Hi, it’s nice to meet you!
I’m Dr. Gabriel Holtski, a Naturopathic Doctor licensed in both California and Oregon, with a focus on functional medicine approaches to family wellness and integrative mental health. I founded Brighter Balance to offer care that goes beyond simply relieving symptoms. My goal is to support your full healing journey with compassion, curiosity, and deep clinical insight. I care for each patient as an individual, creating treatment plans that work with your body, honor your story, and help you feel more like yourself again. I'm here to listen deeply, guide thoughtfully, and walk beside you as you move toward a brighter, more balanced life.
In addition to my clinical practice, I also serve as an adjunct professor of Anatomy and Physiology at College of the Redwoods. Teaching allows me to share my knowledge and empower others with a deeper understanding of how their bodies work, which is something I also bring into my patient care.
You don’t have to navigate your healthcare alone. Whether you call it integrative medicine, holistic medicine, naturopathic medicine, or root-cause medicine, in the end I’m here to provide you with functional medicine that works.
How I Can Help
I offer in-person visits at my Arcata, CA office or telemedicine consultations for patients anywhere in California and Oregon. If you’re here looking for integrative mental health care, we can work together to address anxiety, depression, and other emotional concerns. If you’re here for a more holistic approach to other health concerns, we can navigate the wide range of functional medicine testing and treatment options available to create a healthcare plan that fits with your needs and goals. Whether you’re seeking alternative approaches to medication, want to work collaboratively with your current providers, or simply feel that a more holistic approach resonates with you, I’m here to support your healing journey.
I use an evidence-based, individualized approach that combines both conventional and natural therapies to restore balance to your body and mind. We’ll work together to create a personalized treatment plan, which may include:
Clinical nutrition and herbal support
Sleep, stress, and lifestyle guidance
Mind-body techniques for nervous system balance
Prescription medications (when appropriate)
Functional lab testing to explore deeper root causes
You deserve to thrive, not just survive. I’ll meet you wherever you are in your healing process, with patience, presence, and a commitment to seeing you through to a brighter, more balanced life.
My Background
I grew up in a household that valued a proactive approach to health, eating an organic whole foods diet, managing ailments with nutritional and botanical therapies, and staying quite active. Initially, I prepared for a career in conventional medicine, but my path shifted after I worked as a wilderness guide with at-risk youth. The lead clinician at the program was a Naturopathic Doctor, and I saw firsthand how powerful and healing it can be to approach health from a holistic perspective. This experience inspired me to take a less conventional route, allowing me to provide a more comprehensive, integrative approach to healing.
When it comes to holistic and integrative approaches, I practice what I preach. I make sure to spend time with my family and get out into nature often. Whether it’s activity-based (surfing, biking, hiking) or more relaxed (gardening or playing on the beach with my daughter), I stay connected to the world around me. This balance keeps me refreshed and ready to serve my patients.
As a member of the Psychiatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians, California Association of Naturopathic Doctors, and Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians, I stay up-to-date on current best practices for patient care and integrative approaches to mental health.
Ready to get started?
Book your first visit with Dr. Holtski today - in person in Arcata or by video consult anywhere in California and Oregon - and take the first step toward feeling better.