Today we’d like to introduce you to KRISTEN ALLOTT.
Hi KRISTEN, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Most people know me as a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist, but my most profound education didn’t come from a textbook. It came from living within a brain and body that has navigated PTSD, Neurodivergence (ADD and Learning Disabilities), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and autonomic dysregulation.
I share this because I want you to know that when I talk about the tools for mental clarity and energy, they aren’t theoretical for me. They are personal.
From overcoming a childhood history of medical trauma and educational challenges to fighting for a correct diagnosis of traumatic brain injury after a 2014 car accident left me barely able to walk a quarter-mile, I have learned one universal truth: Your physiology is the foundation of your resilience. Whether I was earning a black belt in Aikido while navigating dyslexia in medical school or recovery from traumatic grief during the pandemic, the “basics”—targeted nutrition, sleep, movement and breathing are what keeps the nervous system regulated and what kept my lights on.
In my practice, we have two primary goals. First, we deep-dive into your biology to identify the physical causes—such as inflammation, hormonal shifts, or nutrient gaps—that other providers often miss. Second, I’m here to be your witness and your guide. I won’t just give you a plan; I will walk with you as you learn the unique ‘rules’ of your body, helping you master the skills to shift from just surviving to thriving.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Why is Dr. Allott a cash based practice?
While a cash-based practice medical care involves a higher out-of-pocket investment than insurance-covered visits, this model is essential for providing truly individualized care. Insurance contracts often compromise quality by mandating restricted visit times and rigid protocols that prioritize checklists over complex root causes—leading to scenarios like years of antidepressant use before anyone checks for low iron or not checking cortisol, which causes wired and tired with sugar cravings symptoms plus insomnia. By stepping outside that system, I can dedicate 75 minutes to our appointments, ensuring we have the space to uncover your whole story and collaboratively design a plan tailored to your unique biology.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Dynamic Paths, PLLC?
I do several things at Dynamic Path, PLLC. I have my clinical practice which decodes the biology of health and mental health because resilience is a biological skill.
Within the company Dynamic Paths is Dynamic Brains Consulting which focuses on providing education on how the brain and body work to improve energy, mental clarity and decision-making. Within this context, I provides continuing education for doctors, nurse practitioners, mental health providers as well as lawyers and judges.
Additionally, I am the co-founder of Protein for All which is a program that is in the dependency court system throughout WA state and a scattering of courts around the county (AZ, WI, and Choctaw Nation). This program works to provide protein and carbs to parents before taking to a lawyer or judge. Studies show that people make more responsive decisions when they have had food within the hour.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
Books:
Fuel Your Brain, Not Your Anxiety by Dr. Kristen Allott and Natasha Duarte Published by New Harbinger Publishing
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence by Dr. Anna Lembke
Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD
The 4-Phase Histamine Reset Plan by Dr. Becky Campbell
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
Podcasts:
Huberman Labs
The Hot Stove Society
Against the Odds
Drug Story by Thomas Goetz
An Arm and a Leg
Apps
Libby-App to the Tacoma Public Library
Breathe+
Seek- helps ID plants
Sky Guild – helps ID stars
Contact Info:
- Website: https://KristenAllott.com
- Instagram: KristenAllott
- Facebook: Dynamic Paths, Dr. Kristen Allott
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-allott-alternative-mental-health-thought-leader/
- Youtube: @fuelyourbrain167
