging ourselves!
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Melanie M.
3/05/2026
Great experience. Dr. Martinez helped me with adrenal exhaustion, H pylori, as well as other gut issues I was dealing with that multiple GI doctors could not help me with. I am still on the road to recovery but I am in a much better place than when I started 5 months ago. This kind of attention to health takes a high level of commitment + time but its so worth it. I also appreciate high level of communication between myself and the staff at nourish. They do a good job with their patient portal. Would definetely recommend!
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Greg C.
8/24/2022
5 star ratingDr. Martinez has been an answer to prayer in treating both of my daughters. She is an excellent doctor and an equally amazing real person. I cannot thank her enough and would highly recommend her. I love that she treats my daughters holistically. We travel 90 minutes away to see Dr Martinez; well worth the trip. Sincerely, Donna Hebert-Pfeiffer.
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Donna P.
9/30/2019