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MARK FREDERICKSEN ND
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Mark strives to help individuals find their path to the life they were born to live – a long, vibrant, and healthy life.
With over twenty-five years of experience as a naturopathic physician, he has never forgotten this truth. He encourages every patient to look deep into all possible imbalances that may contribute to a weakened health story.

TASMIN WILHELM, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Tasmin is a board certified Naturopathic Physician who strongly believes that an integrative, multi-disciplinary approach provides the best results and therefore blends both conventional and natural medicine.
She uses a variety of natural therapies to form an individualized plan for each patient based on their health goals, finding the treatment modalities that best fit not only the disease but also the person.

David Lerner LAc, EAMP, MTCM
Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Counseling
David treats a wide variety of disorders, utilizing acupuncture as his primary treatment modality, sometimes in combination with herbal and/or nutritional medicine.
He also works in conjunction with the physicians at Heart of Wellness, treating patients based on the foundations of functional medicine.

Laura Woodworth, MSN, RDN
Nutritionist, Dietitian
Laura Woodworth, MSN, RDN is a registered dietitian/nutritionist and finds her role to be in guiding you in your journey toward greater health, energy, and clarity. Whether it is to help explore and implement dietary changes or to find the places in your life to effect that change, her holistic approach means together you will look at all aspects of wellness—body, mind and spirit.
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DR. MORGAN SCHUSTER ND
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN
Dr. Schuster’s approach to medicine is to assess each patient as an individual keeping their whole health in mind including their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Her emphasis is preventive medicine with a strong foundation in nutrition and lifestyle modifications.
Dr. Schuster believes that each person’s unique story needs to be heard in order to get to the root cause of their ailments.
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DR. TIM SHANNON ND
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN
Dr. Shannon specializes in naturopathic cancer care, natural approaches to mental health, anti-aging therapy, men’s health and general wellness.
His approach to cancer care includes supportive care for patients receiving conventional treatment and alternative treatment for cancer patients when conventional treatments is inappropriate or unwanted.
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DR. MICHELE DEISERING ND
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN
Dr. Deisering is a primary care physician who has extensive experience in family medicine, pediatrics and general health and wellness.
She specializes in the natural treatment of allergies of all types, thyroid conditions, weight loss, digestive problems, acne, fatigue and insomnia. She also treats mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, seasonal affective disorder and ADD/ADHD.
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DR. DIANA DUNCAN ND
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN
Dr. Diana loves being a primary care physician for the whole family.
She is particularly passionate about pediatric health care and establishing a solid foundation for a long vibrant life in childhood.
In all of her patient visits she aims to work cooperatively with you to identify health goals, empower you with knowledge, and tailor natural medicine to best fit your individual needs.
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Morgan Tougas LAc, EAMP, MAOM
Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Manual Therapy
Morgan’s practice integrates Japanese Meridian Therapy acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) acupuncture, tuina (East Asian manual therapy), and Chinese herbal medicine.
TCM acupuncture is effective for treating for treating many types of pain, musculoskeletal and neurological injury, and more.

Gary Black, LMP
Myofascial Release Therapy
Gary Black is a licensed massage practitioner (LMP) specializing in the John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach®. Gary initially discovered myofascial release as a holistic approach to his own struggles with stress, pain and fatigue. He found it to be such a wonderfully comprehensive solution for health and wellbeing in his life that he changed careers in order to help others.
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Mary Attwood, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Attwood is a Naturopathic doctor who also does massage therapy, informed by her yoga practice and long history of natural healing exploration. She earned a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southwestern University.
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Michelle Walz, MPT
Physical Therapist
Michelle is a licensed Physical Therapist and certified Therapeutic Yoga Instructor with a gentle treatment approach that integrates mindfulness, yoga, and holistic care into physical therapy. She provides a safe space that allows her patients to feel seen and heard. The type of yoga she offers is accessible to all patients, supporting them on their unique healing path.
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Jeff Foucrier, PT, DPT,
Physical Therapist
Jeff Foucrier, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT is a physical therapist with a board-certified specialty in orthopedics and training in myofascial trigger-points. Utilizing his skills and training, Jeff is able to identify areas that have resisted the body’s natural ability to heal. If you’ve avoided doing what you love, hoping that time and rest will resolve your pain, but you want to get back to your life, Jeff can help.
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Dr. Schuster certainly exceeded what I expected. She listened, looked at me while I shared my concerns, provided handouts to help educate me on nutrition, was respectful and kind when I talked about goals I wanted help on and made me feel like I was really heard. She treated my teenage daughter the same way.
Dr. Michelle is amazing… compassionate, kind, understanding, extremely knowledgeable.

Great, professional thorough exam. A-1. Was seeking new provider and found it. Thanks!

Gary Black is excellent! Very very talented in myofascial release. Issues that I’d had for a long time we’re so relieved after his treatment today. I’m so grateful to him, my body feels so relaxed and wonderful!

They care more about you than your own family. They take care of the whole person. “The memory of a good deed can never be taken from the heart of one who is grateful.”

So pleased with our experience here. We’ve brought 3 out 4 of our children and couldn’t have been more happy with the “alternative” solutions to our issues.

I love Heart if Wellness because it is warm and inviting, nestled in the corner with nature all around. It is peaceful and the staff are outstanding. My acupuncture appointments are a blessing. I highly recommended!!

Very impressed! David Lerner LAc, EAMP Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, & Nutritional Counseling of Heart of Wellness has painlessly stuck many needles in me with much relief, along with electricity and cupping I feel as though my chronic pain level has been reduced.

Been a great experience going here for treatment!!! Positive results, treated my whole body not just the initial problem that got me in there… David has been amazing!!!

I had an appointment today with David Lerner, and for the first time, I left a medical practitioner’s office feeling hopeful and excited. David is hugely knowledgeable, thorough and professional. I highly recommend him! Also, the staff is terrific-very helpful and pleasant. I’m super thrilled I found the Heart of Wellness!
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