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Chris Metro, ND, MSOM, LAc, is a naturopathic physician bringing his interest in natural, nutritional, and herbal medicine to the Portland Clinic of Holistic Health. Serving patients of all ages in Downtown Portland, Oregon, Dr. Metro has a focused interest in addiction treatment and infectious diseases.

Dr. Metro earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and gained specialized knowledge in silicate, chlor-alkali, and petroleum-based derivatives while working for Occidental Chemical Corporation in Dallas, Texas. During his career at Occidental Chemical Corporation, he also pursued his interest in natural medicine by completing initial course work at the New England School of Homeopathy in Amherst, Massachusetts.

He then engaged in further study at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, where he completed his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. Dr. Metro worked with Professor Heiner Fruehauf, founder of the Classical Chinese medicine department at the National College of Natural Medicine, to create an online film archive of interviews and lectures from experts in mainland China.

Dr. Metro gained clinical experience in addiction treatment and infectious diseases through several internship programs throughout Portland, Oregon, with the Portland Alternative Health Center, De Paul Treatment Youth Center, and Outside In and Dignity Village. He later developed interest and experience with difficult and recalcitrant diseases at the Immune Enhancement Program of the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Metro traveled and studied throughout China, working with several well-known and respected professors, including the Daoist elder Professor Wang Quingyu of the Sichuan Academy of Cultural History and Professor Liu Lihong of Guangxi Institute for Research and Preservation of Classical Chinese Medicine. 

Eric Blake, ND, Dipl. Ac., is an expert naturopathic physician and the medical director of Portland Clinic of Holistic Health, providing care in Downtown Portland, Oregon. Dr. Blake treats all ages, and patients with a variety of conditions can benefit from his holistic, cutting-edge treatments such as Bio-Thermal Therapy®. 

Dr. Blake received his Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio. He presented his undergraduate work on cross-cultural medicine and religion in Cairo, Egypt at an International Conference in 1992. Upon graduating, he was an herbalist in Cincinnati as well as working alongside an experienced Japanese acupuncturist in New York City. Dr. Blake went on to complete his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM). His special area of research was interviewing and training with long practicing expert Naturopathic Physicians, some of who had been practicing since the 1930s.  He was trained in many rare and hard to find clinical treatments and procedures. He also completed a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon, where he did his thesis on classical Chinese and naturopathic medicine. 

Dr. Blake is a certified massage therapist, certified exercise trainer, and he is a certified Diplomate in Acupuncture (DAc) by the National Certification Committee for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He is a member of the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Blake is a three-time recipient of the Benedict Lust Award from NUNM, recognizing his community leadership in naturopathy. 

Dr. Blake has spoken at congresses around the world in Paris, France, London, England, Barcelona, Spain, Czech Republic, and at state and national conferences across the United States,  on naturopathic treatment of cancer, digestive diseases, diabetes and the use of naturopathic physiotherapy. He has been published on multiple occasions in physiotherapy teaching textbooks for physicians, professional textbooks, and is the co-editor and contributing author of Naturopathic Physical Medicine (2008). He was a contributing author to the clinical textbook Fibromyalgia Syndrome a Practitioners Guide to Treatment (2009) and Chronic Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction (2012). 

Since 2006, Dr. Blake has served as the chief attending physician and medical director of the Outpatient Naturopathic Medical Clinic at the Portland Clinic of Holistic Health. He is also part of the adjunct academic faculty at NUNM as a supervisor of resident physicians and teaching the history of American naturopathic professions.

Dr. Blake is always furthering his education and continues to research naturopathic physiotherapy and its various benefits across multiple conditions.

Dr. Kate Leavens is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist. She earned a doctorate in naturopathic medicine and a masters in acupuncture with a Chinese herbal medicine specialization from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. She is a first year resident working with Dr. Ilana Guervich.

While Dr. Leavens’ training has focused on primary care, she has also completed more extensive training in gastroenterology, endocrinology, and women’s health. She is certified in pelvic floor therapy as well as somatic dialogue and has continued training in craniosacral therapy from UpLedger Institute. By integrating naturopathic philosophy, conventional medical tools, and Chinese medicine modalities, she is excited to offer a holistic and individualized approach to each and every patient. She believes in the body’s innate ability to heal when given the right tools and uses lifestyle, dietary education, nutraceuticals, botanical medicine, and bodywork to help optimize this process.

Outside of work, Dr. Leavens loves hiking, exploring new areas of the PNW, dancing, and contemplating how to better make our nervous systems feel at home

David Chang, ND, LAc, is a board-certified naturopathic physician and acupuncturist at Open Wellness PDX in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Chang has extensive experience providing primary care, chronic pain management, and traditional Chinese medicine services. 

