Dr. Jillian Ramirez is a naturopathic physician, exercise specialist, and educator in Portland, Oregon with a clinical focus on physical medicine, chronic pain, and medically informed weight loss care. She blends advanced training in musculoskeletal injection therapies, IV therapy, and botanical and pharmaceutical interventions with more than a decade of experience in lifestyle and strength coaching.
Dr. Ramirez completed her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine and holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology, graduating cum laude, along with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Her license includes parenteral therapy, and she has additional training in upper and lower body MSK injections, ultrasound-guided peripheral joint injections, ketamine therapy, and pain management.
With special expertise in headaches, migraines, fibromyalgia, and hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS), Dr. Ramirez utilizes manual therapy, nutrition, stress management, and appropriate pharmaceutical support to create individualized treatment plans. She is proficient in palpation-guided trigger point injections, superficial perineural techniques, and ultrasound-guided injections for the knee and shoulder, and has experience with PRP, stem cell therapies, and high-dose IV vitamin C in oncology settings. Her work with GLP-1 peptide therapies includes compounding, dosing and administration, side-effect management, and troubleshooting in non-diabetic and morbidly obese populations, with a particular interest in the intersection between metabolic syndrome and chronic pain.
Before entering naturopathic practice, Dr. Ramirez built a robust career in strength and conditioning and personal training. She has extensive experience in exercise testing and analytics, VO2 and metabolic assessments, individualized program design, and collaborative care with medical and rehabilitation professionals.
Dr. Ramirez’s leadership style centers on collaboration, respect, and unity, with a strong commitment to ethical, equitable medical care. She is passionate about educating patients through individual and group lectures.
