Dr Amy Chadwick, Naturopathic Physician,
Clinic Owner
Amy Chadwick grew up in Boise, Idaho at the foot of the mountains and the edge of the desert. She decided early on in these formative years that she was going to be become a doctor.
In order to pursue this dream, Amy traveled to Alaska for college and spent four years in Fairbanks at the University Alaska Fairbanks studying Biology, English and Pre-med. While in Fairbanks, Amy met her husband to be and re-evaluated her views on the current medical system, paradigm and the definition of health. Amy has a passion for people, and for science. She observes nature, gets excited about the physiology of the nervous system, the endocrine system and how the parts of our bodies work together with such incredible synchronicity and beauty. Amy realized early on that she could not separate her interest in the mind, the spirit and the body and therefore questioned her desire to practice Western Medicine.
She and Michael were married a year after graduating from UAF and spent two years teaching in Stony River on the Kuskokwim and another two years working with adolescents in a residential treatment facility in Kenai. Through these years, Amy continued to study and read about health, psychology and the human condition. While in Kenai, Amy was introduced to Naturopathic Medicine and after much research realized this is the path she had been searching for all these years; a perfect blend of science and art; a place where she could continue and be encouraged to examine nature, study the science and art of medicine, and treat patients on all levels of being.
Amy and her husband spent four years in Portland, Oregon where she attended and graduated with high honors from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. While in Portland, Amy interned in women’s medicine, pediatrics and the treatment and management of chronic disease, studying under some of the best physicians in the profession.
As planned, after graduation, Amy and Michael quickly returned to Alaska, a place they both call home. Amy now lives her lifelong dream, practicing Naturopathic Medicine, spending her days listening to people tell their stories, witnessing the healing journey and assisting her patients in finding and maintaining lifelong wellness. Amy is an avid reader and a scientist at heart, constantly learning, researching and delving into the “why” behind each of her patients’ imbalance.
Michael and Amy enjoy living and playing in Palmer. They can be found hiking, skiing, playing with their dog, playing games with friends or fishing or hunting in their spare time. Amy is a member of the Palmer Rotary, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Alaska Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She strives to promote health in her self, her clinic, her community and her world.
Dr Chadwick is the owner of Soaring Crane Natural Health Center, the only Naturopathic Medical Clinic in the valley. This clinic is a compilation of many years of dreams and hard work. Dr Chadwick, her fellow physicians and staff welcome you to this space and strive to provide a place for healing, relaxation and peace.
Joanie Kirk, ND 
I am happy to be joining the staff at Soaring Crane Natural Health Center in
Palmer. Dr. Chadwick has provided a beautiful healing space for the valley and I
am pleased to be part of this creation.
In May 2008, I came up to Alaska for the summer, fell in love with it, and after a 9
months RV trip in the lower 48, returned in summer 2009 to live. I had had a
dream to come to Alaska for many years. Now, I split my time living between
hillside in Anchorage and a cabin up by the Matanuska glacier. I will be providing
health care farther up the Glenn as well as at Soaring Crane.
My doctoring experience comes from 16 years of practice in Taos New Mexico,
where I was owner and medical director of Taos Naturopathic Center. During
those years in practice, I learned as much from my patients as I had while I was
in 4 years of medical school at National College of Naturopathic Medicine. They
taught me about courage, perseverance, commitment, and humility, compassion,
dedication, love, and family. Taos is a small farming and art community set in the
Sangre de Christo Mountains of Northern New Mexico. Taos valley is a rich tricultural
area blending Hispanic, Anglo and Native American cultures and
gathering people from all over the world.
In 2000, I had the opportunity to study with Dr Konrad Kail, Naturopathic Doctor
from Phoenix area. He was teaching doctors a simple and profound allergy
elimination protocol using an electro-dermal screening device. In conjunction with
dietary recommendations, supplemented with nutritional products to increase
barrier function in the body and decrease reactivity, and simple acupressure
techniques, the body can be re-patterned to stop responding to allergens and
sensitivities. It allows the body to get back in balance with its environment.
For most of the past 10 years this has been the focus of my practice, having
profound effects on the lives of people with seasonal allergies, hay-fever, food
sensitivities, chemical sensitivities, chronic disease, environmental illness or
MCS (multiple chemical sensitivities). It requires a commitment from each patient
to follow a regimen of dietary changes, supplements, weekly appointments for
6-8 weeks (followed by sporadic tuneups for 1-2 years) and short (24 hours) term
avoidance of offending substances. The end result is a significant reduction in
symptoms of reactivity, elimination of dependence on medication, and an
increase in health and vitality.
Along with doctoring those years in NM, I built my own straw bale house in a
small co-housing community along the Rio Grande, grew raspberries, artichokes
and vegetables for local restaurants and had a small CSA for about 20 families. I
also taught at the University of New Mexico as an adjunct professor in Nutrition
and taught cooking and nutrition for the NM WIC program for low income
families.
Todd Rector, Licensed Massage Therapist, Tai Qi and Qi Gong Instruction
Todd has been studying Chinese Martial and Healing Arts for the past 6 years. After getting an education in Massage, he went on to apprentice in Chinese Medicine, working closely with an Acupuncturist and Chinese Medical Doctor. During this time, he also worked with a Physical Therapist doing Clinical Manual Therapy. He quickly realized the potential of combining Western Manual Techniques and Eastern Energetic Techniques into a powerful and complimentary tool box of healing modalities.
Elizabeth Lawton, LMT, CMT, NCTMB
Renee Howard, LMT
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