Doctors & Staff

Margaret Beeson, ND

“We serve patients best by bridging the gap between conventional and traditional medicine and dentistry.”

Education

• Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine – Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
• Homeopathic and General Practice Residency – University Health Clinic, Seattle, WA
• Nursing and Pre-Med – San Francisco School of Nursing; University of California-Davis; California State University-Hayward
• Physician Assistant Training – U.S Navy Medical Corps
• Midwifery – Bastyr University; Royal Hospital, London; St. Martha’s and St. Philomena’s hospitals, Bangalore, India; Beatrice Smulders, LM, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Expertise

• Primary care, family medicine, women’s health, connections between dental health and chronic illness

Licensing/Certification

• Licensed Primary Care Naturopathic Physician with Childbirth Specialty – Montana Alternative Healthcare Board
• Midwifery Certificate – Bastyr University
• Midwifery License – State of Washington

Professional Activities

• Former Chair – Montana Alternative Health Care Board (overseer of naturopathic licensing, training, and practice)
• Affiliate Professor/Residency Director – Bastyr University
• President/Co-Founder – Naturopathic Education and Research Consortium (NERC) (nonprofit dedicated to increasing post-graduate training, residency, and clinical practice opportunities for NDs nationwide)
• President of Paul Gardner Veteran’s Pain Relief Foundation – Nonprofit to bring options to veterans to address chronic pain.

Career Summary

The founder and owner of Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic, Dr. Beeson is a national leader in efforts to advance the quality of naturopathic care and integrate conventional and alternative medicine for patient benefit. She brings 40 years of medical experience to her practice, including a 20-year career as a nurse, certified midwife, physician assistant, and nutritional consultant. Before completing her naturopathic training at Bastyr University, she served in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, and worked as a hospital and private practice nurse involved in surgery, recovery, acute and chronic care, ICU, psychiatry, allergies, nutrition, and environmental medicine. Dr. Beeson is committed to her Montana community, advancing clinical training for NDs, and collaborating with the conventional medical community.

Awards

• Naturopathic Physician of the Year 2016
• YWCA Salute Honoree 2017
• VIS Award- 2024

Memberships

• Montana Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

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Dr. Samantha Pryor, ND

Education

• National University of Naturopathic Medicine – Certificate of Residency Completed
• Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine- University Of Bridgeport School of Naturopathic Medicine
• Brigade Combat Team Trauma Training Course
• Health Care Specialist- Recommendations for Flight Medic Training
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skill Training
• Emergency Medical Technician Training
• University of Texas at Arlington- Bachelors of Science in Biology

Expertise

• Botanical Medicine, Nutrition, Homeopathy, Physical Medicine, Generative Medicine, ALS, Regenerative Joint Injections with Prolotherapy and PRP

Licensing/Certification

• Licensed Primary Care Naturopathic Physician- Montana Alternative Healthcare Board
• Local Radiation Safety Officer Certification
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Certification
• Regenerative Injection Training Course and Certification

Awards

• The Academic Achievement Award- Highest GPA for UBSNM
• Army Commendation Medal- Role at Fort Bragg
• XVII Airborne Corps Certification of Appreciation- Top CBRN Room on Fort Bragg
• The Army Achievement Medal- Operation Readiness Assessment Inspection
• The Army Achievement Medal- Change of Command Inventories
• The Army Achievement Medal- 525th BSTB Organizational Day
• The Army Achievement Medal- Training Room NCO and Mail Room Supervisor Accomplishments
• Certificate of Achievement- Change of command Tasks
• Certificate of Achievement- Commandant’s List

Professional Activities

• Essentials of Acute and Chronic Prescribing Course
• Advocate for Naturopathic Doctor’s rights at the national level with DCFli for multiple years
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Microbiome Alterations published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review- July 2021
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Microbiome Alterations in SOD1 ALS published in Naturopathic Doctor News and Review- September 2022

Career Summary

Dr. Samantha Pryor is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Montana with a passion for treating the whole person bringing them back to health. Her background as a healthcare specialist in the Army gave her a lot of experience treating many acute infections and injuries, chronic pain issues, mental health issues, and even emergency medical situations. During her time in the Army, she became interested in nutrition. While serving overseas in S. Korea was the first time she encountered botanical medicines. During a trip in China, she developed acute gastroenteritis (gut pain and diarrhea) and was treated with botanical medicines which really piqued her interest in botanical medicines. So, when she came back to the United States at Fort Bragg, NC she was in a bookstore when she found a book about naturopathic medicine. Reading that book she learned naturopathic doctors are experts in nutrition and botanical medicines, This began her journey to become a Naturopathic Doctor.

