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Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Care for all Families

Holistic, individualized care from preconception to postpartum,

for all genders, families, and bodies.

Hello, I’m Dr. Sarah!

I’m licensed as a Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist. 

I use she/they pronouns and identify as cis-female, and appreciate and celebrate the full spectrum gender expression.  I am white, of Irish and Scottish descent, and come from a middle class background.  I identify as queer and have been married to my spouse for 11 years. 

My family and I live on the ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya and Molalla tribes, otherwise known as Portland, Oregon. I grew up in Oakland, California, and feel at home on the Mendocino coast, under the Bay Area eucalyptus trees and in the granite rocks of the Sierra mountains. 

I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was 12 years old, which set in motion my passion for disability rights, trans and queer justice, dismantling ableism within the medical profession (and everywhere), and helping those with invisible illnesses and identities be seen and supported. I also love to support queer folks to grow their families.

I have had at least 2 cups of black coffee daily since I was a teenager and have no plans of stopping.  My partner and I have two sweet elementary aged kiddos, and I love watching their passions and individuality unfurl.  I’m an Enneagram 4, and a Libra sun, Aries rising and Virgo moon - I know just enough about astrology to say that this leads to a real internal battle at times!

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My Practice

I blend a number of modalities that I have found to be impactful for lasting, whole-self healing, with the common thread of all of these lineages being seeing you as a whole person, embedded in a connected ecosystem. My ultimate goal is to act as a guide, advocate and sounding board to help your body access its own innate resources to heal itself. I offer:

  • Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Cupping

  • Somatic Bodywork, including Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, Holistic Pelvic Care™ and Craniosacral Therapy/Myofascial Release

  • Intrauterine Insemination - both in office and in the comfort of your home

  • Western & Chinese herbal medicine

  • Nutritional counseling & supplementation of specific nutrients

  • Classical Homeopathy, Biotherapeutic Drainage, Flower essences

  • Compounded medications and prescription pharmaceuticals

  • Lab work, imaging and functional testing

Anti-Oppression Statement

As a Queer Reproductive Justice advocate and Healthcare Provider, I choose to challenge the Women’s Health industrial complex that caters to cis, hetero, white women while promoting harmful practices of weight loss, nutrition, spirituality, and cultural appropriation. I also acknowledge that I have participated in upholding all of these harmful practices in the past and will make mistakes as I continue to learn and unlearn within our racist, patriarchal, heteronormative, ableist, capitalist culture and education model.  I not only want to expand the umbrella of reproductive health and chronic illness care to serve queer, trans, and gender non-conforming people–especially those who are Black, Brown, and Indigenous, I also want to be a positive influence in reclaiming their right to exist, recovering their dignity and bringing respect and recognition back to their communities.  Queer, trans, and non-binary folks have existed well before colonizers invented the concepts of gender and heteronormativity.  As a queer, cis-gender, White fertility Naturopath and Acupuncturist, this theme of re-centering marginalized communities in reproductive healthcare is very important to me because I see the way white supremacy and capitalism negatively affect the mental and physical health of my patients and community on a daily basis. I aim to end the cycle of passing this harm to future generations.  My mission is to be a part of the restoration of ancient and Indigenous systems of medicine where people of all genders, all sexualities, all abilities, all races, and all socioeconomic backgrounds are seen, valued, and supported in creating the family and life they desire and deserve.

♡Sarah Trotta, ND, LAc (she/they)

This anti-oppression statement was inspired and informed by the work of Josie Rodriguez-Bouchier (Intersectional Fertility) and Iliya Parker (Decolonizing Fitness).

What My Patients Say

  • I am SO grateful to have found Dr. Sarah Trotta. She is the doctor I have been seeking for the past decade. She is kind and compassionate and truly cares about helping and getting to the root cause of issues. Every other doctor I have experienced in my adult life has made me feel like they are trying to rush me in and out as fast as possible, following some sort of checklist or hidden agenda without really listening, and billing by the minute. Dr. Sarah will treat you as an individual and truly listen to you. She is not limited to western medicine and has a whole arsenal of thoughtful approaches to any given problem and will follow up with you to ensure they are working. She spends time with you without staring at the clock. I cannot say enough about how wonderful my experience with her has been! - LM

  • It is safe to say I owe my current health, any future children, and perhaps my life to the work of Dr. Trotta. I spent over ten years seeing a variety of MDs, naturopaths, and holistic health providers with almost no improvement in my symptoms. Year by year, my vitality was fading away and I was experiencing recurrent miscarriages. Within weeks of working with Dr. Trotta, she had diagnosed and begun to treat five underlying conditions that no one else had even thought to consider. Unsatisfied with my level of recovery after six months, she sent me for another set of rule-outs, which revealed another long-standing chronic condition requiring specialized treatment. She listened to me, she believed me, and she left no stone unturned. Do not hesitate to book with Dr. Trotta! She is a wealth of knowledge, deeply committed to her patients, and willing to blend a variety of treatment options to produce real results with lasting impact. - EJ

  • Dr. Trotta truly cares about the wellbeing of her patients. She’s responsive, she listens to understand, and she provides specific, actionable care plans that are holistic, feasible, and realistic for my life and lifestyle.  So many other doctors have left me feeling unheard, overwhelmed, and even ashamed.  Finding Dr. Trotta has been a true game-changer for sustaining my health and wellbeing, both mentally and physically. - Anonymous

  • Dr. Trotta's patience, flexibility, reliability, breadth of training, and accessibility surpass all other doctors I've worked with. She meets me where I'm at and strategically identifies alternatives to tests and treatments that are unrealistic for my budget or lifestyle. Her integration of naturopathy, acupuncture, and Mayan Abdominal Massage allows for well-rounded care from a single provider. Her appointment follow-up is prompt and thorough, giving me a sense of ongoing support. - SA

  • I see Dr. Trotta for Craniosacral therapy, and both the space and facilitators are incredibly gentle and thoughtful. Thank you for creating such a safe place within the city for a healing journey. - WS

Contact Me!

I would love to answer any questions you have about what it looks like to work with me!

You may contact me directly using the form to the right.

Please note that I cannot provide medical advice without first seeing you as a patient.

I’m looking forward to connecting with you!