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Dr. Hilary Costello in the Media

& Around the World

Dr. Hilary Costello’s work lives at the intersection of evidence-based medicine and time-honored healing traditions. With a deep respect for both clinical science and the intelligence of nature, she is driven by a mission to educate, empower, and expand access to holistic care. Her focus on botanical medicine, preventative health, and community learning reflects a belief that healing is most powerful when it’s rooted in knowledge, connection, and trust—both in the body and in the earth.

Explore conversations, interviews, and stories that reflect her commitment to integrative medicine and the evolving role of tradition-informed science in modern healthcare.

Featured Articles

  • A doctor examining a person's back with a magnifying glass, focusing on a mole.

    Radiofrequency Mole Removal

    NDNR Feature | Aesthetic Medicine or Minor Surgery? Hilary Costello, ND In the age of rapidly growing statistics for…

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  • Surgical instruments laid out on a blue surgical drape, including scissors, scalpels, forceps, and retractors.

    Surgical Removal of Giant Lipoma

    NDNR Feature | Hilary Costello, ND It was a beautiful spring day in Portland. My day at the office was filled with diverse…

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Podcast Feature: Exploring Holistic Skin Health with Luca Holistic

In 2023, Dr. Hilary Costello of Luca Holistic was featured on the Paleo OMG podcast to share her perspective on skin health and the powerful potential of radiofrequency technology. The episode explores why this gentle, scar-free method for removing skin lesions is still relatively unknown in the U.S., and how integrating it into a holistic care model can support deeper, long-term healing.

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Bridging Modern &
Traditional Medicine

Dr. Hilary Costello blends clinical expertise with a deep passion for global healing traditions. Her travels to study Classical Chinese, Ayurvedic, Amazonian, and Hawaiian plant medicine reflect a heartfelt pursuit of lifelong learning and cultural wisdom. Through writing and research, she shares the beauty and relevance of these time-honored therapies in modern care.

Health Diplomacy Around the Globe

  • A woman and two young men sitting outdoors under trees, wearing traditional colorful clothing and jewelry, smiling at the camera.

    Jamil Moja

    Jamii Moja means “one world, one family” in Swahili, and it’s also a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization that I am involved with as…

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  • Group of people participating in a guided outdoor nature tour in a lush green park, some listening attentively to a guide.

    Traditional Medicine in Jamaica

    As the world moves with leaps and bounds into science and technology, many traditions are fading. Botanical medicine is one example of this…

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  • Two smiling women holding newborn babies wrapped in blankets, sitting on a couch with a patterned fabric background, date on photo December 15, 2011.

    African Birth Collective

    African Birth Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Oregon. Our mission is to provide women with opportunities for safe labor and delivery…

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Solutions Together

  • Precise, non-invasive removal of skin lesions using advanced radiosurgical techniques — offering safe, scar-minimizing results with minimal downtime.

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  • Comprehensive care for hormonal balance, menstrual health, fertility, perimenopause, and more — with an emphasis on long-term vitality and prevention.

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  • Natural, effective solutions for chronic skin conditions including acne, eczema, and rosacea — combining internal medicine with targeted topical treatments.

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