Amber Wellness Group is a Naturopathic Physicians Clinic: Providing Comprehensive Women's Helath Ca
Through our visits, we will educate you about all facets of your health. We believe it is important for you to understand your disease process so that you understand the steps and strategies to gain the health you desire, lifelong. Whether you have cancer, allergies, pelvic pain, infertility, anxiety, insomnia, chronic fatigue or digestive concerns, you will receive my undivided attention during your appointment so that together we can work towards reaching your optimal health state. Over the years we have enjoyed providing primary care for the whole family. We confidently treat both acute and chronic conditions from fatigue, insomnia, anxiety and depression to autoimmune diseases, allergies, chemical sensitivities, thyroid disorders and fibromyalgia. We are continuing primary care support for patients and we further specializing in women’s health, fertility and cancer support.
12/13/2025
As we move into the darker, colder months, our bodies start to nudge us - quietly at first - to slow down. Winter isn’t just a date on the calendar; it brings real shifts in how we feel day to day. It’s common to notice changes in mood, energy, sleep, digestion, cravings, and how well we handle stress. These changes are normal, but they can feel challenging when we’re trying to keep up the same pace. This month, we are sharing gentle, practical ways to support your hormones, nervous system, and overall resilience as we ease into the winter season together.
With heart and presence,
Dr. Lisa, Dr. Meghan, Dr. Jade, Kendall, Michelle, Kristy, & Emma
11/28/2025
In Chinese medicine, the winter season corresponds to the Water element and the Kidney system: a time of deep rest, inner reflection, and conservation of energy. The Kidneys are viewed as the foundation of vitality, reproductive health, and hormonal balance, including pelvic and menstrual wellness. This season invites us to slow down, nourish ourselves, and cultivate practices that support restoration: warming, mineral-rich foods like soups, broths, root vegetables, and black-sesame or seaweed nourishments; gentle movement such as yin yoga, tai chi, or mindful walking; and moments of stillness through meditation, breathwork, or journaling. By honoring the body’s need to turn inward and replenish, we strengthen our Kidney energy, support pelvic and reproductive health, and build resilience for the seasons ahead.
11/25/2025
One of the most supportive things we can lean into during this season is connection. And not just social interaction, but meaningful, heart-centered connection that reminds us we belong.
Research continues to show that one of the strongest predictors of longevity and emotional wellbeing is our relationships. Cultures where people live the longest and most joyfully often share one core feature: a strong sense of community. They eat together, care for one another, laugh, move through hardship alongside others, and engage in everyday rituals that affirm belonging. On a physiological level, connection is truly medicine.
Being with others in a way that feels safe and nourishing:
Releases oxytocin, the hormone that supports trust, bonding, and calm
Reduces stress hormones like cortisol
Strengthens the immune system
Improves cognitive flexibility and emotional resilience
In contrast, loneliness, especially chronic loneliness, has been shown to increase inflammation, disrupt hormones, and negatively affect cardiovascular and immune health.
This is why shared life matters. Community is not just emotional support; it is biological nourishment.
But building or nurturing community doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or perfect.
It can be simple:
Choose one person you’d like to reconnect with and invite them for a slow walk.
Share a meal with someone you feel safe with (it doesn’t need to be fancy—soup counts).
Join a class, group, or volunteer space that aligns with what you care about.
Ask for support—and let yourself receive it. This is part of being human.
This season invites us to create quality moments, not perfect ones.
Even one unhurried cup of tea, one shared laugh, one evening spent with good company can nourish your nervous system in ways that last long beyond the moment.
Connection reminds us that we are held, we are part of something, and we don’t have to navigate this life alone.
11/21/2025
Savory “Sausage” Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
Sautéed Veg:
1–2 tsp avocado oil
1/2 cup diced white onion
1 big handful of kale, de-stemmed and chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
Sausage Breakfast Bowl:
1–2 tsp avocado oil
Hilary’s Eat Well Spicy Veggie Sausage
1/2 avocado, sliced
salsa or hot sauce
1/4 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup sweet potatoes, steamed
Instructions
Cook the quinoa and steam/roast your sweet potato if you haven’t already done so.
Heat the avocado oil over medium low heat in a small saucepan. Add the Hilary’s Eat Well Spicy Veggie Sausage and heat for 6 minutes on each side.
While the sausage patty is heating, sauté the kale, mushrooms, and onions. Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat with a drizzle of avocado. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until the start to soften and get fragrant. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-8 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Don’t stir too often in order to let them brown. Add the kale and cover the pan with a lid for 1-2 minutes to allow the kale to wilt.
