• Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicines
• Nutrition and Lifestyle Modifications
• Herbal medicine (botanical extracts)
• Nutritional supplements (Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes, Amino acids, Glandular and Natural Hormones)
• Homeopathy (use of minute doses to effect physical and emotional health)
• Physical medicine (ultrasound, massage, craniosacral and manipulation)
• Counseling 
• Stress management
  

The purpose of HEALTH MOVES  is to bring natural healthcare to the patient and consumer at their place of employment or senior facility. We encourage patient interaction in the healing process and active participation to establish and maintain optimal health. Our main goal it to offer natural solutions to current health concerns, conduct health screenings to catch and treat underlying health problems and to prevent many conditions from developing with education and lifestyle counseling. We endeavor to transform the healthcare system from disease management to health and wellness promotion. HEALTH MOVES ’ mission is to become the premiere provider of healthcare in the most accessible form. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships with patients through quality care and patient support, and want to be recognized as the leading provider of natural healing in the Greater Puget Sound area. Back to top

HEALTH MOVES provides natural health services to patients at their place of employment, offering convenience and accessibility. As a result, time and money can be saved for both the patient and employer by allowing the patient to walk out of the office and into their appointment without the inconvenience and cost of taking unnecessary time off from work. We understand that a doctor’s appointment can be time consuming and cumbersome. It is our goal to vastly reduce the commute and waiting time involved in the conventional method of medicine by offering a fully equipped, high quality, natural healthcare clinic a few steps from your desk. Additionally, HEALTH MOVES  makes available, at the patients’ convenience, many high quality natural prescription medicines, again reducing the loss of precious time. For those companies with onsite daycare, we will offer parents the convenience and safety of natural medicine for their child’s health.

With long commute times, demanding jobs and the necessity of dual-income families, time is at a premium for 21^st century professionals. HEALTH MOVES  offers a safe, convenient and affordable solution.

The type and combination of therapies will depend on individual needs. Each person is unique and treatment plans are designed individually. We take the time to get to know you so that we can work together on your healthcare goals. The doctor’s focus will be to work with you as a team to offer information and guidance, but you are in charge of the healing process.

With this wide scope of therapies an extensive list of conditions can be treated individually. In the future, HEALTH MOVES  will grow to offer services nationwide.

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The type and combination of therapies will depend on individual needs. Each person is unique and treatment plans are designed individually. We take the time to get to know you so that we can work together on your healthcare goals. The doctor’s focus will be to work with you as a team to offer information and guidance, but you are in charge of the healing process.

With this wide scope of therapies an extensive list of conditions can be treated individually. In the future, HEALTH MOVES  will grow to offer services nationwide.

The Cost of Services vary. For a detailed breakdown of cost, click here. 

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Many large and progressive companies across the nation are offering their employees and families on-site health clinics, wellness programs, meditation classes, acupuncture treatments and a wide variety of information on nutrition, fitness, nutritional supplements and herbal medicines. HEALTH MOVES  will offer these attractive employee benefits to smaller companies at a fraction of the cost. Back to top

Naturopathic Medicine is a philosophy of medicine and healing rather than one particular type of therapy. It is the only healing profession that blends natural non-toxic therapies with the latest in scientific and clinical research. Naturopathic physicians focus on the overall health of the person rather than suppressing the symptoms, which are often only clues of the underlying cause of disease. They also focus heavily on prevention of disease and maintenance of good health and lifestyle. Back to top

Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

• The Healing Power of Nature – Healing mechanisms of the body and mind exist to maintain and restore health. Naturopathic doctors seek to support this healing process and eliminate the blockages to health.
  
• First Do No Harm – Non-invasive therapies are used to minimize the risk of harmful side effects. When a more aggressive treatment is required, naturopathic physicians are trained extensively on how and when to refer to a qualified practitioner.
  
• Find the Cause – Naturopathic Medicine seeks to find and remove the underlying cause of disease. Symptoms are the body’s reaction to disease rather than the disease itself. For example, headaches are not caused by aspirin deficiencies; they are a symptom of an underlying imbalance that needs to be addressed in order to change the pattern. The cause of the headaches may be related to hormonal, endocrine, cardiovascular, nutritional or other problems. Symptoms may even be part of the body’s own healing process, such as the inflammation of a sprained ankle bringing the cells of the immune system and healing to that site. If the symptoms are simply suppressed the underlying cause has not been addressed and the disease may continue, or may even move to a deeper level. Naturopathic medicine focuses on the underlying cause of disease and removing obstacles to cure.
  
• Treat the Whole Person – Health and disease result from a complex interaction between physical, psychological, genetic, environmental, social and many other factors that cannot be ignored if true healing is to take place. Naturopathic physicians treat the whole person by taking all these factors into account.
  
