Primary care for the whole family. Most insurances accepted.
09/12/2025
100%. Turn off the news and Tv around the kids. There is already enough anxiety for them in this life. We have an anxiety epidemic. We can be their source of calm in the chaos. It is good for our mental health and theirs.
It’s a struggle most days.
09/10/2025
Celebrating 14 years of marriage today and nearly 7 years of being co-owners of a beautiful family medical practice. Through the ups and downs, one thing has never changed: our commitment to each other and our love.
09/04/2025
State Surgeon General calls requirements "immoral" as medical experts warn of increased disease risk in schools.
09/01/2025
REPORT: Doctors Without Borders reports that civilians are facing both targeted and indiscriminate violence by Israeli forces and private American contractors at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) sites.
Our new report documents the horrors our staff have witnessed at our clinics in Gaza, where they are treating patients injured at GHF sites.
Doctors Without Borders calls for the immediate end of the GHF project, the restoration of the UN-coordinated aid delivery mechanism, and for the end of all financial and political support for the GHF. The people of Gaza need safe access to food and lifesaving humanitarian aid. Israeli forces must end the siege.
The so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a deadly scheme that must be dismantled. People need access to food and lifesaving aid now.
08/31/2025
We all have a choice.
08/19/2025
50% off professional grade body composition analysis for muscle mass and fat analysis, plus vital signs. $19 today through Aug 28th at our clinic! 339 sw. century bend oregon! Must call in to schedule or message request on portal or email us at contact_us@healingroots - booking through portal is unavailable for this special offer!
Primary care for the whole family. Most insurances accepted.
08/10/2025
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Our summer community dining meals and Meals on Wheels depend on amazing fresh produce donated by Well Rooted Farms and Seed to Table Oregon. Thanks to their generosity, our chefs are able to create delicious seasonal dishes.
08/10/2025
EDS updates:
NEW RESEARCH: Orthopaedic Manifestations in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery shines light on the orthopaedic challenges in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS).
Over 1,000 people with hEDS responded to a global survey on their experiences with joint/spine pain, surgeries, and treatments. The results included:
● Tailored physical therapy was reported to be significantly more helpful than standard PT (79% vs 43%).
● Surgical complications were high – 36% for joint surgeries and 43% for spinal surgeries.
● Mental health burden is profound, with 85% experiencing symptoms daily or weekly.
Those who received EDS-tailored PT were:
• Nearly twice as likely to report improved posture (78.6% vs 43.1%)
• Significantly more satisfied with treatment
• More likely to stay in PT longer
• More likely to say it was as or more helpful than surgery
These findings confirm what many in the community already know: when physiotherapy is adapted for the unique needs of hEDS, outcomes improve significantly.
It further highlights the urgent need for more informed, specialised care pathways and better guidance around surgical decisions for hEDS patients.
The researchers explain that "These findings should guide physicians in managing hEDS and highlight the importance of incorporating this knowledge into clinical practice to improve the management of orthopaedic manifestations in patients with hEDS."
Thousands of microplastics so small they can pe*****te deep into the lungs are in the air you breathe in your home and car, a new study has found.
The particles are likely the result of the degradation of plastic-filled objects such as carpet, curtains, furniture and textiles and the plastic parts of car interiors, according to the study: https://cnn.it/4l8gbrG
07/17/2025
Doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to get people engaged with nature, art, movement and volunteering. Research shows it can help with mental health, chronic disease and dementia.
07/06/2025
Wonderful that this is finally being talked about in mainstream medicine!!
A 2020 study published in Nature Communications, which analyzed the impact of common medications on the composition and metabolic function of the gut bacteria, showed that of the 41 classes of medications. Researchers found that 19 were associated with changes in the microbiome, most notably antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, laxatives, and metformin. http://ms.spr.ly/6182SLSSo
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Our vision is to reduce barriers to care and increase access to bilingual primary care, including immunizations, for the young and the old regardless of financial status, documentation status, or ability to be seen in a traditional clinic setting due to mental health, physical health, or transportation.
Having been on the “other side” as a patient, I too often felt rushed, unheard, and overwhelmed while getting medical care in a traditional office setting. I felt I had a specialist for everything but not just one provider who knew me well, who saw me regularly, who understood me or had time. And then I had children, and getting to the clinic became even harder--I hoped for a different experience, something with a more old fashion approach, a medical provider that had time & patience, maybe even a more holistic approach to medicine.
As a medical provider in a traditional clinic setting, I wanted to spend quality time with my patients but my appointment slots were 15-20 minutes per patient on average. I knew I could give my patients something better. I also wanted to practice in a less conventional setting and offer my patients a more holistic approach to their care, integrating alternative medicine and preventative medicine whenever possible.
And so was birthed the idea returning to a more simple, more personal medical practice--house calls. Hearthside Medicine is unique in that patients can use their insurance or pay cash at an affordable rate. We also offer an income-based sliding scale. We offer long appointments (45-60 min directly with provider) in our clinic or in your home. We aim to remove the barriers that prevent folks from getting the care they need by coming right to their door, offering everything a clinic offers but in the comfort of home.
My practice is unique in many ways, the first being that it is small, with only one provider--myself, a dual-certified acute care and family care nurse practitioner. My practice model is to see only 5-6 patients a day, spending unrushed, quality time with them. To keep my services affordable and be able to offer sliding scale care to those in need, I keep my overhead low. That means, instead of interacting with multiple different staff members, my patients generally communicate directly with me and have increased access to me over phone or email.
I offer concierge-style medicine without concierge prices or costly membership fees, just your co-pay. I also offer a very affordable cash rate (discounted about 60%) or income-based sliding scale for those who are uninsured or under-insured. In addition, services in Spanish are provided as I am bilingual. Everyone is welcome to medical care, regardless of documentation status, gender, ethnicity, race, age, religious or political preferences, or sexual orientation.
A few of our high-focus areas of service in addition to general primary care include non-judgement, non-pressured immunization counseling and consults for those who are curious or cautious or questioning about vaccines. I serve and respect patients of all different beliefs on the topic, though I personally encourage full vaccination on schedule. I discuss vaccine ingredients, safety, pros/cons, risks/benefits as objectively as possible, knowing this topic is difficult at best, and not at all black and white.
Other areas of interest include community education and support groups, including perinatal depression and anxiety support. I founded and direct a local medical organization that provides continuing medical education to all health professionals and sometimes to the community at well, called COAPP (Central Oregon Advanced Practice Providers). Teaching and learning, networking and building community are important to me, as is community service and improving access to healthcare, a basic human right.