Our Team

Dr. Angela Goldstein, ND

Founder & Naturopathic Doctor

Licensed California naturopathic doctor, 25+ years in practice.

Dr. Goldstein founded The Natural Path to do what conventional medicine rarely has time for: find the actual cause. Trained in nursing and a cardiothoracic surgical ICU before turning to root-cause medicine, she knows exactly where conventional care stops, and why.

As a licensed California naturopathic doctor she can prescribe when it is clinically right, including bioidentical hormones, not only recommend supplements. She sees patients in person in San Juan Capistrano and by secure telemedicine across California.

Cassie

Patient Wellness Coordinator

Your first point of contact, handling scheduling and intake.

Cassie is usually the first person you speak with at The Natural Path, coordinating scheduling and intake so that getting started feels simple rather than overwhelming.

With a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Music, Cassie brings a deep passion for holistic medicine and whole-person wellness to the practice, and the belief that true health comes from nurturing the mind, body and spirit. That shapes an approach to care built around each individual’s own journey toward wellness.

Creating a warm, welcoming environment where every patient feels heard, supported and cared for is the heart of the role. Cassie enjoys building meaningful connections with patients and is grateful to be part of a practice that shares that commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Outside the office, Cassie loves spending time outdoors, painting and enjoying music. Those creative and restorative activities are the same balance and mindfulness Cassie brings into the practice each day.

Mariela

Nurse

Four years in integrative medicine, and the gentlest blood draws in the office.

Mariela is a dedicated licensed nurse whose passion for whole-body wellness shapes everything she does. With four years of experience in integrative medicine, she brings together the best of traditional nursing and holistic approaches, creating a care experience that feels both grounded and deeply personal.

Patients often remark on her exceptionally gentle touch, particularly with blood draws and IV starts, where her skill and calm presence help even the most anxious patients feel at ease. She is also actively continuing her education, always growing so her patients benefit from the most thoughtful care possible.

Elysia

Health Coach & Functional Nutritionist

Works on the behavior and mindset side of change, alongside the nutrition.

Elysia is a functional nutritionist and health coach, and a core member of the team. She supports clients in getting to the root of what is actually holding them back, whether that is weight that will not budge, signs of toxic burden, disrupted sleep, or simply not feeling like themselves anymore.

Her degree in psychology means she brings behavior, mindset and emotional patterns into the work alongside nutrition, because lasting change rarely happens without addressing both. A performing musician for over 25 years, Elysia understands firsthand that living well is not about restriction. It is about having the energy, joy and clarity to show up fully for the life that matters to you.