Meet Dr. Cooper
Dr. Cooper was raised in the midwest and attended both Iowa State University in Ames, IA and Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. She studied premed in undergraduate school as she knew that being a physician was her calling from a young age. After college, she decided to start guiding for an experiential education company called Outward Bound. This ended up being one of the most profound experiences of her life as she thrived as an instructor teaching young adults how to take care of themselves under extreme physical and emotional stress. She gained appreciation for the simplicity of living outdoors and learned what it means to be self reliant.
In 2007, Dr. Cooper learned about Naturopathic Medicine and immediately knew that this was the type of medicine she was meant to practice.
Naturopathic Medicine is preventative medicine, not disease-oriented. This type of medicine teaches us about our innate ability to heal and how mental health is just as important as physical health. Dr. Cooper graduated from Bastyr University, one of the few Naturopathic Medical colleges in the country, in 2011. She was then chosen over dozens of applicants to become a resident at Bastyr University, focusing on family medicine.
After her residency, Dr. Cooper relocated to Bend, OR in 2012 and has been working as a primary care physician ever since. Dr. Cooper has gained recognition in the community as a naturopathic peditrician and has a strong working relationship with our community providers.
Dr. Cooper has two young children and spends her time trying to keep her kids off their Ipads and outdoors as much as possible.
Our Journey Begins
Our clinic was founded by a doctor who knew that primary care medicine could be different. Dr. Cooper shares a passion for developing a meaningful doctor-patient relationship that isn't bound by time or insurance. At Integrative Family Medicine of Bend, we have created a space where comprehensive care and compassion meet. Are you ready to join our family?
Why We Truly Care
Our Mission
At Integrative Family Medicine of Bend, your well-being is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that if we can improve the health of one child, one mother, one grandparent at a time, then we can start a movement where our world cares a whole lot more about taking care of one other. Do you want to be part of our mission?