Why Am I So Bloated? A Naturopathic Approach to Finding the Root Cause
You’ve tried cutting out gluten. You’ve tried probiotics. You’ve cut back on dairy, added digestive enzymes, drank more water. And
April 17, 2026
Maybe you just moved to Bend, maybe you haven’t had a doctor in years, or maybe your last one left and you’re tired of starting over. Whatever brought you here, this is a different kind of primary care. Dr. Cooper has been practicing in Bend since 2012 and she built this clinic around a simple belief: medicine should be efficient, accessible, and actually work for the patient. You see the same doctor every time, you get in when you need to, and you have a full toolbox: conventional, alternative, or both. No gimmicks, no runaround. Get the care you need and get back to your life.
Whether you’re managing something chronic or just want to get ahead of it, we’ll work through it together and follow up until it’s actually better.
Preventive Care & Annual Wellness
Chronic Disease Management
Hormonal Health
Gut Health
Mental Health
Skin Conditions
Fatigue & Low Energy
Cardiovascular Health
Weight Management
Gynecology & Women’s Health
Autoimmune Conditions
Thyroid
Perimenopause & Menopause
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Joint Pain & Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Migraines & Headaches
Most primary care follows a pretty predictable script: here’s your symptom, here’s your prescription, good luck. Dr. Cooper works differently. She wants to understand what’s actually driving the problem, not just manage it. From there, you walk through your options together. Sometimes that’s conventional medicine. Sometimes it’s nutrition, supplements, or lifestyle changes. Often it’s a combination. The point is you have a full toolbox, and you’re part of the decision. And it doesn’t end at the appointment. Dr. Cooper follows up to make sure what you’re doing is actually working, and if it’s not, you adjust. It’s a simple concept, but it’s surprisingly rare in primary care.
Before jumping to a diagnosis or a prescription, Dr. Cooper looks at what’s going on with the basics, because they affect everything, and they affect each other. Poor sleep drives stress. Stress changes how you eat. How you eat affects your energy, your mood, your hormones. These aren’t isolated boxes to check, they’re all connected, and they’re the first place we look. You’d be surprised how rarely your doctor actually asks about them.
After reviewing your personal and family history, we will talk about any current issues you are dealing with and what you would like to focus on. We can get labs done in the office during your appointment (no fasting needed) and create an initial plan.
As a primary care physician, Dr. Cooper is fluent in managing chronic and acute conditions as well as performing routine wellness and preventative exams.
The difference is in the training. Dr. Cooper’s medical school included 4 years of training on nutrition, social/emotional/mental health, botanical medicine, nutraceuticals (think supplements), and counseling IN ADDITION to all of the standard medical curriculum focusing on diagnosis and treatment with conventional medicine.
Dr. Cooper usually books out several weeks for new patients. If there is an acute concern for an established patient, Dr. Cooper will make room in her schedule for you to be seen if at all possible.
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