Dr. Mikaela Carty, NMD — Naturopathic Medicine & Acupuncture at Breathe Chiropractic
She brings a whole-body, root-cause perspective to care — one that looks beyond managing symptoms to understanding the underlying patterns driving them.
Dr. Mikaela Carty is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor practicing acupuncture and integrative medicine at Breathe Chiropractic in Phoenix. As a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Dr. Mikaela's training spans conventional medical sciences alongside evidence-informed natural therapies — giving her a uniquely broad foundation for addressing complex and chronic health concerns. Her clinical focus includes acupuncture, nervous system regulation, hormonal health, and the integrative support of conditions that haven't responded fully to conventional approaches.
At Breathe, Dr. Mikaela's work integrates naturally alongside chiropractic and massage care. Acupuncture and chiropractic work on the same system — the nervous system — through different access points, and patients who combine both consistently report deeper and more lasting results than either achieves alone. Dr. Mikaela's naturopathic training adds an additional layer — addressing the nutritional, hormonal, and systemic contributors that influence how well the nervous system can regulate and heal.
Certifications & Credentials:
- Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD)
- Licensed Acupuncturist
- Certified in Neuro-Emotional Technique NET
New patient acupuncture visits with Dr. Mikaela are available online. Your intake forms cover all services at Breathe — complete them once, and they apply to both chiropractic and acupuncture care.
A Note on Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct healthcare profession that combines the rigors of conventional medical training with an evidence-informed approach to natural therapies. Naturopathic Medical Doctors complete a four-year, graduate-level program at an accredited naturopathic medical school — including clinical sciences, physical diagnosis, and supervised patient care — before sitting for national licensing board examinations.
In Arizona, NMDs are licensed primary care providers with prescriptive authority and a broad scope of practice. Dr. Mikaela practices within that scope at Breathe, with a focus on integrative and collaborative care alongside the chiropractic and massage services the practice offers.
