About
Dr. Lindsey Faucette brings an unusually broad foundation to her work as Chief Medical Officer of SLO Health Center. Before entering medicine, she spent seven years practicing massage therapy and yoga therapy. That hands-on background shaped how she thinks about the body and whole-person care.
She earned her undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Religious Studies at the University of California at Berkeley. She then completed her medical degree at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, California. Her residency training took place in Urban Family Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. She pursued additional fellowship training in Integrative Medicine through Andrew Weil's Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Dr. Faucette holds board certifications from the American Board of Family Medicine, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the American Board of Physician Specialties in Integrative Medicine. From 2013 to 2019, she served as Director of Osteopathic Education at Marian Regional Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency in Santa Maria, California. She continues to contribute to the osteopathic profession through teaching and committee leadership. Her clinical interests include chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, pelvic pain, headaches, neuropathy, and care for newborns and infants. She holds the conviction that the stories of her patients are the stories of her practice.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California at Berkeley, Anthropology and Religious Studies
Medical School
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, California
Residency
Urban Family Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine, Andrew Weil's Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona (joint program)
Additional Training
7 years as a licensed massage therapist and yoga therapist prior to medical school; continuing teaching and committee leadership in osteopathic profession
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Faucette right for?
Dr. Faucette is a strong fit for patients who want a physician with deep training across conventional and integrative disciplines. Adults managing chronic pain, musculoskeletal issues, or complex chronic conditions benefit from her osteopathic and functional medicine lens. Families with newborns or young children will find her experience with infant care and pediatric concerns valuable. Patients interested in weight management have access to supervised GLP-1 programs alongside her whole-person approach. Anyone seeking a long-term primary care relationship with direct physician access will feel well matched here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Faucette treats a wide range of conditions across family medicine, osteopathic care, and integrative medicine. Her clinical focus includes chronic pain, low back and neck pain, headaches, neuropathy, radiculopathy, pelvic pain, sinusitis, scoliosis, and chronic fatigue. She also provides care for newborns, including assessments, colic, constipation, and infant feeding difficulties.
Yes, Dr. Faucette holds three board certifications. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the American Board of Physician Specialties in Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Faucette earned her DO from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, California. She completed her residency in Urban Family Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. She pursued fellowship training in Integrative Medicine through Andrew Weil's Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.
Dr. Faucette takes a whole-person approach that considers diet, stress reduction, exercise, and thoughtful use of supplements alongside conventional treatment. Her background in osteopathic medicine, integrative medicine, and hands-on therapies informs how she evaluates and treats each patient. She builds long-term relationships and views each patient's story as central to understanding their health.
Yes, Dr. Faucette practices Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She applies this to conditions including muscle spasms, low back and upper back pain, neck pain, headaches, whiplash injuries, postural imbalances, scoliosis, and pre- and post-partum back pain.
Before attending medical school, Dr. Faucette spent seven years as a licensed massage therapist and yoga therapist. She also studied Anthropology and Religious Studies at the University of California at Berkeley. That background directly informs her integrative and whole-person approach to medicine.
Yes, Dr. Faucette sees patients across all age groups. She provides newborn assessments and infant care, treats children, and manages adult and chronic disease concerns. She covers the full spectrum of family medicine.
Yes, from 2013 to 2019 Dr. Faucette served as Director of Osteopathic Education at Marian Regional Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency in Santa Maria, California. She continues to serve the osteopathic profession through ongoing teaching and committee leadership.
Yes, Dr. Faucette offers medically supervised weight loss as part of her practice. She takes a whole-person approach that includes diet, exercise, and stress management. She also offers Semaglutide for members at $200 per month and provides access to Tirzepatide through LillyDirect.
Doctor profile last updated April 17, 2026