A woman practicing holistic medicine at a clinic in Oak Harbor was arrested early Tuesday after police served a search warrant at the State Highway 20 location.
Arely Jimenez-Beckius was arrested for practicing medicine at Whidbey Naturals Alternative Medicine without a license, according to Oak Harbor police. Jimenez-Beckius does have a valid license as a marriage and family therapist, according to investigators.
The Oak Harbor Police Department received information through the Washington State Department of Health Systems Quality Assurance about the business “possibly conducting naturopathic treatment without proper licensing/qualifications” in January, according to a police news release.
When Whidbey Naturals opened in December, Jimenez-Beckius was also employed through Whidbey Island Counseling with offices in Coupeville and Mount Vernon. Someone employed there said Jimenez-Beckius was no longer reachable at those offices Tuesday.
A phone call to the Whidbey Naturals office has not been returned.Investigators would like to hear from anyone who has been treated at Whidbey Natural Alternatives for any medical condition. A detective can be reached at 360-279-4600.
