Meet the Founders
Dr. Doug Strobel, MD – Founder of Dr. Doug’s Miracle Balms
Board-Certified Neurologist • Ultra-Endurance Athlete • Clean Skincare Formulator
Dr. Doug Strobel is a board-certified neurologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, a former Navy pilot, and an ultra-endurance athlete who believes healing should start with the body’s natural systems. He holds an MD and a Master’s in Human Genetics, and has spent his medical career helping patients find simple, effective ways to reduce pain, improve sleep, and live with less inflammation.
Frustrated by toxic ingredients in most personal care products, Doug began formulating his own topical solutions during ultra races—where he needed one product that could prevent chafing, ease muscle soreness, and heal skin, all without side effects. That became the original Miracle Balm. From there, he developed targeted balms using magnesium, arnica, essential oils, and organic ingredients to support real needs like leg cramps, stress, growing pains, and more.
Dr. Doug’s products are now used by families, athletes, doulas, and health practitioners across the country. Every balm is still rooted in his core philosophy:
If it’s not safe enough for my own kids, it doesn’t go in the jar.
When he’s not in the clinic or in the lab, Doug is out on the trails or in the kitchen with his family—always looking for cleaner, simpler ways to help people feel better.
Natalie Gardner – Co-Founder of Dr. Doug’s Miracle Balms
Wellness Advocate • Former Biotech Professional • Mom on a Mission for Clean Healing
Natalie Gardner is the co-founder and driving force behind Dr. Doug’s—a clean body care company inspired by real family needs and real-life results. After spending nearly 20 years in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, Natalie became passionate about finding safer, simpler wellness solutions that actually work.
What started as a personal quest to heal her family’s skin, sleep, and stress naturally turned into a mission to share these solutions with the world. Working alongside her husband, Dr. Doug, Natalie helped bring their line of organic balms to life—each one designed to solve everyday problems like muscle pain, leg cramps, growing pains, and sleepless nights using clean, effective ingredients.
Natalie now leads customer education, brand partnerships, and community outreach. She’s especially passionate about helping moms, doulas, and wellness practitioners feel empowered with tools they can trust.
“These balms changed the way I cared for myself and my family. I knew I had to help other people find the same peace of mind—and body.”