Functional, Holistic and Naturopathic Clinic in Pleasant Hill, CA

Modern medicine with traditional roots and a personal touch.

Salus Natural Medicine, founded by Dr. Jenny V Root, is located in Pleasant Hill, CA, and offers Naturopathic, Functional, and Holistic medicine. We specialize in Endocrine, Women’s Health, and Environmental Medicine. Providing treatment for hormone imbalances, digestive issues, diabetes, allergies, mold illness, CIRS, MS, Parkinson’s, thyroid disorders, and more. Our holistic approach focuses on understanding the whole person, identifying the root cause of health concerns, and restoring vitality by evaluating and optimizing body systems. We listen, provide you with a plan, and get you to optimal health and wellness.

Services

Conditions We Treat

Holistic care for chronic illness, hormone balance, gut health, and more. Salus Natural Medicine combines advanced diagnostics and personalized treatments for optimal wellness.

Women’s Health & Hormones

Comprehensive functional and naturopathic care for hormonal balance, including PCOS, fertility, perimenopause, and menopause support.

Chronic Fatigue & Complex Illness

Systems-based care for persistent fatigue and multi-system symptoms when standard evaluations have not provided clear answers.

CIRS & Mold Toxicity

Integrative evaluation and treatment for mold exposure and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome using personalized, phased care.

Anxiety & Depression

Whole-body support for mood concerns by addressing nervous system regulation, hormones, inflammation, and metabolic health.

Chronic Stress, High & Low Cortisol

Targeted support for stress physiology and HPA axis imbalance to restore resilience, energy, and hormonal stability.

Fertility & Preconception

Root-cause support to optimize hormonal, metabolic, and inflammatory factors for natural conception or alongside assisted care.

Gut–Brain Axis

Functional medicine care addressing digestion, microbiome balance, and inflammation to support mood, immunity, and metabolism.

Menopause

Personalized menopause care focused on hormone balance, metabolic health, bone support, and long-term wellness.

Metabolic Health & Insulin Resistance

Comprehensive support for blood sugar balance, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic resilience.

Nervous System Regulation

Care designed to calm nervous system dysregulation and improve stress tolerance, sleep, and recovery capacity.

PCOS

Functional medicine support for polycystic ovary syndrome addressing insulin resistance, hormone balance, and menstrual cycle regularity.

Perimenopause

Support for early hormonal transition symptoms, including mood shifts, sleep changes, and menstrual cycle irregularities.

Sleep & Circadian Rhythm

Functional medicine support for insomnia, disrupted sleep cycles, and circadian imbalance to improve restorative rest and energy.

Thyroid Disorders & Hashimoto’s

Integrative care for thyroid dysfunction and autoimmune thyroid patterns focused on hormone optimization and immune balance.

Meet your Doctor

Meet Dr. Jenny V. Root

Hi, I’m Dr. Jenny Root, a licensed Naturopathic doctor, I specialize in holistic health, and empowering patients to achieve optimal wellness.

With personal experience and professional expertise in chronic and complex health conditions, I approach my patients with empathy and care. I create personalized treatment plans emphasize sustainable lifestyle changes, nutritional support, herbal remedies, homeopathics, and targeted medical solutions to support long-term healing.

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What to Expect

A glimpse into our approach to patient care

1

Initial Consult

We begin by reviewing your medical history, current medications, supplements, symptoms, lifestyle, stress levels, and personal goals. This comprehensive approach helps us gain a clear understanding of your unique story and individual needs.

2

Treatment Plan

We will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique health concerns, focusing on your medical trajectory and priorities. This plan may include recommendations for lab work, imaging, supplements, lifestyle modifications, stress management strategies, and targeted support to address and repair physiological imbalances.

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Ongoing Care

We are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way by tracking your progress, making necessary adjustments, and providing personalized guidance. If treatment involves multiple systems and layers, we move on to the next area. Aiming to serve our patient’s needs and getting them to improve their health month after month.