We’re in network with Regence, Premera, LifeWise, Asuris and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Have a different plan? Many insurances offer out-of-network benefits that may cover your visits, and we can give you a superbill to submit. You can also use your HSA or FSA for your visits and anything Dr. Franks recommends. Insurance and payment
When you’re not getting answers elsewhere.
People come to naturopathic and functional medicine because they aren’t getting answers anywhere else, or because they want to feel better than just okay.
There isn’t a drug for many health problems, and few doctors have the time to gather the full history it takes to put the pieces together. We take that time, and we build your care around you, not around a fifteen-minute slot.
- Your labs come back normal, but your symptoms haven’t gone anywhere
- You’ve been offered a prescription without anyone asking why
- You want to feel your best, not just get by
How we find and treat the root cause.
Naturopathic diagnosis combines peer-reviewed research with the art of taking a thorough history. Here’s what that looks like in practice.
A thorough history
We start by listening. Your symptoms, your history and your goals all go into the picture before anything is prescribed.
Deeper testing
We often use labs your regular doctor doesn’t offer, to look more closely at:
Nutrient levels· Digestive health· Microbiome· Whole-system hormones· Toxins· Genetics
A plan that treats the root
Natural remedies, medication or both, depending on what you need. Your plan may draw on:
Clinical nutrition· Herbal medicine· IV vitamin therapy· Hydrotherapy· Homeopathy
The principles behind every visit
Nature’s healing power
Your body has an intelligent capacity to heal. We remove what’s in its way and support it.
Treat the root cause
We look for the underlying cause of illness instead of only quieting symptoms.
First, do no harm
The gentlest effective treatment, with the least risk of side effects.
Doctor as educator
We explain the why, so you can take charge of your own health.
Prevention
Finding risk factors and nutrient gaps early, before they become illness.
Micronutrient testing and nutrient memberships.
See which vitamins and minerals your body is actually short on, then get custom supplement packs and a plan from our functional nutritionist for $199 a month.
Dr. Olivia has been nothing but attentive. Calls to check on me. When most other doctors hide from me, she didn’t. I’m better today because of Dr. Franks.
Monica H.
Questions we hear often.
What’s the difference between naturopathic and functional medicine?
They share a lot: evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, a whole-person approach and a focus on the cause instead of the symptom. Naturopathic doctors learn this approach throughout medical school, while MDs and DOs add functional training after they graduate. At Swiftwater, you get the benefits of both.
What kind of testing might you order?
Often labs that go beyond a standard panel, looking at nutrient levels, digestive health, your microbiome, whole-system hormones, toxins and individual genetics. We’ll talk through what makes sense for you before ordering anything.
Do you use medication?
Yes. Natural remedies and medication are both on the table, and we’ll talk through which fits your goals.
Which office should I book at?
Either one. We see patients in Ellensburg on Mondays and Wednesdays and in Cle Elum on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Ready to find balance?
New patients are welcome at both offices. Book online, or call and we'll help you find the right first visit.