Dear Community,
We have been finding ourselves in new and expanded roles, such as teacher, cook, homemaker, caretaker, in addition to the roles we already played. To those of you facing these new challenges, thank you for doing your part during these pivotal times.
Though we have been physically distancing ourselves, in so many ways we have come together as a society by taking extra measures to protect our loved ones. We at Naturopathic Family Health are here to support you adapt with resilience and creativity to challenges posed by the new lifestyles.
Please read below for more information regarding:
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Office updates
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Discounts on services
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Blog Updates
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Resources for Families
Wishing you and your family a healthy and vibrant week!
-The Team at Naturopathic Family Health
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General Office Information
Our clinic is open and supporting patients through telemedicine. Additionally, having taken extra measures to protect our patients and staff, we are seeing select patients in-office for well-child and annual adult physical exams, non-respiratory acute concerns, and for blood draws. Supplements prescribed by your providers can be picked up at our office with a phone call first, or delivered to your home using our online dispensary, Fullscript.
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Focusing on the Positive to Reduce Stress, by our very own Dr. Casey Berkebile ND
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Connecting with Nature Through Gardening During Shelter-In-Place
by Caitlan Gignac, ND
Connecting with nature has enormous benefits on mental health and wellness. The act of gardening has been shown to reduce stress and improve mood, likely from a combination of spending time moving outside while being mindful of plants, in addition to improved nutrition. It’s a wonderful method of becoming present with oneself in the moment and temporarily leaving worries behind while focusing on the plants in front of you. In a time where everyone is coping with various emotions in different ways, actively selecting activities that reduce stress along with fostering overall health and wellness is incredibly important.
Read the full article...
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Special Discount Packages & Immune Support Visits
Until April 30th, we are providing discounts on the following packages and visits to make your healthcare more affordable during this time of uncertainty.
Immune Support and Mental Health Visits
For existing patients, we are offering 15 and 30 minute immune or mental health focused visits for $65 and $125 respectively.
For new patients, we are offering a special 30-minute introductory visit for $125 to discuss immune-supportive strategies and what to do if you become sick.
Medical Provider Visits
Three Hour Package: $750
Hourly Rate: $250 (vs. $300)
Nutrition Visits
Three Hour Package: $375
Hourly Rate: $125 (vs. $150)
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Family Friendly Resources
Here are some of our favorite resources to support you while you are staying at home:
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Family Tree Wellness is offering a number of free online meetings organized by therapists for parents to receive support. RSVP to hello@familytreewellness.org.
--Adjusting to Motherhood meets every Thursday via Zoom, and is for mothers experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, having unwanted thoughts or just needing to connect with other new moms.
--Dads Support Group meetings occur every 3rd Thursday of the month via Zoom, and is open to dads at any stage of parenthood.
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Love Apple Farms in Scott’s Valley is a gardening nursery offering online ordering and secluded pick-up of their heirloom tomato and vegetable starts.
- Museums around the world are offering virtual tours. Plan a virtual international trip for your family this summer by visiting museums online and cooking international cuisine! Learn more here.
- Searching for a resource for plant-based, gluten-free, allergy-friendly recipes? Oh She Glows is one of our favorites!
- For those baking more often these days, the minimalist baker is a great resource for healthy, baking recipes.
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Jennifer Jewell-Larsen, ND
Medical Director and Naturopathic Family Doctor
Dr. Jennifer Jewell-Larsen is a Naturopathic doctor whose clinical experience includes caring for the whole family – from infants to the elderly. Her medical expertise includes women's and pediatric health, endocrine and gastrointestinal disorders.
In her spare time, Dr. Jewell-Larsen enjoys gardening, reading and crafting with her children. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her family and works with patients primarily through telemedicine.
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Casey Berkebile, ND, LAc
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Casey Berkebile approaches patient care holistically, addressing her patients’ concerns using traditional healing modalities such as acupuncture and Chinese herbs coupled with naturopathic medical care. Her medical expertise includes women's health, pediatrics, functional endocrinology, digestive complaints, cardiovascular and autoimmune conditions. When not working, Dr. Berkebile can be found in the garden or enjoying the ourdoors. She lives in Washington state with her family and works with her patients mainly through telemedicine.
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Dr. Shreya Soni, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Shreya Soni knows how to investigate complex health issues with a major emphasis on women’s health and endometriosis. She utilizes tools including advanced testing, nutrient and vitamin supplementation, nutrition, lifestyle counseling, and bioidentical hormones. With these tools, she can optimize your hormones, immune function, metabolism, and mood so you can live a healthier, more energetic, pain-free life!
Dr. Soni’s background in engineering and naturopathic medicine are a perfect blend that allow her to find and treat all treat conditions from their root.
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Sherry Su, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Sherry Su is a licensed naturopathic doctor devoted to re-establishing the foundation of health for patients. Her philosophy of healing is to treat the whole person and treat the cause by using appropriate and individualized treatment plans. Through an integrative approach, she uses the least intrusive and most nurturing therapies to restore her patients’ health. Dr. Su's specialties include gastrointestinal disorders, oncology support, women's health, cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders.
Dr. Su is an avid climber, nature explorer and traveller.
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Caitlan Gignac, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Caitlan Gignac is a naturopathic doctor who is dedicated to supporting people in becoming their healthiest selves and feeling their absolute best, both physically and mentally. She provides a natural approach to healthcare that combines traditional healing wisdom with advanced modern medical techniques. Dr. Gignac's clinic focus includes anxiety and depression, endocrinology, women's health and fertility.
Dr. Gignac loves spending time in nature, and can often be found exploring redwood forests, ocean beaches, and mountains in the Sierra Nevada.
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Jill Borba, MS
Nutritionist
Jill uses nutrition counseling to address health issues holistically and compliment naturopathic care. With a dedication to helping people improve their health, Jill uses in-depth support and education to help people understand and implement the nutritional recommendations made by their naturopathic doctors. She practices an inspiring and comprehensive nutritional approach that celebrates food and teaches an attitude of healthy abundance. Her expertise in nutrition includes digestive disorders, hormone imbalance, cardiovascular disease, detoxification, pregnancy and diabetes.
When not working, Jill enjoys practicing yoga and walking by the ocean.
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