Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of care do you offer?
I focus on providing CranioSacral Therapy which is a hands-on system of care that helps to treat pain, dysfunction, and chronic patterns by working with the rhythms of the body. As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, I also sprinkle in herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, guidance on labs, patient education, and when necessary prescription of pharmaceuticals. I find that the longer I have been offering CranioSacral Therapy, the less I need to recommend additional treatments.
Do you accept insurance?
Nope, I work directly with and for you. I do send out superbills after each visit which you can submit to your insurance to request reimbursement.
How much do your visits cost?
New Patient Visits (ages 15+) - 90-minute visits: $180
New Pediatric Video Visit (ages 0-14) - 45 minutes: $90
Return visits (ages 15+) - 60-minute visits: $120
Pediatric treatment visits (ages 0-14) - 30 minutes: $60
Video check-in (all ages) - 30-minute visits: $60 - must physically be in Oregon
Additional time can be added to your visit at a rate of $30 per 15 minutes.
All visit costs are included in the above prices with the exception of purchase of a new still point inducer or an individualized flower essence. I do not sell specialty lab tests nor supplements out of my office and do my best to recommend treatments that you can easily purchase at a local grocery store or health food store.
Do you offer a sliding scale?
Yes. I'd like you to please begin the evaluation process for a 6-month sliding-scale discount contract by completing my application form.
My Sliding Scale Tiers are based on income and follow the Multnomah County Living Wage calculations through MIT:
0% discount - at or above living wage
15% discount - between living wage and minimum wage
25% discount - between minimum wage and poverty wage
40% discount - at or below poverty wage
I am also an approved practitioner for the Heal-It-Forward program generously sponsored by the John D Upledger Foundation. Through this program, you can apply for vouchers that are good for up to 4 visits at no cost to you for which I am reimbursed credits towards my next Upledger Class (don’t worry, I won’t run out of classes I wish to take!)
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel 24 hours before your visit to avoid fees. Canceling less than 24 hours in advance will incur a $60 fee to your card.
If an emergency happens, please call me as soon as you can, and we will apply the $60 fee to your next visit.
Do you work with…?
If you believe your situation is truly unique, please schedule a free 15-minute inquiry video call to discuss it. Otherwise, the answer is almost always yes.
I work with children and adults.
I can also accomodate most needs for alternative positioning. My building is wheelchair compliant with no steps, accessible parking, an automatic front door, large accessible restrooms, and an ample waiting area. Larger mobility devices may have difficulty navigating the passage between the waiting area and my treatment room and I do not have a lift for transition to my massage table. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Can CranioSacral Therapy or Naturopathic Medicine help with…
Yes. Both types of care treat you as a whole person. Your illness is part of you, so this care can help your body cope with it and potentially recover. But depending on the nature of your illness, how long you have had it, and the extent of tissue change, they may not meet all your needs. It is important that you continue to work with a primary care provider and any specialists you are referred to. Consider me another member of your health care team.
Do you offer house calls?
No I do not. I have in the past, but unfortunately transporting my table around was too hard on my body, and the amount of time needed for travel created a need to charge unsustainable prices.