Our Team
dr. michael jamshidi, nmd
Dr. Jamshidi is a Naturopathic Medical Physician licensed in the state of Arizona. A graduate of SCNM class of 2018 he practices General Naturopathic medicine, physical medicine, IV therapies, chronic pain, weight loss, mental health, and overall wellness.
In his free time Dr. Jam enjoys practicing yoga, studying plant medicine and exploring nature.
dr.Ana jones, nmd
Dr. Jones graduated from SCNM in 2014 and is a Naturopathic Physician licensed in the state of Arizona. Her passion is to empower you on your adventure to optimal health.
lESLEE lECHUGA- patient specialist
Leslee has a love for sports and with her competitive nature lead to a few sports related injuries. After being given the usual medical path she discovered her love for holistic services while working for a chiropractor. She now loves to spread the word of natural healing and can't wait to help you discover yours.
The Owner
Kristie Austin
Comes from three generations of Phoenix native entrepreneurs and after spending the last decade plus in TV Production and traveling the country on her converted greyhound bus with her sidekick, Edison, she knew it was time for a change and wanted to return home and help her community.
As someone who has always preferred alternative health solutions after suffering for years with Endometriosis and PCOS given only addictive pain medication as an option she began to utilize natural solutions for pain management that created a passion for natural medicine that continues to this day.
The Boss' Boss
Edison is a Chinese Crested, Yorkie mix and selected Kristie to be his owner in November of 2019 at the pound in Lancaster, CA. We don't talk of his past since he's been reformed but he does roam the halls of the office. He is friendly, hypoallergenic, and will sniff your ankles while asking for treats. Sniff you soon!
The Founder
Josh Cronin
Founded Independent Wellness Center in 2015 with his two brothers. As they built a business together, one by one, the brothers found their passions elsewhere.
After 7 years of serving the community Josh decided to chase his dreams of owning a ranch, so he sold the business to Kristie who he trusts to operate the business in a shared vision and continue to grow it. Josh moved to Northern Arizona and is currently growing hemp to help patients while living his Garth Brooks soundtrack with his wife and four kids. He'll see y'all down the trail!