Teresa True, ND, VNMI
Naturopathic Physician, Vitalist
Dr. True practices the full scope of family medicine, including women's health, pediatric, adolescent and adult care. She has a particular interest in correcting digestive function, endocrine and autoimmune disorders including thyroid disease, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, chronic heartburn, abdominal pain, bloating and other gastrointestinal disorders.
Dr. True chose to become a doctor because she admires the intricate physiology of the human body and nature. She decided to become a naturopathic doctor after experiencing working in a medical office and seeing the massive amounts of prescriptions and prescription refills daily. It just didn't make sense. She truly believes in the body's ability to heal and the importance of preventative and wellness care. She is also passionate about helping empower patients in establishing a healthy lifestyle and habits to help prevent disease.
In her free time, Dr. True enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children. They enjoy going for walks around the neighborhood, camping at the coast and reading books. She is a fan of crafting and can often be found crocheting, beading or scrap-booking. Although life often gets in the way, she also loves to play golf.
Naturopathic Medicine
DR. TRUE'S EXPERIENCE:
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Fellowship:
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Vitalist of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute
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Fellow of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute - in progress
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Residency:
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Family Medicine, Hydrotherapy - National College of Natural Medicine, Portland Clinic of Holistic Health, Portland, OR
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Medical Degree:
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ND - Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ
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Awarded High Academic Honor, Graduated High Honors
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Baccalaureate::
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Human Physiology, Chemistry, B.S. - University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
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Memberships:
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Naturopathic Medicine Institute
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Research:
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Comparison of the anti-Staphylococcus aureus activity of commonly used medicinal plants, J. Altern Complement Med. 2014 May;20(5):375-82. Epub 2014 Mar 17
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Effects of Reading on Total Distance Traveled while Riding a Stationary Bike, Research Presentation, University of Oregon, Department of Human Physiology, Eugene, OR
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Additional Training:
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Intravenous Nutrition
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Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (AZ)
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Jonathan Shaffer, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Shaffer works with patients of all ages with expertise in mental-emotional health, adolescent care, and chronic complex illness. He treats patients with attention disorders, endocrine/hormone imbalance, autoimmune disorders, brain injury, neuropsychiatric disorders, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Dr. Shaffer has seen how hope and intuition can change lives, and he infuses this wisdom into his approach with every patient.
Dr. Shaffer grew up with siblings with disabilities and he saw firsthand the limited scope of mainstream medicine. This led him to work with special needs populations for 15 years prior to receiving medical training. Through this work he learned the value of truly being of service to others and it highlighted the incredible lack of effective treatments available to people.
In his free time you can find Dr. Shaffer in the garden and on outdoor adventures. Dr. Shaffer is an avid cook with a passion for smoothies, bone broth, and fermentation projects. He also enjoys surfing, climbing, trail-running, backpacking, and foraging.
DR. SHAFFER'S EXPERIENCE:
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Medical Degree:
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ND - National University of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon
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Baccalaureate:
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Psychology, B.S., High Point University, North Carolina
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Memberships:
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Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP)
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American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
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Research:
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Ayurvedic Consideration and Management of Herpes Zoster Affecting Trigeminal Nerve a Case Study Report, Intern Journal of Pharma & Chinese Medicine, 2023 Aug 1, Vol 7, Issue 2
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Additional Training:
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Applied Kinesiology (AK)
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Ayureveda
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Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET)
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Myofascial and Soft Tissue Work
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PANS/PANDAs, ADHD, ASD
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Psychedelic Medicine
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Post-COVID Medicine
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Complex Detoxification Management
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Alex Kamen, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Kamen is a family medicine practitioner seeing patients of all ages with a focus on gastrointestinal health, mental well-being, autoimmunity, and endocrinology. She received additional mentorship in diagnosing and treating functional disorders, such as SIBO, IBS, IBD, heartburn, and reflux. Recognizing the link between each body system, Dr. Kamen works by treating the whole person—not just the disease.
Dr. Kamen takes the time to truly understand and collaborates with her patients to develop individualized treatment plans. Educating patients on the “why” behind various treatment modalities is incredibly important to her. She takes time to teach patients about their condition and treatment options to ensure patients are making informed decisions regarding their health.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Kamen enjoys spending time in nature. Between camping under the stars or sword fighting at a medieval combat society, she loves an adventure. She is a strong believer in forest bathing and enjoys going on hikes. When she isn’t outside, you can find Dr. Kamen cooking a delicious meal or curled up with a book alongside her cat.
DR. KAMEN'S EXPERIENCE:
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Medical Degree:
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ND – National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL
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Baccalaureate:
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Allied Health Science, B.S. – Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
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Memberships:
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Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians
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Naturopathic Medicine Institute
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Research:
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Olosho Ethnobotany Project: Documenting Traditional Knowledge through Participatory Research with Dr. Kristin Hedges, Allendale, MI
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Additional Training:
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Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor
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Trauma Informed Care Trained
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Chiropractic Medicine
Kodi McLachlan, DC
Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Kodi McLachlan practices evidence based, patient centered Diversified Chiropractic and rehab-centered wellness. She worked as a Licensed Massage therapist for 10 years before going back to school to get her Doctorate in Chiropractic at University of Western states here in Portland. This means she is highly skilled and knowable about the human musculoskeletal system and has an intuitive way of working with each patient. She works with Adults, Adolescents, Woman’s health.
