Meet Dr. Takiyah Nurse

Dr. Takiyah Nurse is from North Carolina. Being the child of a retired United Methodist Pastor and Lt Col, she lived in various areas in NC.

Dr. Nurse received her BS degree in Biology from Davidson College in 2002. She has always been passionate about serving her communities in all stages of life including in college, while also being a varsity athlete in track and field for 3 years.

In 2012, Dr. Nurse graduated Valedictorian, Suma Cum Laude from the National University of Health Sciences with a Doctoral degree in Naturopathic Medicine. The National University of Health Sciences is accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education and recognized by the United States Department of Education. Dr. Nurse passed the Naturopathic Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) and holds a naturopathic physician’s license in the state of Vermont. The state of North Carolina does not license its naturopathic physicians at this time.

For more information about naturopaths’ efforts to become licensed in North Carolina, you can sign up for the email list at the North Carolina Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NCANP).

Dr. Nurse is not licensed in North Carolina. Your insurance company is not obligated to cover her services. In addition, she does not perform physical exams, prescribe drugs, or act as a primary care provider.

In her free time, Dr. Nurse enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, traveling, and exploring nature.

My Philosophy

Welcome to Virginia Natural Path to Wellness! Dr. Takiyah Nurse offers a personalized naturopathic medicine approach that treats the whole person. She combines science-based approaches like nutrition, dietary intervention, herbal/botanical medicine, homeopathy, and lifestyle modification with conventional medicine for a truly integrative medicine approach.

Everyone has individual healthcare needs. Dr. Nurse takes her time to learn about you as a person. Dr. Nurse has trained with medical doctors, osteopathic physicians, physical therapists, functional medicine doctors, chiropractors, and naturopathic doctors.

When you leave your first appointment you will have a healthcare plan to start you on your path to health and wellness.

It is my hope to become a resource for the local community for education and empowerment in aspects of integrative medicine and holistic health.