Dr. Carly Polland, ND

Meet Dr. Carly Polland

Dr. Polland (she/her) is a clinician and educator in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on the intersection of digestive health, the microbiome, hormones, and the immune system. With a background in cellular biology, chemistry and education, she helps patients and practitioners decode complex symptoms and disease with evidenced-based integrative medicine.

In private practice, she specializes in Hashimoto’s, SIBO, menopause, and many other autoimmune, digestive, and hormonal imbalances. She is also Clinical Lead at Biomesight, a company offering 16s rRNA microbiome sequencing to the public.

  • Bastyr University, Seattle, WA — Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, 2011-2015

    Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA —Bachelor of Science, Biology with Cellular Emphasis, Minor in Chemistry, magna cum laude with honors, 2007-2010

  • SIBO trainings with Dr. Allison Siebecker and Dr. Nirala Jacobi

    EDS/POTS training with Dr. Alena Guggenheim

    IBD training with Dr. Ilana Gurevich

    Mold training with Dr. Jill Crista

    Sleep medicine training with Dr. Catherine Darley

    Microbiome trainings with Dr. Jason Hawrelak

    BHRT with Dr. Tori Hudson

    LDN trainings with LDN Research Trust and Dr. Paul Anderson

    Integrative Immunology with Cogence (pending)

    And more…

  • Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians CONNECT 2023—Clinical Applications of Next Generation Sequencing: Unlock Your Patient’s Microbiome & Create Personalized Gut Protocols

    Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians CONNECT 2023—Microbiome Testing in Clinical Practice: Review of Stool Testing Techniques and an Advanced Introduction to the Microbiome

    Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians CONNECT 2024—Emerging Research on the Mycobiome, Virome, and Parasitome

    Alberta Association of Naturopathic Doctors Annual Conference 2024—How to Use Advanced Stool Testing Methods in Clinical Practice

    American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference 2024—Beyond Probiotics: Using Next Generation Sequencing in Clinical Practice to Personalize Probiotic, Prebiotic, and Postbiotic Prescriptions

    Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference 2024—Microbiome Testing in Clinical Practice

    Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Expert Panel on Microbiome Restoration Techniques April 2025

    Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference 2025—Utilizing Stool Microbiome Testing in Clinical Practice: Case Examples

    Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference 2025—Assessing the Health of the Microbiome Using Stool Testing Technologies