Dr. Chang was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and he spent part of his childhood there before relocating to beautiful Ashland, Oregon, and then to Portland. He completed his medical education at the National University of Natural Medicine, and then went on to pursue clinical training under the guidance of fellow physician, Dr. Ilana Gurevich. 

In addition to his six-year training in natural medicine, Dr. Chang has specialized training in therapies like prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), cold laser therapy, restorative cell therapy, and perineural injections. 

As a naturopathic doctor, Dr. Chang considers your whole-body health before recommending treatment plans. Through holistic care, his goal is to address his patients’ underlying conditions rather than treating just the symptoms.  

Dr. Chang has been an athlete his whole life, so he understands how patients may feel when they’re unable to perform the activities that they love and be active. Along with his passion for pain management and sports medicine, he uses his knowledge of alternative medicine techniques, like acupuncture and pain-relieving injections, to effectively reduce pain and restore function.

To better serve patients in the community, Dr. Chang coordinates care plans in English, Taiwanese, and Mandarin. When he’s not helping patients, he enjoys cooking healthy meals, playing basketball and tennis, and watching movies in his free time.

Ilana Gurevich, ND, LAC, MSOM, is a naturopathic digestive disease expert and founder of Open Wellness PDX. Local residents in Portland, Oregon, have a wonderful resource in Dr. Gurevich for their gastrointestinal health concerns.  

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Gurevich practices holistic approaches to help restore your body’s natural ability to heal, when traditional methods have failed to treat and improve the underlying cause of your pain or disease. 

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Crohn's disease, or ulcerative colitis, Dr. Gurevich provides quality treatment options to help improve your symptoms and overall health. 

She works alongside each patient, with them having an active role in their health care, to find the best solution for their needs. Everyone’s body works in unique ways, so Dr. Gurevich develops custom treatment plans that address your whole-person. 

Dr. Gurevich received her medical education from the oldest accredited naturopathic medical school in the country, the National University of Natural Medicine. 

She is a board-certified naturopathic physician and licensed acupuncturist. Her specialties include Western and Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and nutrition education.

Residents in Portland, Oregon, who are searching for a skilled and understanding naturopathic gastroenterologist, should schedule a time to meet with Dr. Gurevich and her team at Open Wellness PDX to learn more about their treatment options.

Dr. Alaina Goesling  is a licensed Naturopathic Physician at Open Wellness PDX and specializes in naturopathic gastroenterology. She is passionate about gut health and believes many GI conditions can be treated by using evidence-based alternative treatments. She is currently taking new patients through telemedicine.  Dr Goesling is licensed both in the state or Oregon and the state of Washington and is accepting new patients from both states.

 

A proud alumna of Bastyr University in Seattle, WA, Dr. Goesling's educational journey has equipped her with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in her field. She completed a comprehensive two-year residency program under the guidance of Dr. Ilana Gurevich through the National University of Natural Medicine at Kwan Yin Healing Arts, training in primary care and specializing in naturopathic gastroenterology.

 

Her clinical interests span a wide spectrum, with particular emphasis on gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), intestinal fungal overgrowth, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, microscopic colitis, GERD, and abdominal pain. Beyond her specialization in GI conditions, she has an interests in integrative dermatology, thyroid and endocrine disorders, hormone regulation, women’s health, and mental health. Driven by the belief that the key to overall health lies in the gut, she tailors her treatments to focus on restoring and maintaining gut health understanding its crucial role in the overall well-being of an individual. Incorporating a holistic approach, she seamlessly integrates functional medicine, nutrition, nutrient therapy, lifestyle counseling, western herbal medicine, microbiome testing, and conventional medicine modalities, ensuring that each patient receives comprehensive and evidence-based care.

 

Dr. Goesling firmly believes in a patient-centered approach to healthcare, emphasizing individualized treatment plans, patient education, shared decision-making, and the establishment of a strong therapeutic alliance with her patients. Her compassionate and empathetic nature shines through in her practice, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for those in her care.

 

Before delving into her graduate studies, Dr. Goesling pursued her passion for the sciences, completing her undergraduate studies in Biology at the University of Washington in Seattle. She gained invaluable research experience through her work in various laboratories, including the UW Department of Neurological Surgery, Genome Sciences, and the Seattle Children’s Hospital Department of Cardiology.

 

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Goesling enjoys a rich and vibrant personal life. She finds creative expression through painting, stays active with sports like volleyball and tennis, embraces outdoor adventures through boating, hiking, and skiing, and shares her life with her beloved 110lb Alaskan Malamute, Queen.