To assemble the breakfast bowls, add the quinoa to a bowl with the kale mushroom onion mixture and steamed sweet potato. Top with the Hilary’s Eat Well Spicy Veggie Sausage and avocado and salsa. Serve immediately!
11/19/2025
https://ow.ly/HZGk50XufWc
Join Dr. Lisa tonight at 5:30 for a talk as she explores the power of mindfulness and meditation through the lens of integrative oncology. Learn how simple, intentional practices can support healing, reduce stress, and strengthen the mind-body connection throughout the cancer journey.
There is still time to register! Can't wait to see you there!
11/17/2025
Feel Better Chicken Soup
Ingredients
1–2 tablespoons olive oil
one large onion, diced (or sub 2 fat shallots, or two leeks)
one cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
4–8 garlic cloves, rough chopped (I like 8)
4 cups chicken broth or stock
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (or use black pepper)
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless ( or use breasts-if very large, cut in half) or bone-in chicken thighs, please see notes )
lemon juice to taste
pinch chili flakes
scallions, cilantro or Italian parsley
a drizzle of toasted sesame oil (optional, tasty)
STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS:
*If using skin-on chicken thighs, please see notes. Heat oil in a big pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Lower heat to med- low and continue sauteeing until golden, 3-4 more minutes.
Add the chicken stock, water, salt, white pepper, bay leaves and skinless chicken. Bring to a boil. Cover, and lower heat so it’s gently simmering, covered for 20 mintues. If using breasts, check at 15. Bone-in thighs may take 25-30.
Test a piece of chicken for doneness by pulling meat apart with two forks. It should come apart easily and look opaque. When done, shred the rest of the chicken, then return to the pot and simmer gently for 5 more minutes.
Squeeze with lemon, taste, and adjust broth. You can add more salt of needed, or if too salty for your taste, water down with a little water. I prefer ours salty, lemony, and unctuous, especially if adding a starch (like rice, noodles or beans) which will temper the salt quite a bit. Up to you. If the soup tastes bland, it needs salt.
Ladle it over cooked rice or noodles or just on its own.
Garnish with scallions or cilantro (or both) and a drizzle of sesame oil if you like and chili flakes (or chili paste or sriracha).
11/14/2025
Many women experience tension, pain, or discomfort in the pelvic area at some point in their lives. The pelvic bowl is not only a structural center of the body, but also a core of emotional and energetic holding. When there is imbalance here, it can affect everything from menstrual cycles and digestion to mood, intimacy, and overall vitality.
This month, we’re highlighting how acupuncture can gently support pelvic floor health by improving circulation, calming the nervous system, and helping release long-held patterns of tension. If you experience pelvic or lower back pain, menstrual discomfort, nerve pain, or changes in bladder or bowel function, acupuncture may be a supportive addition to your treatment plan.
11/10/2025
Ingredients
2 beets, preferably 1 red and 1 golden, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
1 large carrot, roll cut into 1-inch chunks
3 parsnips, chopped into 1-inch chunks
1 medium sweet potato, chopped into 1-inch chunks
1 turnip, chopped into 1-inch chunks
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crispy Sage and Sage Oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 fresh sage leaves
Cozy, Grounding, Roasted Root Vegetables
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the beets and carrots on one baking sheet and the parsnips, sweet potato, and turnip on the other.
Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with the rosemary, sage, thyme, pinches of salt, and several grinds of pepper. Toss to coat and spread evenly on the baking sheets.
Roast for 25 to 50 minutes, or until tender and browned around the edges. The parsnips, sweet potato, and turnip will bake for less time. The beet and carrot will roast longer.
Make the crispy sage: Line a plate with paper towels. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan until bubbling, add the sage leaves, stir, and cook until crisp, about 1 minute. Remove the leaves from the oil and transfer to the prepared plate to drain. Reserve the oil for serving with the vegetables.
Remove the vegetables from the oven and toss with 1 tablespoon of the sage oil. Transfer to a platter and top with the crispy sage leaves.
11/07/2025
As the days become shorter and the air cools, many of us naturally feel a pull to slow down. We’re moving from the bright, active energy of summer and early fall into a season that invites softness, quiet, and reflection. And this year, that shift may feel especially meaningful. The world feels heightened right now, there is collective uncertainty, fear, tension, and emotional overwhelm. It’s understandable to feel unsettled or tender.
In times like these, we need connection and community more than ever. The nervous system is strengthened through safe relationships and being with others who help us feel grounded, seen, and supported. Whether that’s family, close friends, neighbors, or the communities we are intentionally building, we don’t have to navigate this season of life alone.
