Meet The Team

Vashti Kanahele & Dr. Patrick Fox

We believe the Doctor-Coach Model is the future of Integrative Medicine.

We began collaborating on cases about a year ago and quickly saw improved patient outcomes from this style of care. This includes:

Patients are more engaged in their healing journey
Greater expression of the Healing belief or “I can get better”
Patients feel more supported and encouraged
Improved communication between patient-doctor and patient-coach
Patients have a greater understanding of their illness both in their lived experience and in the human physiology and pathology aspect
Wellness check-ins with the Health Coach which improves adherence to a treatment protocol and allows for making changes if the treatment plan is stalling out
Coach provides an extra layer of support throughout the patient's healing journey

Most of our clients have complex chronic illnesses and the Doctor-Coach model really shines in this environment. The patient is supported by a team working collectively.

There are a handful of studies that have been performed thus far in this style of practice. Some of the conclusions these studies found include:

Beneficial to the patient and to the doctor
Patients tend to feel seen/listened to and make more sustained lifestyle changes
Helps the doctor not only with time, but often patients will tell the coach something they may not have told the doctor
Lends to a really well-rounded, thorough continuity of care

Simply put: the collaborative care relationship between the Doctor-Coach-Patient allows us to help people get better and stay better.

Meet Vashti Kanahele - Functional Medicine Health Coach

Vashti is a certified holistic health coach through the Integrative Women’s Health Institute. Vashti has pursued further education in Hormone Health, Environmental Health, completed the Fix Your Period Apprenticeship, and is working towards her Functional Medicine Practitioner certification. She holds a BA and MSHS.

Her journey with complex chronic illness, miscarriages, and feeling passed over by the medical system led Vashti to change careers and become a health coach. She believes that crap food, toxins, and stress are a big reason why we struggle and is on a mission to help as many people as possible get better and stay better.

Vashti works with clients with complex chronic illnesses, including thyroid disease, Hashimoto's, mold illness, Lyme, and other autoimmune conditions. Vashti doesn’t subscribe to a one-and-done method, but rather that each individual she sees is unique, and therefore, their coaching experience is based on their bio-individuality. She is constantly researching new methods to meet clients where they’re at to help them regain vitality. Vashti is passionate about bringing a blend of naturopathic and functional care to clients and believes the best outcomes come with a doctor/coach model.

Vashti has been an expat for 12 years, and while it has its challenges, she can’t imagine living life any other way. She has lived in Baghdad, Beirut, Phnom Penh, Bangkok, Lagos, and Willemstad.

Outside the office, you can find Vashti on her mountain bike, hanging out with her family & friends at the beach, and exploring new places. Vashti currently lives in Willemstad, Curacao, with her husband, two daughters, and two rescue dogs.

"Dr. Patrick Fox is a phenomenal Naturopathic Doctor who assisted me through my health journey for the past three years and I hope to continue with him. He provided me with the supplements I needed to get my body at an optimal health state during my pulmonary embolism, myomectomy, and pre-pregnancy state. He monitored my blood labs quarterly.

For example, after my myomectomy in September 2021, I had an extreme delay in my menstruation cycle. I did not have my period for at least six months. He reassured me that my period will return by monitoring my labs and prescribing me supplements, natural hormones, and remedies.

He collaborated with Vashti Kanahele, a phenomenal certified Functional Medicine Coach, thyroid & hormone specialist, and environmental toxins educator. Vashti is knowledgeable in essential health concerns. She discussed, researched, and implemented a plan with Dr. Fox.

Together they were able to get my body to its optimal health state. I am so grateful to Dr. Fox and Vashti. I recommend them to anyone in need of support in their health journey." - NM

Meet Dr. Fox - Naturopathic Doctor

From an early age, Dr. Fox recognized his desire to help people and an interest in the natural world around him. Having spent the majority of his life traveling, he was exposed to many different ways of life and health. It was during his studies in Belgium that he first discovered naturopathic medicine.

He went on to complete his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University, one of the world’s preeminent universities for natural medicine, in 2014. Following this, Dr. Fox completed a rigorous CNME two-year residency in Bellevue, Washington.

His approach integrates a variety of medical systems in diagnosing and treating persistent/chronic Lyme disease, mold biotoxin illness, CIRS, metabolic disease, hormone imbalances, autoimmune disease, as well as improving wellness in those who are healthy. Dr. Fox is passionate about LGBTQ medicine. He has achieved advanced training in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and advanced intravenous (IV) therapy.

Dr. Fox serves as the Medical Director of Lifted Beauty + Wellness with a passion for delivering root cause medicine for the dermatological conditions our clients have. By combining state of the art technology with natural aesthetic products, clients are treating root causes of disease and removing obstacles to cure, restoring their wellness, which is evident both internally and externally.

When he gets to take off the white coat, he enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest. Having moved to the northwest from Baltimore, he finds himself amazed at the sights and smells of such a lush and beautiful landscape. He has a fondness for eating as locally as possible. Cycling, yoga, and trail running are some of his favorite ways to stay active.

"I have been working with my Health Coach, Vashti Kanahele and Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Patrick Fox for a couple of years and have found their collaboration on my autoimmune disease issues excellent. I live overseas and my appointments are through either Zoom or FaceTime. Both Vashti and Dr. Fox are flexible with their schedules, and provide me with their undivided time and attention during our discussions.

There is always more than ample time to bring up whatever subject is needed (as opposed to my other Doctor’s office which has a notice posted indicating you need to book another appointment if you want to discuss multiple issues). Despite living on another continent, I feel truly supported by Vashti and Dr. Fox and know that they are working with me in partnership to optimize my health." - CC

Vashti's Certiciations

Fun Fact's About Vashti

I’ve lived in Iraq, Lebanon, Cambodia, Nigeria, and Curacao
I have two precocious super silly daughters
My youngest daughter was born in Thailand
I love Matcha tea
I am a newbie mountain biker
I love the ocean, it instantly calms me
I have two rescue dogs. One West African Village dog and one Westpointer from Curacao

Vashti Kanahele & Dr. Patrick Fox

We began collaborating on cases about a year ago and quickly saw improved patient outcomes from this style of care. This includes:

There are a handful of studies that have been performed thus far in this style of practice. Some of the conclusions these studies found include:

Meet Vashti Kanahele - Functional Medicine Health Coach

Meet Dr. Fox - Naturopathic Doctor

Vashti's Certiciations

Fun Fact's About Vashti

I’ve lived in Iraq, Lebanon, Cambodia, Nigeria, and Curacao

I have two precocious super silly daughters

My youngest daughter was born in Thailand

I love Matcha tea

I am a newbie mountain biker

I love the ocean, it instantly calms me

I have two rescue dogs. One West African Village dog and one Westpointer from Curacao