Maureen Schwehr, NMD
Director of Integrative Services
Maureen Schwehr, NMD, serves as Sierra Tucson’s director of integrative services. Her department provides a unique combination of physical and mental health support for residents. Dr. Schwehr oversees a team of experienced and talented staff whose services include naturopathic medical consults, acupuncture, physical therapy, chiropractic services, massage therapy, shiatsu, zero balancing, somato-emotional release, and craniosacral therapy. In addition to supervising staff, she works one-on-one with residents to help them determine the root cause of their problems. Focus is given to nutritional status and hormonal balance, supporting biochemical pathways that help the body function more effectively. Dr. Schwehr holds a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. Past experience includes a position as the medical director at Mirasol, a residential eating disorder facility. As part of the Sierra Tucson staff, she has the opportunity to be part of a truly integrative team that provides a unique, empowering perspective for residents.
Presentations by Maureen Schwehr, NMD:
“Are Your Hormones Controlling You? Likely Not, but They Have a Big Impact ,” New York, NY; (04/12/19)
“The Effects of Trauma on the Gut & Brain Connection,” Dallas, TX; (02/22/19)
“The Gut, Brain, Pain Connection,” Southern Arizona Dietetic Association Educational event; August 30, 2018
“The Science and Research behind the complex gut/brain relationship,” Southwest School for Behavioral Health Conference, Tucson, AZ; (08/13/18)
“The Gut, Brain, Pain Connection,” Labor Assistance Professionals Conference, Las Vegas, NV; (07/18/18)
“The Gut, Brain, Pain Connection,” Southern Arizona Dietetic Association Educational event; Seattle, WA; (05/18)
“The Gut, Brain, Pain Connection,” BFI National Conference on Trauma, Addictions & Mindfulness; Chicago, IL; (03/08/18)
“The Gut, Brain, Pain Connection,” Tucson Be Informed Breakfast; Tucson, AZ; (11/01/17)
“Naturopathic Medicine Week and Integrative Mental Health Model of Treatment,” Morning Blend TV Show; (10/09/17)
“The Gut, Brain, Pain Connection,” LA Symposium; Los Angeles, CA; (09/15/17)
“Naturopathic Interventions for Co-Occurring Disorders,” St. Louis, MO; (08/23/17)
“The Gut, Brain, Pain Connection,” New York Symposium; New York, NY; (05/03/17)
“The Gut Brain Connection: How Digestion Affects Mental Health,” Be Informed Breakfast; Phoenix, AZ; (03/20/17)