This time of year asks us to gently soften the pace, to breathe a little deeper, reach for each other, share meals, and find small rituals that remind us of what’s steady and nourishing.
With heart and presence,
Dr. Lisa, Dr. Meghan, Dr. Jade, Kendall, Michelle, Emma, & Kristy
10/31/2025
Happy Halloween! Here is our spookily good recommendation for a pre-candy meal!
Hearty Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients
1 cup wild rice uncooked
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
10 cups water
2 sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
1 cup butternut squash, fresh or frozen cubed
½ cup frozen corn
3 carrots peeled and chopped in rounds
1 stalk celery cut thin
15 oz chickpeas canned, drained
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp oregano
3 bay leaves
2 tbsp tomato paste
black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. in a large pot on high heat, bring wild rice, fresh thyme and water to a boil.
2. Meanwhile chop the sweet potato, carrots, butternut squash, and celery. Add to the boiling soup.
3. Add the chickpeas, corn, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, bay leaves, and tomato paste. Continue to boil until rice and vegetables are tender. This will take 45- 60 minutes from start to finish.
4. Enjoy within 5 days when cooled and stored properly in the refrigerator. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
10/27/2025
Fall weather brings cozy meals and healthy choices we recommend this One Skillet Creamy Orzo Chicken with Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, or use chicken breast, see notes)
salt and pepper (1 scant teaspoon salt, per pound of chicken)
1-2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme ( or one teaspoon dried, or sub sage or rosemary)
1 cup orzo pasta
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 1/2 cups chicken broth, more as needed
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream; add more for extra creamy- sub-full-fat plain yogurt or heavy cream
1 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, packed in water, drained. Or sub frozen artichoke hearts, peas, edamame, etc.
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
4-6 thyme sprigs
Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Sear the chicken: In a large (10-11 inch) oven-proof skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the skin side first 4-5 minutes, until beautifully golden and crispy, turn over, and sear the other side 3-4 minutes. Set chicken aside on a plate.
4. Saute: Lower heat to medium-low, and to the same skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil, onions, garlic and thyme. Saute 4-5 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Add the orzo, stirring 1-2 minutes. Add 2 cups of broth, scrape up any brown bits, stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and mustard and bring to simmer, and cover for 4-5 minutes, or until orzo is al dente and has soaked up most of the liquid.
5. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of broth and adjust the salt to taste.
6. Stir in sour cream, spinach, and artichoke hearts. Give the pan a shake, it should level out nicely. If it’s too dry to level out, then add more chicken stock or water to loosen it up.
7. Nestle in the chicken, arrange some the artichokes, so they are showing, and place in the oven and bake uncovered until the chicken registers 170F and the very edges of the pan are bubbling, and the orzo is tender – about 20 -25 minutes. Add the sprigs of thyme. Broil the chicken for a few minutes for extra crispy skin.
8. Garnish with fresh lemon zest.
10/24/2025
The fall months bring crisp air, shifting routines, and opportunities to connect with loved ones. It’s also a time when children are often more vulnerable to illness. With the return to school, cooler weather, and more time spent indoors, kids are exposed to seasonal viruses and allergens that can leave their immune systems working overtime. At Amber Wellness Group, we know parents want their little ones to feel strong and well so they can focus on learning, playing, and thriving.
Our team offers pediatric herbal formulas in gentle, alcohol-free syrups designed specifically for children. These formulas are prescription-based and require a visit with one of our providers to ensure the right support for your child’s individual needs. They can be used both proactively, helping to prevent frequent illness, and therapeutically when symptoms arise.
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Amber Wellness Group posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
We are a primary care integrative clinic focused on whole family wellness, with competencies in acute and chronic conditions, as well as women’s health, fertility and integrative cancer care.
We take pride in our expertise, our whole-hearted approach, the time we take with each patient, our open minds and our listening skills, that enable us to explore the full breadth of treatment possibilities.
We are dedicated to providing you with options and supporting your autonomy. We believe it is important for you to understand your path to wellness, so you have the confidence—and the courage—to take steps toward the lifelong health you desire.
We take a collaborative approach, consulting with each other and with your healthcare team outside Amber Wellness Group. We give you the straightforward, honest recommendations you need to actively participate in your own Wellness Care.
Our goal is to meet you where you are at and guide you to where you would like to be.
Thank you for entrusting us with your health. We look forward to sharing our time with you!
Dr. Lisa Dickinson, ND
Owner
Conditions or concerns regularly treated in our practice include:
