Calm inflammation and restore vitality.
Dr. Jennifer Cornell, ND
Naturopathic Doctor | Educator | Speaker | Founder of Juniper Restorative Medicine
Dr. Jennifer Cornell blends the science of functional medicine with the art of natural healing to help people build sustainable, resilient health. Her approach focuses on the body’s foundations — restoring digestion, calming inflammation, balancing hormones and strengthening the immune system to drive long-term energy and vitality. Using advanced lab testing when needed, she creates personalized care plans that combine nutrition, lifestyle shifts, and targeted support through herbs and nutrients.
Her path to medicine began with her own healing. As a young ballet dancer facing persistent knee pain, she was told her only options were surgery or quitting dance. Instead, she took a different route — rehabilitating her knees by running barefoot on the beach and learning how to support her muscles and connective tissue. She continued dancing at a high level for another ten years. That experience showed her the importance of addressing the foundations of health — nourishment, movement, and energy — and that healing becomes possible when the body is given what it needs..
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.
At Juniper Restorative Medicine, this begins with restoring digestion and elimination so the body can clear what burdens it. From there, I focus on calming inflammation, strengthening immune function, and supporting mitochondrial energy — the systems that drive resilience and recovery.
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.
