Dr. Megan Fortin earned her undergraduate degree in Allied Health Sciences from UConn, where she also competed on the UConn Track & Field team. She participated in a study abroad program in Beijing, China, where she studied Traditional Chinese Medicine alongside experienced practitioners and even collected herbs along the unrestored sections of the Great Wall of China, an experience that deepened her passion for holistic medicine.
Dr. Fortin earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from National University of Health Sciences in Illinois, graduating summa cum laude and as salutatorian of her class. During her time there, she actively sought opportunities to deepen her knowledge by attending conferences, participating in campus organizations, and expanding her clinical experience through a rotation at the Salvation Army Rehabilitation Clinic in downtown Chicago.
Dr. Fortin specializes in digestive health, including IBS, SIBO, SIFO, food sensitivities, and overall gut wellness, emphasizing the critical role of gut health in supporting the entire body. She often collaborates with gastroenterologists across the state, believing in a team-based approach to care. She is also passionate about cognitive health, nervous system support, and addressing mycotoxicity, among other clinical interests.
With extensive experience in SIBO breath testing, stool microbiome analysis, food sensitivity panels, mycotoxin testing, salivary hormone testing, and comprehensive lab work, Dr. Fortin focuses on individualized treatment plans to get to the root of each patient’s concerns.
Dr. Fortin integrates clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, and lifestyle counseling into her practice, striving to educate patients so they understand why symptoms occur and how treatment can correct underlying imbalances.
Outside of work, Dr. Fortin enjoys experimenting with new healthy recipes in the kitchen, capturing memories through journaling and scrapbooking, listening to podcasts, staying active through yoga and Peloton workouts, and enjoying special moments with her husband and son.