Women’s Health/Annual Exams

As naturopathic physicians we are able to function as your primary care provider, perform your annual gynecological exams or work as part of your healthcare team to treat a variety of women’s health conditions.  We focus on using an integrative approach that combines natural treatments with conventional medical care. General women’s health issues our providers can help with include:

  • Menopause Assessment & Treatment
  • Abnormal Bleeding
  • PCOS
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Endometriosis
  • Menstrual Cramps
  • Vaginitis
  • Fibrocystic Breasts
  • Fertility enhancement
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Bladder Infections
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Contraception
  • Annual exams

Yearly gynecological exams are also offered through our clinic.

Schedule with the Two Rivers’ Providers:

(Functional Medicine and Primary Care Specialist)

FAQs: Naturopathic Physicians

The following is an excerpt from the Princeton Review’s “Best 168 Medical Schools”

“After completion of standard premedical undergraduate coursework, a naturopathic physician attends a four-year graduate level naturopathic medical school and is educated in all of the same basic sciences as an M.D. but also studies holistic and natural approaches to therapy with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness. In addition to a standard medical curriculum, the naturopathic physician is required to complete four years of training in clinical nutrition, homeopathic medicine, botanical medicine, psychology, and counseling (to encourage people to make lifestyle changes in support of their personal health). The naturopathic program includes two full years of supervised clinical training. Completion of optional residency is also available to some graduates. A naturopathic physician takes a rigorous national licensing examination so that he or she may be licensed by a state or jurisdiction as a primary care general practice physician.”

Yes, we can serve as your primary physician or work with your established Medical Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, Chiropractor or any other medical professional to provide a comprehensive team-based approach to your health care.

Yes, Naturopathic Physicians are licensed to write prescriptions for most medications and will do so when necessary. They are also able to taper patients off of medications when appropriate in a safe and effective manner. Our physicians have extensive clinical experience helping their patients manage, reduce or eliminate their need for prescription medications.

Unfortunately, not all supplements are equal in their quality. That is why it is important to get your supplements from a reliable source to assure quality and safety.

We offer professional grade supplements at a discount through our online dispensary Fullscript which can easily be accessed through the SHOP button on the top of our website. When you shop through us, you can feel secure that you receive:

  • 15% discount on professional grade supplements
  • Direct recommendations from your physician
  • Save, effective and fresh supplements

Here are a few simple instructions to access our online store.

Your physician will send you a prescription of recommended supplements direct to your email. Follow the link for purchasing

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For our website, click on “Shop” and you will be taken to our online store Fullscript.

Our physicians have spent years researching quality and effective products and using them in clinical practice.

Dr. Brittany Blackford, ND

Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Brittany Blackford is a licensed primary care physician who uses an individualized integrative approach to patient care. Her integrative approach incorporates both standard of care and traditional naturopathic medicine such as diet, lifestyle and botanical medicine. She received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland Oregon and Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Oregon State University.

During her residency, she gained extensive clinical training in many clinics throughout Portland including: NUNM, Pacific Psychology Clinic, Sober Living Oregon Recovery Center, OHSU Richmond Clinic, and A Women’s Time. In addition to primary care, she received special training in bioidentical hormone therapy, gynecology, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia and substance use disorders.

Prior to her clinical training, Dr. Blackford grew up in Roseburg, Oregon. She attended RHS and grew up shadowing her mother in her women’s health practice, La Bella Vita Health and Wellness. Dr. Blackford has returned to Roseburg in the hopes of providing a similar individualized integrative approach for patients.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Blackford can be found by the river, walking her dogs, exercising, playing card games and spending time with family and friends.

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