Hi! I’m Dr. Jess

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I help you feel vibrant, resilient, and at-ease in your body — through root-cause, holistic medicine that bridges science, nature, and intuition.

Work with Me

Functional & Holistic

I take an investigative, whole-person approach to care. I view your health as a puzzle, assessing how each body system, symptom, and influence (mental, emotional, spiritual, & environmental) fit together. Through a detailed health history and functional lab interpretation, I strive for diagnostic excellence and targeted, individualized treatment.

My Approach

Patient Centered

You are an active participant and collaborator in your healing. I take time to listen deeply, understand your story, and tailor each recommendation to your unique goals, preferences, budget, and lived experience. Together, we create a treatment plan that actually fits into your life.

Earth-based + Evidence-based

I honor both time-tested healing practices and high-quality clinical research. I blend the wisdom of Nature and the intelligence of the body with the precision of modern science. Therapeutic dosages, drug-herb-nutrient interactions, pregnancy safety, optimal absorption, and constitutional balance are always carefully considered under my care.

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    Over 700+ Patients Supported

    Across all stages of life and a wide variety of health concerns. From newborns to seniors, from preventative care to acute illness and complex chronic illness. Here, you have care for the whole family.

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    10+ Years of Experience

    In a variety of healthcare settings, including as a certified nursing assistant, family medicine intern and precept, healing arts practitioner, and naturopathic doctor.

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    Collaborative Healthcare Advocate

    Co-Founder and President of Tandem Medical Initiative, a non-profit organization improving interdisciplinary practitioner collaboration, patient empowerment, and integrative medical research.

Modalities

A few of the tools in my naturopathic toolkit

Botanical Medicine

Plants are powerful allies in restoring health and vitality — over 70% of pharmaceuticals originate from their constituents. I use individualized herbal formulas, teas, and tinctures to support the body’s healing processes and prevent disease.

Homeopathic Medicine

Gentle, energetically prepared remedies to stimulate the body’s innate healing intelligence. Remedies are selected based on your unique physical, emotional, and mental patterns, addressing the root cause, not just the symptoms.

Clinical Nutrition

Food is foundational medicine. Together, we’ll identify nutrient imbalances and create personalized plans to support your health goals — from hormone and blood sugar balance, to pregnancy, autoimmunity, and general disease prevention.

Nutraceutical Supplementation

Targeted nutrients are used in therapeutic dosages to correct deficiencies, optimize function, and promote healing. These tools support both prevention and treatment across a wide range of health concerns.

Physical Medicine

Hands-on therapies, including craniosacral therapy, osteopathic techniques, and constitutional hydrotherapy, correct structural alignment, ease pain, and improve circulation, lymph flow, and nervous system balance.

Lifestyle Counseling

Creating lasting health begins with sustainable daily habits. We explore sleep, stress, movement, mindset, and more. Together, we’ll create realistic goals that fit your life and strengthen the foundation for long-term wellness.

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What Patients are Saying

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Get in Touch!

Schedule a free 1:1 discovery call with me to discuss your health care needs.

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FAQ

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  • The first step is to schedule your initial intake or a free 15 minute discovery call to meet Dr. Jess and go over any questions you may have.

    For bodywork only, an initial naturopathic intake is not required.

  • Step 1: Initial Intake. We’ll spend 90 minutes gathering your detailed health history and a thorough case history of your present symptoms. We’ll talk about your health habits, including sleep, diet, stress, movement, emotional processing, and more. Dr. Jess will do physical examination to gather more information. Then, Dr. Jess will share her current thinking around diagnoses and next steps. Lifestyle and other recommendations may be made at this visit.

    Step 2: Further investigation with lab testing, if indicated.

    Step 3: Follow-up visit to discuss lab results and treatment plan.

    Step 4: On-going support provided via HIPAA secure messaging on Practice Better to answer questions between follow-up visits. Frequency of follow-up visits depend on your unique case; typically every 4-6 weeks until symptoms resolve, then as needed for health maintenance or for acute care.

  • Dr. Jess works with people of all ages and life stages, supporting a wide range of acute and chronic concerns. Her approach focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of imbalance, rather than just symptoms or diagnoses. Common areas of focus include hormonal & menstrual health, pre-conception & fertility, digestive issues, fatigue, stress & mood concerns (including ADHD, anxiety, & depression), skin conditions, autoimmune disorders, sleep challenges, lifestyle diseases (including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes), and general preventive wellness.

    Wondering if Dr. Jess can support your specific health concerns? Schedule a free 15 minute consultation to connect, ask questions, and see if it’s a good fit.

  • Yes! Virtual visits are available for all naturopathic services, aside from bodywork. Dr. Jess uses a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform called Practice Better. Simply select the “online/video” option when booking.

    Telehealth does have its limitations, such as limited physical examination. Depending on your unique case, Dr. Jess may recommend making an in-person visit if necessary.

  • In-person visits are offered at SATTVA Healing Center in Uptown (Minneapolis, Minnesota). Current availability is Wednesdays 8-2pm and Thursdays 2:30-8pm. Virtual visits are available during and outside of these times. See the scheduling page for more info!

  • Yes! Packages are available at a discounted rate for naturopathic follow-ups and all bodywork sessions. Contact Dr. Jess for options that best suit your goals.

  • Yes! HSA/FSA cards can be utilized for naturopathic services, many recommended products, prescribed supplements, and most labs. Simply enter your account information when making a payment.

  • Currently, health insurance companies do not cover naturopathic services in Minnesota or Wisconsin, where Dr. Jess is licensed. Legislative efforts are underway to address this. For now, these are cash-pay services, including labs.

    Some patients opt to submit claims for reimbursement to their insurance company, though reimbursement is not guaranteed. Dr. Jess is happy to provide a superbill upon request.

  • Yes! Payment plans are available upon request. Reach out to Dr. Jess to set up a payment plan that best suits your needs.

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