Dr. Michelle Young

Hey! I’m Dr. Michelle Young, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Young Medicine, an integrative pediatric practice. I’m passionate about helping families build strong foundations of health for their children through education, empowerment, and a natural, preventative approach. While my heart lies in preventing future disease, I also support kids and teens with a wide range of issues, from constipation to severe eczema.

My online membership community, Healthy Families Collective, was born out of my own integrative healing journey with Multiple Sclerosis. That experience deeply shaped my commitment to helping families optimize their health before something feels "wrong," and to show that healthy living and using natural medicine at home doesn’t have to be overwhelming or complicated in today’s world.

My husband and I recently moved to West Michigan from San Diego to build the small homestead we always dreamed of raising our kids on. We’ve learned to embrace the seasons, live closer to nature and what our land offers, grow a garden, and tend to our chickens. Donkeys are hopefully next! We dream of our feral children running free for hours and getting into all kinds of mischief on the land.

My biggest parenting advice? Keep it simple and get back to the basics. Prioritize getting outside as often as possible. Eat seasonal whole foods, grown as locally and naturally as you can. Go to sleep when the sun goes down and wake when the sun comes up. Do things that bring you joy and work to limit stress and anything that doesn’t align with your family’s values. Ask for help when you need it. Find your village. And always do what you can in the season you’re in.

We’re currently waiting on the arrival of the baby we’ve dreamed about for years. We’re not finding out the sex, so we can’t wait for the big surprise this fall!

My can’t-live-without pregnancy products:

  • Seeking Health Prenatal Essentials MF
  • Taylor Dukes Strawberry Lemonade Electrolyte Drink Mix
  • Honeybee Hippie Magnesium Butter & Natural Mama Tallow Butter
  • Book: Growing Together: Doula Wisdom & Holistic Practices for Pregnancy, Birth & Early Motherhood by Carson Meyer

Why I Love Bumbleride

As a Naturopathic Doctor and soon-to-be mom committed to a low-tox, intentional lifestyle, I put a lot of thought into the products we bring into our home. Bumbleride stood out for its non-toxic, eco-friendly materials and sustainable manufacturing. I also love its versatility—we’ll easily take it from the beach to our dirt road to the city. The Era model is especially perfect because it lets baby face either toward us or out into the world, depending on the moment. Thoughtful, functional, and beautiful—exactly what we were looking for!

Join Healthy Families Collective: https://www.healthyfamiliescollective.com/

Work with Dr. Michelle 1:1: https://www.youngmedicine.com/

Instagram: @dr.michelle_young