Dr. Ashley Biscoe

Dr. Ashley Biscoe

My Story

I learned the hard way that one’s health should never be taken for granted. At age 19, I became very ill after a dermatologist gave me a 3-month course of antibiotics and steroids for acne. The acne cleared, but it quickly returned worse than ever. Soon after, I began suffering from a bizarre array of symptoms: debilitating headaches that would make me vomit, severe digestive problems, skin rashes, heart palpitations… and I was so exhausted. I was not enjoying my life anymore and at times I thought I was dying. I looked terrible and felt even worse. In hindsight, it’s a miracle that I was able to finish college.

I continued to struggle

Over the next several years, I saw countless doctors who all told me that there was nothing wrong with me. Since all of my basic labs were normal, they could not give me a diagnosis or offer any treatments. My symptoms continued to worsen. I felt so disregarded. I was angry and frustrated. But I was desperate to get well. I began pouring over books, science journals and the internet, learning all I could about sickness and healing. More than anything I wanted to understand why I had become so sick, seemingly out of nowhere.

The gut connection

Eventually I connected the dots and discovered that all of my symptoms were stemming from my gut. The truth is, I had not been taking good care of myself for most of my life. Among other things, I hadn’t been eating a good diet and I wasn’t getting enough sleep. The antibiotics and steroids were the triggers that finally sent my system over the edge. I had developed a massive overgrowth of yeast, and my gut was inflamed and “leaky.” I was lucky to find an integrative medical doctor who gave me guidance on nutrition, botanicals and supplements to heal my gut and my whole body. In less than a month, my skin began to clear up. Over time, my health kept getting better and better.

A new passion for health

What I learned along my quest for wellness – that most illnesses can be prevented and that the body can heal itself – left me amazed and excited. I completely revamped the way I was living and became a health enthusiast. When I discovered naturopathic medicine as a profession, I left my career in research and went to naturopathic medical school because I felt inspired to help other people who had fallen through the medical cracks.

I want you to know that God designed your body to be self-healing, and He wants you to be well! There is always hope, and together we can explore a plan to get you on a true path to health.

I offer naturopathic and functional medicine for medical mysteries, digestive issues, skin disorders, women’s health, fatigue, headaches, autoimmune conditions, hidradenitis suppurativa, and more.

Professional

Summary

Education

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)

National University of Health Sciences | Lombard, Illinois

Master of Public Health (MPH)

The University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

The University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, Michigan

Professional Registration

Naturopathic Doctor (ND) | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

Professional Memberships

Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CoAND): Board of Directors 2017-2022, Legislative Chair 2019-2022, Current General Member