About
Dr. Michelle Suber has practiced naturopathic medicine in Waimea since 1998, making her one of the longest-serving integrative physicians on Hawaii Island. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida State University in 1994 and her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in 1998. She then moved to Hawaii to complete a two-year integrative medicine residency at North Hawaii Community Hospital.
Dr. Suber brings deep expertise in nutrition and botanical medicine. She is particularly passionate about cardiology, prenatal and hospice medicine, and lifestyle optimization. She finds genuine satisfaction in guiding patients through individualized approaches to both everyday and complex health challenges. Outside the clinic, she competes as an ultra runner, operates as a HAM radio operator, founded Waimea Middle School's Māla'ai garden program, and spent two decades teaching West Coast Swing and ballroom dance. She is the mother of two daughters.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Florida State University, B.S. Biology (1994)
Medical School
National College of Natural Medicine, Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (1998)
Residency
Integrative Medicine Residency, North Hawaii Community Hospital (2-year program, completed ~2000)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Suber right for?
Dr. Suber is an excellent fit for patients who want naturopathic and conventional medicine working together. Adults managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, fibromyalgia, or autoimmune illness benefit from her individualized approach. She is particularly well-suited for patients with interest in nutrition, botanical medicine, or lifestyle optimization. Those navigating long Covid, chronic fatigue, or osteoporosis will find her clinical depth valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Suber treats a broad range of conditions with particular focus on cardiology, diabetes, autoimmune illness, cancer, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, long Covid, osteoporosis, and vitamin D deficiency. She also has special clinical interests in prenatal and hospice medicine. Her naturopathic training gives her strong expertise in nutrition and botanical medicine as tools for managing both straightforward and complex diseases.
Dr. Suber earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from National College of Natural Medicine in 1998 after completing her undergraduate biology degree at Florida State University in 1994. She then completed a two-year integrative medicine residency at North Hawaii Community Hospital. She has practiced in Waimea continuously since that residency, building more than two decades of clinical experience.
Dr. Suber takes an individualized approach to each patient, drawing on both naturopathic and conventional medicine. She focuses on finding personalized strategies for complex and everyday health challenges. Nutrition and botanical medicine are central to her clinical toolkit, and she collaborates with each patient to develop a practical, sustainable care plan.
Yes, Dr. Suber oversees Vasper at Iris Integrative Health. She schedules first-time users for their initial two complimentary sessions directly with her. She finds Vasper especially valuable for patients preparing for or recovering from orthopedic surgery, those with exercise-sensitive conditions like long Covid or chronic fatigue, and anyone looking to improve sleep, fitness, or hormone balance.
Dr. Suber co-founded Iris Integrative Health in 2016 with Dr. Buzz Hollander. After Dr. Hollander's passing in June 2023, she kept the practice open and conducted a nationwide search for a new physician. She brought Dr. Aimee Baird on board in late 2023, and Dr. Baird officially joined in 2024.
Yes. Dr. Suber has more than two decades of experience caring for patients with serious chronic conditions. She treats diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune illness, and cancer, among others. Her integrative approach draws on both naturopathic and conventional medicine to offer patients a comprehensive and individualized care plan.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026