Elixir: A Wellness Collective

07/07/2023

The Source Weekly’s July issue is now open to vote for the best Alternative Health Clinic in Central Oregon! Help us win by casting your vote for Elixir A Wellness Collective.
Voting is only open July 5th- 5pm on July 14th. We appreciate your continuous support!

Pick up the copy locally or click the link to vote: https://www.bendsource.com/best-of/2023/vote-best-of/vote-for-your-favorite-places-in-the-best-of-central-oregon-2023-19435441?fbclid=IwAR2ex2QK4nbgz-JygVcCt9NtyNlXq8TTiUGRWJFHW3b0LibMIzchYrk1kRY_aem_AZx_QZ4pQxSMrxjfrefgpBC_3TCxEkK4Ec1mR3NzNsX9zfMvonmwIpODjXXOsa-h9pA (https://www.bendsource.com/best-of/2023/vote-best-of/vote-for-your-favorite-places-in-the-best-of-central-oregon-2023-19435441?fbclid=IwAR2ex2QK4nbgz-JygVcCt9NtyNlXq8TTiUGRWJFHW3b0LibMIzchYrk1kRY_aem_AZx_QZ4pQxSMrxjfrefgpBC_3TCxEkK4Ec1mR3NzNsX9zfMvonmwIpODjXXOsa-h9pA)

Our annual readers' poll is back and it's time to vote!

05/26/2023

ACTION ALERT: Oregon NDs need your help! (and about 30 seconds of your time)

The 2023 Oregon legislative session has begun and the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP) is once again working hard to get the ND Pay Parity bill passed and require fair compensation for NDs. Equitable reimbursement from insurers is vital to the sustainability of ND businesses and to ensure you (our patients) have access to the provider of your choice. Currently NDs are paid half the rate of other providers by many health insurance companies for the same type of visit.

We still have time in the 2023 legislative session to pass our Pay Parity Bill. The Bill awaits the Ways and Means committee to move HB2555 to the Human Services sub-committee. We need your help - Please let the committee chairs and Leadership know they need to make this happen today otherwise, a few days' time, this bill will once again be silenced.

The legislators we are reaching out to represent parts of Portland, Beaverton, Bend, Bethany, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Tigard, West Eugene, and Prineville. If you live in one of these cities, please continue and see if your address is in one of these districts.

Click here to help: https://naturopathic.org/page/LegislativeActionCenter #/121

Your support is everything,
The Elixir Team

04/21/2023

Elixir: A Wellness Collective is an integrative healthcare clinic in Bend, OR. Each practitioner at Elixir is experienced in their respective field and understands when incorporating naturopathic care, functional and integrative medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic care, health coaching, or massage therapy can be helpful in allowing a person reach their health goals in a more efficient way. We work to see all the pieces to each individual health puzzle and utilize the care that will be the most effective in addressing the root cause of illness. Elixir strives to maintain a respectful, organized, and collaborative environment for all staff.

This position is for a part-time Office Manager and would average 25-30 hours a week. A typical shift would be 9a to 2-3pm with an occasional work from home option. It would be perfect for someone who values doing meaningful work and being part of a team with amazing staff and practitioners. We value positivity, creative problem solving, self-motivation, professionalism, and attention to detail. The people who are most successful at Elixir are open and willing to absorb knowledge, curious, take initiative and are confident in managing conflict.

Office Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Managing staff, making schedules, approving time off and hours, training, and ensuring there is always coverage at the front
-Assisting with payroll and accounting
-Managing communications with lab representatives and vendors
-Patient account and insurance billing
-Managing practitioner insurance credentialing
-Assisting with complicated patient issues or questions

Requirements:
-Professional and kind
-Personable and confident
-Skilled in conflict management and problem solving
-Able to multitask efficiently while maintaining a calm demeanor
-Detailed oriented and proactive
-Experience using Apple computers
-Experience in office management and patient/customer relations

Preferences:
-EMR knowledge
-Prior experience working with insurance companies
-Prior experience working with labs
-Familiarity with Adobe
-Familiarity with Google Drive

What Elixir can bring to you:
-A supportive team environment
-Paid time off
-Health Insurance option
-Short term disability option
-Employee discount on supplements and select health services
-Major holidays off

If this position seems like a good fit please send a cover letter and resume with references to
admin@elixirbend.com. We look forward to speaking with you.

Compassionate, integrative healthcare focused on helping you create long lasting wellness. A Collective Approach Oftentimes in situations concerning health, a team is needed. And not just a team but a group of practitioners who think similarly about health and healing from their own specialties. A g...

03/09/2023

02/09/2023

Health Coaching is now available at Elixir!

Utilizing a holistic approach to health, Functional Medicine looks at not just the food on your plate, but also how you nourish yourself through other areas of your life, such as relationships, career, and spirituality.

Start the year off with positive change. Call now to book your FREE Discovery Call with Kelli Singer.

01/02/2023

05/10/2022

A important part of any healthy diet includes a combination of fruits and vegetables. Anyone worried about consuming potentially harmful pesticides should know that a large number are found on many fruits and vegetables, even after they are washed, peeled or scrubbed, which the USDA does before testing.
More than 70 percent of non-organic fresh produce sold in the U.S. contains residues of potentially harmful pesticides. Check out this visual for help determining which items to buy organic and which ones are ok to buy non-organic.

