About
Dr. Natalie Gould, DO is the founder of Durango Integrative Medicine and Osteopathy, the practice she built in her hometown of Durango, Colorado. She earned her DO degree from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado. During her training, she earned a competitive pre-doctoral fellowship in Osteopathic Principles and Practice, which she completed in 2020. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at Peak Vista Community Health Centers in Colorado Springs, gaining experience across inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care settings.
Dr. Gould holds board certification in Family Medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine. She pursues ongoing osteopathic mentorship with Dr. Paul Lee and Dr. David Furrow, and she has completed multiple CME courses in OMM covering cranial techniques, pediatric OMM, the fascial distortion model, and OMM in psychiatry. She is currently working toward certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine, having completed the AFMCP and Hormone modules, and she is also completing a Women's Integrative and Functional Medicine Professional Certification with Dr. Aviva Romm. Before medical school, Dr. Gould trained for over 800 hours in yoga therapy and taught full-time at YogaDurango. She also holds Reiki Level 1 and Pranic Healing Level 1 training. Her clinical passions include chronic pain, hormone imbalance, nervous system regulation, stress physiology, postpartum recovery, and habit change. Outside of medicine, she spends time in the mountains with her husband and two children and maintains an active yoga and meditation practice.
Education & Training
Medical School
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Peak Vista Community Health Centers, Colorado Springs
Fellowship
Undergraduate Fellowship in Osteopathic Principles and Practice, Rocky Vista University (completed 2020)
Additional Training
Multiple CME courses in OMM (cranial, pediatric OMM, fascial distortion model, OMM in psychiatry); Institute for Functional Medicine Certification (in progress, completed AFMCP and Hormone modules); Women's Integrative & Functional Medicine Professional Certification with Dr. Aviva Romm (in progress); Heather Hirsch Academy Hormone Therapy course (in progress); 800+ hours yoga therapy training; Reiki Level 1; Pranic Healing Level 1
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Gould right for?
Dr. Gould works well with adults and families seeking a root-cause approach to health, not just symptom management. Patients dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, hormone imbalance, migraines, anxiety, or digestive issues benefit from her integrative and osteopathic approach. She also sees newborns through elderly patients, making her a strong fit for families who want a single, trusted physician. Women navigating perimenopause, postpartum recovery, or hormonal concerns will find her hormone therapy expertise particularly relevant. Patients who value nervous system health, lifestyle medicine, and a physician who takes time to listen tend to thrive under her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Gould treats a wide range of conditions across all ages. Her focus areas include chronic pain, migraines, fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues, hormone imbalance, postpartum recovery, fibromyalgia, sleep issues, depression, carpal tunnel, nerve impingement, joint pain, sports injuries, and pregnancy-related aches. She also supports patients with women's health concerns and nervous system regulation.
Yes. Dr. Gould holds board certification in Family Medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine. She earned her DO degree from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Peak Vista Community Health Centers in Colorado Springs.
Dr. Gould focuses first on lifestyle basics before moving to extensive testing. She investigates root causes behind symptoms rather than managing them in isolation. She is currently completing her Institute for Functional Medicine Certification, having finished the AFMCP and Hormone modules, and is also pursuing a Women's Integrative and Functional Medicine certification with Dr. Aviva Romm.
Yes. Dr. Gould provides bio-identical, FDA-approved hormone replacement therapy individualized to each patient. She is currently completing the Heather Hirsch Academy hormone therapy course and is working toward a menopause certification. Hormone therapy management is included in the Base Membership.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, or OMT, is a hands-on approach that restores balance in the body by addressing movement, alignment, and function. Dr. Gould uses OMT to treat back pain, headaches, stress, sports injuries, nursing issues, pregnancy aches, and more. She has completed multiple advanced OMM courses and holds ongoing mentorship with leading osteopathic physicians.
Yes. Dr. Gould sees patients of all ages, from newborns through the elderly. She has completed pediatric OMM training and offers well-child consults in addition to family medicine and osteopathic care for younger patients.
Dr. Gould completed more than 800 hours of yoga therapy training, including structural yoga therapy, general yoga therapy, and kundalini yoga. She taught full-time at YogaDurango before entering medical school. She also holds Reiki Level 1 and Pranic Healing Level 1 certifications. This background informs her emphasis on nervous system regulation and lifestyle medicine.
Dr. Gould views nervous system regulation as a central and often overlooked element of both conventional and integrative care. She uses OMT as a primary tool for supporting autonomic nervous system balance. She also addresses stress physiology, allostatic load, habit formation, and lifestyle factors that affect nervous system function.
Dr. Gould is passionate about women's health, including hormone balance, perimenopause, postpartum recovery, and pregnancy-related concerns. She provides bio-identical HRT and is actively pursuing advanced certifications in hormone therapy and women's integrative medicine. She also addresses nursing issues through osteopathic care.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026