Susan Jacobs N.D., M.S.A., B.A.

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Master of Science: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Bachelor of Arts: Major in Biology, Minor in Women’s Studies

Susan Jacobs N.D. received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle Washington, a world-renowned university in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Naturopathy is a distinct system of medicine that is based on a belief in the healing power of nature and in the body’s innate ability to fight disease and restore health. Naturopathy incorporates a wide range of natural treatment methods, rather than drugs or surgery, to stimulate the body’s own healing capabilities.

Susan Jacobs N.D. has worked at the Cole Center for Healing for 3 years, as both a clinician and clinical manager. Before that she had three years clinical experience in Seattle’s Bastyr Center for Natural Health, treating a large variety of ailments and helping clients maintain good health. Other clinical rotations in various specialty clinics include: Harborview Medical Center, One Sky Medicine and Integrative Clinic and The Immune Wellness Center, all in Seattle, Washington.

Susan Jacobs N.D is trained to find and remove the causes of illness, treat the whole person, prevent disease, and aid the body’s natural abilities to heal itself. Susan Jacobs N.D. utilizes science-based, non-invasive therapies in her practice, such as botanical medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, and acupuncture. Her broad-spectrum of knowledge blends Eastern and Western traditions of healing to successfully work with the following conditions: depression, anxiety, insomnia, Crohn’s Disease, IBS, musculoskeletal pain, weight loss, addiction, thyroid conditions, fatigue and ADD/ADHD, to name a few. Her specialties include pediatrics, women’s health and lifestyle counseling.

Susan Jacobs N.D. holds her license in Ohio as an acupuncturist. She also is licensed in Washington State as a Naturopathic Physician. Currently, Ohio does not license Naturopaths, but there is an active lobbying effort to make Naturopaths recognized as primary care physicians. If you would like more information on this effort or would like to politically support the Ohio Chapter of American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, please visit the website: www.ocaanp.org.

Some of Susan Jacob’s goals include: promoting holistic care that bridges conventional and natural medicine, advocating patient’s rights and educating patients about optimal health. Native to Cincinnati, she has returned to provide naturopathic and acupuncture services to the community. Susan Jacobs N.D. received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. Her thesis investigated the effects of garlic as a natural pesticide against a radish pathogen, Xanthomona campestris. She also played on the Varsity women’s soccer team during her undergraduate career. In her spare time Susan Jacobs N.D. enjoys spending time with her husband, Daniel and her two children Elizah 7, and Joseph 3. She also loves being outdoors, especially hiking, camping, and organic gardening.