About
S. , and completing her Family Medicine residency at Highland Hospital. She was selected as Chief Resident for 2007-2008, and during that same year she trained at the Helms Institute in Medical Acupuncture for Physicians. She holds board certification from both the American Board of Family Physicians and the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, both earned in 2008.
Dr. Davis returned to the Capital Region in 2008 to build a practice rooted in deep relationships and genuine listening. She focuses on integrative and functional medicine for women and children, with a particular passion for supporting new moms and babies from preconception through a child's early years. She treats conditions including gut issues, food sensitivities, migraines, postpartum challenges, breastfeeding difficulties, and chronic illness. She is a Founding Board Member of Ideal Medical Practices and holds affiliations with the Institute of Functional Medicine, Breastfeeding USA, and the Saratoga Integrative Practitioner Network. Outside the office, she enjoys gardening, kayaking, healthy cooking, knitting, and time outdoors with her two children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Rochester, B.S. Biomedical Engineering (2000)
Medical School
University of Rochester School of Medicine (2004)
Residency
Highland Hospital Family Practice Residency, University of Rochester (2004-2007)
Additional Training
Chief Resident, University of Rochester (2007-2008); Helms Institute Medical Acupuncture for Physicians course (2007-2008)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Davis right for?
Dr. Davis is a strong fit for families with newborns and young children seeking an integrative approach to pediatric care. New and expecting mothers benefit most from her deep focus on preconception, postpartum, and breastfeeding support. Families who want a doctor open to alternate vaccine schedules or who prefer to explore root causes before reaching for medication will find her approach well-matched. Patients managing chronic conditions like gut issues, food sensitivities, or migraines also benefit from her functional medicine lens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Davis accepts children up to age 12 for primary care membership. She currently accepts newborns as new patients. Families with older children or adults seeking integrative support can inquire about consultation services.
Dr. Davis treats a wide range of pediatric and maternal conditions. These include gut issues, food sensitivities, irritable bowel symptoms, migraines, postpartum challenges, breastfeeding difficulties, preconception health concerns, and chronic illness. She takes a root-cause approach to each of these.
Yes. Dr. Davis holds dual board certification. She is certified by the American Board of Family Physicians and the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, both earned in 2008. She also trained in medical acupuncture at the Helms Institute.
Dr. Davis welcomes patients regardless of their vaccine status or plans. She offers routine vaccines as well as alternate vaccine schedules. She respects each family's choices and works collaboratively to reach decisions that fit the family's values.
Yes. Dr. Davis offers a premium membership called "Nurturing for New Moms" that includes prenatal appointments, a hospital or home visit within 48 hours of birth, home visits in the first two weeks, well child checks through the first year, lactation support, and an integrative consultation for mom. She also hosts an informal breastfeeding support group at her office.
Dr. Davis completed all of her training at the University of Rochester. S. D. in 2004, and finished her Family Medicine residency at Highland Hospital in 2007. She then served as Chief Resident and completed acupuncture training through the Helms Institute.
Dr. Davis looks upstream to find root causes rather than managing symptoms alone. She draws on functional medicine, medical acupuncture, nutrition counseling, and herbal and homeopathic tools. A typical care plan may address diet, sleep, stress, and relationships alongside targeted treatments.
Yes. Lactation support is a core part of Dr. Davis's practice. She offers lactation consultations, prenatal breastfeeding planning, and ongoing email support. Her nurse Lori Kohler, RN, holds a Certified Lactation Consultant credential and shares this focus.
Dr. Davis generally accepts primary care patients within approximately 90 minutes of Malta, NY. Patients located farther away may still access integrative consultations. Interested families should complete the practice's interest form to discuss their situation.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026