Dr. Kodi is specially trained in Cranial sacral therapy, Gua sha, rehab therapy, Pelvic floor therapy, Posture based rehab, Motor vehicle accidents and is happy to use activator on those patents that are too sensitive for manual adjustments.
She truly believes in the power of teaching her patients ways in which they can care for themselves that creates empowerment in each patient to take their health into their own hands.
In her free time, Dr. Kodi loves to hike/backpack with her dog Penny, create art, dance, skiing and Travel to distant places! You might also catch her making Jewelry and reading in her down time.
DR. MCLACHLAN'S EXPERIENCE:
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Chiropractic Degree:
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DC - University of Western States
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Baccalaureate:
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Performing Arts, B.A. - West Virginia University
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Additional Training:
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LMT - Maui School of Therapeutic Massage
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Craniosacral Therapy
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Webster Technique
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
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Gua Sha
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Deep Tissue
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Rehab Therapy
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Functional Nutrition
Dani Gaudet, MScN
Nutrition
. Dani relocated to Portland from New Orleans in 2013. At that time, she began working in the Portland restaurant industry. She realized that here in Portland, every detail of how the food gets to the plate, was carefully curated and she had the opportunity to work with some of the most inspiring chefs and food creatives in the Pacific Northwest. With a background in Psychology and a passion for food, she sought to combine the two, and that is what led her down the path of holistic nutrition.
Each person’s unique upbringing, culture, geographic location, mental health, and finances, plays a significant role in how they eat and the labels they give to food. Her goal is to help others understand that food does not need to be extreme, it does not need to be good or bad. Together, we simply need to discover what will support, nourish, and heal our individual bodies. Behavior changes and goal setting is an integral piece of her approach. Her approach takes all aspects of health and lifestyle into consideration.
Dani is here to help you with any aspect of nutritional counseling - meal planning, recipe ideas, food relationship coaching, navigating food preparation/ingredient lists with of allergies, sensitives, and/or intolerances in mind.
DANI'S EXPERIENCE:
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Master’s Degree::
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Nutrition, MScN, National University of Natural Medicine
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Dietetics, RDN, Oregon State University, in progress
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Baccalaureate
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Psychology, B.S. - Louisiana State University
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Research
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Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia with department of Tropical Medicine. Local food processing, traditional diets, and the non-communicable diseases.
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Additional Training:
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CPC, Certified Personal Chef
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Sharon Ona, MS, CNS, CN, LD
Nutrition
Sharon is a functional nutritionist whose passion for food and wellness have been constants for her both personally and professionally. She works with a variety of conditions including gastrointestinal disorders, cardiometabolic issues, women’s health, autoimmune disease management, and disordered eating patterns.
Sharon uses a holistic approach to help her clients discover root causes of imbalance, improve their relationship with food and their body, and create sustainable change through diet and lifestyle. She works to listen, educate, and empower her clients on their journey to better health by creating personalized, evidence-based plans that address their unique story and health goals. She believes in the importance of providing a collaborative approach to nutrition care that supports mind, body, and spirit.
Sharon spent eight lovely years in Portland before temporarily relocating to her hometown of Los Angeles where she currently resides. She enjoys hiking, cycling, saying hi to every dog she meets, and finding inspiration at farmer’s markets.
SHARON'S EXPERIENCE:
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Master’s Degree::
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Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, University of Western States
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Baccalaureate:
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Environmental Sustainability and Social Justice, B.A. - San Francisco State University
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Membership:
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American Nutrition Association (ANA)
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Additional Training:
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Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) Candidate, The Clinician’s Incubator
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> Support Staff
Tahlia
Front Office Assistant
Tahlia joined the clinic's team after relocating from Juneau, Alaska. While previously working as a medical receptionist, she learned the importance of holistic medicine in lieu of relying solely on prescription medications. She enjoys working closely with patients to create a safe and comfortable environment, allowing them to make informed decisions about their bodies and health.
Outside of the clinic, Tahlia enjoys spending time in the kitchen and experimenting with new recipes. She has a passion for photography and always has her camera ready (especially to take pictures of her three cats). She and her husband play tons of board games, keep restaurant journals, and swim as often as possible.
Heath has been supporting PCNM in many ways since the beginning. You may see him carrying a baby around while working as he is also Dr. True's husband. He has helped with construction of the office space, answering phones, checking insurance and other important tasks as needed.
He has an extensive history in customer service and management when not helping at PCNM. He takes pride in helping patient's have a wonderful experience with our office.
In his free time, he is often playing with and caring for his and Dr. True's two children, hiking, reading, cooking and enjoying time with friends.
Heath
General Office Support
Katrina
Patient Insurance Advocate
Katrina comes from a family of caregivers, but followed a little bit different path into medical billing. After her sister became a naturopathic physician, Katrina saw the need for a billing specialist to help this subset of doctors. She wanted to be able to be an advocate, not only for physicians but also their patients, ensuring the fair
treatment and respect of everyone.
Katrina enjoys working directly with patients to help them navigate the confusing world of insurance and answer any questions they may have.
She currently lives in Wisconsin with her German Shepherd, Ava. Family is very important to Katrina and she tries to spend as much time with them as possible. She also enjoys painting, baking, and exploring the great outdoors.
Want to work with us?
If you are interested in working with us, please submit a resume and cover letter to contact@pacificnaturalmedicine.com and let us know why you would be a great fit for the PCNM team!