About Dr Serena
Dr. Serena is native to the Pacific Northwest, and as an undergraduate attended Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA where she obtained a comprehensive degree in the biological sciences with emphasis in botany, evolution theory, and medical ethics. During her college years she worked in multiple capacities as a sexuality counselor and health coach, including HIV Test Counseling, Sexual Assault Advocate, and social support to individuals living with AIDS.
After completing her Bachelor of Science degree, Dr. Serena enjoyed world travel, living throughout Europe and the Caribbean. She gained experience in emergency medicine serving as an Emergency Medical Technician at the Orcas Island Fire Department.
Dr. Serena then entered the Doctorate Program of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She completed 315 credits, and 4,100 hours of coursework of study and supervised primary care clinical practice with emphasis in Botanical Medicine, Counseling, Nutritional Therapies, and Physical Medicine. During her time as a medical student, she served as Student Counselor and was trained extensively in general practice and family care.
Upon graduation with her doctorate degree, Dr. Serena successfully completed a rigorous Family Medicine Residency at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, a multi-disciplinary primary care clinic. She served as Adjunct Faculty at Bastyr University, both in a clinical and academic capacity, before entering private practice.
Dr. Serena served as Clinic Director of Balancing Health Integrative Medicine in Bothell for several years, and worked alongside Mary O'Connell MD a holistic gynecologist and other multi-disciplinary providers.
In 2013, Dr. Serena became a member of Washington Urology and Urogynecology, and Medical Director of Whole Life Medicine, PS, the Integrative Medical Center for Washington Urology Associates, which provides primary care as well as specialty services for men and women's health and an emphasis on sexual medicine.
Dr. Serena enjoys teaching, and has lectured extensively in the community and classroom on sexuality and holistic medicine.
Dr. Serena lives with her husband and two children in Woodinville, and is an avid nature enthusiast and loves mountain hiking, long beach walks, and ocean camping. She also enjoys gardening, poetry, and playful living.