About
O. practicing primary care, functional medicine, and preventive medicine at Kathmandu Clinic in Kirkwood, MO. She was born in Kathmandu, Nepal, and her Eastern and Western background shapes every aspect of her clinical approach. She brings Vedic philosophy into her work, treating mind, body, and atman as equally worthy of investigation.
Dr. Strong holds training in osteopathic manipulative treatment and uses it hands-on, including during home visits with a portable OMM table. She has taught at South Texas College and the UTRGV Medical School and Physician Assistant Program. Her clinical passions include chronic pain, anti-inflammatory nutrition, sleep hygiene, Ayurveda, medical cannabis, and women's health. She has spoken publicly in the St. Louis community on topics ranging from cannabis energetics to the mind-gut connection. She collaborates with organizations including the Arthritis Foundation and participates in Walk with a Doc. Outside the clinic, Dr. Strong is a writer, gardener, and devoted eater of real food. She is also a wife and mother who channels those same values into her practice philosophy.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Teaching experience at South Texas College (STC) and UTRGV Medical School and Physician Assistant Program
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Strong right for?
Dr. Strong is a strong fit for adults seeking a whole-person approach to primary care. Patients managing chronic pain, inflammation, sleep disorders, anxiety, or diabetes benefit from her integrative and functional medicine perspective. She serves patients interested in plant-based nutrition, Ayurveda, or medical cannabis as part of their care plan. Her practice also works well for those who prioritize privacy and direct access to their physician. New medical marijuana patients are currently welcome; primary care patients join a waitlist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Strong treats a broad range of conditions including chronic pain, obesity, diabetes, anxiety, sleep disorders, rheumatological diseases, plantar fasciitis, atopic dermatitis, and influenza. She also incorporates functional and integrative approaches to address inflammation and lifestyle-related concerns.
Dr. Strong draws on Vedic philosophy, treating mind, body, and atman as inseparable parts of health. She integrates osteopathic principles, Ayurveda, plant-based nutrition, and functional medicine into her evaluations. Her goal is to understand root causes rather than address symptoms alone.
Dr. Strong holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and practices with training in osteopathic manipulative treatment. Her specialties include primary care, functional medicine, and preventive medicine.
Yes. Dr. Strong performs OMT as part of her clinical practice. She even brings a portable OMM table on home visits, making hands-on osteopathic care available outside the clinic setting.
Yes. Dr. Strong currently accepts new medical marijuana patients in Missouri. She has a deep interest in cannabis medicine, including its roots in Ayurvedic and Hindu traditions, and has spoken publicly on cannabis energetics.
Dr. Strong has taught at South Texas College and the UTRGV Medical School and Physician Assistant Program. She brings that educational commitment into her patient relationships as well.
Dr. Strong's primary care panel is currently full. Prospective primary care patients can join her waitlist by completing the required intake forms and submitting them to the clinic.
Yes. Dr. Strong makes home visits within approximately 5 to 10 miles of the clinic. Patients must complete an initial in-office visit before scheduling a home visit. A flat $50 fee applies in addition to the standard visit rate.
Dr. Strong participates in Walk with a Doc and collaborates with the Arthritis Foundation, Golden Grocer Natural Foods, Living Green Resource Center, and Fresh Thyme. She also speaks regularly on health topics throughout the St. Louis area.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026