Kenton Family Wellness Center

Naturopathic medicine is a system and philosophy of medicine that has been around for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years. Before the advent of "conventional" medicine, which uses a wide variety of refined drugs and surgical procedures, almost every doctor learned how to use herbs, minerals, and other natural methods to treat disease.

Naturopathic medicine strives to restore balance by removing any obstacles keeping your body from healing itself. Physicians using this medicine understand the importance of treating each person individually and in a way that helps restore their natural vitality.

Naturopaths also try to use the most gentle yet effective treatment possible to avoid causing side effects or interactions between treatments. Naturopathic physicians recognize the importance of using conventional medicine when it is necessary. They will use appropriate lab work, x-rays, and other tools for diagnosis and tracking if needed. As all physicians, they frequently will refer a complicated condition to providers who can give the patient the best care along with the natural treatments.

Naturopaths regard the wants and needs of their patients highly. A patient is encouraged to share their goals and take and active part in their health care. Consultations are generally longer than the average medical visit so questions can be addressed and a healing relationship established.

Our Naturpathic Physicians:

Dr. Evelyn Cusson, ND
503.408.9000
drevelynnd@yahoo.com

Dr. Kate Patterson, ND
503.877.5741
drpatterson@kentonwellness.com

Dr. Marcea Wiggins, ND
drwiggins@kentonwellness.com

Services Offered:

• Primary Care: camp and school physicals, annual exams, wellness visits, acute illness, allergies, cholesterol management
• Women's Medicine: pap smears, family planning
• Home Births: prenatal care, breastfeeding support, nutrition during pregnancy, etc.
• Pediatrics: well child visits, food introduction, mysterious baby rashes, developmental assessments
• Physical Medicine: spinal manipulation, movement therapy, exercise, Bowen therapy, Spacial Dynamics, muscle and joint pain, treatment for issues due to motor vehicle accidents
• Complementary Therapies: acupuncture, homeopathy, herbs, diet, nutrition, lifestyle counseling, hydrotherapy
• Conventional Care: imaging, labs, and prescriptions as needed
• Chronic Illnesses: migraines, digestive complaints, celiac disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.
• Life style issues: special diets, reproductive health
• Natural Pharmacy: herbal extract, supplements, homeopathy              

 **Most natural products are available to patients and non patients. Some products are only available to patients.