After completing her B.S. degree in Biology (with a concentration in Medical Microbiology) at the University of California, Davis, founder Nathalie Valkov, PhD, L.Ac, planned to go to medical school. But when she happened to ask her immunology professor why he no longer practiced medicine, his response was life changing: Because the goal of Western medicine is to kill the disease before you kill the patient.

Preferring a more preventative and holistic approach, Nathalie instead obtained her Master’s degree from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California, followed by her PhD which focused on the treatment of ailments such as diabetes.

After interning in both Western and Oriental medical clinics, Nathalie established her private practice with an emphasis on herbology and acupuncture.

She soon realized there was a tremendous need for such services, but there were more patients in need than she could possibly see, and not all could afford on-site fees.

This realization inspired the creation of Cleveroot: an online destination where clients could receive the benefits of personalized herbal formulas from almost any location—and at a fraction of the cost.

Acupuncture and Integrated Medicine Specialists (AIMS)

American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society