Meet Our Team

Alena Zweben, ND, is a naturopathic physician as well as the medical director of Market Place Naturopathic in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Zweben provides compassionate, patient-centered care to patients with complex health conditions — including mold toxicity, Lyme disease, post COVID-19 complications, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).

When Dr. Zweben was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2011, she worked hard to gradually regain her health while experiencing various challenges, including acute renal failure. Using her personal experiences, she created Market Place Naturopathic, a place where patients could receive understanding and thoughtful care for their complex health issues.  

Dr. Zweben attended the University of Oregon for her undergraduate studies, graduating with her degree in human physiology and chemistry. She then completed her naturopathic doctor (ND) education at Bastyr University. After graduating, she went on to receive her residency training with world-renowned physician Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt. 

Additionally, she has trained with Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker for chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) treatment, and Dr. John Lyftogt in the use of perineural injection therapy (PIT) for the treatment of neuropathy. 

She has extensive training in chronic diseases, with over 10 years of experience in helping patients recover from debilitating conditions. At Market Place Naturopathic, Dr. Zweben utilizes the latest alternative medicine techniques to promote healing and wellness, including pharmaceutical and nutraceutical medications, botanical medicine, as well as neural and intravenous (IV) therapies. 

Dr. Zweben is truly dedicated to providing the most advanced treatments for her patients, drawing from her expertise in integrative medicine. She has served patients from all around the world at Market Place Naturopathic.

Dr. Klein is a licensed naturopathic physician in the state of WA. She received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. She completed her undergraduate degree in Zoology and Chemistry at North Dakota State University. She has advanced training and certification in Traditional Western herbalism, counseling, homeopathy, biofeedback and various somatic therapies including craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation. She is currently completing her certification in body psychotherapy, a form of therapy that emphasizes the interaction of the body and mind as a functional unity and which utilizes movement techniques, breathing, and touch to aid a variety of health concerns.

Dr. Klein is a licensed naturopathic physician in the state of WA. She received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. She completed her undergraduate degree in Zoology and Chemistry at North Dakota State University. She has advanced training and certification in Traditional Western herbalism, counseling, homeopathy, biofeedback and various somatic therapies including craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation. She is currently completing her certification in body psychotherapy, a form of therapy that emphasizes the interaction of the body and mind as a functional unity and which utilizes movement techniques, breathing, and touch to aid a variety of health concerns.

Dr. Klein partners with her patients in ways that help them to understand and metabolize unprocessed life events, work through limiting patterns of behavior, and cultivate greater capacity for emotional and self-awareness. Using somatic therapy, body-based inquiry, guided imagery, and other techniques from her naturopathic training, Dr. Klein helps patients safely explore areas of reactivity, resistance, pain and trauma that can be held in the body. She also applies her skill as a manual therapist in the use of visceral manipulation to restore proper functioning of the organs of the body. Dr. Klein approaches health from a trauma informed lens, recognizing the body as a psychosomatic unity. She brings genuine care and compassion to the patients at Market Place Naturopathic and is committed to ensuring a safe and nurturing healing environment.

Justice Erikson, ND, is a licensed naturopathic physician in Seattle, Washinton. Dr. Justice provides whole-person care for people of all genders, neurotypes, and life experiences. Their work is rooted in integrity and social justice. Dr. Justice works collaboratively with patients to identify the tools their bodies need to heal. They utilize a mix of naturopathic and conventional modalities as needed and preferred by patients including botanical medicine, nutrition, therapeutic bodywork, pharmaceutical prescriptions, homeopathy, and counseling.

Dr. Justice has a clinical interest in complex chronic illnesses that may have been previously overlooked or dismissed in a patient’s care. Dr. Justice focuses on deeply listening and working hard to bring together pieces of a patient’s story into a unified whole that can reveal the root cause of symptoms that may have been resistant to previous treatment or gone unaddressed. Dr. Justice sees themself as a facilitator of a person’s healing journey and prioritizes patient goals and preferences when building a treatment plan. Additionally, Dr. Justice is passionate about teaching, and their favorite principle of Naturopathic medicine is Docere – “Doctor as Teacher”. They believe that every patient should be empowered with the knowledge of how their body functions, and that this knowledge is integral to a patient’s ability to take ownership of their health.

Their interest in naturopathic medicine stemmed from experiencing a rare life-threatening condition in childhood and watching their family members battle complex autoimmune diseases for decades without relief despite utilizing the best treatments that conventional care had to offer. They felt that there must be a better way to make sense of these illnesses. The goal of Naturopathic medicine is not just to identify what the diagnosis is, but why it developed, and how to heal the root cause.

Dr. Justice attended Hamphire College in Amherst, Massachusetts for their undergraduate studies, where they wrote a year-long thesis and designed a laboratory study on chronic Lyme disease. They went on to study at Bastyr University and received their ND (Naturopathic Doctor) degree. They are presently completing a Masters degree in Social Work through Fordham University.

While in medical school, Dr. Justice completed specialized training in Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, and homeopathy. They also completed specialized clinical rotations in environmental medicine, digestive wellness, counseling, botanical medicine, research, and community medicine. Dr. Justice has served in many professional leadership positions, including President and Legislative Chair for the Naturopathic Medical Students Association, on the Board of Directors of the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, organizer for Trans Awareness Month events at Bastyr University, etc. They received the Rising Star Award from the Naturopathic Medical Student Association International during their time as a student.