About Us

Story about Dr. Dowling

In my late teens while in my church’s youth service, we were challenged to write a vision statement for ourselves. I stated I wanted to complete a residency in Family Medicine with a goal to finish a fellowship in Alternative Medicine. After earning my medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completing a family medicine residency at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, I never completed the fellowship. Instead, I gladly accepted a position in Hampton, VA in a traditional practice run by a large health system for 14 years. Towards the end of this time, I realized my patients were not getting better. I was barely able to maintain their conditions. Even worse, I started to develop health concerns of my own. Stress, poor sleep, and being overworked added to my symptoms. I sought to find a way for my body and that of my patients’ to heal naturally.

I was introduced to the Nutritional Therapy Association by a great friend. Here, I learned how to evaluate the body from an alternative perspective and use supplements and nutrition to improve it. Desiring more education, I then obtained my certification in Functional Medicine from the Functional Medicine University. Here, I was provided an evidenced-based education on clinical nutrition. The combination of clinical nutrition and allopathic medicine helped me to improve my own health. In the final days in my traditional practice, this approach produced positive results for my patients also. I believe wellness is not just management of disease, but rather it involves a balance of the mind, body and spirit with nutrition, exercise, and mental wholeness.

I am excited! N2U Nutrition and Wellness is a vision that came about out of a need to be better—a better physician who seeks to prevent disease and treat the cause…. a better person to myself by slowing down my pace to improve my own health and longevity… a better daughter, sister, and mother because I am present.

Let us work together for a better you!

Founder of N2U Nutrition & Wellness

Certifications

Empowering Wellness Through Expertise

With a foundation in allopathic medicine and a passion for holistic health, Dr. Dowling has pursued a journey of continuous education to provide her patients with a truly integrative approach to wellness. She is proudly certified by:

Nutritional Therapy Association

Equipped with the knowledge to evaluate the body from an alternative perspective and leverage supplements and nutrition for improved health.

American Board of Family Medicine

A testament to her expertise and commitment to providing high-quality family medicine care

Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner

Combining evidence-based clinical nutrition and allopathic medicine to address the root causes of health concerns and improve overall wellness.

Years of Experience

Patients Empowered Toward Better Health

Certifications in Nutrition and Functional Medicine

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Patient Satisfaction Rate

What We Specialize In

At N2U Nutrition and Wellness, we blend traditional medicine with a holistic approach to address your unique health needs. Our specialties include:

 

  • Primary Care

    Providing comprehensive medical care with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and personalized treatment plans tailored to your health goals.

  • Family Care, Including Pediatrics

    Offering compassionate care for all ages, from children to seniors, ensuring every member of your family thrives. 

  • Functional Medicine

    Addressing the root causes of illness with evidence-based, integrative therapies that promote whole-body wellness and lasting health improvements.

  • Nutrition and Wellness

    Empowering patients through nutrition counseling and lifestyle strategies to prevent chronic conditions, improve vitality, and achieve optimal balance of mind, body, and spirit.

At our practice, you’re more than a patient—you’re a partner in your healthcare journey. With longer appointment times, direct access to Dr. Dowling, and a comprehensive health plan tailored just for you, we aim to address not just symptoms but the underlying causes of illness. Together, let’s create a path toward lasting wellness.