• Physician as Teacher – A doctor is not a mechanic who fixes people when they break. Health requires a partnership between doctor and patient. Naturopathic physicians share information and knowledge with their patients allowing them to make informed choices about their own personal health. They seek to work with patients to design effective and comprehensively individualized treatments.
  
• Prevention – Unfortunately most Americans see a doctor only when they are ill. In response to the alarming increase in chronic disease, lifestyle and dietary related illness in this country, prevention is a large focus of Naturopathic medicine. The goal is to teach a healthy lifestyle and to prevent minor illnesses from developing into more serious and chronic degenerative diseases. This is done by providing education and care to patients who are well in order to keep them that way. Back to top
  
  It has been said, that in some cultures, the doctors only get paid when the village is well; Recognizing prevention as the key to continued good health and lifestyle.

Therapeutic Modalities

Botanical Medicine (Herbal Medicine) – The use of plants as medicine is the oldest know form of healthcare. There is more clinical knowledge, practice, experimentation and investigation than for any other type of medicine. Modern scientific researchers are now catching up by using their methods to continue to expand this vast field of study.

Naturopathic physicians are licensed in the state of Washington to provide a wide range of natural treatments as well as some prescription medicines in a primary care setting.

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Acupuncture is a comprehensive system of medicine with a clinical history of at least 3,000 years. New techniques and developments have continued to develop making acupuncture an important mode of treatment for modern degenerative diseases. Acupuncture provides a method of treatment that can harmonize the imbalances present in disease conditions, which lead to illness. In this way acupuncture can be effectively used in disease prevention as well as a wide variety of conditions. Back to top

Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system to release cells that regulate the immune, hormonal and endocrine systems. As a result acupuncture produces profound and lasting effects on general health. Increased relaxation and stress management, increased energy, mental clarity and pain control are all very common responses to regular acupuncture treatments.

Acupuncture is effective in treating a wide variety of conditions including, but not limited to, the following: 

The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture’s effectiveness in treating over 200 conditions, including but not limited to the following: colds and flu, allergies, stress, pain and increased healing time, improved sleep, insomnia, addictions, depression, anxiety, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, PMS, painful menstruation, headaches, urinary tract disorders, sexual dysfunction, digestive problems, arthritis and other chronic and painful degenerative conditions. Back to top

The practice of acupuncture involves the insertion of several extremely fine needles, about the width of a human hair. When the needles are inserted by a skilled acupuncturist there is usually no pain at all. Occasionally there is a brief pinch that quickly fades. There may be a tingling, warmth, heaviness or numbness. Most people become extremely relaxed, meditative and often fall asleep. At the end of the treatment they feel relaxed but rejuvenated, which may last for several days.

Treatments are generally spaced one to two weeks apart and given in an initial series of 6-8 treatments of a one hour length.

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Treatments & Costs

All listed prices are for payment at time of service. Billed office visits (or phone consultations) will add an additional $40

• Comprehensive First Office visit - $180
  
  • This is a one and a half hour scheduled visit. The focus will be on major health concerns and includes a comprehensive health history, family health history, physical exam, diagnosis, and treatment including acupuncture and physical medicine as needed. Lab testing is also available onsite (costs vary and may be covered by insurance). Medical records with emphasis on recent labs may be brought to the first visit or a records release signed at that time. Intake forms may be mailed or emailed prior to visit for optimum use of time.
    
• Return Office visit - $120
  
  • A one-hour visit. Scheduled individually according to nature of health concern and degree of assistance required. May include acupuncture treatment. An annual physical exam, gynecological exam or disease prevention visit falls into this category.
    
• Acute Initial Office visit - $120
  
  • Initial consultation focusing on one health concern for a one hour visit. May include acupuncture treatment.
    
• Introductory Office visit - $75
  
  • One half hour visit focusing on general health and wellness. May include a general energizing acupuncture treatment.
    
• Stop Smoking Package – call for details
  
  • Includes first visit, one hour in length and three more visits each one half hour in length (four visits total). All visits include acupuncture treatment. Herbal medicine and nutritional supplements prescribed individually and charged separately.
    
• Weight Loss Package - call for details
  
  • Includes first visit, one hour in length, and four more visits each one half hour length (five visits total). All visits include acupuncture treatment except initial visit. Body fat testing will be done each visit. Herbal medicine and nutritional supplements prescribed individually and charged separately.
    
    

Group options available for Stop Smoking, Detoxification, and Healthy Weight Loss. Groups discounts are available when organized by the participants. 

All prices are subject to change without notice.

Supplements, herbs, tinctures, remedies and labs are additional cost, and prescribed depending on individual needs. Back to top