Providers
Naturopathic and Chronic Disease Medicine Steven K. Gordon, ND
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A graduate of National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Seminar training with Detrich Klinghardt, MD- Neural Therapy, Jonathan Wright, MD- Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, and certified by the American College for the Advancement of Medicine as a Chelation Technician. Participating member of The Bio-Identical Hormone Society, The International Hormone Society, The International Maillard Reaction Society, and The New York Academy of Science. |
Lynn Troy, ND
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Lynn earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. During this time, she pursued extensive clinical training in homeopathy, with Richard Mann, ND. She has a broad background with medicinal plants that spans 12 years and includes clinical cultivation and production of herbal medicines, along with doing field research. Most recently, her focus has been on treating chronic allergies and infections (i.e. sinusitis, ear infections, etc.) in children and adults. |
Bodywork, Massage, and Craniosacral Therapy Sara L. S. Bonds, LMP
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Sara L. S. Bonds offers bodywork to fit the unique needs of each individual. With two bachelor’s degrees (Oberlin College, the Evergreen State College), Sara has extensive movement and bodywork training and experience. Sara is licensed in massage (WA) and certified by the Milne Institute in Visionary Craniosacral Work®. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, and was certified as a practitioner of TragerÒ. Sara received her Lymphatic Drainage Technique training through the Upledger Institute. Clinical Experience: 13 years |
Acupuncture and Homeopathy Donald R. Beans, PhD., RN, LAc.
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Donald R. Beans is a Montana State licensed and nationally certified acupuncturist. His involvement in the medical field began in 1972 with work in a hospital emergency department. Completing a nursing degree from Montana State University and acupuncture training, he has been in private practice since 1979. He has formal training and certification in Iridology from Dr. Bernard Jensen and holds a Ph.D. in Iridology from the University of Health Science in Hawaii. Dr. Beans taught iridology with Dr. Jensen for 10 years and worked for him at his ranch in Escondido, CA. Donald has extensive education in classical homeopathy, completing the one-year certification course at The International Foundation for Homeopathy in Seattle in 1990. He is a member of the Endocrine Society and presented at their national conference in 2005. He recently completed the course “Clinical Endocrinology” at Harvard Medical School. The Haworth Press schedules publication of his textbook “Integrative Endocrinology – The Rhythms of Life” in mid 2008. Clinical Experience: 30 years |
Family Practice Medicine Patricia Cole, MD
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Dr. Cole graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and did her residency in Family Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She practiced in Minneapolis and served as faculty at the University of Minnesota Medical School for 25 years. Her academic interests include cross cultural medicine and integration of holistic medicine into Family Practice Residency education. She directed a large family practice residency program in Minneapolis for 15 years and was active nationally in the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and on the board of the American Board of Holistic Medicine. Dr. Cole is board certified in Family Practice and certified by the American Board of Holistic Medicine (ABHM). She completed fellowship training at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Clinical Experience: 25years |
Chiropractic and Sports Medicine Ryan Wigness, DC
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Dr. Wigness began practice in the Cincinnati, Ohio area to advance his training in sports injuries and rehabilitation. He set up a rehab department at Mount Lookout Chiropractic Center and developed protocol to help doctors retrain athletes and post-surgical patients. Since moving to Montana, Dr. Wigness has continued his training in various other chiropractic techniques including motion palpation, applied kinesiology, Gonstead, SOT, myofascial release and specializes in extremity and soft tissue injuries. One of his most effective techniques is a new technology called the Graston Technique, which is an instrument assistant soft tissue and fascial mobilization technique (more information can be seen at grastontechnique.com). When not at work, he can be found snowboarding, hunting, hiking, golfing, or fly fishing. |
Nursing Janet Frazier, RN Janet runs the IV Center at The Bridge Medical Center.
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Janet grew up in New York and received her RN in 1978 at Community College. She worked at North Valley Hospital, Whitefish, Montana for nearly 20 years, including work in ICU, Obstetrics, high-risk Labor and Delivery, and Emergency Medicine. She taught CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), ACLS (advanced cardiac life support), parenting classes and served as education coordinator at North Valley Hospital. Janet served on the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association. She started the Occupational Health program for Flathead County businesses. |
Counseling and Mediation Patricia E. Ryan, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Graduated from University of Utah with a specialty in working with Families and Children. Completed a two-year post Graduate Training program at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland, then went on to complete a one-year specialty-training program working with couples and families from the same Gestalt Institute. Patricia has worked in Protective Services, Community Mental Health Centers, in Middle and High Schools in Utah, at the Turtle Lake Day Treatment Program, at a Native American high school in Pablo, Montana. and in private practice. Provides professional supervision to colleagues, has taught couples and parenting classes, and has facilitated therapy groups for adolescents, adults, and for children. EMDR training- levels one and two. |
Stephanie R. Gordon, MSW, LCSW
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Received her Bachelors degree from Montana State University and Master’s degree from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. Montana Licensed Clinical Social Worker She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – a therapy approach used to treat a wide range of pathologies and self-esteem issues related both to up etting past traumatic events and present life conditions. Stephanie was raised in the Flathead Valley and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, knitting, hiking, cross country skiing, and camping. |
Cynthia Winters, MS, MA, LCPC, NCC Still Light Psychotherapy
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M.S. Health Care Administration, St. Mary’s College, M.S. Counseling, St. Louis University, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MT, National Certified Counselor
Systemic and holistic approach: Thirty years in the health care industry with renowned systems thinkers support my training and experience with the external and internal family systems that impact the self; mind, body and spirit. Clinical Experience: 13years |