About Us

Meet Our Doctors

Our team at Lakeside Natural Medicine includes experienced doctors dedicated to helping you achieve optimal health. Led by founder Dr. Sarah Axtell, ND, our naturopathic doctors and nurse practitioners bring decades of combined experience in addressing chronic conditions such as hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases, and gastrointestinal issues. Each doctor takes an individualized, root-cause approach to care, blending evidence-based natural therapies with compassionate support.

Whether you're working with one of our naturopathic doctors or functional medicine nurse practitioners, you'll receive personalized attention focused on uncovering the underlying causes of your health concerns and empowering you to take charge of your wellness journey.

Dr. Joanne Aponte, ND
As a naturopathic doctor, I work with women, children, and families to help you improve your health from the inside out. My practice specialties include women's health and hormones, digestive disorders, preconception and postpartum wellness, and children's health. I use specialized functional medicine testing to uncover the unique underlying causes of your symptoms, then we'll create a plan that puts natural therapies—like nutrition, herbs, vitamins, and mind-body practices—at the forefront. I want you to feel empowered, supported, and at ease with your health—so you can focus on what matters most.
Dr. Mackenzie Prentice, DNP
As a Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner (DNP), I’ve had the opportunity to work and train in both the conventional medicine setting and also in integrative medicine. Although my passion is in integrative medicine, my experience in the conventional medicine world has given me a unique skill set to use an all-inclusive approach to identify the root cause of your chronic condition or symptoms. Once imbalances are identified, we can work together to develop a personalized plan with evidence-based tools and resources. My purpose is to assist you in becoming confident in having agency over your own health.
Dr. Katarina Meister, ND
As a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), my clinical practice focuses on chronic conditions such as hormone imbalances, gastrointestinal conditions, weight loss resistance, hypothyroidism, acne, female hair loss, chronic fatigue, and autoimmune disorders. I manage each patient with an individualized, evidenced-based, and holistic approach that may include lifestyle changes, functional lab analyses, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, and nutritional therapies.
Dr. Sarah Axtell, ND
As a naturopathic doctor, I help people who are facing many different chronic health issues, such as hormonal imbalances, perimenopause & menopause, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal disorders, and weight loss resistance. I believe strongly in addressing you as an individual, not just your symptoms. I address the root cause of your health issue by utilizing evidence-based, natural approaches including functional lab analysis, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, and lifestyle counseling. My passion is food as medicine.
Dr. Erica Linn, DNP
Dr. Erica Linn, DNP, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner with nearly a decade of experience, specializing in integrative and functional medicine. She works with patients navigating complex or chronic health conditions such as hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal disorders, thyroid disease, autoimmune issues, and mood disorders. Dr. Linn brings a compassionate, evidence-informed approach to whole-person care. She is passionate about partnering with patients to uncover root causes and support their path to lasting wellness.

Education & Training

A naturopathic doctor (ND) attends a four-year graduate level naturopathic medical school and is educated in all the basic and clinical sciences, such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, and pharmacology. In addition to studying the basic and clinical sciences, an ND takes four years of training in nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, counseling, and natural manipulation therapy. Clinical training is also a critical component to ND’s professional training. An ND takes two sets of professional board exams to become licensed as a primary care physician.

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