03/19/09

Outstanding Service

by Ronice

I had an urgent unexpected surgery without much time to prepare. I had 29 staples removed and was I was healing slowly while on antibiotics and pain medication. My energy level was quite low. Dr. Fox designed a plan for me and sent me what I call a "care package" to help me heal. It was simple to follow the directions and I began taking the supplements immediately. Within a week I was weening myself off the pain medications and healing much quicker. I am very grateful for Dr. Fox and her passion for "Natural Medicine" to help others. I highly recommend visiting Dr. Fox for personalized support and care.

• Pros: Personalized Support & Care

03/11/09

brilliant naturopathic doctor!!

by booktiger

I have been lucky enough to be a patient of Dr. Juniper Martin's for a few years now---even before she began her practice at Insights to Health. I think she is a remarkable physician. She is smart, practical and realistic. I needed a naturopath who understands that making dietary changes or taking ANYTHING regularly is challenging for some of us. The fact that she can explain WHY something is effective and then talk about the research behind it has made it easier for me to stick to the routines she's prescribed, both for myself and my boy. I would recommend her to anyone.

• Pros: smart, thorough, level-headed
• Cons: no cons

Editorial Review

by Contributor

Portland holistic healthcare clinic combines gentle, safe therapies to find the root cause of your conditions and build you a program for long-term wellness.

01/31/09

Dr. Christie Winkelman: compassionate, effective, insightful

by marjoram

My previous encounters with doctors and homeopaths have been infrequent, but always haphazard: prescriptions and remedies seem random and there's never enough follow-up to ensure that I am on the right path. So, Dr. Christie Winkelman is a welcome change: she has provided the coaching I needed to follow through with an effective treatment plan. She explained how she would investigate potential diagnosis, what diets would help, how remedies worked, when I should check-in. And most importantly, she did check-in and we did tweak the plan. This assurance motivated me to continue recommended remedies and my condition has greatly improved. I was very impressed with her positive diet recommendations: they focused on healing foods that I should eat rather than a list of forbidden foods. Denial just fires my desire, so this approach really worked for me.

• Pros: compassionate, effective, insightful

01/19/09

Fantastic Doctor!!

by naturebabydoc

I had the pleasure of being one of Dr. Fox 's patient for over a year. Her warmth, understanding, and competence was so supportive and powerful. Many doctors don't take the time to listen to their patients. Dr. Fox not only listened, but had insights into my health that I've never heard before. She is not like other doctors or even other naturopaths. She helped me reach a higher level of health, awareness about myself, and communication. There is no greater gift than what she has done for me. I know she will give these and other gifts to all of her patients.

• Pros: Caring, insightful, knowledgable
• Cons: None

01/19/09

WOW! This is what ALL doctors should be like

by AMURRAY17

My first experience at Insights to Health was a huge eye opener. I had never seen a natural pathic doctor before. I have gone to multiple physicians trying to find the cause and the cure to my symptoms for years. At every doctors office my experience was the same, try this prescription, we THINK it might be this, follow up in a month, if that didn?t work we will try something else. This was not my experience with Dr. Martin. She did a full consultation with me and really took her time to listen and explain everything. For the first time I was heard and had a doctor that got to the route of what was going on with my body. After the diagnosis I was put on a healing plan. I followed her instructions; changed my diet and started taking some supplements. Within a week I noticed a huge difference and so did my family. Thanks to her my acne is going away, I have no more stomach problems and I am managing my stress better. I wish I had a doctor like this 10 years ago. Thank you!

• Pros: Thumbs up

01/18/09

Best accupressure experience I've had

by Marnina

I had no idea was to expect from an accu-pressure session. Every time I met Dr. Fox for an appointment I was blown away by the outcome.

I am a high functioning paraplegic with a lot of mobility; I was using braces and crutches to get around. Dr. Fox suggested that I try accupressure to help increase the circulation in my legs. My husband referred to the treatments as voodoo - however, I went in with more of an open mind. The first session, I actually felt an energy circuit created from where her right hand touched my body, through my circulatory system, and out through her left hand. After the session, Dr. Fox and I spoke about what I had experienced. There was an immediate understanding about the mind body connection; but I also felt a connection with her understanding of this Eastern medicinal technique.

I continued with traditional physical therapy - but noticed that I was now making huge strides with my work on my legs after each accupressure session. Within a week or so after my first appointment, I was able to remove the leg braces and walk with the aid of the crutches alone. I was sure it was a coincidence.

However after two more sessions I was walking with only the assistance of a quad cane. This was no longer a coincidence - my body was really experiencing increaed healing.

There is one other outcome of a session that I still blush about. I am not sure what chakra was being affected but I began greeting my husband as he came in the house each night. I would assualt his lips in a way that neither of us had felt since our early days of dating. This was no longer voodoo for either of us.

Though my paralysis, I have learned that traditional Western medicine alone isn't always the best approach for curing the physical body - there is a strong connection between the mind and body. A connection that deserves a further look.

• Pros: Excellent, professional care.
• Cons: I haven't experienced any.

01/16/09

Such practical and insightful guidance

by yalkow

I've seen Dr. Martin several times with regard to chronic health issues I've had for many years now. She is able to give me advice and guidance that is geared towards my own personal situation. She is sensitive to where I am at currently in my life and is able to adjust the treatment accordingly. I can already see improvements with my health... Dr. Martin also has such a calming presence -- she always puts me at ease. I *definitely* recommend her!

• Pros: insightful, practical, thoughtful, kind-hearted
• Cons: none

01/13/09

Your Personal Health Detective

by juicejones

For the most part, I am a healthy person, who takes care of myself. I have discovered that ,as in most professions, even doctors can lose their zest for their work and I didn't always get the best advice or care.

I was recently referred to Dr Christy Winkelman, ND and have finally found in her, a doctor who is passionate about patient care! I think of her as my "health detective" because she takes the time to listen to me, asks questions and does research, in order to resolve my health concerns.

The clinic is new, has a great location & lots of free parking. It has a welcoming atmosphere and a hot beverage bar for patients. Very upscale!

• Pros: Great location, free parking, excellent care!
• Cons: None

12/31/08

Thoughtful and effective advice

by jholmes2001

I saw Gil Winkelman a number of times regarding some issues I had with sinus congestion. He suggested that I follow a 'anti-inflammatory' diet and prescribed some homeopathic remedies that were quite helpful. I noticed a definite improvement in my condition and was impressed by the connection between this diet and the congestion.

Gil was very knowledgeable of the possible naturopathic treatments and was very patient and easy to work with. I highly recommend him for your naturopathic doctor needs!

• Pros: Knowledge, bedside manners