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Blackbird
Clinic PLLC - Specializing in Naturopathic
& Nutritional Medicine
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Naturopathic
& Nutritional Medicine
For
all ages.....
- Children,
teens, adults,
seniors
For
a wide variety of conditions.....
- Allergies,
arthritis
- Digestive
complaints
- Fatigue,
headaches
- Hormone
imbalances, menopause, PMS
- Recurrent
illnesses, weak immune system
Based
upon a holistic philosophy, naturopathic medicine combines
effective and safe natural therapies…
- Treating
the whole person
- Addressing
the underlying causes of disease
To
thoroughly assess an individual’s state of health,we
include …
- Comprehensive
medical history
- Physical
exam
- Lab
testing
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Therapies
Individualized,
natural therapies are used to help the body heal itself,
including…
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Diet
- Botanicals
- Nutritional
Medicines
vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes
- Hormones
- Exercise
- Stress
management
RDA
vs. Optimal Levels of Nutrients
- Optimal
nutritional needs of an individual are assessed, rather
than the often inadequate RDA levels.
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Lab
Testing
Screening for…
- Common
diseases
- Hormone
imbalances
- Nutritional
deficiencies
- Potential
health risks
We analyze
standard lab results in a unique way, using optimal rather
than the conventional average reference ranges. The “average”
American is not healthy and we do not base our healthy reference
ranges using this standard.
Many nutritional imbalances and some diseases can be detected
at an earlier stage with this more pro-active approach.
Comprehensive
hormone testing is available for both men and women and may
be especially indicated during menopause or andropause. (Andropause
is the gradual decline in male hormone production between
the ages of 35 and 70 and may cause symptoms ranging from
depression, low energy, cognitive decline to decreased strength
and endurance) Hormones that are tested include; progesterone
(metabolites), testosterone, estrogens, DHEA and adrenal hormones.
This hormone profile also identifies markers associated with
risks for (estrogen dependent) breast cancer, prostate enlargement,
obesity, insulin resistance and adrenal fatigue.
We also
offer an additional new DNA
screening test which identifies potential health
issues and provides individualized nutrition and lifestyle
solutions. Specific gene defects in the DNA, called SNP's
(Single Nucleotide Polymorphism), are looked for in the test
results which are associated with common dysfunctions
and diseases in the body. This is a one-time test, as our
DNA does not change and is appropriate for all ages. |
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UNDERGRADUATE
B.S. in Biopsychology. Tufts University, Medford, MA.
1980
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.). Bastyr University,
Seattle, WA. 1987
CREDENTIALS
Board certified Naturopathic Physician in WA state since
1987
Licensed Midwife in WA state 1988 to 2005
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Private practice, Naturopathic family medicine. Seattle,
WA. 1987-1990
Family Health Center, Prenatal and post partum care.
Okanogan, WA. 1991-1992
Private practice, Naturopathic family medicine. Omak,
WA. 1992-1995
Blackbird Clinic PLLC, Okanogan,
WA. 2006
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Member of the Washington Association of Naturopathic
Physicians since 1987
Member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
since 1986 |

Dr.
Andrea Black |
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