About Dr. Kannankeril

Dr. Kannankeril is a licensed, board certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. She is trained in natural medicine therapies including clinical nutrition, herbal medicine and nutritional supplements. While trained in the standard medical model and pharmaceutical drugs, she often works with her patients to wean them off unnecessary medications that can carry harmful side effects or prescribes compounded medications customized to meet her patients' health needs.

Dr. Kannankeril received her bachelor's degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC. While pre-med, she became interested in natural forms of healing and went on to study homeopathy and Ayurvedic medicine in southern India and then pursued a Master's degree in Natural Health.

She completed her naturopathic medical degree at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, the oldest accredited college of naturopathic medicine in the country. Dr. Kannankeril also received certification in homeopathy and completed internships in Cardiopulmonary Medicine and Women's Health.

Dr. Kannankeril has been appointed by the Mayor of Washington, DC as a member of the DC Board of Medicine's Advisory Committee on Naturopathic Medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and works within the community to bring natural medicine to the forefront.