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Meet Christine McMillan
Board Certified Trichologist | Founder of Scalp Garden
Hair loss can feel deeply personal. It often affects confidence, identity, and everyday life.
My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped with evidence based answers. Whether your hair loss is connected to hormones, nutrition, inflammation, stress, genetics, or another underlying factor, we'll work together to better understand what's happening and build a plan that makes sense for you.
Credentials & Advanced Training
Board Certifications
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Board Certified Trichologist through the International Association of Trichologists (IAT)
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Board Certified through the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board (ANMCB)
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Board Certified Trauma-Informed Practitioner (BCTP)
Advanced Education
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Polarized Light Microscopy
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Alma TED Certified Provider
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Hair Loss Specialist, TrichoEDU
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Karen Gordon Hair Loss Specialist
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20+ years of professional hair and scalp experience
Professional Recognition
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Panelist, Curl Magazine
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Featured in Fortune, Good Housekeeping, Reader's Digest, New York Post, USA Today, and other national publications
My Philosophy
I don't believe hair loss should be treated with guesswork.
I believe patients deserve thoughtful investigations, honest conversations, and realistic expectations.
Just as importantly, I believe no single provider has every answer. The best outcomes happen through collaboration. When concerns extend beyond my scope, I work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals, sharing clear documentation and encouraging patients to remain connected with their medical team. My goal is never to replace medical care, but to complement it.
When concerns extend beyond my scope of practice, I work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals so you receive the care you need from the right people.
Scalp Garden was built around that philosophy.
What Patients Can Expect
When you visit Scalp Garden, you're never rushed.
Every appointment is one-on-one in a private treatment room designed to feel calm, comfortable, and welcoming.
You'll receive:
✓ A thorough history
✓ Advanced scalp imaging
✓ Honest education
✓ Clear next steps
✓ Referrals when appropriate
I want every patient to leave feeling like they finally have a direction.
Why I Started Scalp Garden
After two decades behind the chair, I realized many clients weren't just asking for better hair.
They were asking for answers.
That realization changed the direction of my career.
Scalp Garden exists to bridge the gap between hair care and healthcare through evidence-based trichology, advanced diagnostics, and compassionate care.
Helping people understand what's happening (and knowing when to involve other healthcare professionals) is one of the greatest privileges of my work.
If you've been looking for answers, I'd be honored to help you take the next step.
Community Care Is Part of Our Work
Scalp Garden was built to create a positive impact beyond the treatment room.
Through our Community Reinvestment Program, free and donation based community events, support for local organizations, and inclusive employment opportunities for adults with disabilities, we aim to invest in the wellbeing of the community that has supported us.
For me, community care is not a marketing campaign. It is part of how I believe a healthy business should operate. As Scalp Garden grows, I want its ability to give back, create meaningful work, and support our neighbors to grow with it.
A Little More About Me
People often assume I'm obsessed with hair.
I'm actually fascinated by people.
One of the things I love most about trichology is that hair often tells the story of what's happening inside the body. Every patient is a puzzle, and I genuinely enjoy helping uncover the pieces.
Outside of Scalp Garden, I love exploring new places, spending time outdoors, reading, and finding great food wherever I travel. Those experiences keep me curious, and curiosity is one of the things I value most in both life and healthcare.
When I'm not in the clinic, you'll usually find me with my husband, spending time with my cat Pickles and dog Winston, planning my next trip, or working on new ways Scalp Garden can better serve our community.
Fast Facts
Coffee order: Lavender Latte
Favorite place: The mountains
Current obsession: Learning how different body systems influence hair loss
Office companion: The many plants that love the giant windows in the space
Favorite part of my job: When a patient says, "I finally feel like someone listened."
For Referring Providers
Thank you for trusting Scalp Garden with your patients. My role is to complement the care you're already providing through detailed scalp assessment, trichoscopic imaging, patient education, and evidence informed recommendations. When appropriate, I communicate my findings and encourage patients to remain engaged with their medical team.
Together, we can often help patients better understand the factors contributing to their hair or scalp concerns.