Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is a Whole Health Clinic?
A1: The U.S. Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs describes “Whole Health” as a “cutting-edge approach to care that supports health and well-being, centered around what matters to a person rather than what is medically wrong with them, meaning the health team gets to know the person before working with them to develop a personalized health plan based on their values, needs, and goals.”
Q2: What do we mean by “Collective”
A2: Nourishing Life Collective has brought together a group of medical Providers offering different modalities, under one roof, who collaborate to benefit our patients.
Q3: How is Nourishing Life Collective different from other health care providers?
A3: Rather than diagnosing and treating symptoms in isolation, our Providers take the time to understand the physical, mental, and emotional forces behind your health challenges, and build a path forward with you to achieve your health goals.
Q4: What are the Nourishing Life Collective community programs?
A4: We offer classes such as Qi Gong, how to face grieving, how to cope with endometriosis, and more. We produce events such as New Moon Sound Baths & Somatic Support Circles. We also stage lectures on topics like Chinese Medicine, and much more.
Q5: What services does the Nourishing Life Collective offer?
A5: Naturopathic Medicine (counseling, diet and lifestyle guidance, supplement and botanical prescription), Acupuncture (Worsley Classical Five-Element), Neural therapy and regenerative injection therapy, Pelvic Floor Therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, Shiatsu, Medical Qigong, Moxibustion, Bodywork (Tui Na, Sotai, Myofascial Release, Gentle hands-on techniques), Physical Therapy (Exercise & Movement, Manual Therapy, Myofascial Decompression, Joint Mobilizations, Heart-rate variability biofeedback), Chiropractic (High & Low Speed Adjustments, Massage, Myofascial Release, Spinal Manipulative Therapy), and Nutrition Counseling.
Q6: What providers are included in the Collective?
A6: Our Providers include board-certified Naturopathic Doctors, Licensed Acupuncturists, Chiropractic Doctors, and Doctors of Physical Therapy, in addition to degreed Nutritionists.
Q7: What forms of insurance are accepted by Collective providers?
A7: Our different Providers accept insurance from Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser/Heraya, Moda, PacificSource, Providence, Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield, or United Healthcare. Please contact us at (503) 701-8766 or info@nourishinglifecollective.com to see if your plan is accepted by your Provider.
Q8: What forms of payment do Collective providers accept?
A8: Where insurance is not accepted, Visa/Mastercard credit cards or bank debit cards are.
Q9: Why should I give the Nourishing Life Collective a try?
A9: We work differently. We listen to you and take the time to understand the physical, mental, and emotional forces behind your health challenges and build a path forward with you, to achieve your health goals. Our team of Providers make it easy to access multiple services all under one roof. They act as a team, collaborating to bring different perspectives and find solutions to address your desired health goals.
Q10: Where is the Collective located?
A10: Our whole health clinic and community hub is located at 3115 NE Sandy Blvd at the corner of NE 31st in the heart of East Portland, a 20 minute bike ride from downtown. We are open from 8:00am to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. You can contact us at (503) 701-8766or visit www.nourishinglifecollective.com