About Dr. Jennifer Cornell, ND
Dr. Jennifer Cornell, ND
Naturopathic Doctor | Educator
Dr. Jennifer Cornell blends nutritional science with the principles of natural medicine to help people build sustainable, resilient health. Her work focuses on restoring the body’s foundations, including improving digestion, calming inflammation, balancing hormones, and strengthening the immune system to support long-term energy and vitality.
When appropriate, she uses advanced laboratory testing to guide personalized care plans that combine nutrition, lifestyle changes, and targeted support through herbs and nutrients.
Her path to medicine began with her own healing experience. As a young ballet dancer facing persistent knee pain, she was told her only options were surgery or quitting dance. Instead, she chose another path and rehabilitated her knees by running barefoot on the beach and learning how to support her muscles and connective tissue.
She continued dancing and performing at a high level for another ten years. This experience shaped her belief that healing often begins by restoring the body’s foundations of nourishment, movement, and energy, and that the body can recover when given the right support.
Education and Experience
Dr. Cornell earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Washington and completed a one-year residency at Bastyr University California. She went on to serve as Assistant Professor and Chair of Clinical Sciences at Bastyr California, where she taught and mentored students for over seven years.
She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, San Diego, and a certificate in Oriental Body Therapy and TuiNa from the Pacific College of Health and Science.
Her research background includes work at The Scripps Research Institute, UC San Diego, and Bastyr University in collaboration with the University of Washington, School of Medicine.
Philosophy
I believe the body has an innate ability to heal when given the right support. My philosophy is that sustainable wellness comes from restoring the body’s foundations and making consistent, meaningful changes that fit real life.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and results-oriented. I work closely with patients to create realistic, personalized plans that reduce confusion and overwhelm, while building the clarity and consistency needed for long-term health and vitality.
“ Working with Dr. Cornell has changed my life! I’ve spent the past 10 years having symptoms dismissed or addressed with quick fixes that didn’t actually solve the ongoing problem. Dr. Cornell was thorough in her testing, questions and solutions! It was so much more than just learning my label, but rather a deep solution focused process. I finally feel more in control of my body again and I’m seeing results all because of Dr. Cornell’s attention to detail and collaborative approach”.
— J.M., Verified Patient