Annette Sacksteder

Naturopathic Physician, Acupuncturist
Vibrant Naturopathic Care
Currently Accepting New Patients
Telemedicine Services


Get in Touch:

Vibrant Naturopathic Care
Phone: 206-528-1088
https://www.drannettesacksteder.com/ »

Areas of Focus

Anxiety / Depression, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Digestive Disorders, Gastrointestinal, Geriatrics, LGBTQIA+ Care, Pain, Stress Management, and Women’s Health

 

Additional Services

  • Hormone Replacement

Practice Description

Dr. Annette Sacksteder is a naturopathic physician offering virtual care across Washington State. She specializes in perimenopause and menopause, bone health, hormones, metabolic and cardiovascular health, and healthy aging.

Insurance Information

Dr. Sacksteder is IN-NETWORK with the following insurance companies: Kaiser PPO, Lifewise, United (not all plans), First Choice, Premera, and Regence.

It’s your responsibility to verify insurance coverage and benefits before your appointment. Please contact your insurance company to verify that Dr. Sacksteder is IN-NETWORK with your plan.

Individual benefits are based on your plan. The office submits insurance claims as a courtesy to our patients. Health insurance is a contract between the patient and the insurance company, so policies may or may not cover all claims, and some services may be covered at different plan benefit levels.

Patients are responsible for services rendered that are not covered by insurance.

Credentials and Education

Annette Sacksteder, ND, EAMP, graduated in 2010 from the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM)—now known as the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM)—where she earned a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. She is licensed as a Naturopathic Physician and East Asian Medicine Practitioner (EAMP) in Washington state. Dr. Sacksteder completed a 2-year residency at the Institute of Complementary Medicine under the supervision and mentorship of Dr. Eileen Stretch.
Prior to her medical education, Dr. Sacksteder earned a Bachelor of Arts in Women Studies from the University of Washington and gained extensive experience in community organizing and social justice work. She then worked in the substance abuse field in Hawaii becoming a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC). These experiences richly inform her work as a physician, giving depth to her intuitive understanding of the multitude of factors that can impact an individual’s health.
A committed lifelong learner, Dr. Sacksteder stays current with the latest research and clinical best practices through ongoing continuing education in menopause and hormone therapy, osteoporosis prevention and treatment, cardiometabolic health, and cognitive health.
Dr. Sacksteder is a member of Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, The Menopause Society and The American Society for Bone & Mineral Research.

Doctor Bio

Dr. Annette Sacksteder has actively worked with and supported people in the healing process for decades. Her wisdom, vast knowledge base and wide range of skills has been honed through twelve years as a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist, five years in the substance abuse field and over three decades of active leading and teaching in peer counseling. She is deeply committed to her own health. Her work as a physician is informed by her personal experience of diabetes prevention, bone and hormone health, emotional healing, and the transformation of her relationship with food and body image.