Pioneering Naturopathic Doctor and Entrepreneur Christina Davis Dies at 85

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Dr. Christina Davis, a pioneering naturopathic doctor who founded The Golden Wellness Center in Glenside, Pennsylvania and co-founded the Davis International Bake Shops, has passed away at the age of 85. Davis dedicated her life to integrating natural and conventional approaches to wellness and was honored with a Congressional Award for her decades of community service.

Why it matters

Dr. Davis was a trailblazer in the field of naturopathic medicine, opening her private practice in Glenside in 1998 and conducting research into holistic healing for over 30 years. She also co-founded a nonprofit organization to serve special needs children, youths, and families, demonstrating her deep commitment to the local community.

The details

In addition to her work in naturopathy and wellness, Dr. Davis had a diverse career, serving as an international clearing agent at National Bank in Philadelphia and an assistant executive with NFL Films in her 20s. She also co-founded the Davis International Bake Shops that brought Termini's pastries to Bucks and Montgomery Counties. In her younger years, she was a ballerina and sang professionally with Frankie Avalon and even had an audience with and sang for Pope John Paul II.

• Dr. Davis passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
• She opened her private naturopathic practice in Glenside in 1998.
• Dr. Davis was honored with a Congressional Award in 2007 for her years of community service.

What’s next

Services will be held at Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Warrington, Pennsylvania on Saturday, February 14, with a viewing from 10am - 11am and a Mass at 11:00am. Dr. Davis' interment will immediately follow at the Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.