Providing wellness-oriented medicine in Grants Pass, Oregon since 2007
Naturopathic medicine, or Naturopathy, uses the healing power of nature to return a patient to health by supporting the body's own healing abilities. At the Naturopathic Medical Clinic, our emphasis is on prevention of disease and patient education, while treating both acute illness and chronic conditions. We aim to empower individuals to make lifestyle changes necessary for optimal health by supporting the body, mind, and spirit.
Our practice offers high quality health care that focuses on keeping you healthy, saving money spent on chronic diseases. We are a cash based practice but we will courtesy bill your insurance company or provide you with a “superbill” to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Many insurance companies cover Naturopathic Care, even out-of-network. Contact us for more information.
Dr. Kristen Plunkett, N.D.
Dr. Plunkett, who was born and raised in Grants Pass, received her B.S. in Health Promotion Fitness Management from Southern Oregon University. She then spent four years attending the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) as well as a nine-month internship at the Center for Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Plunkett specializes in treating chronic fatigue, thyroid and adrenal disorders, digestive issues, auto-immunity, and chronic inflammatory conditions.
Dr. Ellen Heinitz, N.D.
Dr. Ellen Heinitz graduated with honors from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine after receiving a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from Oregon State University. She has been in primary care practice for 20 years. Dr. Heinitz uses a variety of traditional and conventional healing modalities including nutritional, herbal, homeopathic, and compounded hormones and pharmaceutical medications to treat both acute and chronic conditions.
As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Heinitz is trained to diagnose individuals using a complete history, physical exam, labs, and diagnostic imaging.
Having a special interest in functional medicine, Dr. Heinitz seeks to achieve optimal health for her patients, not just the absence of disease. Just a few of the conditions she has particular success in treating include acne, digestive and liver disorders, premenstrual syndrome, menopause, adrenal and thyroid imbalances, and female and male infertility. Reaching out to the medically underserved is Dr. Heinitz’s passion. She has recently lived in the rural Western Highlands of Guatemala for two years providing access to healthcare for those who need it most. She seeks to educate her patients and the public to bring about a personal transformation to health.