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.

Renee Howard, Licensed Massage Therapist
Renee attended the Heartwood Institute where she received a certification in massage therapy. A life-long Alaskan, Renee enjoys adventure in the wild, rural spaces left in this state. She practices integrative massage therapy; drawing on techniques from shiatsu, sound therapy and deep tissue. Renee believes everything we need to know is already in our bodies, we just need to listen.

Patti Kaszuba, Licensed Massage Therapist
Graduated from University Alaska Anchorage massage therapy program. She and her family have lived in the Eagle River area since 1984. She believes massage is a great way to relieve stress and the multiple heath issues associated with stress, to maintain a healthy balance in people's lives. She practices yoga faithfully and enjoys many outdoor activities on this amazing piece of the earth we share.

Mettessa Reid, Office Manager
Typically Tessa is the first voice you hear when you call and the last person you see when you leave the clinic. However, she does assist in all daily operations.  So if you find yourself being told by Dr. Chadwick you need a blood draw, she’ll be the one doing it. Don’t worry though, she has lots of experience. Tessa has been working in the medical community since 1999; she has multiple levels of experience in both back office and front office tasks.  She is committed to assisting, caring and advocating for patients whenever this is needed.  Tessa is very dedicated in her job and in making sure that patients are taken care of.   She has two wonderful children, a daughter and son that are active in sports and keep her very busy in her time away from the office.  When Tessa is not at her children’s activities you will find them camping or riding on their four-wheelers and dirt bikes.