Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff
Naturopathic Physician
Meet Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff, a dedicated and compassionate Naturopathic Doctor and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, who has been enriching lives with her holistic approach to health and wellness since 1989. Based in Oahu, Dr. Ostroff is not only a healer but also a survivor and a relentless seeker of knowledge, whose personal journey and professional expertise intertwine to create a unique and deeply empathetic approach to medicine.
With an expansive educational background, including a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, a Doctorate from the Oriental Medical Institute of Hawaii, and Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Physical Education from the University of Oregon and the University of Delaware, Dr. Ostroff is a well-rounded expert in her field. Her commitment to lifelong learning is further evidenced by her status as a Diplomate of the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and her active membership in several prestigious medical associations.
In 1989, Dr. Ostroff founded the Center for Natural Healing Hawaii, a sanctuary for those seeking a holistic approach to health. Her practice focuses on a wide range of areas, including optimal health for the mind, body, and soul, holistic pediatric care, emotional well-being, nutritional health, and hormonal balance. She is also the author of the “Wisdom of Well-Being Book series,” which includes titles like “Your Health is in Your Hands” and “The Joy of Eating – for Kids and their Moms.”
Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff, ND, DOM, L.Ac.
Board Certified Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff Tells Her Story
Education, Certificates, & Memberships
- Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine – National College of Naturopathic Medicine
- Doctorate – Oriental Medical Institute of Hawaii
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – University of Oregon and University of Delaware
- Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education– University of Oregon
- Diplomate, National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture
- Member– American Association of Naturopathic Medicine
- Member– Hawaii Society of Naturopathic Medicine
- Member– Hawaii Acupuncture Association of Oriental Medicine
- Member– American Association of Oriental Medicine
- Member– Board of Examiners in Naturopathic Medicine- Past
- Member– Advisory Board for the Life Healing Foundation
- Member– Kokua Coop – Board of Directors, Membership Chair- (Past)
Biography
Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine on Oahu since 1989. She was motivated into her career of choice by a desire and drive to heal herself. Realizing when she was a teenager that life could be so much richer if she felt amazingly healthy in mind, body, and spirit, Dr. Joy began her quest for knowledge, skill, and mastery in 1978 when she started learning yoga, psychology, meditation, nutrition, and physical fitness.
Holding to a philosophy that we can heal our bodies through elements found in nature, guided Dr. Joy to seek out the field of naturopathy. Twelve years of additional study in pre-med and medical sciences as well as Naturopathic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, Hawaiian healing arts, and study abroad in Asia; plus 32 solid years of treating thousands of patients gives Dr. Joy the experience and credibility to make a deep and long-lasting impact and impression on how her patients’ bodies work, and how they can work with greater efficiency and vitality.
In 1989, Dr. Joy founded the Center for Natural Healing Hawaii to focus on: • Optimal Health for the MIND, BODY, AND SOUL • Balanced Wellness For Mothers And Children – Holistic Pediatric Care • Restorative Health For Mothers • Emotional Well-Being – Freedom From Depression And Anxiety • Nutritional Health, Digestive Health – Freedom From Eating Disorders, Weight Gain, Cravings, And Bloating • Hormonal Balance – Freedom From PMS, Happiness After Menopause and Male Virility. She is the author of the “Wisdom of Well-Being Book series” – “Your Health is in Your Hands”, and “The Joy of Eating – for Kids and Their Moms”
My Story
Founding the Center for Natural Healing
Aloha, I’m Diana Joy Ostroff and I founded the Center for Natural Healing in 1989, straight out of medical school in Oregon. It had been a dream of mine to come to Hawaii. When I got here and began exploring our islands, I noticed that many scenes looked just like those in my dreams. It was also fitting to learn that my name – Ostroff, (in Ukrainian which is the country from which my grandparents originated) indeed means island. Quite serendipitous!
Embracing Life in Hawaii
I have two teenage boys and a most amazing team of supporters at our beautiful healing center in Aina Haina. I play piano, dance ballet and jazz, do yoga, spend time with friends and loved ones, and just love my life in Hawaii. But it wasn’t always like this:
Early Life and Inspiration for Natural Medicine
My inspiration to go into the field of Natural Medicine began when I was quite young, though I don’t think I was conscious of it at the time and all along until I became much older. My mother died three months after my birth. She had been given pain pills to stop the pain and other pills to suppress excessive bleeding. This was done instead of the doctors learning that she had retained placenta and a resulting infection. Her death could have been prevented had the cause of her bleeding been determined prior to providing her with medicine that may not have been necessary at all. Her death was due to improper administration of medication.
I grew up without the proper nurturing of a loving mother; and while my peers at the time were nursing and receiving mother’s milk, my loving grandfather fed me lots of ice cream and milk in an effort to make me happy. At age two, I was admitted to the ER for an abdominal surgery – largely exploratory in nature though they removed my appendix for good measure- because I was having stomach pain. This set me up for 25 years of daily stomach aches.
Overcoming Personal Health Challenges
This malady was compounded by a series of other struggles I had throughout my teens and twenties…ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER, PMS, CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME, ADRENAL FATIGUE, DEPRESSION, LOW ENERGY, ADDICTION TO SUGAR AND CAFFEINE, INSOMNIA, STRESS; and at age 30, after somehow miraculously finishing medical school, I was diagnosed with a serious liver disease. I later learned that it was caused by a certain prescription that I was given to assist me in sleeping due to the incredible stress I was under Starting a new life in Hawaii, as a new “alternative medicine doctor”, knowing no one, and trying to begin a medical practice.
A Turning Point: Commitment to Self-Healing
When I was told by a nice man that I may wish to consider getting my affairs in order, due to the severity of this liver disease (my liver enzymes were over 2000); I looked him in the eyes and said, “Thank you, that won’t be necessary”. I decided at that moment that I was determined and committed to healing myself completely! I did so in one year employing all the tools that I had learned over the 12 years of prior study and by age 31 I felt 100% better.
My energy was so high and I was happy for the first time in my life –authentically HEALTHY AND HAPPY – like never before. That, my friends, is what I am committed to assisting you in finding and feeling for yourself. It is a magical feeling to wake up each day ready to give your best self to the world. I am grateful for all of the experiences I had that assisted me in being the doctor and person I am today. I would love to share what is possible for YOU!
In the Press
Dr Diana Joy Ostroff Talks about the ‘Naturopathic Approach to Healing’ on Hawaii News
Dr Diana Joy Ostroff Talks about the ‘Naturopathic Approach to Healing’ on Hawaii News
Speaking Engagements & Seminars
Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff is an engaging speaker and teacher on Naturopathic Medicine and Health and often appears as a guest speaker at events, seminars, and other educational lectures.
Dr. Diana Joy Ostroff is available for speaking engagements. Please contact us! 808-373-9966.
Joy often offers Seminars and Workshops as well, please check the Blog page for updates!