 

 

Dr. Rachael O'Connell is a naturopathic doctor who works collaboratively with her patients on managing a variety of health challenges, including fatigue, weight gain, metabolic disorders, chronic pain and disease, sports injuries, and more.

Her background in naturopathic orthopedics gives Dr. O’Connell a well-rounded understanding surrounding holistic pain relief and its role in overall health. She understands that when we are in pain, it can dominate our lives and be an obstacle to healing. Dr. O’Connell takes her time to work with each patient’s unique natural healing response so they can decrease pain, improve function, and return to wellness.

Education & Experience
Through her personal and professional experiences, Dr. O'Connell is uniquely equipped to compassionately and effectively help people from all walks of life gain control over their health and bring peace to their bodies.

Dr. O'Connell graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Nutrition Science from Kaplan University in 2013. During her time there, she mastered the importance of nutrition and biochemistry for optimal human health.

Her interest in integrated medicine led her to Arizona where she attended Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, earning her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine (ND). At SCNM, Dr. O'Connell interned with leaders in the field of regenerative and physical medicine, learning fundamental and cutting-edge pain relief strategies. Dr. O'Connell has additional training in rheumatology, endocrinology, functional neurology, IV therapy, and metabolic disease.

Following graduation from SCNM, Dr. O'Connell was accepted to a rigorous, highly specialized interventional orthopedics and pain residency in Beaverton, Oregon. There she trained in precision orthopedic diagnostics and image-guided musculoskeletal injection therapies. She is a current member of the Naturopathic Orthopedic Medicine Academy.

Personal Interests
Dr. O'Connell balances her life by continuing to paint, draw, shoot photography, make funny videos, sing in her church's praise band, volunteer as a high school girls youth leader, and practice Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiujitsu. She lives in Portland with her husband Kevin and two cats, Teddy & Tommy. She loves cooking and baking, watching movies, playing Dungeons & Dragons, and collecting memes.

List of services provided by Dr. O’Connell
Whole Family Care
Preventative Care, Wellness Visits, Annual Exams, Screening Labs
Regenerative Medicine for Joint Pain: Platelet-Rich Plasma, Prolotherapy
Conventional Interventional Pain Injections: Corticosteroid, Visco-Supplement, Nerve Block
Ultrasound-Guided Injections: Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Elbow, Wrist/Hand, Foot/Ankle
Trigger Point Injections for Neck & Back Pain/Spasm
Women’s Health, Gynecological Exams, PAP
Hormone Balancing & Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy
Applied Kinesiology (NRT) Muscle Testing
Clinical Nutrition & Weight Management
Lifestyle Counseling
Botanical Medicine, Individualized Nutritional Supplementation, Homeopathy
IV Nutrient Therapy & Vitamin Injections
Minor Surgery: Skin Biopsy, Skin Tag Removal, Cyst Drainage/Removal
Medication Management
Food Allergy & Sensitivity Testing
Micronutrient Deficiency Testing
Diabetes Testing & Management


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Dr. Serkalow believes that each person deserves to be heard and listened to, consequently each visit, including the first, are at least 60 minutes. Dr. Serkalow believes in striving for the betterment of health for each of his patients. Dr. Serkalow is a caring doctor who will work with all of your health concerns for your sense of well-being. No medical complaint is taken lightly. Dr. Serkalow's practice encompasses the physical, emotional and mental aspects of healthcare. His primary emphasis is to get to the root cause of your illness and not just treat symptoms. Dr Serkalow's emphasis is on natural therapies but when appropriate referral to a specialist and conventional medicine is augmented. His philosophy is that no one Dr. can attempt to know it all. He really does research your case with great care and importance. He is aware that everything from the environment, stressors, hormone imbalance and hidden infections can and do contribute to the undermining of one's health.

Dr. McDougal is an enthusiastic and welcoming physician who bring her passion for wellness and love of patient education and empowerment to every visit.  She believes strongly in the synergy of preventative, naturopathic, and conventional medicines to work with patients to find their ideal wellness. 

She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2021 while also completing a certificate in natural obstetrics and midwifery.  She has a passion for primary and family medicine and sees patients of all ages and stages.  She also provides prenatal and postnatal care and primary care through pregnancy.  Dr. McDougal has a passion for reproductive health and fertility for all people and has a focus on trauma informed care in these spaces.  She uses a variety of treatment modalities including lifestyle changes, nutrition, herbal, and pharmaceutical treatments.

When not seeing patients Dr. McDougal spends her time working on her cookbook, playing board games, reading, and spending time with her family and pets.  She also enjoys spending time outside in nature and hiking in the Pacific Northwest.