#82: Dr. Natazia zu Stolberg

"What felt unbearable at the time ultimately became the reason I do what I do today."

Jan 04, 2026

Dr. Natazia zu Stolberg (@dr.nataziazustolberg) is an acupuncturist and herbalist with a focus on conditions commonly overlooked by conventional Western medicine, including hormonal imbalances and irregular periods. She’s also the creator of the internet’s favorite digestive tea, DOCTOR STOLBERG Rest + Digest.

For January, DOCTOR STOLBERG introduces THE RE-SET: two daily cups of her Rest + Digest tea, paired with a limited-run booklet of practices Dr. Stolberg loves and recommends to her patients. Grab yours here before they sell out!

#82: Dr. Natazia zu Stolberg
Aries/Virgo/Capricorn
Los Angeles, California

What does health, or being healthy, mean to you?

To me, health is about feeling a sense of ease.

It’s waking up feeling energized, being able to move your body however you want without feeling held back. It’s enjoying an indulgent meal and trusting that your body will bounce back the next day because your digestion is strong.

Ultimately, health is the ability to live your life without constantly thinking about your health because you’ve built a solid foundation and resilience through consistent habits.

How would you describe your current lifestyle?

My life is very full at the moment but in a way that feels expansive and not (too) draining. I run Space314, a wellness clinic I share with my wife, where I treat patients as an acupuncturist. I am also the founder and CEO of DOCTOR STOLBERG, a medicinal tea brand that relaunched in June 2025 and has since been growing quickly and requiring a lot of attention.

With so much going on, balance is key. I make time to move my body, I prioritize therapy, and I carve out quiet moments for myself so I can show up fully for my patients, my coworkers, and my wife. At my core, I believe that simple habits done consistently create lasting change, and I try to embody that every day. It also helps that I love what I do and know my work is helping others feel their best!

How do you start and end your days?

I like to wake up an hour before I have to workout/shower/start work so I have time to enjoy a warm cup of bone broth on the couch and eat breakfast without rushing. Easing into the day is truly the best, even if it means waking up a bit earlier. Highly recommend.

When I come home from work, I always shower, it’s my way of switching my brain out of work mode and into home. My wife usually has dinner cooked, I am so lucky that she is always keeping me fed. After dinner I drink a cup of Rest + Digest tea (my secret to keeping digestion strong and eliminating bloat), have a mindless moment watching something like Real Housewives, and am always in bed early and asleep by 10.

Can you recall a moment when you became more aware of your health, or your relationship to it changed?

I was diagnosed with endometriosis at 17 and immediately given surgery as the solution. When the surgery didn’t fully resolve my pain, it forced me to look beyond quick fixes and explore other modalities. That’s how I found acupuncture but more importantly, it’s how I learned the patience required to heal your body in a way that is sustainable long term. There are no shortcuts to long-term issues. I’m grateful I experienced all of that so young. It shaped the way I understand health, resilience, and the dedication true healing actually requires.

Do you have a spiritual practice?

I’m not religious, but I deeply believe in the energy of the world, it’s almost impossible not to as an acupuncturist. I’ve seen firsthand how expansive life becomes when you align yourself with the right thoughts. I love manifesting, and I truly owe so much of my success to it. Visualization, intention-setting, and staying connected to my own intuition have shaped my life in ways I can’t ignore.

What’s your relationship to self-healing?

Some people are naturally very in tune with their bodies. They notice subtle shifts, they sense when something is “off,” and even if Western medicine can’t give them answers, they know their experience is real. Those patients are so relieved when I can finally explain what’s happening and offer treatment to help.

Others have to work to develop that awareness. They come in feeling like their symptoms appeared out of nowhere but when we trace things back weeks, months, or even years, we can usually find signs their body was giving them that they didn’t recognize or chose to push through.

The more attuned you are to subtle changes, the sooner you can intervene, either with simple diet and lifestyle shifts or by seeing a practitioner. Remember the earlier you intervene, the faster you can bring the body back into balance.

When do you feel the most nourished?

On a day when I’ve had time for a long walk, a good workout, three home-cooked meals, minimal phone time, and a full eight hours of sleep.

How do you reset?

I reset in different ways depending on what I need. If I have to clear my head or release stress or frustration, a walk always does it for me, forward movement is the best. If my digestion feels off, I go back to basics: two cups of Rest + Digest tea a day and simple, warm home-cooked meals. And if I am feeling overstimulated or just drained from work sometimes the reset is as simple as an evening with my phone off and a full eight hours of sleep.

Do you have a favorite meal? What do you keep in your fridge/pantry?

My favorite breakfast (that has now become the obsession of many of my followers) is two eggs scrambled with rice that I warm in a puddle of Beurre de Baratte and top with salt and pepper.

Also really into this one pot chicken and rice dish that I created with Carly Maltzman using my Rest + Digest Tea.

My fridge always has chicken bone broth, some type of red meat, dates, broccolini, eggs, container of cooked rice, a papaya if I can find a good one, and sparkling water. Pantry is packed with many rice varieties, oats, pine nuts, skinnypop microwavable popcorn, Made of Protein, dark chocolate and a lot of tea!

What advice would you give to your younger self?

I had some really dark and difficult times when I was trying to manage my pain from endometriosis. I wish I could have told myself back then that those years would become the basis of my career, that everything I was going through would eventually help me connect not just with patients who have endo, but with anyone experiencing chronic pain. What felt unbearable at the time ultimately became the reason I do what I do today.

To the person reading this?

Taking care of your body and your health is the thing that truly matters and it’s not nearly as complicated as you may have been led to believe. It’s about consistency, awareness, and genuine appreciation for the body you live in. Our bodies work so hard for us; the least we can do is take care of them rather than push and ignore the signs they are giving us and expect them to keep going.

What would you like to see or create more of in the world?

Reminding people that simple habits done consistently will change your life. Return to the basics! Eat meals that are mostly whole foods and made at home. Drink at least 2 liters of water per day. Make time to move your body in a way that is enjoyable for you! Prioritizing stress management and getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night. These are the habits that keep the body regulated and resilient. Remember the things you do now, determine your health in 20+ years.