About Dr. Vanessa Fritz

Dr. Vanessa Fritz was born in Quito, Ecuador, but didn’t stay there long. She grew up in several Latin American countries, as her family was part of the US Foreign Service. Experiencing different cultures at an early age not only exposed her to various healing traditions but also taught her to be curious and open-minded. Being raised this way influenced how she currently views medicine, health, and healing. “There is a time and place for everything," she believes. “When appropriate, I provide the gentlest treatments possible, to provide support for the body to heal itself. I also educate the patient so they can be proactive in their own healing process."

After getting undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biology from the University of Virginia, Dr. Vanessa Fritz graduated from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) as well as a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM). She is licensed and board-certified as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Oregon, as there is currently no licensure in the state of Texas for Naturopathic doctors. She currently practices naturopathic medicine at Austin Natural Family Medicine located in Austin’s popular and conveniently located South Congress neighborhood. 

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Fritz teaches Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Academy for Oriental Medicine in Austin.

She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Texas Association of Naturopathic Physicians, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Austin Independent Business Alliance. She is also a member of and available through the Austin Time Exchange program.

La Dra. Vanessa Fritz habla y atiende pacientes en español.