Services and Locations

Please note

Services differ by location
Some services require a referral from a physician
Please verify coverage with your insurer

UW Medicine Primary Care at Northgate Clinic

Call for appointment: 206.528.8000
Services offered at this location:

  • Integrative Primary Care (in-person or telemedicine)
  • Acupuncture

UW Medicine Sports Medicine Clinic at Ballard

Call for appointment: 206.668.6100
Services offered at this location:

  • Integrative Medicine Consult (in-person or telemedicine)
  • Naturopathic Consult (in-person or telemedicine)
  • Medical Massage Therapy (by referral only)
  • Acupuncture

UW Medicine Primary Care at  Factoria

Call for appointment: 425.957.9000
Services offered at this location:

  • Acupuncture

UW Medicine Virtual Group Visits

Call to check your eligibility:
206.668.6100
Current Offerings:

  • What is Happening to me? Life After 40. An integrative medicine approach to Perimenopause and Menopause
  • Quieting food noise. An integrative to metabolism and healthy weight
  • An integrative Medicine Approach to Long COVID

See below for more information

Virtual Medicine Consults

These are medical visits and sessions are billed through insurance
All visits are virtual. You must have access to the internet, video and audio on your computer or phone.

To register for a group medical visit:

Ask your doctor for a referral to the Osher Center/Integrative Medicine for group visit or,  call our clinic to see if you are eligible 206-668-6100

  • Increase access to integrative health care
  • Provide an opportunity to build community and learn -not only from the health care practitioner but from one another on the healing journey.
  • Allow our integrative medicine experts to meet virtually with multiple patients at once. Individual are addressed in the context of the group.
  • Allow for sufficient time that is often not available at an individual office visit
  • Encourage open dialogue, questions and sharing of experience

offered by Debra G. Bell, MD

  • What is Happening to me? Life After 40. An integrative medicine approach to Perimenopause and Menopause. A series of three 90minute virtual visits. Topics addressed: The changes that occur during perimenopause and menopause and the symptoms that can arise, Possible treatment options, Understanding the mind-body connection, Food and menopause – weight, metabolism and menopause symptoms, Sleep, Sexual Health
  • Quieting food noise. An integrative to metabolism and healthy weight. A series of three 90minute sessions. Topics include glucose and hormone metabolism, dopamine and cravings, mindfulness of eating, creating healthy nutrition rather than dieting, and culinary medicine information including practical tips for shopping, recipes and cooking.
  • An integrative Medicine Approach to Long COVID. A series of three, 90minute virtual visits. Topic discussed: Nutrition for encouraging healing, anti-inflammatory and elimination diets, dietary supplements, the stress response and Mind Body Medicine

Integrative Health & Medicine Consult

Integrative Medicine is a patient-centered approach to healthcare that prioritizes holistic healing. It treats individuals comprehensively, employing various evidence-based therapies including nutrition, mind-body practices, lifestyle adjustments, stress management, and mental and spiritual wellbeing. Additionally, it utilizes appropriate dietary supplements, herbs, and bioidentical hormone therapy to support overall wellness.
 
An integrative medicine consultation provides a 60-minute session to delve into your concerns, thoroughly review your entire health history, and collaborate with you to craft a personalized health and wellness plan tailored to meet your needs. 
 
Those with complex healthcare needs or seeking additional treatments can benefit from an Integrative Medicine Consultation.
 
You have the option to consult with either our primary care physicians or naturopathic physicians. Both types of physicians integrate herbs, supplements, and prioritize supporting the body’s natural healing processes. They collaborate with your primary care providers and specialists to develop a safe, effective, and comprehensive treatment plan for your health concerns.
 
The ongoing care provided through your consultation can be communicated to any other members of your healthcare team and does not replace the need for primary care or other medical specialties.

We offer in-person and telemedicine consultations. 

Family Medicine Physician
 
Naturopathic Physician, Acupuncturist
 
Naturopathic Physician, Acupuncturist
 
Family Medicine Physician, Acupuncturist
 

We provide consultation services for people with a variety of health concerns such as:

•  Allergies
•  Autoimmune disease
•  Cancer-related side effects
•  Cardiovascular Disease
•  Chronic fatigue
•  Chronic pain and fibromyalgia
•  Diabetes and Prediabetes
•  Gastrointestinal and digestive issues
•  Headaches
•  High Blood Pressure and high cholesterol
•  Irregular menses, PCOS, PMS and other common gynecologic concerns
•  Mental Health, anxiety / depression
•  Peri-menopause / menopause (including bioidentical hormone therapy)
•  Recurrent infections or chronic inflammation
•  Thyroid and adrenal hormone concerns
•  Stress-related conditions
•  Cancer-related supportive care
•  General preventative, holistic approach to health
 

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the body using very thin needles to restore health. There has been extensive research on the benefits of acupuncture, especially for: 

  • Pain management
  • Back and neck pain
  • Osteoarthritis / knee pain
  • Headaches

Acupuncture may also be effective in treating other health issues — each person will have a unique response to the treatment.

Our providers at the UW Osher Center bring integrative medicine and acupuncture into mainstream medicine to provide cohesive and coordinated care for our patients.

Medical Massage Therapy

The goal of medical message is to reduce pain and improve mobility. After a thorough assessment and intake, our licensed medical massage therapist may incorporate a variety of techniques such as Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Technique, Lymphatic Drainage, and Myofascial Integration, as indicated, to improve function.

Our therapist collaborates with your healthcare provider to ensure the treatment is safe and effective for the conditions diagnosed. Please ask your provider for a referral.

 

Integrative Primary Care

Our physicians practice primary care through the lens of integrative medicine. They are accepting new patients at UW Medicine’s Primary Care at Northgate Clinic. Integrative Primary Care enhances conventional care by focusing on holistic approach to health. Our providers respect the wisdom of modern technology, medication, and conventional treatments, as they introduce other natural therapies.

Integrative Primary Care Medicine allows natural therapies to become part of “regular” health care. The interaction between all practitioners of varied services is respectful and collaborative. Patients and practitioners work in partnership, focusing on the whole person and their unique needs.

Patients with complex healthcare needs and those who want to include other kinds of treatments in their care would benefit from an Integrative Medicine Consult.