About Dr. Shannon Cavanaugh

Dr. Maura is extremely pleased to have Dr. Shannon Cavanaugh in the practice. Dr. Shannon is a foremost naturopathic expert in the areas of fertility and women’s health, bringing together the best of naturopathic and functional medicine. Her areas of interest and expertise are preconception, unexplained infertility, menopause/perimenopause, PCOS, hair loss and hormonal acne.

In addition to hormone imbalance, Dr. Cavanaugh is an expert in gut health, which underlies so many health and hormone issues.

She brings enthusiasm and dedication to the individual picture of each of her patients struggling with fertility — and to those seeking to optimize their hormonal health.

Credentials, Education and Achievements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and Biochemistry at the University of Arizona
• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at Sonoran University of Health Sciences
• Postgraduate General Medicine Residency at Sonoran University of Health Sciences Medical Center
• Board Certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners
• Licensed Naturopathic Physician by the States of Alaska and Arizona
• Member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Special Training & Emphasis on:

• Advanced Integrative Infertility
• Male Factor Infertility
• Preconception Care
• Women’s Hormonal Health
• Contraceptive Counseling and Education

Why I became a naturopathic doctor:

As a young woman I found myself needing more than what conventional women’s healthcare had to offer. No matter my concerns, it seemed hormonal birth control was my only option. But what I really needed was more time with providers during visits, more access to testing, options besides pharmaceuticals, and more than anything, an investigation into the root cause of my symptoms. Naturopathic medicine was this and I have since set out to provide this high level of care as my standard of practice.

What conditions I love to treat: 

• Infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, preconception preparation
• Women’s Health: Irregular periods, amenorrhea, PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, acne, hair loss, thyroid imbalance, transitioning off hormonal birth control

Things you may not know about me:

• I love all things regenerative wellness including regular cold plunges in the nearby river.
• My hobbies include gardening, yoga, and running.
• I am a proud dog mom to a 5-lb chihuahua named Hazel.
• My fiancé and I enjoy long distance backpacking and canoeing in remote backcountry every summer.