Dr. Vicki Matthews, ND is a Naturopathic Physician and author who lives in the Chicago area. Vicki is a passionate advocate of integrated health in both her teaching and her private practice.

Ask Vicki: Five Elements Advice

  • 26
    Feb

    “So much catches me by surprise these days, I often wish that I had some sense of what was coming. Is there a way to become more intuitive?”...

  • 18
    Feb

    Time and again people have taken sides against each other for any number of reasons. Disagreeing seems to be a natural – and therefore fairly common – aspect of human behavior. Thankfully, most disagreements can be settled with a little logic or reason, perhaps some legal intervention, and hopefully a healthy dose of kindness....

  • 11
    Feb

    Recently, I’ve had several questions as to why people seem to disagree about almost everything under the sun these days. Whether we’re talking about something as simple as weather preferences or as serious as politics, there does seem to be a distinct inability to agree on things lately. As one woman put it: “It seems like everyone doesn’t agree with me on everything. Why can’t we all just get along?”...

  • Vicki Matthews is an inspirational teacher. Practicing what she preaches, Vicki embodies the substantial knowledge that she presents in class. Bright and articulate, Vicki is truly passionate about teaching. Her classes are well organized, fun and chockfull of valuable information and techniques. I would take her classes anytime!

    N.R., Yoga Instructor and Licensed Brain Gym Instructor/Consultant

  • My life and work is forever changed for having trained with Vicki over the years. I am deeply grateful to have her as a teacher, and her mentorship is a rare and precious gift to me.

    K.C., PhD

  • Dr. Vicki Matthews is the rare teacher whose style embodies her passion, knowledge and expertise and who is able to instruct and inspire with great depth and clarity. It is a joy to be her student.

    J.E., PhD

  • I have had the pleasure of being a student of and sponsoring Vicki Matthews ND as a teacher in multiple settings. She has a natural ability, supported by her intellect, to take complex information and make it easily understood. She excels at helping students to feel empowered and enjoy the learning experience. She is thoroughly grounded and knowledgeable in the content she chooses to teach..... As a holistic practitioner my skills have been greatly enhanced as a result of my experiences with Vicki Matthews ND.

    J. V., M.Ed, LPCC, OTR/L Psychotherapist

  • Vicki Matthews is an excellent teacher! I have been her student as well as her teaching assistant and I admire her spirit and enthusiasm as well as her clarity and precision in her class rooms. Vicki is responsive to her students - she is open to their questions and is patient regarding their process. It would be an opportunity for anyone to learn from Vicki.

    S.S., LPCC

  • Vicki Matthews, N.D. is a captivating, brilliant, and lucid teacher. I’ve had the pleasure to observe Vicki give professional presentations, teach energy medicine in a two-year class, and instruct individual clients. She accepts others for where they are and adroitly presents information with a deep intuition that inspires them to embrace themselves, continue learning, and take the next steps on their journey.

    D.M., Ph.D.

  • Every time I work with Vicki, I am totally blown away by how she is able to get right to the heart of what is going on with me.  The Five Elements have such a profound impact on how we view our lives, and nobody understands the Five Elements better than Vicki Matthews.  Learning to celebrate my Earth energy as well as learning when I am out of balance has been a gift.  Vicki has been a great guide on my journey of self discovery.... Life is good!

    V.L.

  • I have attended many workshops, lectures and classes taught by Vicki Matthews and in every instance I learned the material in a friendly, exciting and detailed way.  Vicki has the ability to teach the subject matter in ways that inform, instruct, nurture and entertain.  When a new topic is presented, Vicki’s versatility shines as a lecturer and her enthusiasm reaches each and every person in the audience.

    M.P.