About
, ND, and IFMCP who co-founded SALT Health in Bentonville, Arkansas in 2019. She earned her medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed additional training at Trinity College of Natural Health in 1999. She earned her Institute for Functional Medicine certification in 2013. Her career includes three years at the Cleveland Clinic, where she served as Director of Clinical Operations and Onsite Physician while helping establish the first-of-its-kind Center for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Herbst brings more than 20 years of experience in primary care and functional medicine. She is a world expert in medical-genomics and nutrigenomics and is one of few physicians in the country certified to interpret IntellxxDNA results. The American Osteopathic Association recognized her work in 2017 with a research sponsorship award, and she has addressed colleagues on the benefits of functional medicine in primary care. She authored "Functional Medicine in Primary Care" and has lectured on cognitive decline and Alzheimer's prevention, including at the 2025 UAMS Northwest Neurodiversity Conference and the November 2024 Game Plan Conference. She is a passionate advocate for children with Down Syndrome and pioneers advanced DNA testing for this population. Outside the clinic, Dr. Herbst enjoys hiking, painting, music, and reading historical fiction.
Education & Training
Medical School
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Additional Training
Trinity College of Natural Health (1999); Certificate, Institute for Functional Medicine (2013)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Herbst right for?
Dr. Herbst is a strong fit for adults managing chronic, hard-to-diagnose conditions like fatigue, brain fog, gut disorders, or hormone imbalances. Patients with cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions, anxiety, or depression benefit from her root-cause approach. Her IntellxxDNA expertise makes her especially valuable for patients interested in genomic insights and Alzheimer's prevention. She also serves families and individuals seeking proactive, preventive primary care rather than symptom-only treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Herbst treats a wide range of chronic and complex conditions. These include chronic fatigue, brain fog, digestive disorders, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, gut inflammation, and neurodiversity-related conditions. She focuses on identifying root causes rather than managing symptoms alone.
Dr. Herbst holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine, the IFMCP credential. She also holds a degree from Trinity College of Natural Health. In 2017, the American Osteopathic Association awarded her a research sponsorship for her work in functional medicine.
Dr. Herbst is one of few physicians in the country certified to interpret IntellxxDNA results. This advanced genomic testing gives patients actionable insights into their genetic risks, nutrient needs, and disease predispositions. She uses these results to build highly personalized treatment plans grounded in medical-genomics and nutrigenomics.
Yes. Dr. Herbst authored "Functional Medicine in Primary Care" and has lectured extensively on brain health, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer's prevention. " at the November 2024 Game Plan Conference. She has also presented expert lectures on cognitive health at Butterfield Trail Village.
Yes. Dr. Herbst sees members throughout the United States via telehealth. Patients outside Northwest Arkansas can access her functional medicine expertise and ongoing care remotely through SALT Health's telemedicine services.
Before founding SALT Health, Dr. Herbst spent three years at the Cleveland Clinic. There, she served as Director of Clinical Operations and Onsite Physician while working to establish the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, the first program of its kind. She brought over 20 years of primary care and functional medicine experience to the founding of SALT Health in 2019.
Dr. Herbst is a passionate advocate for children with Down Syndrome and pioneers advanced DNA testing for this population. Families with children seeking this specialized genomic and functional medicine approach should contact SALT Health directly to discuss whether the Medical Plus membership fits their needs.
Dr. Herbst values neuroplasticity and lifestyle-based interventions for preserving and improving brain function. She incorporates these principles directly into patient care. Her clinical interests in cognitive decline and Alzheimer's prevention inform both her patient consultations and her public speaking and educational work.
Doctor profile last updated April 2, 2026