About Us

Who We Are


  • At Thrive Natural Medicine, we practice integrative, patient-centered healthcare that treats the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our experienced collective of holistic health practitioners combines modern medical science with time-honored natural therapies to create safe, sustainable, and personalized care. 

    We take the time to understand your unique health history, genetic makeup, and personal goals, empowering you with education and tools so you can make informed decisions about your well-being. Our care is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and respect—because feeling heard is essential to healing. 

    From our eco-friendly, healing clinic space to our individualized treatment plans, everything we do is designed to help you move from feeling tired, stressed, or overwhelmed to feeling vibrant, energized, and truly supported.


  • We believe true healing happens when you are seen as a whole and unique individual, not a set of symptoms. At the core of Thrive Natural Medicine is a deep respect for the body’s innate life force and its natural ability to heal when properly supported.

    Our values are grounded in:

    • Holistic care that honors mind, body, and spirit

    • Individualized treatment for every person who walks through our doors

    • Compassionate advocacy, ensuring you feel heard, understood, and empowered

    • Safe, natural, and integrative medicine that blends the best of conventional and alternative approaches

    Our intention is simple: to help your vital life force become its most vibrant expression—so you can fully thrive in your life.

  • After establishing her practice and working for 4 foundational years in downtown Santa Cruz, Dr. Valencia and two colleagues founded Thrive in 2013 in Soquel, CA. The clinic quickly established itself as a trusted health resource in mid-and south county Santa Cruz for men, women and children. After 9 wonderful years treating thousands of patients at the bustling Soquel location, Dr. Valencia and her team moved Thrive a little farther down highway 1 to a serene and beachy new home in Seascape Village. We are so grateful to be able to feel the ocean air as we walk into work every day. As you enter the office, we hope Thrive feels like a little healing getaway from the hustle of the outside world. Welcome!

Our Team

Dr. Irene Valencia, ND

Founder, Naturopathic Doctor

Fuctional Medicine Doctor

Dr. Rajiv Parti, MD

A waiting area with four wooden chairs featuring floral-patterned cushions and white pillows, a large potted green plant on the left, and a framed coastal photograph on the white wall on the right, against a two-tone wall of teal and white.
Medical office room with a hospital bed, cushioned chair, plants on the wall, IV pole, and a cabinet with medical supplies.
A reception area with a wooden slat wall filled with potted plants, a white curved counter with a salt lamp, and a large potted plant nearby. Artwork hangs on the wall, and a doorway leads to an office or storage room.
A cozy corner with a white recliner chair, an ottoman, and two wooden side tables next to a window with a view of trees and a blue sky. A potted plant is on a small table by the window, with sunlight streaming in.
A neatly made bed with a colorful patterned bedspread is in the foreground. Behind the bed are three large windows with black blinds, allowing sunlight to illuminate the room. On the windowsill, there are decorative bowls, a small plant, and other sm
Office interior with white walls, a bookshelf with books and photos, potted plant, open door with frosted glass, and a table with hand sanitizer, mugs, and gifts.

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