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Ventana Wellness PC
The medical providers at Ventana Wellness PC offer primary care, health maintenance checks, disease management, and hormone and health balancing care to men, women, and teens. Traditional and alternative practices and therapies are used in a complementary way to provide patients the best results. All of our providers are dedicated to promoting wellness and balance, and have received additional comprehensive training in preventative medicine.
This extraordinary team of medical professionals is proficient in the prevention and treatment of wide variety health conditions. In addition to primary care some of our provider specialties include gynecological care, pain management, hormone balancing for men, women and teen girls, female sexual health, weight loss management, nutrition, chiropractic care, dermatology & skin care, therapeutic massage, anti-aging medicine, stress management, and more. Also, having our own lab and supplement and vitamin store on-site, just adds to the diverse options available for the convenience and wellbeing of our patients.
Our skilled staff is committed to using the best medical practices available, and through continuing education and unwavering commitment to quality, they strive to meet the medical needs of the men, women, and teens they are privileged to call their patients.
Just think of the benefits… this skilled staff and so much more all under one roof, it’s no wonder so many people embrace what Ventana Wellness has to offer.
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 Nisha Jackson, MS, WHCNP, HHP, is a gynecological practitioner, a licensed holistic health care practitioner and a certified hormone expert who has seen more than 15,000 patients for hormone abnormalities in her Southern Oregon based specialty practices. She is also a TV personality, national lecturer, motivational speaker and host of a weekly live radio wellness program, now in its seventh year. "Nish," as she is known to her radio audience, has authored two books: "The Hormone Survival Guide to Perimenopause-How to Balance Your Hormones Naturally" and "Surviving the Teenage Hormone Takeover-A Guide for Moms." As a hormone expert, TV personality, author, radio host, national lecturer and motivational speaker, Nish continues to be an advocate for women's health, sharing her knowledge and expertise as one of the nation's leading health experts in the area of bioidentical hormones.
Nish has a limited practice seeing patients on a one-to-one basis for consultations and gynecological care. You can now ASK NISH your health question or post on her blog by visiting www.justasknish.com
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 Sean Roden, MD, has completed residencies in emergency, preventative, and aerospace medicine. He holds a master’s degree in public health and genetics, with undergraduate studies in exercise physiology. He has been in private practice and, until recently, was a NASA flight surgeon taking care of astronauts and their families before, during, and after shuttle and space station missions.
Recognizing that every patient is unique, Dr. Roden will develop and implement a comprehensive plan tailored just for you. He believes that a combination of traditional and integrative practices is critical for disease prevention and good health. Including diet, exercise, sleep, and, in many cases, hormone balance in a health plan is key to combating the effects of stress and leading an active, healthy, and well-balanced life.
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 Jennifer Childers, MD, Dr. Jennifer Childers, MD, PhD, is an internist and board certified dermatologist. She earned her PhD, in physiology at UTCHS in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1979, and then proceeded to medical school where she was elected a membership in the National Medical Honor Society. Dr. Childers completed her internship in internal medicine and residencies in Dermatology and was board certified in 1990. She opened a solo dermatology practice at Methodist and was actively involved in a traditional medical practice for ten years.
During the late 1990’s, Dr. Childers practice took a turn in direction as she herself began experiencing significant health problems and began to look beyond the traditional medical community for answers. In doing so became increasingly interested in the concept of ‘natural healing,’ not yet taught in medical school. Soon after she was able to resolve many of her own health issues through nutritional therapy, in which she quickly began incorporating into her own practice. The results that her patients experienced were so profound that she has continued her education in alternative therapies, blending a multiple healing arts within her practice.
Dr. Childers comes to Ventana from being owner & founder of a clinic dedicated to natural healing in Memphis. Looking for a lifestyle change, Dr. Childers was thrilled to find VW, a clinic whose philosophy of healing was so in kin with hers! We welcome Dr. Childers, along with her unique blend of specialties and over twenty years of expertise as she joins our integrative medical team.
Finally, a female dermatologist, who offers a wide variety of safe and budget friendly therapies to treat all types of medical skin conditions. From anti-aging therapies to diagnosing, treating and preventing various types of skin cancers, Dr. Childers approach to healing is to promote wellness through effective and innovative treatments so that her patients might achieve longer, healthier and more productive lives.. |
 Katherine Davis, DO, is a welcomed addition to the Ventana Wellness staff. She is dedicated to offering her patients the most current and advanced procedures and treatments available.
As a board-certified family physician, Dr. Davis is skilled in all areas of primary care, focusing especially on prevention. After completing her residency at the San Bernardino County Medical Center, a trauma and major medical unit in Southern California, Dr. Davis
practiced in Washington state. There she continued to refine her primary care expertise in preventative health care, diabetes, cardiovascular health, disease management, and the treatment of acute and chronic illness. She provides physical exams and ongoing care to both men and women.
Dr. Davis can make a difference in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. She enjoys helping patients to improve glucose control while equipping them to better understand and manage their disease.
Traveling out of the country? Competent in travel medicine, Dr. Davis knows what types of vaccinations are needed for your specific destination, as well as what diseases are common there.
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 Carl Osborn, DO, PC, has specialized in treating patients suffering from acute and chronic pain since 1985. He combines traditional and alternative methods to achieve the best possible results. Dr. Osborn is known internationally as a prolotherapy instructor, is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management, and a member of the board of directors for the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine. He is also a member of the International Spine Intervention Society and is board certified in family practice.
Dr. Osborn also has a passion for helping men naturally balance their hormones. Although andropause, sometimes called male menopause, is not as widely recognized as the female menopause, the hormone-related changes experienced by some men can be equally distressing. Dr. Osborn does a thorough analysis including blood tests to determine hormone levels. He then develops a treatment plan, if needed, using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Once hormones are properly balanced, men report less fatigue, increased libido, increased energy, and increased strength and endurance.
"Health is more than just the absence of disease. It is the opportunity to live a life free of pain, and to fully enjoy all that life has to offer. My goal in treatment is to provide each person that freedom."
Dr. Osborn has been selected as president of the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine (AAOM) effective May 1, 2008. The AAOM is a worldwide not-for-profit organization, which provides information and educational programs as well as teaches and trains comprehensive nonsurgical treatment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal problems. Receiving this recognition is an honor, and we congratulate Dr. Osborn on this prestigious appointment.
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 Zack Allen, ND, Dr. Allen graduated with honors from the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM), where he focused on musculoskeletal medicine, hormone therapy, functional endocrinology, and neurological conditions. While attending NCNM, Dr. Allen became certified in the art and science of Applied Kinesiology (AK), later advancing his training in Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, Regenerative Injection Therapies (RIT), and most recently Ayurvedic Medicine.
As a primary care naturopathic doctor, Dr. Allen is dedicated to helping people improve and restore their health, well-being and quality of life by using a broad range of safe and effective healing modalities to treat both acute and chronic diseases. His knowledge of both the science of health and the art of natural medicine sets him apart from other practitioners, as does the attention paid to patient's body, mind and emotions. Recognizing this connection, as well as the relationships between our body’s many systems Dr. Allen treats the whole person, incorporating these into each patients individualized treatment plans. Areas of special interest include sports medicine and rehabilitation, chronic pain, energetics, spinal manipulation, natural hormonal balancing, nutrition, environmental toxicity, digestive problems, adrenal fatigue, fertility issues, healthy aging and more. As a patient of Dr. Allen’s, you’ll be encouraged to express your concerns and ask questions as you begin a personal health transformation built on a relationship of trust, mutual respect and healing. |
 Susan Preslar, MS, FNP-C, has a state-of-the-art gynecological practice that focuses on optimizing women’s overall health and well-being with a special focus on sexual health.
Susan provides general gynecological care to females of all ages—teens to post menopause and every age in between. Whether it is menstrual cramps, PMS, hot flashes, insomnia, yeast infections, PCOS, irregular or heavy bleeding, vaginal dryness, sexual dysfunction, fatigue or other female complaints, Susan evaluates hormone balance and performs a thorough gynecological exam before prescribing contraception, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy or other prescription medications, and/or recommending supplements and lifestyle changes.
A graduate of New York Medical College/Pace University’s Nurse Practitioner Program, Susan did her FNP preceptorship at Harvard Community Health Plan Cambridge, MA in 1980. She brings a wealth of clinical experience to all her patients as well as the most up-to-date equipment and training to evaluate women who are frustrated with their lack of orgasm or arousal, low desire for sex, vaginal dryness, lack of sensation, or pain during sexual activity. She blends the best of what nutrition, fitness, and medicine have to offer, and her patients are effusive in their appreciation of recapturing their energy, optimism and sexuality.
Women are not simple, and It takes two evenings of classes to begin to say all of what there is to say about women and sexual desire, arousal and orgasm. For a schedule of these uplifting, informative and inspiring classes, called “In the Bedroom” classes, go to www.thepromiseofthebedroom.com. Women, who were hesitant to come to the class because sex is such a private aspect of their lives, report afterwards that they are glad they took this chance |
 Sarah Roberson, MSN, FNP-C, is a certified family nurse practitioner trained in medical weight management. She graduated in 2001 with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Oregon Health Sciences University. In 2004 she completed her Family Nurse Practitioner training at California State University, Long Beach, and has now moved back to Southern Oregon to serve the community here.
Her passion is to assist patients in therapeutic lifestyle change (TLC). If your weight poses serious health risks, Sarah can help you to control your stress, get adequate exercise, and make dietary changes that lead to weight loss. Through the use of medical weight management, Sarah will help you to reduce your risk factors and minimize the effects of such disorders as hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, anxiety, and stress. |
 Casey Corbett, MSN, FNP-BC, is a Gonzaga University graduate with a master's of science in nursing. As a family nurse practitioner, she offers a wide spectrum of services including, but not limited to, primary care and preventive medicine for women and men of all ages, hormone balancing, and gynecological services.
She especially enjoys working with in collaboration with clients to help them achieve their health and wellness goals. Incorporating complimentary, alternative, and traditional Western therapies, Casey embraces an integrative approach to achieving optimal health and wellness with her patients. If you’re a teen or young adult between the ages of 12-26, Casey can handle health issues familiar to your age group, providing accurate information, sound advice, and effective confidential care.
United with Nisha in philosophy and the importance of treating the whole person, Casey is eager to listen to your concerns and prepared to lay out a safe, effective, and realistic plan, tailored to your health goals. Casey enjoys spending leisure time with family, friends, her husband and two dogs, as well as taking advantage of the numerous recreational opportunities Southern Oregon has to offer.
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 Jill Henry, PA-C, is a Duke University Medical School Physician Assistant program graduate. She holds a master of health science degree and is a certified physician assistant. She enjoys getting to know patients while providing education to assist them in achieving physical and mental health and balance. Jill favors natural approaches whenever possible to help patients reach their health goals. Her areas of interest include hormone balancing for men and women, postpartum depression, diet and weight management, as well as all facets of general primary care. Jill would be honored to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. |
 Debi Robbins, PA, As a graduate of Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana, Debi provides both primary and specialized care. General health care and weight management are essential to her practice, but Debi is additionally skilled in gynecological and metabolic medicine including abnormal periods, hormone imbalances, and diabetes. She is adept at testing hormone levels and using bio-identical hormones to alleviate the symptoms of PMS, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menopause, and other hormone-related conditions. Debi is experienced in genitourinary health and treats incontinence and interstitial cystitis (chronic bladder pain).
Cosmetic laser surgery is among her specialized skills. You can trust Debi to safely eliminate unwanted hair, unsightly leg and facial spider veins, stretch marks, age spots, freckles, and varicose leg veins.
Debi is a proactive provider who blends traditional and alternative medicine and promotes simple lifestyle changes to help her patients live healthier happier lives. |
 Duc Ly, L.Ac, D.Ac, (Pronounced Duke Lee) is a Licensed Acupuncturist. Originally trained in Portland, Duc has practiced and studied in Nanjing, China; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and here in the states. Duc is a general practitioner specializing in the management of pain and allergies.
Coming from a family of Western trained Physicians, Duc was exposed to both Eastern and Western perspectives in regards to healthcare. To see Eastern (Traditional Chinese Medicine), and Western (Allopathic Medicine), practiced side-by-side in today’s modern Asia was one of the main motivating factors that led Duc to go to Asia to study and practice acupuncture. This experienced reinforced Duc’s philosophy towards how to approach healthcare. “My father, who was a Western trained physician, would first apply acupressure and diet therapy if a family member got sick. If the problem persisted, we would go to our family Acupuncturist and Herbalist. If that did not resolve the problem, then he would prescribe pharmaceutical drugs or surgery. Our family tradition would be to use modalities that are the least invasive and most natural first, then moving to higher degrees of invasiveness and synthetics as a last resort.”
As a holistic practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Duc uses acupuncture, herbs, dietary recommendations, as well as strategies for stress reduction, exercise, and other corrective therapies to gently nudge patient’s bodies back into harmony or balance. “In TCM we use the terms balance and harmony. Western Allopathic Medicine uses the term homeostasis. The concept is the same, once the body is balanced or in harmony, and homeostasis is achieve, the body will heal itself. That’s what it’s designed to do! I help this process along. I am like a “health coach”, helping my patients regain their vitality and reach their full wellness potential.”
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 Therese Holliday, LMT/CPMT, is a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Myotherapist (dealing with musculoskeletal pain), and Certified Pediatric Massage Therapist with emphasis in special needs. Originally licensed in 1993, Therese has since taken her numerous personal life experiences and expanded her clinical training into modalities most helpful to a wide spectrum of clients, including those with significant life challenges. She holds current professional membership in American Medical Massage Association, American Massage Therapy Association and the Holistic Pediatric Alliance.
Originally from the fast-paced world of international sales and marketing, highly stressed and wanting to make a change that would not only benefit her wellbeing but that of others, Therese found her true calling in hands-on therapeutics. She now finds great personal reward in helping her clients alleviate stress and pain as well utilizing her more specialized training in therapeutic bodywork- Swedish, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral Therapy, TMJ dysfunction, Shiatsu, Chi Nei Tsang and various types of energy work for prenatal, pediatric and geriatric patients. Emotionally her table is a safe place for release of childhood trauma, depression, and more. She is experienced in working with sexual assault victims and veterans, and with children of special needs, such as autism, attention/emotional issues, and pediatric disabilities, teaching their parents how to best work with their kids for maximum effect. Theresa also uses bodywork to accompany a client through the various brush strokes of grief. Whether from a death, divorce, job loss, or another source, harbored grief, can cause very real physical and emotional problems. Therese is able to assist in releasing this repressed emotion, thus prompting harmonization between her clients' physical, emotional and spiritual planes.
Therese, her husband and son are owned by two Chihuahua-mixes and are recent transplants to Southern Oregon. After traveling to 28 countries on 6 continents, Therese is here to stay and is looking forward to becoming a part of our community for many years to come. |
 Michael C. Altman, CN, RH (AHG), is a Certified Nutritionist and registered professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. Michael’s specialties include integrative cancer care and neurology, fatigue, hormonal management, asthma, allergies, overweight, chronic pain, digestive conditions, depression, and cardiovascular health. He sees patients with a myriad of health problems who require in-depth support and guidance on specific diet and lifestyle changes.
Michael clinically assesses nutritional needs by evaluating medical history, diet, lifestyle, lab reports, physical signs and symptoms, toxin exposure, stress, and other pertinent information. Michael says, “My treatments and recommendations are always based on my client’s wants, needs and goals. Ill health can be reversed”.
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 Heather Safley, BS, CWE, CWS, is a nutritional/fitness advisor for the Body Analysis Clinic. Heather has a bachelor’s degree in health promotion with graduate work in education, and is a certified wellness educator with extensive training in nutrition, fitness, and stress management. She is also certified in emotional healing and freedom techniques and has worked in the education and fitness industry since 1992.
Heather believes that weight loss is about permanent lifestyle changes rather than a “diet” fix, and she is committed to empowering individuals to reach their personal weight-loss and lifestyle goals. Heather believes in a balanced approach and works closely with patients to create individualized plans that address nutrition, exercise, and stress management. |
Location & Contact information
Ventana Wellness
3156 State Street
Medford, OR. 97504
(541) 773 9772
888 99V WELL
www.ventanawellness.com
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