What We Do

"My goal is astute diagnosis and practical realistic treatment advice based on years of practice experience and education at the world's leading institution of natural medicine, Bastyr University," Dr. Aagenes

• We listen. Dr. Aagenes works hard to understand your symptoms and responses to treatment. The resonance of your therapies with your life involves your own priorities and values. You aren't a statistic in a medical study, but an individual. Your relationship with your physician will reflect that at the Natural Medicine Clinic.

• We are flexible. All treatment plans are tailored to an individual's priorities, lifestyle and level of motivation to make changes. Usually true that patients willing to make the most changes will experience the best results. The art is finding the one or two changes that leverage a powerful healing response.

• We offer PRIMARY care-come here first for your needs in health and in illness. Our therapies are effective, gentle and less expensive. We can refer you with intelligence and knowledge when that is necessary. We treat acute illnesses -colds, flu, fever, nausea, diarrhea etc.

• For women of all ages we offer primary gynecological care -pap smears, pelvic exams, breast exams, contraceptive advice and menopause care. We order mammography and bone density studies. We teach women self-care. "Deep satisfaction comes to a patient and to me when I can teach enough that she makes her own informed choices," said Dr. Aagenes. "But I'm willing to suggest options too. I'll think through the pros and cons with you."

• Menopausal women and women past that transition are the focus of Dr. Aagenes' practice and continuing education. She spends many hours and dollars annually in continuing education centered on the needs of mature women.

• We care for children- well child exams, childhood illnesses, immunization education, allergies and food sensitivities, attention deficits and hyperactivity, immune system rehabilitation and cooperative care for children with chronic health problems. Dr. Aagenes is practical and safe in working with parents and their ill children. Her skills are supported by other naturopathic doctors and conventional pediatricians with whom she collaborates.

• Dr. Aagenes is a specialist in combining naturopathic care with conventional therapies. We frequently use conventional specialists for diagnostic support even when we want to use naturopathic therapies. We encourage patients to learn all they can from conventional practitioners and support continued relationships with them.

• We are experienced in working with cancer patients to minimize the undesired effects and to enhance the beneficial effects of conventional therapies. Dr. Aagenes also maintains a network of informed sources for alternative cancer therapies. Further, she strongly supports patient choice and will assist patients in monitoring unconventional therapies for safety and efficacy.

• We use conventional and unconventional laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging (x-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, MRI etc.) to screen, diagnose and to assess treatment results. We use a local laboratory for analysis of blood and urine. We use a local cytology lab for our pap smear work. We use naturopathic laboratories for specialized tests in food intolerance and digestive analysis.

• While we use naturopathic therapies first, we have broad prescription rights. For example, we prescribe antibiotics, oral contraceptive pills, and hormone therapies when they are necessary. Again, this is an area where patient choice is rightly supported.

• We work hard to educate you about the most efficacious, intelligent and economical use of supplements . We special order in quantity things you will use over time to save you dollars with bulk purchasing. Dr. Aagenes thinks supplements should be used with precision, and does not prescribe shotgun approaches trying to get a result.

• We are flexible. All treatment plans are tailored to an individual's priorities, lifestyle and level of motivation to change for healing.

• Gentle is effective. Our therapies can help you feel better right now without harsh and undesirable side affects.