Practitioners
At Wildwood, we support the unique expression of health for every patient that comes through our doors. We understand that your experiences influence your health, and hold true to the belief that medicine must address the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. Our practitioners take time to hear individual stories, and will consider factors that influence health, such as genetics, environmental conditions, and lifestyle factors, as well as socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, race, community, and accessibility to care.
Sasha Rose, L.Ac, MSOM, ND
Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture
Dr. Sasha Rose is a naturopathic doctor, licensed acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. Dr. Sasha was born in Farmington and raised in Boston. She received her masters and doctorate degrees from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
Dr. Sasha utilizes a blend of acupuncture, homeopathy, lifestyle modifications, nutritional counseling, Western and Chinese herbs to treat a range of conditions. These include digestive issues, stress and anxiety, infertility, and migraines. She also offers supportive care for those undergoing traditional cancer treatment.
She and her husband, Daniel Katz, founded Wildwood Medicine in 2005 in order to create a clinic environment that fosters a new and integrated approach to health care in the Portland community.
She recently published her first book: Digestive Relief for Life: The Secret to the Mind-Gut Connection.
Dr. Sasha is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is a member of the Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Maine Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Sasha lives in Cumberland with Daniel and their two children.
Daniel Katz, L.Ac, MSOM, PT
Acupuncture, Physical Therapy, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
Daniel Katz combines the ancient art of acupuncture and herbal medicine with the contemporary modalities and manual techniques of physical therapy.
Daniel received clinical training and a Masters of Science of Oriental Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, and a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College. He has many years of experience practicing in hospitals and private clinics. Daniel has worked in several unique settings, including the Immune Enhancement Program at the Institute for Traditional Medicine, which is nationally known for its work with cancer, autoimmune and neurological disorders. He has also worked as a mentor in the Maine Medical Center Integrative Medicine Department.
Daniel gives lectures presenting integrative approaches to health and wellness to both professional and community groups. In addition to being part of the Wildwood lecture series, he has been a guest lecturer to many medical organizations and universities, as well as locally to Maine Medical Center, Mercy Hospital and The University of Southern Maine.
Daniel and his wife, Sasha Rose, founded Wildwood in 2005 in order to create an environment that fosters a new and integrated approach to health care in the Portland community.
Daniel and Sasha live in Cumberland with their two children.