Advanced, science based natural medicine. General family practice. Naturopatic and conventional medicine. SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS. Free 15 minute consultation for new patients. MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED. Payment plans available for uninsured patients.
Served areas
- Oregon, Washington
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Board Certified Naturopathic Physician-Oregon
- American Association of Naturopathic Physicians-Member
- Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians-Member
- American Holistic Medical Association-Member
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She will continue to work with patients undergoing a new treatment plan for up to 3 months, until care can be established with another physician. TCNM is a naturopathic clinic, located in the south end of the Portland Metro corridor, in beautiful Tualatin, Oregon. Our mission is to offer medical services to patients who wish to recover or maintain their health through gentle, non toxic therapies. At TCNM offers a bridge between the western medical model of health care and the traditional, time tested methods of healing and maintaining health.
At TCNM, Dr. Sauter offers a bridge between the western medical model of health care and the traditional, time tested methods of healing and maintaining health. She is happy to work with other primary care physicians and specialists to assure the best care for her patients. She is adept at bringing together the best of both modern and traditional medicine in a supportive, comfortable environment, where she considers all of the aspects of each patient as an individual, and then creates a specialized treatment plan for that patient to restore and maintain their health.
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Dr. Ellen Sauter, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Ellen Sauter is a Primary Care Naturopathic Physician, licensed and board certified in Oregon. She completed her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at National College of Natural Medicine after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology-Pre-Med from Washington State University and an AA degree in Business from St Johns River State College. She is currently in private practice at The Tualatin Clinic of Natural Medicine near Portland, Oregon.
Reviews (1)
Jennifer Gallion
Nov 15, 2012
I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease about 13 years ago, and over that time I've had my periods of struggling with it, finally ending up on the medication Humira. Recently, I've given more thought to having children, but don't want to be on any prescriptions that may harm the baby, so I wanted to find a more natural way of managing my Crohn's, which was the reason I chose to see Dr. Hudson at the Tualatin Clinic of Natural Medicine.
The office is small, though they've recently added a second treatment room, and very personal. The paperwork I filled out prior to the appointment was some of the most thorough paperwork I've ever filled out for a doctor appointment, actually looking at the "whole picture" of my health instead of just seeing the Crohn's. Dr. Hudson is very nice and our first visit was about an hour/an hour and a half as she went over my paperwork question by question, getting more information, asking for more details, and in general getting to know me and what brought me to her office. (And she saw me right at my appointment time -- no waiting!) Needless to say, all of that is so rare with "modern" doctor offices, where you're lucky if you get ten minutes with the doctor after waiting an hour past your appointment time. Dr. Hudson worked out a plan to get me healthy, because I really wasn't.
It included a complete change of diet (anti-inflammatory to help calm my Crohn's, gluten free for the same reason), inclusion of vitamins (especially Vitamin D, no surprise here in the Pacific NW), and some specialized "medical food" that was designed for people with digestive disease like Crohn's to help with the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Six months after being on the new diet and new medicines, along with exercising 3 times a week, my gastroenterologist said my test results came back showing so signs of active Crohn's (last year I had signs of mild-to-moderate activitity). I really believe Dr. Hudson helped put me back on track to being as healthy as I was before being diagnosed with Crohn's--possibly even healthier! This is an excellent location with fantastic doctors. I highly recommend it.
The office is small, though they've recently added a second treatment room, and very personal. The paperwork I filled out prior to the appointment was some of the most thorough paperwork I've ever filled out for a doctor appointment, actually looking at the "whole picture" of my health instead of just seeing the Crohn's. Dr. Hudson is very nice and our first visit was about an hour/an hour and a half as she went over my paperwork question by question, getting more information, asking for more details, and in general getting to know me and what brought me to her office. (And she saw me right at my appointment time -- no waiting!) Needless to say, all of that is so rare with "modern" doctor offices, where you're lucky if you get ten minutes with the doctor after waiting an hour past your appointment time. Dr. Hudson worked out a plan to get me healthy, because I really wasn't.
It included a complete change of diet (anti-inflammatory to help calm my Crohn's, gluten free for the same reason), inclusion of vitamins (especially Vitamin D, no surprise here in the Pacific NW), and some specialized "medical food" that was designed for people with digestive disease like Crohn's to help with the absorption of vitamins and minerals.
Six months after being on the new diet and new medicines, along with exercising 3 times a week, my gastroenterologist said my test results came back showing so signs of active Crohn's (last year I had signs of mild-to-moderate activitity). I really believe Dr. Hudson helped put me back on track to being as healthy as I was before being diagnosed with Crohn's--possibly even healthier! This is an excellent location with fantastic doctors. I highly recommend it.