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 knew early on that she was called to be a physician.

In order to pursue this dream, Amy traveled to Fairbanks, Alaska obtaining her Bachelor ʼs degree in Biology, minoring in English. She also found love in Fairbanks and married Michael, a lifelong Alaskan.

Amyʼs passion for people and for science never waned. Observing nature, rhythms, ecology and human physiology, she found inspiration and awe in the intricacy and synchronicity present in all spheres.

While spending two years in Stony River on the Kuskokwim and another two years working with adolescents in a residential treatment facility in Kenai, Amy continued to study and read about health, psychology and the human condition. In Naturopathic Medicine, she found a perfect blend of science and art; a field where she would be encouraged to examine nature, study the science and art of medicine, and treat patients on all levels of being.

Amy graduated with high honors from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she interned in womenʼs medicine, pediatrics and the treatment and management of chronic disease. She had the privilege of studying under some of the best physicians in the profession.

Returning to Alaska, Amy now lives her lifelong dream; practicing Naturopathic Medicine, 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 patientsʼ imbalances. She owns Soaring Crane Natural Health Center, practices medicine full-time and also teaches yoga in the Mat-Su valley.

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 an avid hobby photographer and loves to cook and experience food. Amy has an active yoga and meditation practice; a commitment to cultivate her own wellness and pursue her path with the highest integrity, mindfulness and sensitivity available. Amy is a member of 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. 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.

Dori McDannold, LMT

Dori brings to her massage practice an in-depth understanding of the body from her Kinesiology degree from the University of Waterloo, Canada; through her studies at Heartwood Institute; a holistic approach from her many years as an interdisciplinary yoga teacher (Iyengar, Anusara, Astanga); and a practical knowledge of injury from her training in Wilderness Medicine as an outdoor guide. Her healing skills include therapeutic and deep tissue massage and cranio-sacral work.

Catherine Thundercloud Nicholas, LMT

Catherine has been practicing for more than 20 years. Her work has taken her all across the state of Alaska from Kodiak, Nome, Cooper Landing, Homer and Anchorage and throughout the United States. She has performed more than 8 thousand treatments in these communities. She has also taught Polarity Therapy and Massage at the University of Alaska's Northwest Campus in Nome as well as lecturing for the State of Alaska Education System and The Center for Wellness Massage School in Albany, New York.

Catherine is a certified Polarity Therapist, having studied under Maurti Siedman of Boulder Colorado for 15 years. Polarity Therapy was first created by Dr. Randolph Stone, Doctor of Osteopathy, Naturopathy and a Chiropractor. For over 60 years Dr. Stone traveled around the world studying ancient healing techniques, including Acpuncture, Herbology, Eastern Massage, Foot Reflexology, Shiatsu Massage and Zone Therapy. Polarity Therapy is a holistic system which promotes deep relaxation and rejuvenation by balancing the body's energy.

To learn more about Catherine or about Polarity Therapy, visit her website at www.DreamTimeAlaska.com

Kathleen Suntken, Office Manager

Kathleen joined our team in July, 2011. Her joyful, easy-going spirit is a blessing to our front office. Kathleen keeps all of us organized and serves our patients with grace and kindness.