Dr. Samantha Pryor graduated in 2019 from the University of Bridgeport School of Naturopathic Medicine as Valedictorian and having a specialty in Generative Medicine. She then completed a residency for 1.5 years at her alma mater through National University of Natural Medicine. After completing the residency, she maintained her naturopathic doctor license in Connecticut and practiced 2 years treating a variety of health conditions including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) which she has been honing her knowledge about since 2015 when her father was diagnosed with ALS to go on and pass away 1 year later. That propelled Dr. Pryor to publish 2 studies on ALS to promote increased knowledge among providers who treat individuals with ALS.

March of 2023, Dr. Pryor joined the Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic as an associate. She is excited to work with the wonderful people of Montana. Also, she is currently writing a book on how to break cycles of abuse and heal after having to learn how to break and heal from her own experiences with cycles of abuse. Outside of work you will catch Dr. Pryor drinking her tea and enjoying the outdoors. She loves gardening, hiking, and of course reading as she is a classic bibliophile since youth where she developed her love of books to escape from painful emotions.

Languages 

• English
• Spanish- Speak, read and write with high proficiency

Memberships

• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• Sierra Club Member Connecticut Chapter
• The United State Army Chemical Corps Regiment Member
• The United States Army Medical Department Regiment Member
• Delta Zeta Alumni

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Cameron Craw, ND, LAc

Education

• Family Medicine Resident – Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic, Billings, MT
• Gastroenterology Residency, (1 year) with Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND – Hive Mind Medicine, Portland, OR
• Naturopathic Medicine Doctorate – National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR
• Masters of Acupuncture – National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR
• Bachelors of Arts in Contemplative Psychology – Naropa University, Boulder, CO
• Yoga Teacher Training (500 hours) – Radiantly Alive Yoga, Bali, Ubud, Indonesia

Clinical Interests

• Primary Care, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Generative Medicine, Pain Management, Stress Management, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Botanical Medicine, Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine, Behavioral Medicine, Men’s Health.

Licensing/Certification

• Licensed Naturopathic Physician – Montana Board of Alternative Healthcare
• Licensed Acupuncturist – Montana Board of Alternative Healthcare
• Certified Cranial Sacral Therapist – Moving Mountain Institute
• Certified Meditation Teacher – Hippocrates Health Institute

Specialty Training

Advanced coursework in Gastroenterology, Generative Injections, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation, Botanical Medicine, Chinese Medical Theory, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation.

Career Summary

Dr. Craw is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and licensed Acupuncturist on a mission to help others feel more comfortable in their own bodies. His clinical interests include both evidence based and traditional therapies and practices that foster greater internal and interpersonal harmony. He understands that the body, heart, and mind are deeply interconnected and can all be enlisted as valuable resources in one’s healing journey. He is committed to identifying and treating the root cause of each person’s symptoms, rather than simply pursuing symptom relief.

Dr. Craw believes that the most potent approach to medicine arises from the complementary interplay between Eastern and Western medical philosophies. He has spent many years striving to build competency in both Eastern and Western medical traditions to actualize this complementarity within himself. He is passionate about sharing what he has learned and strives to ensure that every patient leaves feeling heard, accepted, and empowered in their healing journey.

Before joining YNC, Dr. Craw spent 5 years in the United States Navy where he served as a Command Fitness Leader. He then traveled to Indonesia to pursue extensive training in Yoga. He completed a bachelor’s degree in Contemplative Psychology (mindfulness-based psychotherapy) with a special focus on embodiment practices. He extensively explored East Asian arts while concurrently worked his way through Naturopathic medical school. During and after his time in medical school he spent two years providing advanced care in functional gastroenterology under the guidance of Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND.

In his free time, Dr. Craw enjoys playing and writing music, playing soccer, rock climbing, and hiking/backpacking with his wife and dog.