04/26/2022

Please join us in wishing a fond farewell and best of luck to our beloved Dr. Lori Carroll. She is off on a new adventure and while we are sad to see her go, we are elated for her expanding family.

03/15/2022

Seasonal eating encourages you to focus on in-season fruits and vegetables. This lifestyle can include eating certain fish or meat during specific parts of the year, but the focus of the diet is on fruits and vegetables because their growth depends on season-specific weather. “In-season” can mean different things for different regions and countries, but a quick Internet search can tell you what products are in season where you are.

Growing and consuming crops seasonally not only guarantees a flavorful product, but additionally, the quality and freshness of in-season produce are better than out-of-season produce

Keep in mind that if you live in a place where seasonal fruits and vegetables are hard to come by, like an isolated area, it can be difficult to eat seasonally. More important than eating seasonally is making sure you get the nourishment you need. Do your best to support this sustainable lifestyle, but always put your health first.

03/10/2022

Elixirs latest addition of our quarterly newsletter is now available. Meet our new Practitioners, learn about Vibrational Sound Therapy, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and more. Click the link in below to read it now.

https://view.flodesk.com/emails/621eb7d1adae2317e2be1dd6

03/03/2022

Mackenzie is native to a small town in upstate New York and moved to Bend with her husband, dog, and cat to pursue their love of the great outdoors. She is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner and began her career as a nurse almost a decade ago, fascinated by the anatomy, physiology, and health of the human body. She is a graduate of SUNY Binghamton in New York State and has educational and professional backgrounds in nursing, acute care, and family/preventative medicine.

Although she was very passionate about her time as a nurse in the intensive care unit, she desired a path to help prevent disease and illness. Mackenzie decided to further her studies and become a nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine and primary care. During her time spent as a primary care provider, she realized the benefits and limitations Western medicine alone can provide. Knowing there was more she could provide her patients, she began pursuing functional medicine training.

Mackenzie values the relationship between herself and her patients and takes the time to listen and discuss health goals and priorities. She understands healthcare needs to be individualized to allow a person to achieve optimal health.

Mackenzie’s specialties include primary care, chronic and complex medical conditions, and preventative healthcare for women. She is currently working toward her certification in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Mackenzie is dedicated to being a healthcare provider who is genuine, compassionate, and takes the time to listen to her patient’s concerns.

Outside of her career she loves spending time with her family, practicing yoga, listening to 90s Hip Hop music while cooking, being in nature, hiking and jogging.

02/09/2022

Elderberry has been used for centuries and has many amazing benefits to overall wellness. Elderberries are packed with vitamins to boost the immune system. They also have anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects on the body. Elderberries have been clinically studied and are proven to be effective in shortening the duration and severity of colds, the flu, bacterial, and viral infections! They may also help with
-Immune Support
-Digestive Support
-Upper Respiratory Support
-Maintaining Healthy
Blood Sugar Levels
-Skin Health
-Season Allergy Support
We are excited to be partnering with this company located right here in Central Oregon, Everly After.

02/03/2022

Jordan started his career as an RN at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY in 2011 where he worked primarily in Med-Surg for 5 years. After graduating as an NP from SUNY Polytechnic Institute in 2016, Jordan traveled the western US and Canada for several months for recreation. When he returned home, he worked as an RN on a cardiac/stroke unit at Saint Peters Hospital in Albany, NY. While securing an NP Hospitalist position there he gained a wide array of experience treating complex and acute medical issues. Although he truly enjoyed this work and found it very fulfilling, Jordan became increasingly alarmed at the prevalence of severe chronic disease. It was during this time that his interest in Functional Medicine grew, and he took a personal aim at learning more about this field of health and wellness. With this philosophy of care, Jordans goal is to obtain a detailed understanding of each patient’s genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors to direct personalized treatment plans that lead to improved patient outcomes. With his interest and background in athletics, he also hopes to apply this model in optimizing athletic performance for all athletes among all age groups. With a focus on athletic optimization and sports performance, his objective will be to address underlying factors such as gastrointestinal health, environmental toxicants, nutritional deficiencies, and others.

Jordan is now working on becoming Functional Medicine Certified from the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). He also trained in courses that target Sports Medicine and performance from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).
In August 2021 Jordan moved to Bend from upstate NY out of his love for the mountains and outdoor access. He enjoys mountain biking, backcountry and Nordic skiing, trail running, travel, and all things outdoors. He mountain bike races at a professional level and loves traveling to races in his DIY conversion van. Maybe you’ll see him out on the trail!

Jordan is currently in network with Pacific Source and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

02/02/2022

Lazarus Naturals has an amazing new product line in these new CBD Gummies and we here at Elixir have been LOVING them. They are flavorful, functional and effective. Made from naturally derived flavors and thoughtfully selected ingredients that can be utilized throughout the day. Questions? Just ask, we are happy to guide you to your perfect gummy.

01/13/2022

We are pleased to announce that Dr Elizabeth Smith, ND is now accepting new patients. She is currently in network with Pacific Source. To read more about Dr Smith and her journey to becoming an ND, click the link in our bio to visit our website or to read the latest edition of our newsletter.