Do you offer primary or specialty care?

NDs have a large scope of practice in WA state, and I can offer both primary and specialty care for patients age 18+. I do not see pediatric patients.

Do you have a dispensary? Where should I buy my herbs and supplements?

I do not currently offer a dispensary in my clinic. I recommend all patients wildcraft herbs when possible, and purchase all other supplements, herbs, and homeopathics from trusted (ideally local) sources, never Amazon (see my blog post for reasons why). Those include: PT Food Co-op, Bear Root Apothecary, Dandelion Botanicals, Mountain Rose Herbs, Mountain Spirit Herbs, Helios, and Hahnemann Labs.

Can you send referrals to other healthcare providers? Can you order imaging and labs? What about alternative labs?

I can provide medically necessary referrals to other healthcare providers, such as physical therapists, gastroenterologists, OBGYNs, etc. I can also refer you for imaging such as X-ray, MRI, or CT. I perform phlebotomy in my office. Standard bloodwork is processed via LabCorp, and I also work with several companies that offer alternative/specialty lab testing.

Do you prescribe pharmaceuticals?

While my scope allows me to prescribe, I do not. There are plenty of doctors out there who already practice within this framework. I specialize in getting people off their medications, and will only rarely suggest pharmaceuticals. Should you need prescription monitoring or refills, please work with your prescribing doctor. Should you want to explore other options, please contact me.

What is homeopathy?

Visit my blog to find out!

What is craniosacral therapy?

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on healing modality that uses light touch to manipulate bone structures and connective tissue in the body, providing relief for conditions such as chronic pain, TMJ, deviated septum, migraines, nervous system dysregulation, anxiety, tooth pain, sports injuries, back pain, fibromyalgia, and more.

How much do your visits cost if I don’t have insurance?

Visit my scheduling page to learn more.

Will insurance cover my visit with you? What about co-pays? Can you bill my insurance for a missed appointment?

Visit my scheduling page for a list of accepted plans. Call your insurance company to verify your benefits, coverage, and co-pays. Please note that for all private insurers, the patient is responsible if insurance does not cover the visit, or only covers part of the visit. Co-pays are due at the time of the appointment. I cannot bill insurance for missed appointments; rather, you will be charged a $50 fee for late cancellations or no-shows (* not applicable to Medicaid patients).

What’s your cancellation policy?

All cancellations need to be made 24+ hours in advance of your appointment. For the first late cancellation or no-show, you simply get a warning. For every subsequent incident, I charge a $50 fee (*not applicable to Medicaid patients). I employ a “three strikes” rule, which means if you cancel late or no-show three times, you will be dismissed from my practice and referred to another local provider. This is not because I’m a big meanie, this is to ensure that I can cover my operating costs and save appointment slots for patients who are able to keep appointment times.

What if I’m running late for my appointment?

Notify me by phone, text, or email as soon as you know you will be late. If you will be more than 5 minutes late for a 30-minute or 15-minute blood draw appointment, or more than 10 minutes late for a 60- or 90-minute appointment, I will reschedule you. I reserve the right to reschedule any appointment due to lateness. Please do your best to arrive on time.

How do you like to be addressed?

Well, thanks for asking! I prefer Dr. Northrop.