Dr. Back’s practice is focused on family medicine, women’s health, autoimmune disorders, mood disorders, and environmental and food allergens. She employs nutritional and lifestyle counseling, Chinese and Western herbs, homeopathy, and bodywork including acupuncture, naturopathic manipulation, orthobionomy, cranial sacral therapy, and qi gong to bring health and balance to her patients

Dr. Back’s mission as a doctor is to assist her patients in uncovering blocks to healing in order to maximize health and well being. She does this by working in cooperation with her patients, developing a treatment plan based on mutual respect and responsibility. She evaluates health by listening to and observing a patient’s thoughts, emotions, and physical symptoms.

Her focus is supporting healing from the inside out, both in immediate care matters and chronic health concerns.

In alignment with naturopathic and Chinese medical principles, she emphasizes a constitutional approach.This includes addressing specific symptoms as well as the underlying cause. Symptoms reflect a meaningful picture of a person’s inner state and vitality and demonstrate the appropriate direction for healing. The goal is to harmonize body, mind, and spirit and obtain optimal health.

Dr. Back holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bucknell University . She attended National College of Naturopathic Medicine, receiving degrees of Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine.