Who We Are

Dr. Robert Abell, N.D., L.Ac., VNMI

Dr. Robert Abell has studied with numerous doctors including Dr. Gerard Guenoit, M.D. who was his most memorable mentor. Dr. Abell studied with him regularly for 12 years in North America and Europe. Dr. Guenoit’s ingenious way of treating patients inspired Dr. Abell to look at “disease” in a different way.

After extensive training with Dr. Gueniot, Dr. Abell was honored to be part of the North America group to teach European Biological Medicine to Canadian and American doctors and other health practitioners. Dr. Abell has been teaching this amazing medicine for the last 17 years.

Dr. Abell has also studied Auricular Medicine with Dr Michael Adams, B.Sc, N.D. He incorporates German Biological Medicine, Biotherapeutic Drainage, Phytoembryotherapy, Oligo-elements, Homeopathy, Clinical Nutrition and Orthomolecular nutrients into his practice. Specific testing allows him to assess blockages and organ and glandular imbalances that inhibit the body from healing. This tool allows him to individualize his treatment and to test nutritional remedies and treatments that balance the patient on a biochemical, energetic and mental/emotional level.

Nutrition is also an important part of Dr. Abell's practice as well. He is GAPS certified with Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride. This certification has allowed him to help patients with serious neurological and digestive issues. He gives out specific nutritional guidelines for each patient and tests for intolerances to specific foods. Dr. Abell uses the Carroll Method to determine food intolerances according to the therapy develop by Dr. O.G. Carroll in the 1920's.

Dr. Abell received his Bachelor of Science, in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1985. While racing bicycles in Boulder, Colorado, Dr. Abell developed asthma which he struggled with for 2 years. At the advise of a friend, he consulted with a chiropractor who determined that a vertebrae in his spine had moved from a traumatic injury which was the beginning of the asthma issue. After one month of chiropractic treatment, Dr. Abell has eliminated all asthmatic symptoms for the last 40 years.

Dr. Abell began looking for alternatives to traditional medical school and on the advice of an acupuncturist, he applied to the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, Oregon. NCNM is a four year residential medical program requiring over 45OO hours of training. Dr. Abell attended NCNM from 1989 to 1993 and received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. Naturopathic Doctors (ND’s) are trained in all areas of medicine with special emphasis on natural cures. Currently, 26 jurisdictions (23 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) have licensing or registration laws for naturopathic doctors (NDs/NMDs). In these jurisdictions, naturopathic doctors are required to graduate from accredited four-year residential naturopathic medical programs and pass an extensive postdoctoral board examination (NPLEX) in order to receive a license or registration. Licensed and registered NDs have a specific scope of practice as defined by their state’s law, and must fulfill State-mandated continuing education and reporting requirements. For information about the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination Board (NPLEX) and the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE)

While in his second year at NCNM, Dr. Abell also began his studies at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM). OCOM is a four year accredited school for Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. Dr. Abell graduated from OCOM in 1994.

Dr. Abell is currently on the Board of Directors of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute (https://naturopathicmedicineinstitute.org). The Naturopathic Medicine Institute is a dynamic collaboration of physicians and the public, promoting a rational approach to achieving optimal health.

While attending an Acupuncture conference in Portland, he met his future wife, Lisa, who was also attending OCOM. They moved to Southern California and started a family. He practiced in Laguna Hills, California for over 20 years.

Dr. Lisa Abell, DACM, L.Ac.

Dr. Lisa Abell is passionate about caring for women and children, guiding them through the many phases of life with a deeply personalized and holistic approach. Her practice encompasses every stage of women’s health—from fertility and pregnancy to motherhood, menopause, and the physical, emotional, and mental challenges that arise along the way.

Dr. Lisa also provides specialized care for children, beginning in utero. She supports healthy fetal development during pregnancy and offers gentle, effective treatment for infants recovering from C-sections or birth trauma. Her expertise includes addressing colic, feeding difficulties, skin conditions, immune challenges, cognitive concerns, and vaccine-related injuries.

Drawing on the homeopathic and nutritional techniques of French and Swiss medical traditions, Dr. Lisa supports optimal growth and development from birth through puberty. Her mission is to foster resilience and vitality in every child and to empower women with the tools they need to thrive.With more than 28 years of experience in acupuncture, homeopathy, and natural medicine, Dr. Lisa Abell brings deep expertise and heartfelt dedication to her patients' healing journeys. She holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, with advanced training in evidence-based clinical practice, biomedical diagnostics, lab interpretation, preventive care, collaborative case management, and public health.

