Dr. Bailey Link

As a Naturopathic physician, Dr. Link is passionate about investigating the underlying cause of health concerns and treating all aspects of a patient’s health and well-being. Our bodies have the ability to heal but oftentimes need extra support and tools to do so. Because she believes that determining the root causes of disease can set the path toward wellness, healing begins in partnership: listening, testing, then choosing the appropriate tools for the individual. Through education and empowerment, patients can regain control over their lives. 

 

The principles of naturopathic medicine are near and dear to her heart. Dr. Link developed a rare autoimmune disease at the age of 3, regularly in and out of the hospital with little to no answers about why her body was not functioning well, struggling to find balance in her body. Fast forward to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign completing her Bachelor of Science in molecular and cellular biology, contemplating next steps, when the autoimmune disease flared up again forcing her to put school on hold for a semester. Not knowing where to turn, she began exploring other avenues to heal herself, including how sleep and nutrition had affected her current state. As her knowledge grew and she personally witnessed the effects of addressing underlying causes, she began researching ways to combine her passion for medicine with what she was discovering. Finding naturopathic medicine and its tenets of balancing the Determinants of Health allowed her to both heal herself while opening up new career possibilities. It suddenly clicked: This was the way to change people’s lives. This was the way medicine was meant to be practiced. 

 

Dr. Link’s clinical approach involves an in-depth review of all symptoms, medical history, family and social history, along with functional lab work. The comprehensive nature of the labs utilized provide a deeper understanding of gut, adrenal, and hormonal health while assessing nutrient status and toxin exposure on a level not available in conventional blood-work. Although she believes a return to wellness always begins with a holistic understanding of the patient’s body and lived experience, the combined approach allows for evidence-based data to shine the light on those systems of the body where healing is required and informs a personalized, holistic treatment plan targeting root causes. Dr. Link’s passion lies in women’s health, particularly pertaining to understanding the dynamic nature of menstrual cycles, the impact of balanced hormones, PMS and preparation for conception.

 

Licenses and Certifications:

• Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) from National University of Health Sciences

• Acupuncture Certification (100 hour Level)

 

Professional Affiliations:

• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians