Our Providers
At Be Well Holistic Health, our providers specialize in a wide variety of gentle modalities that are in alignment with our mission and principles of care. They are unified in approach while coming from many different styles of holistic medicine. Here you will find acupuncturists, chiropractors, naturopathic doctor, massage therapists, therapists, nutritionists, and many more. Get to know our support staff as well – they help us, help you.
Acupuncturists
Doug Wingate
(he/him)
Licensed Acupuncturist
Douglas Wingate (he/him) has has been in private practice since 2011 in Portland, Oregon and began working in the neurology department of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) hospital in 2018. He specializes in the use of acupuncture and massage in the treatment of neurological conditions in children and adults including acute and chronic pain, stroke rehabilitation, PTSD, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries. He is also recently board certified in Functional Hyperbaric Medicine.
Page Morrison
(she/her)
Licensed Acupuncturist
Page Morrison (she/her) is a licensed acupuncturist, healer, and graduate of Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Supporting patients into a restful healing state is an important part of Page’s sessions.
She uses guided meditation, shiatsu massage, gentle acupuncture, moxabustion, cupping, and Chinese herbal medicine in her treatments. She is also happy to share Chinese Medicine based nutrition and lifestyle guidance to support wellness. Helping her patients to connect with their innate healing potential is her goal.
Kate Drake
(she/her)
Licensed Acupuncturist
Kate Drake, LAc, MAcOM (she/her) is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner in the state of Oregon. She completed her medical training at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Areas of interest and continued learning include sports medicine acupuncture, sound therapy, toyohari no-needle acupuncture, medical and natal astrology, quantum shiatsu massage, myofascial release, mindfulness meditation, and hypnotherapy. Areas of focus include pain management, musculoskeletal conditions, internal medicine, women’s health, stress management and mental health.
Amy Homer-Brown
(she/her)
Licensed Acupuncturist
Amy Homer-Brown (she/her) is a licensed acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon, born and raised on the beautiful island of Barbados. She has always been drawn to the art of medicine and healing.
Amy’s acupuncture style follows closely with Traditional Japanese techniques which are gentle and incredibly effective. Such techniques include non-insertive needling, moxibustion and gentle bodywork such as sotai, myofascial release, and cranialsacral therapy. Amy enjoys working with a diverse patient population and works with patients with conditions such as (but not limited to) stress, anxiety and depression, acute and chronic pain and physical rehabilitation (such as neurological conditions, injury, stroke).
Aubrey Kelly
(she/her)
LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST
Aubrey is new to the Portland area and offers an extensive set of skills. As a holistic doctor, she utilizes gentle Japanese Meridian/Channel theory and eight extraordinary channel theories to balance your internal systems. She has worked for many years with the vagal circuitry, specifically with regards to trauma recovery. She also utilizes sound therapies, breathwork, herbs, supplements, and functional diagnostic labs to gather more information on internal imbalances. She enjoys collaborating with other doctors in order to get at the root of your unique health situation.
Aubrey has many years of experience and is proficient with working with anxieties, depression, gastrointestinal dysfunctions, hormone imbalances (including hormone support in the LGBTQ+ community), menopause, and adrenal fatigue. She looks forward to helping patients in this population with the Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber, as she is recently board certified in Functional Hyperbaric Medicine.
Personally, she is genuinely excited about exploring all the Portland area has to offer! Her young Aussie dog Kayla is too!
Patty McDuffey
(she/her)
Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist
After graduating from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with a Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2010, Patty started her first practice in Bend, OR. Like many others, she entered the acupuncture field of medicine after experiencing exceptional relief through natural dietary therapy, acupuncture, and Chinese herbs for health concerns that were not responding well to other forms of treatment.
Patty has practiced acupuncture in both Bend and Portland, and worked within the health insurance industry. She strives to understand what is at the root of dis-ease and will do her best to help each patient realize their own unique healing potential in an effort to find greater balance, peace, and well-being. She is happy to be a part of Be Well Holistic Health and to serve within what she hopes will grow into a foundation for a national healthcare system in the United States.
Patty is available to see CareOregon and PacificSource patients only at a secondary Be Well location, located at 4445 NE Fremont St. Portland, OR 97213.
Chiropractors
Dr. Kimber Savage
(she/her)
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Savage (she/her) is a Chiropractic Physician and Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. She graduated from University of Western States and completed her clinical neuroscience training with the Carrick Institute.
Her practice focuses on balance disorders, concussion care, migraine headaches and improving the quality of life of those living with Parkinson’s. She enjoys employing a variety of brain-based rehabilitation approaches, as well as mindfulness meditation training, positive mindset training and neurofeedback. She believes that actively involving conscious awareness in the process of healing is a key contributor to positive clinical outcomes.
Dr. Sami Ebner
(they/them)
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Sami Ebner (they/them) is a queer, trans masculine, non-binary, board-certified chiropractor who also just finished naturopathic medical school and is sitting for their ND boards in 2023. They are passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, trauma-informed environment for all folxs with a focus on queer and transgender healthcare.
In their free time they enjoy playing and coaching roller derby, hiking, educating others about trans healthcare, and creating community.
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Lily Martin
(she/her)
Naturopathic Doctor
S. Lily Martin, ND is a Naturopathic Physician offering virtual and in-person holistic care. She graduated from Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in Biology before heading west to Portland, OR where she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM).
Dr. Lily has a particular focus in digestive health and finds that imbalances in the gut are often a root cause of a variety of diseases. At NUMN, she worked with Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, a gut expert, treating GI conditions including SIBO, IBS, IBD, celiac disease, GERD, and food intolerances. She finds that addressing digestion and nutrition often has profound effects on hormonal balance, mental health, fatigue, autoimmunity, and more. She also focuses on women’s health and loves to help women gain a deeper understanding of their health, anatomy, and natural cycles. Women’s health conditions are often overlooked, and Dr. Lily works to empower her patients to recognize concerns, ask for support, and address and return the body to balance.
Dr. Lily believes that each body responds uniquely to different treatments, and that it is her job to work with individuals to find what modalities resonate best with them, whether that be herbal medicine, pharmaceuticals, nutrition, homeopathy, counseling, or physical medicine.
In her down time, Dr. Lily loves to create, through art, music, and cooking. She is happiest riding her bike on a sunny day with her partner, Noah.
Dr. Lily is available for telehealth consultations for Oregon Health Plan members and is accepting new patients.
Massage Therapists
Crystal Sheldon
(she/her)
Massage Therapist
Crystal (she/her) believes that self-care is an absolute necessity to living a full, balanced, and happy life. Shiatsu can provide a multitude of benefits because of its whole-person approach. It’s an effective treatment for reducing body pain, and can support digestion, sleep, and mental and emotional well-being.
She is a long time student of Dessa Bingley, and Be Well could not be more delighted to have her as a part of our integrative wellness team!
Ethan Lively
(they/them)
Massage Therapist
Ethan Lively is a queer, non-binary, licensed massage therapist, who is focused on trauma-informed care and continuous consent. They are passionate about introducing safe touch to the trans community and holding space for fat, disabled, BIPOC, queer, and neurodivergent persons.
They offer integrative massage tailored to the individual’s needs, including deep tissue work that ranges from gentle and soothing to very firm pressure. Their practice focuses on co-regulating the nervous system.
They are currently available for care after Motor Vehicle Accidents and out-of-pocket cash rates. They are also pursuing their Chiropractic Assistant license, which will allow access to their care for Oregon Health Plan and private insurance members in the future.
Nutritionists
Tammy Russell
(she/her)
integrative nutritionist
Tammy Russell, MS, RD (she/her) has a long history as a dietitian, an integrative nutritionist and a functional medicine-based counselor. She has worked in the fields of inpatient and outpatient nutrition, clinical research, health coaching, private counseling and teaching.
Tammy trained in functional medicine with the Institute for Functional Medicine, Functional Medicine University, Apex Energetics and Metagenics. Additionally, she is also finishing a 4-year program in classical homeopathy and is a Reiki practitioner. She maintains a private practice where she caters to a cohort of GI, cardiovascular, autoimmune and other chronic disease patients.
Gabriella Gonzalez
(she/they)
Holistic Nutritionist
Gabriella (she/they) is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. She graduated from The Wellspring School for Healing Arts in Portland where she studied nutrition with both a Western and Eastern lens.
Her philosophy of nutrition work is grounded in self compassion and a health at every size approach. She offers Food Access + Education sessions to help cultivate a nourishing relationship to self. These sessions provide individualized, food & lifestyle focused support. By utilizing resources, tools & nutrition education she will work with you to find solutions that feel empowering + practical for your life.
Visits with Gabriella are on a sliding scale to our non-profit, TeamWorks International, and cannot be billed to insurance.
Therapists & Counselors
Chris Doud
(they/he)
Clinical Social Work Associate
Chris Doud CSWA (they/he) is a trauma-informed psychotherapy associate. They use a psycho-dynamic, social-justice-minded, and person-centered approach. Chris is dedicated to cultural humility and responsiveness. They are skilled in coordinated care (including for gender-affirming care), case management, and trauma-informed psychotherapy. Chris has many years experience as a therapist in the mental health field.
Chris’s client-centered therapy approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR, including dyadic resourcing).
Chris welcomes people with a wide range of identities, and focuses on serving trans and nonbinary (TGNB) people seeking support with:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dissociation, and stress-related conditions
- Religious trauma
- Bipolar, depression, and other mood disorders
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Unusual perceptions (psychosis, etc.)
- Gender-affirming care and/or referrals
- Existential issues, such as complicated grief or adjusting to life changes
Chris honors each person as an expert in their own lives and aims to be a trustworthy steward on their journey. They currently offer telehealth (online video) appointments for both private pay and Oregon Health Plan patients. They are available for a free 15-minute consultation to make sure they are the right fit for you.
Celia Heffernan
(she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
Celia Heffernan (she/her) is a Professional Counselor Associate. She is honored to support individuals in discovering a sense of safety and ease within their bodies and their interpersonal relationships as they navigate life with increased agency, authenticity, and fulfillment. Celia works with people experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD and complex trauma, and has a particular interest in supporting individuals who are new to parenthood or beginning romantic relationships.
Celia’s approach is trauma-informed, attachment-oriented, and with a focus on the strengths of the individual as the foundation of healing. Sometimes the techniques we develop that have once kept us safe and afloat in the face of challenges may later get in our way. Celia collaborates with clients to identify and shift unhelpful or harmful patters and cultivate new ways of responding with greater compassion for themselves and others. She integrates somatic psychotherapy techniques, Ego States, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in her work, to assist in harnessing the client’s innate ability to heal from past trauma and restore balance.
In her free time, Celia likes getting outside to run, hike, or backpack. She also loves helping out in community gardens, whether local or abroad, with a passion to support greater access to quality food.
Christo Brehm
(he/him)
Professional Counselor Associate
Christo (he/him) is a Professional Counselor Associate who integrates contemplative, mindful, and somatic methods with more familiar depth and cognitive-behavioral approaches. The Hakomi Method, Somatic Experiencing®, and ego-state/parts work strongly inform Christo’s work. Christo does not treat symptoms, but rather engages and supports the whole person in their amazing life-long journey of healing and self-discovery. He participates in regular clinical supervision with Suzie Wolfer, LCSW and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
Both Christo’s personhood and approach to therapy are very complementary to other healing modalities offered at Be Well. Christo works in gentle and specific ways that closely follow and intuitively track with the innate wisdom and unique unfolding of his clients. Christo offers telehealth (online video) appointments for both private pay and Oregon Health Plan patients throughout Oregon. The first step to explore work with Christo is to schedule a free 15-minute consultation through Be Well. You can also sign up to be on the waitlist by clicking the “work with Christo” button below.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Dessa Bingley
(she/her)
Licensed Acupuncturist
Dessa’s (she/her) goal is to support her patients in getting well naturally.
Dessa is a licensed acupuncturist practicing Traditional Chinese & Japanese Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She has a private clinical practice and specializes in pain relief, support during stressful times of transition, and support with grieving. Acupuncture is a complete system of medicine, helping the mind and body move through difficult times and is widely recognized for its effectiveness in promoting physical and emotional health.
Dessa is board certified in Functional Hyperbaric Medicine and accepting new clients. She is not currently accepting new clients for acupuncture.
Akash Gaman
(he/him)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Technician
My name is Akash Gaman (he/him). I’m a teacher, healer and musician from Portland, Oregon. I specialize in Yoga (flow, power, yin, traditional hatha and more), Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Bagua, Breakdancing, Popping and various styles of moving and still meditations. I am a medically trained Massage Therapist with a focus on Cancer recovery, Traditional Chinese Medicine and traumatic injury recovery.
After joining the US Navy in 2003, I trained with Army and Air Force special forces, gaining a Black Belt in Taekwondo and practicing many grappling and disarming techniques. I have taught at Mayo Clinic, the Southwestern Institute of Healing Arts, ASU, Syracuse University, Teen Shelters, Senior Centers as well as various Yoga studios and gyms. In the medical industry for massage and TCM, I have worked in traumatic surgical recovery, Mayo Clinic’s cancer ward, and I also helped open multiple naturopathic medicine and acupuncture clinics. Join me to expand your knowledge in movement, meditation and healing arts!
