Co-Founder Dr. Carie Perrino
NMD, RDN, CLT · Co-Founder
Dr. Carie's own battle with IBS led her to naturopathic medicine. A registered dietitian turned NMD, she brings rare dual expertise to every patient. She's now faculty at Sonoran University, teaching the next generation of naturopathic doctors.
Her story
Her own health journey led her to change medicine.
Dr. Carie knows firsthand what it feels like to be dismissed by doctors. For years, she struggled with IBS and chronic digestive issues that no conventional doctor could adequately explain or treat. That frustration became the catalyst for her entire career.
She began her path in nutrition science, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Missouri and becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. But she wanted to do more than advise on diet — she wanted to get to the root of why her patients were sick in the first place.
That drive led her to Sonoran University of Health Sciences, where she earned her naturopathic medical degree. Today, Dr. Carie holds the rare combination of being both an NMD and an RDN — giving her unparalleled expertise in the intersection of nutrition and medicine. She serves as faculty at Sonoran University, teaching nutrition, IV therapy, and medical ethics to the next generation of naturopathic doctors.
Education
BS Nutritional Sciences
University of Missouri (Mizzou)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
RDN Credential
Naturopathic Medical Degree
Sonoran University of Health Sciences
Faculty Appointment
Sonoran University
Credentials
Fun fact: Dr. Carie was recently featured in VoyagePhoenix for her work in naturopathic medicine. She teaches the next generation of naturopathic doctors while continuing to see patients full-time.
Areas of expertise
Where Dr. Perrino makes the biggest impact.
Gut Health
As someone who battled IBS herself, Dr. Carie understands digestive issues on a deeply personal level. She runs comprehensive stool testing, SIBO breath tests, and food sensitivity panels to get to the real cause of your symptoms.
Weight Loss
As a registered dietitian and naturopathic doctor, Dr. Carie treats weight as a metabolic and hormonal question rather than a willpower one. Insulin resistance, thyroid function, and nutrient status all get investigated before any plan is built.
Hormone Balance
From thyroid dysfunction to menopause and everything in between, Dr. Carie evaluates the full hormonal picture and uses nutrition as a foundational tool in her treatment plans.
Cardiometabolic Health
Heart health goes well beyond a cholesterol number. Dr. Carie looks at blood sugar regulation, inflammatory markers, lipid patterns, and nutrient cofactors, then uses her dual NMD and RDN training to build a plan around food first.
The rest of your team
Your care is always a team effort.
Every patient benefits from the combined expertise of all three doctors.
Ready to start?
Request your visit with Dr. Perrino.
Ready to work with a doctor who truly understands gut health from the inside out? Dr. Carie is accepting new patients.
No referral needed · 75-90 min first visit · Tempe or virtual