The Fat Naturopath - DeAun Nelson, ND

The Fat Naturopath - DeAun Nelson, ND DeAun Nelson, ND, is a a naturopathic physician. She is a Health at Every Size (R) practitioner. She is also a Health at Every Size (R) (HAES) practitioner.

Accepted Insurance Plans: Cigna, Pacific Source (RBH), Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Providence Preferred, and Care Oregon. Dr. DeAun Nelson is dedicated to serving a diverse population and providing individual health care without judgement. Go ahead and make an appointment with her today on our website: http://www.watershedwellnesspdx.com/w_practitioners/dr-deaun-nelson-nd-lmt/

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When a provider dismisses your symptoms, it doesn't just feel bad in the exam room. .It can impact how you advocate for ...
09/02/2026

When a provider dismisses your symptoms, it doesn't just feel bad in the exam room. .

It can impact how you advocate for yourself in the future and even the care decisions you make for yourself.

That might look like starting to minimize your symptoms or trying to rehearse what you're going to say before appointments.

You worry about being “too much” so you leave things out.

And this creates a barrier to getting the care you need.

The opposite is also true. When you feel genuinely heard, you share more. You follow through. You stay engaged with your own health in a way that improves your outcomes.

That's what I want for you.

Realizing you might need a second opinion can feel scary.But if the care you’re receiving isn’t working for you, you're ...
08/31/2026

Realizing you might need a second opinion can feel scary.

But if the care you’re receiving isn’t working for you, you're allowed to see another doctor.

You don't have to explain yourself, you don't have to feel guilty, and you're not hurting anyone's feelings by doing it.
Not every provider is going to be the right fit for you. Or you may outgrow the provider you’ve been seeing - someone who was great for you years ago might not be the right person for what you're dealing with now.
If something doesn't feel right, go get another opinion.

And if you're not sure where to start or who to talk to, feel free to DM me or find the link in my bio. Happy to help you figure out next steps.

There’s not a class in school that teaches you how to be a patient with complex needs, but I have some tips that can hel...
08/28/2026

There’s not a class in school that teaches you how to be a patient with complex needs, but I have some tips that can help.

When it comes to seeing providers and getting the most out of your appointments, planning ahead and coming prepared can make a difference.

Here are my tips as a naturopath based in Portland, Oregon:

Keep your own records - Don't rely on the system to have everything, things are almost always missed, especially when seeing new providers. You need to be your own medical historian with documentation to back it up.

Request copies of your lab work and imaging - Portals go down and providers change. Your lab work and imaging tells a story over time and you don’t want to lose it.

Build a highlight page - Create a one page overview of major events, unusual findings, anything that is ongoing. It will bring a provider up to speed quickly and you don’t have to worry about forgetting a detail or a date in the exam room.

No one should have to fight to be understood, but our system isn’t set up for patients - so until the system catches up, be prepared.

No, you aren’t being too sensitive. You also aren’t making it all up. You are not “being difficult” You’re someone who d...
08/25/2026

No, you aren’t being too sensitive.

You also aren’t making it all up.

You are not “being difficult”

You’re someone who deserves to be taken seriously.

Medical gaslighting is real, and it disproportionately affects women, fat people, people of color, and anyone whose body doesn't fit the "normal" mold.

Weight-neutral care isn't just about ditching the scale. It's about being seen as a whole person, not a problem to be manage or someone who has to wait until they are a certain size to be taken seriously.

I see you, and I’m here to support you.

Oppression is a public health crisis.
08/22/2026

Oppression is a public health crisis.

Our culture doesn’t prioritize rest in any way. We’ve all been conditioned to feel as if any time we’re not actively pro...
08/17/2026

Our culture doesn’t prioritize rest in any way.

We’ve all been conditioned to feel as if any time we’re not actively producing something or pushing through, no matter the cost, isn’t valuable or worthy.

And that’s not true.

We all need real rest, and you don’t have to “earn” it first.

I also probably need to point out that resting while feeling bad about resting doesn’t really count!

You’re not doing it wrong, but if you’re constantly thinking about the things you should be doing, your body isn’t actually getting time to regulate and repair.

Give yourself real time to rest and recharge - your body needs it!

Diet culture in our society runs deep. It ends up shaping how you think about your body, your worth, and your relationsh...
08/14/2026

Diet culture in our society runs deep.

It ends up shaping how you think about your body, your worth, and your relationship with yourself.

Untangling that takes time and the goal isn’t to add more restrictions or rules to follow.

Instead, we want to focus on moving to a place where food is neutral.

As a naturopath who works with patients who have experienced disordered eating, I know that the more off-limits a specific food (or food group) becomes, the more mental space it takes up.

When you restrict something, your brain will start to act like a toddler who has been told they can't have something. And everyone knows how loud and insistent toddlers can be!

Reaching out for help is brave because these are big changes that may feel scary - emotionally, psychologically, and physically.

I don’t want you to navigate them alone. I’m here to support you, and work in collaboration with the rest of your care team.

Chronic illness is exhausting in ways that don't always show.It isn’t just the appointments, the flares, or the days you...
08/11/2026

Chronic illness is exhausting in ways that don't always show.
It isn’t just the appointments, the flares, or the days you have to cancel.

It is also the mental load of having to advocate for yourself.

Or feeling as if you have prove yourself, over and over, to people who are supposed to help.
When you come in, you don't have to convince me.

We start from the assumption that you know your body best and we’ll go from there.

“The emphasis on weight is a massive distraction to exceptional diabetes care.”- Megrette Fletcher, M.Ed., RD, CDCES
08/07/2026

“The emphasis on weight is a massive distraction to exceptional diabetes care.”
- Megrette Fletcher, M.Ed., RD, CDCES

When a provider dismisses your symptoms, it doesn't just feel bad in the exam room. .It can impact how you advocate for ...
08/03/2026

When a provider dismisses your symptoms, it doesn't just feel bad in the exam room. .

It can impact how you advocate for yourself in the future and even the care decisions you make for yourself.

That might look like starting to minimize your symptoms or trying to rehearse what you're going to say before appointments.

You worry about being “too much” so you leave things out.

And this creates a barrier to getting the care you need.

The opposite is also true. When you feel genuinely heard, you share more. You follow through. You stay engaged with your own health in a way that improves your outcomes.

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