Cedar Natural Healthcare
Naturopathic Medicine for the Whole Family

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Meet Your Doctors!                                                                            
Dr. Caryn Potenza and Dr. Desiree Stahl are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care that draws from each of their experiences.They apply a collaborative and coordinated approach to their practice, ensuring patients receive seamless care. ​

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         Dr. Caryn Potenza 
Dr. Caryn Potenza was born and raised in New Jersey, and moved to Washington State in 1996. She has been practicing in the Spokane community for 15 years. 
Prior to opening Cedar Natural Healthcare in 2016, she was a practicing physician at a Naturopathic Clinic in the District of Spokane.   

In addition to Primary Care, Dr. Potenza’s areas of clinical specialty include nutrition - specifically a food intolerance evaluation, bio-identical hormone replacement, Wilson’s T3 protocol, weight management, chronic and acute health conditions, breast thermography interpretation, and musculoskeletal problems. 

Dr. Potenza attended the University of Kentucky for her first 2 years of college, then received her Bachelor of Science from the Evergreen State College in Olympia WA, in 1997.   
Dr. Potenza began her post-graduate education immediately thereafter, and graduated from Bastyr in 2002 with her degree as a Naturopathic Physician.  She moved to Spokane to do her residency and began working as a full time physician at a Naturopathic Clinic in 2003. She has her license as a Massage Practitioner, became a certified Bowen practioner in 2004, and received her certification in Wilson’s T3 Protocol in 2007. 

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Potenza loves spending time with her family and friends, and she is an avid animal lover. She is passionate about swimming and exercise and enjoys healthful cooking, gardening and reading.   

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           Dr. Desiree Stahl
​Dr. Desiree’s favorite aspect to patient care is being able to take the time to understand and address the physical as well as the mental and emotional aspects to illness. She enjoys the privilege of getting to know her patients on a personal level that most practitioners do not have the time to reach. Understanding that each of her patients is unique, she enjoys the challenge of creating a creative treatment plan that meets the needs of each individual.

Dr. Desiree graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2013 with high honors. Active in her school community, she served as a tutor, class senator, peer mentor and as the president of the school’s entrepreneur club. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Desiree began practicing as a staff physician at a clinic in Spokane.
​Prior to attending medical school, her desire for adventure led her to work in various health care fields in multiple locations in the United States, including Colorado, Texas, Virginia, and California.
Her desire to become a Naturopathic Doctor originated from being born and raised in Germany, the birth place of Naturopathic Medicine, where healing through natural means is still rooted in conventional care. 
Dr. Desiree looks forward to helping you achieve your optimal health.

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