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Welcome to Your Health Toolkit – The Neurology Sessions, hosted by naturopathic physicians Dr. Lauren Young and Dr. Ashley Burkman. This series is all about giving you practical ways to care for your brain. Through conversations with leading experts in neurology, integrative care, and lifestyle medicine, you’ll discover tools to protect memory, sharpen focus, fuel your mitochondria, and even support healing from conditions like Parkinson’s, MS, or Alzheimer’s.

Dr. Young and Dr. Burkman guide you through the latest science and everyday strategies so you can walk away not just informed, but empowered to take charge of your brain health.

If you’re ready to better understand your brain and strengthen it for the future, The Neurology Sessions is your toolkit.

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Dr. Lauren Young is a naturopathic physician who brings compassion and deep experience to her work in integrative medicine. After studying health psychology and cardiovascular research at the University of Connecticut, she earned her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the University of Bridgeport.

Since then, Dr. Young has cared for patients in settings ranging from Yale-affiliated Griffin Hospital to her own clinic, Collaborative Natural Health Partners, which she founded in 2009 and has grown into a thriving multi-specialty medical group across Connecticut. She focuses on supporting people with autoimmune and endocrine conditions, as well as those navigating cancer care.

Her passion for neurological health – particularly multiple sclerosis – is personal, inspired by her mother’s experience with the disease. This fuels her commitment to helping patients live fuller, healthier lives through integrative approaches that combine the best of natural and conventional medicine. Patients know her as a dedicated partner in their health journey.

Dr. Ashley Burkman is a naturopathic physician who helps patients uncover the root causes of their health concerns and create sustainable paths toward healing. She earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree from the National University of Health Sciences in Chicago and joined Collaborative Natural Health Partners in 2012, where she continues to practice as part of a dedicated integrative care team.

Her own struggles with chronic skin issues and fatigue taught her the power of food as medicine, an approach she now brings to her patients every day. Dr. Burkman has a special interest in autoimmunity, hormonal health, neurological conditions, and nutrition-based care. She is a Wahls Protocol® Certified Health Professional and has completed advanced fellowship training in restorative neurology.

Her passion for neurological health, particularly multiple sclerosis, is inspired by her mother’s experience with the disease. This personal connection shapes her mission to empower patients with knowledge, tools, and hope for healthier living.