Dr. Angela Cortal
serving those most passionate about their health in Portland & Salem, Oregon



who I am
I'm a Naturopathic Physician and a native Oregonian.
I love Naturopathic Medicine and Regenerative Injection Therapies.
I'm in love with what I do.  It is so gratifying to help my patients reverse chronic pain and other health conditions.

in a nutshell
I'm a doctor who is passionate about understanding pain and degenerative conditions and love using regenerative injection therapies to support the healing and regrowth of areas of pain or injury (muscles, tendons, joints and cartilage are common sites).

With each and every patient, I listen fully and provide support and encouragement along the way because I believe that together we can produce long-lasting change and a better quality of life. 

By receiving customized and attentive care, my patients are able to make informed decisions about their health and reap the benefits.  I recognize the unique value  and abilities of all my patients and  believe that we all deserve the chance to attain the best possible quality of life and maximal life span.

more about me

I love my job. I have fun and help others in real, profound ways each and every day.  

In addition to my clinical work seeing patients, I also travel the world teaching professional and public audiences as well as instruct other physicians in best practices using injection therapies such as trigger point injections and prolotherapy.  See this page for more details.

I balance work-life with play-life by enjoying time with friends and family, tending our rural acreage, wrangling two wild and crazy rescue dogs, mushroom hunting in the spring and fall and generally trying to lead a good life full of good company, good food and good coffee.

Proud member of the following professional organizations:
Also recognized by:

Additional post-doctoral clinical and educational certification and training in Prolotherapy/ Regenerative Injection Therapies:

  • Board certified in Prolotherapy through the American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Regenerative Medicine.
  • Advanced Level 3 Cervical, Thoracic and TMJ Regenerative Injection Techniques through Dr. Kevin Wilson at Catalyst Kinetics Group (Vancouver, BC) [attended then later assisted with teaching]
  • Manual Method of Platelet Rich Plasma Preparation through Oregon Regenerative Medicine
  • Regenerative Injection Therapy PRP/ Prolotherapy of the Lower Extremities, by Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (post-doctoral)
  • Regenerative Injection Therapy PRP/ Prolotherapy of the Upper Extremities, by Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (post-doctoral)
  • Additional injection training with many Regenerative Injection Therapy expert physicians through the AOAPRM and AAOM organizations and more

Professional Associations/Memberships:
Professional Licensure:
Medical school and related educational training and licensure:
  • Naturopathic Mentor Internship at the Center for Natural Medicine, focusing on cardiology, pulmonology and endocrinology, including biofeedback training
  • Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine, including clinical internships focused in physical medicine, cardiopulmonary and endocrinology.
  • Successful completion of Biomedical Science Examination and Clinical Science Examination, administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners.
  • B.A. in Micro/Molecular Biology from Portland State University, cum laude.