MEET DR. SHEYDA

A stool holding three supplement bottles, a book titled 'The World's Greatest Treasure of Health Secrets,' a green book called 'The Guide to Becoming Alive,' and a pear with a green leaf.
A woman with long black hair and a nose piercing, sitting on an orange chair, wearing a patterned sleeveless top, smiling at the camera.

Hi, I'm Dr. Sheyda Vadipour, a licensed naturopathic doctor with a deep passion for functional medicine and whole-person healing. My path here was personal. As a teen, I struggled with severe cystic acne and spent years cycling through conventional treatments: over a decade on birth control, 3 rounds of Accutane, spironolactone, multiple courses of antibiotics, and more. On the other side of all of it, I still had acne. That's when I decided to take my health into my own hands, pursue naturopathic medicine, and that journey ultimately became my life's work.

Starting your health journey can be overwhelming and confusing. There is SO much contradictory information out there. I’ve been there and know the feeling - especially when you feel like you’ve tried everything and are frustrated with the options given.

Struggling with cystic acne for over a decade truly was my catalyst to taking back control of my health into my own hands. I felt like my body and skin were betraying me. I was eating the cleanest I ever have, taking tons of supplements, working out daily…so why was my skin the worst it’s ever been? I wanted to find a solution that I wasn’t getting from any other providers. And it’s exactly where my online practice and SK(INDIVIDUALITY) was born from. I was YOU. This is the support that I wish I had years ago. Through my own experience and training, I first-hand experienced what JUST diet shifts alone can do for not only my skin - but my health overall. After really getting to know my body and adding on supportive lifestyle and mindset changes…I became a different person - figuratively, but also literally with my skin. And from there, functional testing helped to put puzzle pieces together that I didn’t even know my body and skin were asking for support with.

Healing acne isn't about chasing one abnormal lab value. It's about understanding the patterns, the context, and how your body's systems are communicating with each other. That's why working 1:1 with someone who can put all the puzzle pieces together makes such a difference. Something I wish I had YEARS ago.

So if you're tired of trial and error, tired of hearing your labs are "normal," and tired of feeling like your skin controls your life… you're in the right place. Without understanding why your body is breaking out, you're just throwing solutions at symptoms & hoping one sticks. I want to get to know you. There's real power in collaboration and accountability, Let's “uncomplicate” your health together & start your journey to clear skin!

I received my Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Wellness in 2017 from Arizona State University and Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in June 2023 from the Sonoran University of Health Sciences.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME

I am a first-generation Persian in the states. My parent’s moved here for college but I love visiting back home in Iran and am (semi) fluent in Farsi!

I have 2 rescue pitbulls at home - they are my heart and soul.

I currently live in Arizona & find it hard to imagine living anywhere else because of how spoiled with the sunshine we are.

I used to be a long-distance runner and have ran several half marathons..now my love for fitness is in weight-lifting!

I LOVE reading mystery thrillers..if I had the time I would be reading one every night.

I have a passion for thrifting on the side and love fashion + interior design!