We had the good fortune of connecting with Alaina Vargas and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alaina, how did you come up with the idea for your business?
My daughter and I both struggled with skin conditions, particularly eczema. Going the conventional medicine route initially, we ended up on extremely potent medicines that only provided temporary relief.

I started searching for alternative options and discovered the profound ability that the body has to heal itself when the root cause of the issue if found and addressed. My daughter and I both no longer suffer from eczema.

After experiencing our own personal struggles and journey towards healing, I became motivated to help other parents who often feel helpless watching their own children suffer from painful and difficult skin conditions.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Natural Way Pediatric Dermatology opened to patients in Colorado in Fall of 2023. As far as I know, I am the only practitioner offering holisitc dermatology services to children in Colorado.

My drive to offer naturopathic dermatology services stemmed from watching my patients and own daughter struggle with skin conditions like eczema, acne, hair loss, psoriasis, rosacea and other conditions.

After seeing first-hand how the body can heal when the root cause of the issue is addressed, I became highly motivated to help others get relief from the chronic suffering that these skin conditions can cause.

Common issues I address in clinic include diet and lifestyle factors, toxic exposures, skin barrier dysfunction and gut dysbiosis (aka leaky gut). One perk of holisitic medicine is that by treating these issues, the whole body is impacted and the patients often see improvement to the overall health and quality of life.

Many of my patients come to me feeling defeated from having such a difficult journey with their skin conditions. It is so rewarding to be able to help provide relief and healing. My goal is always to educate my patients on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle so that their clear skin can last for a lifetime!

I feel so privileged to be able to provide these services and love what I do!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Growing up in Colorado has been such an amazing experience. If I had to show my best friend an amazing time, there are definitely a few key spots that come to mind!

Some of my favorite Colorado activities/locations are:

Concerts at Red Rocks
Camping and hiking in Ouray
Skiing at Purgatory Resort in Durango
Enjoying a good meal at Salsa Brava in Colorado Springs

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I am so blessed to have an extremely supportive husband as well as friends and family!

The holisitic medical community has also been a wonderful group to be a part of. We really support each other in any way we can!

Website: https://www.naturalwaypediatricdermatology.com/

Instagram: NaturalWayPediatricDermatology

Facebook: Www.facebook.com/naturalwaypeds

Image Credits
Shannon Steinacker Photography

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