Our Doctors
Expertise:
- Primary care, family medicine, women’s health, connections between dental health and chronic illness
Licensing and Certification:
- Licensed Primary Care Naturopathic Physician– Montana Alternative Healthcare Board
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:
Memberships:
- Montana Association of Naturopathic Physicians
- American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Education:
- Family Medicine Resident- Yellowstone Naturopathic Medicine; Billings, MT
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine- Bastyr University; Kenmore, WA
- BS, Health Science- California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton, CA
Clinical Interests:
- Advanced coursework in pelvic floor therapy, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, IV nutrient therapy
- Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Pelvic Floor Health, Cranio-Sacral, Botanical Medicine
Licensing and Certification:
- Licensed Naturopathic Physician- California Board of Naturopathic Practitioners
Career Summary:
Dr. Brooke Collins, ND, is a licensed naturopathic physician and first-year general family medicine resident at YNC. During her clinical training at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, Dr. Collins gained experience in primary care, female reproductive health, fertility care, IV nutrient therapy, physical medicine, and environmental medicine. She completed a variety of clinical rotations and preceptorships in integrative medicine settings, where she focused on whole-person care and chronic disease management. Through this experience, she developed a strong foundation in comprehensive patient assessment, individualized treatment planning, and collaborative healthcare delivery. She has pursued additional coursework in pelvic floor therapy, craniosacral therapy, IV nutrient therapy, and fertility care.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Collins served as a Teaching Assistant at Bastyr University as well as held a leadership role with the Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA), managing communications, event coordination, and student engagement initiatives.
Before entering medical training, Dr. Collins gained valuable experience in healthcare administration and patient support. She worked in naturopathic and dermatologic clinics, as well as in hospital nutrition services, where she educated patients on specialized dietary plans and collaborated with interdisciplinary care teams. These experiences reinforced her commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and the importance of integrative approaches to health and wellness.
Outside of the office, Dr. Collins enjoys creating delicious and nutritious meals in the kitchen, camping, and exploring the stand-up comedy scene. She is excited to continue her training at YNC and to serve the Billings community.
Memberships:
- American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
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, Regenerative Medicine, Pain Management, Stress Management, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Botanical Medicine, Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine, Behavioral Medicine, Men’s Health.
- Advanced coursework in Gastroenterology, Regenerative Injections, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation, Botanical Medicine, Chinese Medical Theory, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Meditation.
Licensing and 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
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)