Tricia Pingel, NMD
Medical Reviewer
Naturopathic physician & former fashion model helping stressed professionals transform perfectionism into power to help them love their lives again.
“I am truly passionate about helping people live their authentic life, doing what they want to do, with joy and happiness and letting go of living by others expectations and by trying to attain perfection. I want everyone to find their true self-worth and inner beauty, without compromise so that they can serve others from a full cup.”
Professional Overview
- Dr. Tricia Pingel, known as "The Adrenal Whisperer," brings a uniquely powerful perspective to wellness as a naturopathic physician who began her career on fashion runways. Her journey from successful model to trusted health authority gives her rare insight into the destructive power of perfectionism and the healing potential of self-acceptance.
- Through her bestselling book “Total Health Turnaround” and her supplement line Total Health Apothecary, Dr. Pingel guides overwhelmed professionals to transform stress into strength and burnout into balance. She has been featured on major TV platforms and in publications such as Prevention Magazine and Mind Body Green, sharing her expertise in adrenal health.
- Drawing from both worlds—the image-focused world of fashion and the healing wisdom of naturopathic medicine—Dr. Pingel helps people reconnect with their authentic selves, proving that true wellness flows from self-love, not perfection. As host of the YouTube show "What Am I Modeling?", she explores how our daily choices shape not only our health but what we model for others. Her mission is simple: help you feel better, stress less, and live with joy.
- Surprising tidbit: When this trusted health authority isn't transforming lives through her work, she's breaking it down on hip hop dance floors—living proof that finding your joy is the ultimate medicine
Education and Licensure
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Licensed Naturopathic Physician
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Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ 2009
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Bachelors of Science in Biology
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 2002
Awards
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Mindshare Impact Award: Deserted Island Award. Granted by Mindshare Leadership Community. 2024.
Social Media & Website
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