Meet the Candidates for the Board of Directors!
Board members serve a two-year term.
Voting will open on November 9 and conclude on November 23, 2026.
To vote in the election, you must be a GastroANP naturopathic physician member.
Allied practitioner members, student members, and non-members are not eligible to vote.
Emma Gould, ND
Emma is honored to be nominated for the GastroANP Board of Directors and is excited by the opportunity to contribute to an organization so deeply committed to advancing naturopathic medicine. Her interest in serving is rooted in a belief that the future of the profession depends on clinicians who are passionate about naturopathic medicine’s potential to transform the way patients experience healthcare and healing. She sees GastroANP as an invaluable community where physicians come together to learn, collaborate, and advance their knowledge in an ever-evolving medical landscape.
About Dr. Gould
Dr. Emma Gould is a new naturopathic physician who earned her doctorate from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. Prior to attending Bastyr, she worked as a clinical nutritionist supporting individuals recovering from eating disorders. Throughout her professional life, Emma has been passionate about digging deeper to uncover the underlying factors that contribute to illness and to people feeling stuck in their healing journeys. She believes patients are the experts in their own experiences of health and illness. As a physician, her role is to guide patients in understanding their bodies and empower them with the knowledge and tools to navigate their care. Her approach is grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to treating the whole person. Emma is currently working alongside a fellow naturopathic physician to establish Radiance Naturopathic Medical Group, a primary and specialty care clinic serving Washington’s Snoqualmie Valley. Her clinical interests include autoimmune disease, women’s health, gastrointestinal disorders, environmental medicine, and complex chronic conditions including MCAS, Dysautonomia, and EDS.
Anastasia Stocker, ND, LAc
Currently serving as president.
About Dr. Stocker
Dr. Anastasia Stocker is a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist and currently serves as President of GastroANP. She is passionate about advancing naturopathic gastroenterology through evidence-informed education, clinical collaboration, and accessible professional development. In her leadership role , she is committed to expanding educational opportunities, fostering community among practitioners, and supporting the continued growth of the field. She looks forward to continuing to serve on the board and advancing GastroANP’s mission.
Emily Wolbers, ND
GastroANP has been an invaluable organization for my professional development, and I would love to opportunity to give back. I've been a member of the GastroANP since I was a student at NUNM. Watching the GastroANP grow and evolve is inspiring! I'd love to bring my unique skillsets of organizing, systematizing, and communication to help continue GastroANP's mission of advancing naturopathic gastroenterology..
About Dr. Wolbers
Dr. Emily Wolbers is a clinician and educator with focus on the gut-brain connection and its influence on digestive health, hormonal balance, and overall wellbeing. With a background in dietetics and yoga, she brings a uniquely integrative lens to patient care. She helps people decode the complex relationship between their gut, hormones, and nervous system. She is a proud member of the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians and serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Naturopathic Digest and an active member of the Research Committee.
Andrew Conway, ND
I would like to join the GastroANP Board of Directors to give back to an organization that has been an important part of my growth as a naturopathic physician. GastroANP has helped me deepen my clinical knowledge, stay engaged in gastroenterology, and connect with exceptional doctors whose experience continues to inform my practice. I would welcome the opportunity to support its educational mission and help strengthen the community that has supported me. As a board member, I hope to help other physicians find the same connection, inspiration, and practical learning that I have found through GastroANP.
About Dr. Conway
Dr. Conway is a naturopathic doctor based in Portland, OR. His practice focuses on utilizing naturopathic approaches to complex gastrointestinal illness but also encompasses primary care and men’s health. He has a holistic approach to patient care and specifically has an interest in how supporting the microbiome can improve overall wellness and reduce disease severity.
Tara Shelby, ND
Having served on the Board of Directors, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact that GastroANP has had on advancing the field of naturopathic gastroenterology. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with dedicated professionals, contributing to initiatives that elevate our field, and being part of an association that continuously strives to improve patient care through holistic, integrative approaches.
As I reflect on my time with the Board, I am proud of the progress we have made in areas such as educational outreach, research advocacy, and increasing visibility for the unique role of naturopathic gastroenterology. However, there is still much work to be done, and I am eager to continue contributing to GastroANP growth and success.”
About Dr. Shelby
Dr. Shelby is honored to be a board-certified Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Midwife who graduated from Bastyr University in 2008. She is currently the founder and owner of an ever-growing integrative medical clinic named Village Medicine in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Shelby specializes in full spectrum primary care with a clinical focus in gastroenterology and the human microbiome, women’s health, hormonal balancing, chronic illness and autoimmune disorders.
Dr. Shelby believes that the best doctors are those who serve as ambassadors of information and who take the time to consult, engage, and empower patients. She works in relational-based collaboration with her patients so that they are active participants throughout the process of their own healing and in the development of their meticulous treatment plans
Dr. Shelby’s journey into medicine began as a very sick young patient who intuitively believed that there was something beyond what she was experiencing with her physicians, medications, and surgeries. After surviving what could have been viewed as a devastating diagnosis, something awakened within her. What was considered “chronic illness” suddenly became what gave her life deep purpose and meaning. It was the healing power of illness!
