Dr. Andrew Simon, ND, BCB
Naturopathic physician. Board-certified biofeedback practitioner. Clinical educator. Clinic Director of Rebel Med NW in Ballard — and a six-time Seattle Met Top Doctor.
Doctor as teacher.
Naturopathic physicians are considered the first "functional medicine" physicians — using physiology, science, and biochemistry, along with nutrition, mind-body medicine, and natural therapeutics, to create sustainable health rather than a disease-centric medical model.
Dr. Simon's intake process is about more than forms: it's about finding what goals you have so your care can move beyond disease management. As you might have a financial planner for long-term financial security, a preventive medicine physician puts you in the best position to live functionally — with minimal illness — for decades.
His approach combines four practitioner skill sets in one physician: primary care (diagnose, treat, prescribe, refer), functional medicine, physical medicine, and mind-body medicine with biofeedback.
- Licensed Naturopathic Physician — Washington State, since 2013
- Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine — Bastyr University, 2013
- CNME-Accredited Residency — Bastyr Center for Natural Health
- BS Exercise Science — Western Washington University, 2007
- Board Certified in Biofeedback (BCIA) — practicing biofeedback since 2011, mentored under Dr. Brad Lichtenstein, ND, BCB
- Adjunct Clinical Faculty — Bastyr University, 2013–present; supervising students and residents
- Functional Medicine certification candidate — Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)
- WA Department of Health — naturopathic advisor, Power of Providers initiative (Long COVID strategy)
From an idea to Rebel Med NW.
Watch — Dr. Simon on why he started Rebel Med NW
Rebel Med NW began long before its Ballard doors opened in 2018 — with Dr. Simon's solo practice, Fit Naturopathic, and years of planning alongside his partner and co-founder Dr. Phonexay Lala Simon, DAOM. The idea: one clinic where naturopathic medicine, acupuncture & East Asian medicine, physical medicine, and mind-body care actually work together — instead of in separate buildings that never talk to each other.
Today the clinic is a teaching site for residents and students, a ten-year Seattle Met Top Clinic, and the home base for the integrative primary care described on this site.
Seattle Met Top Doctor — six times.
Seattle Met Top Doctor is a peer-nominated recognition surveyed among Seattle-area medical professionals.
Conditions Dr. Simon treats.
Cardiovascular & Metabolic
Hypertension, high cholesterol, rhythm disturbances, thyroid conditions, diabetes and blood-sugar dysregulation, cortisol and stress physiology, menopause transitions.
Fatigue & Recovery
Long COVID (PASC), chronic fatigue, Epstein-Barr reactivation, fibromyalgia, nutrient deficiencies, post-exertional malaise.
Mental Health & Focus
Anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma and PTSD, ADHD and attention concerns — supported with biofeedback, nutrition, and evidence-informed natural therapeutics.
Digestive Health
IBS, IBD (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), acid reflux, constipation, SIBO and microbiome assessment.
Musculoskeletal & Pain
Neck, back, and extremity pain — physical medicine care similar to what a chiropractor, physical therapist, and primary physician would each provide, in one visit.
Performance & Prevention
Sports performance, body composition, executive health, preventive labs and screening — building capacity before problems start.
Dr. Simon is a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+-affirming provider.
Educator first, always.
Dr. Simon has supervised naturopathic students and residents at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health since 2013. He mentors practicing clinicians in biofeedback and practice development, and lectures on Long COVID management — including his 2024 WANP lecture on understanding and managing PASC.
He has been interviewed on integrative Long COVID management, neck pain and integrative medicine, and pandemic-related stress and weight gain. Off-hours: two kids, exercise science experiments on himself, health wearables, and Seattle's food scene with his partner.
Mentorship & Preceptorship
