Spring, the season of growth and rejuvenation, carries a greater weight this year than in most.
Many of us are taking steps back towards more “normal” activities as the risks of COVID-19 shift and we learn how to weave our way through the current landscape with greater safety. Over the coming weeks and months, I challenge you all to pause and reflect upon the past year. What did you learn about yourself amidst the many challenges of the pandemic? What positive changes did you make to your daily life that you would like to continue? What did you learn about your pre-pandemic lifestyle that was not serving you well?
Let the past year propel you forward as you continue your journey through this wondrous life!
Team Changes at Naturopathic Family Health
We are both saddened and excited to announce that our resident Nutritionist and long time administrative staff member, Jill Borba, will be leaving NFH this month to
focus on continuing to grow her nutrition practice.
Jill has been a part of our team since 2013 and although we know her practice has a bright future, we will certainly miss her! For those of you considering working with a Nutritionist to improve your choices and habits, check out  Jill's practice:
 Also this month we are thrilled to welcome Vanessa Cristobal to NFH as our new Patient Service Specialist! Vanessa will be joining Ashley and Shirlee at the front desk to assist our patients in office, by phone and by email. Through her own personal health journey, she discovered Naturopathic Medicine and is looking forward to assisting our patients in their health endeavors.
Visit Fee Update
Another important changes to note: Effective May 1st, 2021, our visit fees will be changing to the following:
As a reminder, many insurance companies are reimbursing for naturopathic medicine visits, both in person and via telemedicine. Be sure to submit your superbills to your insurance plan. If there are additional codes needed for your plan to cover your telemedicine visits, be sure to let us know so we can help!
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How to Navigate Burnout
By Caitlan Gignac, ND
Burnout occurs following exposure to chronic stress and leads to physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. People often feel overwhelmed, fatigued and emotionally depleted.
What causes burnout and how do we recover from and prevent it?
- Set boundaries for your personal energy output.
- Maintain a consistent work schedule.
- Limit though regarding work after hours.
- Engage in naturally restorative activities.
- Eat regular healthy meals to keep the body and mind well-nourished.
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Jennifer Jewell-Larsen, ND
Medical Director and Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Jennifer Jewell-Larsen's 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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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 dedicated to supporting patients 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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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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