Leeba Laviolette
(she/they)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Technician
Leeba (she/they) is an HBOT tech, medical scribe, and administrative assistant to our non-profit Teamworks International. Having found significant healing from Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy within their own health journey, they are honored to facilitate others seeking similar therapies.
Leeba is currently pursuing a nursing degree, with the intent to transition to palliative medicine. Her own experience navigating chronic illness motivates her continued examination of systemic inequities within the medical field, and the commitment to integrate those insights into her own future as a care provider. Leeba feels honored to learn alongside experienced practitioners with similarly aligned values as she expands her own spectrum of practice.
Before clarifying their focus to nursing and functional Hyperbarics, Leeba worked in the culinary world, studied Permaculture, became a certified Recovery Peer Mentor, and even went to massage school (although ultimately realized they preferred being on the table instead of over it!).
In their free time they can be found making multi-course meals from leftovers, swimming in local watering holes, and taking advantage of all the seasonal foraging Oregon has to offer!
Support Staff
Heather Brandi
(they/she)
Office Manager
Heather Brandi (they/she) is Be Well Holistic Health’s office manager and is here to ensure that we provide you with the highest quality of care. Heather will likely be your first contact at the clinic, assisting with scheduling needs and answering your questions, as well as helping you to navigate healthcare barriers. They bring 10+ years of management experience, most of which comes from working with small businesses.
After having a child, Heather began researching ways of living more holistically and alternatives to western medicine. Working for a holistic health clinic that shares the same values is wonderful! She truly enjoys the vibrant, nurturing community at Be Well, and looks forward to supporting patients with all of their holistic healthcare needs.
Heather also has an MA in Philosophy and is a certified relationship coach.
When not at the desk, you’re most likely to find Heather playing modern board games, reading a book, or going for a swim. They enjoy traveling, working on their family tree (and towards Italian citizenship recognition), and they love owls!
Dessa Bingley
(she/her)
Licensed Acupuncturist
Dessa’s (she/her) goal is to support her patients in getting well naturally.
Dessa is a licensed acupuncturist practicing Traditional Chinese & Japanese Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She has a private clinical practice and specializes in pain relief, support during stressful times of transition, and support with grieving. Acupuncture is a complete system of medicine, helping the mind and body move through difficult times and is widely recognized for its effectiveness in promoting physical and emotional health.
Dessa is board certified in Functional Hyperbaric Medicine and accepting new clients. She is not currently accepting new clients for acupuncture.
Ashley Tramutolo
(she/her)
Administrative Assistant
Ashley Tramutolo is part of our administration team. She often helps schedule patients, answers patient questions, and prepares their insurance paperwork for visits.
Ashley is also going to school for Network Administration.
In her spare time, she likes to hike with her dog, play the banjo, and practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She is currently a white belt but close to getting her blue belt.
Claire Rowat
(she/her)
Marketing Specialist
Claire (she/her) is the Marketing Manger for BeWell Holistic Health and future 2023 graduate with a Doctorate of Classical Chinese Medicine. She has been working in the business industry since 2014 after graduating with a degree in Hospitality Tourism Management while in Boston, MA. Claire is trained in Shiatsu Massage, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga and hopes to incorporate these modalities in her future practice. She looks forward to utilizing her passion for healing by absorbing the profound wisdom of Chinese Medicine and promoting integrative medicine through healthcare marketing. When she is not working, studying, or practicing, Claire can be found exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, exploring local farmers markets, or rolling Jiujitsu. Claire looks forward to growing with the BeWell team and fostering referrals to expand the healing network.
Claire Prichard
(she/her)
Resource Specialist
Claire Prichard (she/her) is a resource specialist and advocate for humans. She is fluent in English, Italian, and Bureaucratic Resource Gatekeeping. She cleverly navigates complex systems to help people get real support. She’s particularly passionate about finding solutions that haven’t been dreamt up yet.
Claire has 10+ years professional experience coaching, advocating, and co-creating accessible solutions with people with developmental disabilities. More importantly, she has been recovering from a traumatic brain injury since 2019 and has all the courage and compassion to prove it.
Claire’s biggest motivators in life are her dad and the word “no”.
