Rick Marinelli, N.D., M.Ac.O.M.

Rick has always had a strong interest in natural sciences and the way that things work. This led him to an undergraduate degree in Biology, graduation from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, and the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Rick’s professional practice over nearly thirty years has spanned many specialties reflecting his intense interest in helping others to have a healthier, more productive life. His foundational training in naturopathic, conventional, and oriental medicine has allowed for diagnostic and therapeutic insight to choose the best approaches for his patients.

Rick has extensive experience in women’s healthcare, hormone replacement therapy for men and women, the diagnosis and treatment of pain, diagnostic ultrasonography, sports medicine, aesthetic medicine, weight loss, and primary care. He is especially well known for the gentle regenerative injection therapies of neural therapy, prolotherapy, platelet rich plasma injection, and the use of sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins. He has taught many courses in pharmacology, herbal medicine, pain management, and injection therapy and is a sought out lecturer.

In addition to practice, Rick has been very active in community and professional service with a long list of contributions including immediate past Chair of the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine, immediate Past-President of the American Academy of Pain Management, a Commissioner of the Oregon Pain Management Commission and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Advisory Commission, founding Vice-President of the Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection, and many others.

While all the professional activities are central to Rick’s life, his family and personal pursuit of fun in the outdoors is intrinsic to his fulfillment. As a confirmed water sport junkie his interests span family and friends pool volleyball, whitewater kayaking, surfing, scuba diving, and most fun of all, kitesurfing in Oregon, Hawaii, North Carolina, and wherever there are wind and waves.