Dr. Lisa began her academic path at the University of California, San Diego, earning her B.A. in 1991. She continued her studies at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, graduating in 1997, and later returned to complete her doctorate to further expand her knowledge and clinical skillset.

Dr. Lisa is known for her thoughtful, integrative approach—blending traditional wisdom with modern medical insight—to support long-term wellness and whole-person care.

What Dr. Lisa Treats:

Dr. Lisa Abell offers comprehensive, individualized care for a wide range of conditions, with a focus on supporting the body’s natural healing through homeopathic, nutritional, and integrative therapies. Her areas of specialty include:

Hormonal Imbalances
Support for women and teens experiencing hormonal disruptions, including menstrual irregularities, menopause, and detoxification from birth control.

Infertility
A step-by-step program using homeopathic drainage and detoxification remedies to gently restore fertility and prepare the body for conception.

Pregnancy & Postpartum Support
Homeopathic care throughout all stages of pregnancy to support healthy fetal development and relieve common concerns such as nausea, vomiting, circulation issues, and trimester-specific symptoms. Dr. Lisa also offers homeopathic protocols for labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery.

Digestive Disorders
Holistic treatment for conditions such as dysbiosis, parasites, gas, bloating, constipation, and other gut-related imbalances.

Autoimmune Conditions
Support for autoimmune-related disorders including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, joint inflammation, and ulcerative colitis, with a focus on underlying root causes.

Pediatric Growth & Development
Gentle, effective care for children facing developmental and neurological challenges including vaccine detoxification, Autism Spectrum Disorders, sensory processing issues, ADHD, emotional regulation, learning difficulties, and immune/gut concerns. Homeopathic support for vaccine responses is also available.

Trauma & PTSD
Holistic support for PCOS, weight imbalances, glucose dysregulation, and trauma-related emotional imprints. Dr. Lisa uses individualized homeopathic complexes to help release trauma that may be impacting the gut, hormone balance, and cortisol levels.

Depression & Anxiety
A root-cause approach to emotional well-being, using homeopathic remedies and supportive techniques to help identify and release deeply held emotional patterns and promote inner balance.

Background

Dr. Lisa Abell has been integrating Biological Medicine, Auricular Medicine, Biotherapeutic Drainage, and Homeopathy into her clinical practice for over 28 years. Her deep knowledge of homeopathy was shaped through more than a decade of mentorship with Dr. Guenoit from France. She is also certified in the CEASE method, which specializes in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and sensory processing challenges.

Dr. Lisa continues to expand her knowledge through ongoing study with homeopathic medical doctors in India, gaining advanced insights into treating complex conditions. She also incorporates Homeoprophylaxis, a gentle and preventative approach to immune education, especially for children.

Her areas of specialty include women’s health and hormonal imbalances, autoimmune issues, fertility care, and pediatrics—all supported by a whole-person, root-cause philosophy of healing.

Nutritional Therapy

Nutrition is a cornerstone of Dr. Lisa’s holistic approach. She is GAPS Certified under Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, whose work focuses on the gut-brain connection. This certification enables her to guide patients—especially those with serious digestive and neurological concerns—through targeted nutritional protocols. By restoring gut integrity and healing the gut mucosa, patients often experience a reduction in food sensitivities, alongside significant improvements in overall health and well-being.

European Biological Medicine

Dr. Lisa is also certified in Biological Medicine through Dr. Thomas Rau in Switzerland. In Europe, natural medicine is a highly respected and evidence-informed medical system, practiced by medical doctors seeking to restore health at its root rather than suppress symptoms. This tradition of science-backed natural healing deeply informs her approach.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Lisa is passionate about educating and empowering her patients to take control of their health across all dimensions—physical, emotional, and energetic. She supports each individual with customized nutritional plans, cold/flu and fever care, hydrotherapy detoxification methods, and healthy lifestyle guidance. After each appointment, patients receive a clear two-month protocol to follow, designed to promote steady and sustainable healing.

Healing, in Dr. Lisa’s view, is a collaborative and evolving process—like tending to a living garden—where both patient and practitioner engage in nurturing growth and balance.

Personal Note

Dr. Lisa lives with her husband of 31 years and is the proud mother of three healthy adult children, now 29, 27, and 22. She offers Telehealth consultations nationwide, caring for patients across the U.S. through a vibrant community of referrals—grateful individuals who have experienced profound healing through the precise and timely use of high-potency natural remedies and homeopathic care.