Dr. Emily Hernandez, ND, is a naturopathic physician with over 12 years of clinical experience, recognized for her integrative and functional approach to complex chronic illness. She is currently in practice at Fairfield Family Health in Connecticut, following the successful founding and leadership of Wildcraft Medicine in La Jolla, California. Throughout her career, she has remained dedicated to addressing root causes of disease, with a strong emphasis on individualized, systems-based care.

Dr. Hernandez serves as a Clinical Consultant and brand ambassador for Biocidin Botanicals, where she plays a key role in advancing practitioner education nationwide. She develops clinical resources, contributes to research initiatives, and regularly speaks at industry conferences, training healthcare providers in evidence-informed, functional approaches to microbiome modulation and botanical medicine. Her work bridges clinical practice with education, amplifying her impact beyond direct patient care.

Her clinical expertise spans microbiome and gut health, preconception and fertility, hormone balance, and complex chronic conditions, including Lyme disease, mold-related illness, and detoxification challenges. As an ILADS-certified, Lyme-literate practitioner, she brings specialized insight into treating persistent, multi-system illnesses that often require nuanced and comprehensive care strategies.

A published author in peer-reviewed medical literature and a sought-after speaker, Dr. Hernandez is widely regarded for her ability to translate complex clinical concepts into practical applications for both practitioners and patients. Her unique value lies in integrating botanical therapeutics with functional medicine principles, empowering both her patients and fellow clinicians with tools to restore foundational health—particularly through optimizing gut integrity and detoxification pathways

Dr. Hernandez is available for media commentary on microbiome health, naturopathic approaches to chronic illness, fertility, and the clinical application of botanical medicine.