Memberships

• Montana Association of Naturopathic Physicians (MANP)
• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
• Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (GastroANP)
• Naturopathic Orthopedic Medicine Academy (NOMA)

Taking new patients September 2024

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Sierra Cortes, ND

Education

• Family Medicine Resident – Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic, Billings, MT
• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine – Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
• Classical Homeopathy Training (2 years) – New England School of Homeopathy, Online
• Chinese Medicine Foundational Theory Education (1 year) – Acupuncture and Massage College, Miami, FL
• Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences – Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

 Clinical Interests

• Primary Care, Trauma-Informed Care, Community Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle medicine, Home and Lifestyle modifications to support overall health, Environmental and Chemical Sensitivities, Mental Health, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Botanical Medicine, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Wisdom from ancient traditions including Chinese Medicine & Ayurveda

 Licensing/Certification

• Licensed Primary Care Naturopathic Physician – Montana Board of Alternative Healthcare
• Naturopathic Physician License – Washington State Department of Health
• Advanced Intravenous Therapy Certification – Bastyr University

Specialty Training

• Advanced coursework in Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Colon Hydrotherapy, Gemmotherapy, IV Therapy, Chinese Medicine Foundational Theory.

 Career Summary

 Dr. Cortes is a licensed Naturopathic Physician with a variety of clinical interests with emphasis on mental health, homeopathy, and community health. She likes to say that her specialty is people. She strives to create an environment where you feel seen, heard, and cared for by emphasizing the importance of a warm space, shared decision making, and listening to your own intuition.

Dr. Cortes combines the philosophy of Naturopathic medicine, Vitalism, and Chinese medicine concepts with consideration of Western medicine and evidence informed practices to provide a holistic approach to care. She naturally leans into human psychology and the intelligence of our emotions in her approach to care and understanding of physical and emotional manifestations of disharmony/dis-ease. She views disharmony in the body as an opportunity to discover what your body and life may be trying to tell you. She strives to honor the body’s intelligence and the inherent healing wisdom of nature. Dr. Cortes subscribes to the mantra that your life is your medicine.

She is passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration to bring education and learning opportunities to others. She strongly believes a direction that emphasizes the importance of community engagement, and a sense of belonging is vital for health. She is a co-founder of her undergraduate school’s first student led organization dedicated to introducing students to careers in natural medicine and holistic living. She continued to dedicate her time to community education in medical school serving on the board of multiple student organizations. She had the privilege of interning at a rural health NGO in India, which deeply impacted her cultural perspective.

Outside of work, Dr. Cortes enjoys learning new things, weekend adventures, preparing nourishing meals and incorporating movement into her day. She is passionate about her faith, family, and community.

Memberships

• Montana Association of Naturopathic Physicians (MANP)
• American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
• Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians (PsychANP)

 

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Patricia Holl, DC

“Comprehensive healthcare is the outcome of patient-doctor commitment to health, integrative care, and unremitting development of knowledge.”

Education

• Doctor of Chiropractic – Los Angeles College of Chiropractic; Los Angeles, CA
• BA, Psychology (with honors) – Rutgers University; Newark, NJ
• Certified Medical Examiner – DOT Physicals
• Currently enrolled in The Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies pursuing a Diplomate in Functional Neurology.

Expertise

• Spinal care, postural alignment, pain management, acute and chronic injury, joint disorders, personal fitness training and education

Licensing/Certification

• Licensed Chiropractor – Montana Board of Chiropractors
• Postural Alignment Specialist – Egoscue University; San Diego, CA
• Options for Animals International Academy of Animal Chiropractic; Wellsville, KS – Instructor
• Certified in Animal Chiropractic – American Veterinary Chiropractic Association and International Veterinary Chiropractic Association

Career Summary

Dr. Holl has almost two decades of experience in comprehensive chiropractic care for pain management, rehabilitation, pre- and post-surgical conditioning, and general wellness. She has been with Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic since 2006, where she works with patients to relieve musculoskeletal pain without drugs or surgery. She coordinates patient chiropractic care with other specialties (alternative and allopathic) for patient benefit; frequently lectures to medical professionals and the public on chiropractic medicine and the benefits of appropriate stretching and exercise for pain management; and instructs patients on the importance of postural alignment and movement.

Before joining YNC, Dr. Holl co-managed patient care with orthopedic surgeons, internists, neurologists, psychologists, and pain specialists in multi-specialty and chiropractic practices in the Los Angeles area. Her work involved diagnostic referral and interpretation (X-rays and MRIs), physical exams, chiropractic adjustment, manipulation under anesthesia, and physical therapy supervision for patients with injuries and general pain and discomfort.

Memberships

• American Veterinary Chiropractic Association
• International Veterinary Chiropractic Association

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