Dr. Janene Martin

Education

Janene completed her naturopathic doctorate at National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she studied advanced levels of homeopathy, as well as advanced topics relating to pediatric and female patients. Since graduation Dr. Martin has continued to receive cutting edge clinical training related to our endocrine and immuune systems. 

She earned her undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in art education from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. As you may have guessed, this left many pre-medical requisites to complete. These classes were completed at Volunteer State College where she gained a deep appreciation for the scientific medical study, on which she was about to embark.

At Volunteer State she was steeped in the introduction to biology and chemistry. The teachers not only taught a whole new language but also were inspirational in the process. Their passion for teaching and depth of expertise in their fields inspired an art teacher to take on with confidence the first year of a four-year accredited medical school.

 

Professional Life

Before entering medical school, Janene practiced as a licensed massage therapist utilizing Swedish, Ayurvedic, Polarity, reflexology, Breema, and neuromuscular therapies.

Prior to and during her massage career, Janene worked at Oasis Center in Nashville, Tennessee for two years as a Transitional Living case manager with homeless youth in a voluntary Transitional Living program. Her goal was to support homeless teens moving from street mentality to living independent successful, productive, healthy and happy lives. At the client’s request, she often had the honor of atttending medical appointments. During these appointments she became painfully aware of the missed opportunities to educate these young patients about their bodies and health. Without this crucial piece their success would be almost impossible.

Prior to her experience with the Oasis Program, Janene worked four years as a group facilitator leading experiential based programs with companies and individuals. The personal growth development programs including Vision Questing, and other experienced based models and techniques were extremely rewarding and integral in shaping her current style with patients.

Personal Philosophy

In being such a fortunate witness to so many intense life-changing experiences Janene has grown to appreciate the remarkable wisdom that we all carry within us. Her work is to aid another’s process with respect and compassion. For many years she has studied the complexity of the human body and how emotional and spiritual experiences effect our health. It is her goal to create an opportunity for better health by utilizing modalities that can create and support that pivotal moment.

She does not claim to have the magic bullet. Instead she sees her role as that of an educator and wholehearted supporter of the patient's process. It is the patient who must do the most difficult work to ensure lasting change and disease prevention by following the recommendations of an educated facilitator and good common sense.