Client Letters of Praise for SFM

Actual testimonials from patients verbatim, keep'em coming!

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About the Clinic

"You are what I looked for in medicine for many years! You literally saved my life by hearing my concerns and digging deeper!  I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer, treated quickly and thoroughly and I am cancer free!  Now your team is helping me regain my health after treatment!  Thank you!"  Connie Nelson Craw via Facebook

"I love Sherwood Family Medicine!!  You guys are the Best!!"  Kelly Boyer via Facebook

"From my first visit and every visit since, I have always felt I get the nest quality care at this office..  Every member of the staff that I have interacted with is upbeat and professional.  I could not be happier in picking this clinic for all my healthcare needs!  THANK YOU!"    Kirsten B.    

"SFM is the best care I have ever had..... Everyone is caring and extremely competent.... I have never felt so good about the care I am receiving..... Thank you SFM !" - Kathy Pozarich via Facebook

"They (Dr.Yu & Jenn Lucas) and their staff have taken very good care of me... with my treatment, my quality of life has greatly improved.  I feel 10  years younger with the improvements in my health." -K. Rubin via Angie's List

"Thank you Dr. Yu.  McKenzie feels so much better since she started seeing your providers"  R. Hernandez via Facebook

"This clinic is amazing & it runs like a well oiled machine. When you have an appointment, they start on time. The entire staff at SFM rocks!"  Lucille Van Houten via Facebook

"I would Like to say thank you to everyone for your help since my wife has been sick. You guys rock. God bless." - Greg Sisco via Facebook

"Debbie and Ryan Cate have made such a huge difference for my whole family.  We love everyone at SFM dearly!" Laurie Nelson-Wilkinson via Facebook

"...SFM is the blessed "Promise Land!" of health care that I have been praying and searching for!...It is so refreshing to be able to come to one office and have most of my providers under the same roof.  They actually write down what you say, so you don't have to repeat it every time you come in!  They COMMUNICATE to each other also...The kindness and compassion from the moment the elevator doors open and you are greeted by the loving receptionists who all know me and to the medical assistants and all the staff there, it is an overall wonderfully calm and peaceful experience!  I am finally on the road to COMPLETE WELLNESS.  They all have saved and transformed my life!  I have been given the wonderful gift of inner strength and learning to take back my life and have my voice heard!  If you are like me and have tried everything and looked everywhere, look no further!  You cannot put a price on becoming complete and whole!  I thank God for them all the time!"  Cynthia Maciulewicz

"It’s a relief to have a doctor who listens to me and really tries to find the root cause of the problem, not just treat the symptoms..and who really seems to care!"

"Everything is well thought out and clear explanations are given.  Costs that I will pay are also explained.  I've never been disappointed with my care.  My calls are always returned the same day.  I am checked in in a timely manner.  Your medical assistants are very pleasant and skilled.  The clinic environment is positive, encouraging, and leaves your patients feeling hopeful."  - Denise P.

"I want to say thank you for SFM! Thank you for what you have built here, the melding of main-stream and alternative care. My wife and I appreciate Alicia and we appreciate Carrie, the care they've provided and their willingness to work with us on our complicated issues. I heard recently that your food intolerance test is now covered by insurance. Thank you for your integrative approach to medical care, expanding it outside the typical boundaries for the benefit of your patients." Brian

" You communicate clearly that I am walking into a circle of supportive, highly qualified caregivers who each see me from a unique point of view and collaborate together to provide care. This is a unique practice and I feel privileged to be a part of it!" - C.A.

"I have met with several of the providers at SFM and each one was knowledgeable and able help me with the reason I was there and the staff is always friendly and treats me like a friend!"

"This is a place that gets it!"

"From the moment I walked in the door, to my time with the doctor, I was treated with respect and was very impressed with everyone I met."

"My husband just told me 'I want your doctor'…he has noticed a big change in me..I’m his young bride again!"

"I recently got several bills that I did not understand. I took them in and met with the Office Manager and she helped me understand them all (and they weren’t even bills from their office!)"

"I always leave feeling better with a smile on my face!"

"If all doctor visits were like that, I wouldn't be so afraid to go! Everything about my visit was great, and I felt really listened to."

To Nikki (Medical Assistant) "Nikki, is an excellent medical assistant. She is prompt and thorough in her return calls and instructions, and always patient and personable. She delivers great service!"

To Annette (Front Desk)"Thank you so much for your professional and welcoming ways when I have my appointments. I'm always happy to see you. You play a very important role in how smoothly this office runs. Thanks, again!" -Lia

To Merrett (Medical Assistant) "..thank you from the very bottom of my heart for all of your help the past couple months.  You were a very much needed voice in my corner, speaking encouragement + wisdom when I really felt like the 'healthcare system' didn't have my back..you did! I am so thankful for your guidance and for you really going above and beyond.  Thank you so very much for everything!" - Tiffany

"Very good front desk staff.  Excellent medical assistants!"

To Nikki (Medical Assistant) "I have no doubt that every second of your day is busy.  Yet you have been so generous about spending time with me when I have called you by phone.  Your kindness is APPRECIATED." - Sharon

"Your providers are already the BEST!  I really appreciate it. Everything is explained in detail.  The medical assistants are absolutely the best experience I have ever had with a doctor's office.  I feel absolutely listened to and cared about during my time here." -Sally B. 

"Hooray for the healers at SFM!"  Linda Aloia via Facebook

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About Dr. Maggie Yu, MD

"Four years ago you gave me the tools to change my life.  My family and I just today were walking through a Lava Cave in Bend and in the middle of the cave, I stopped and said to my family 'Four years ago, I would not have been able to do something like this.'  Thank you Maggie and SFM."  Tiffany Gerber McCoy via Facebook.

"...You do change lives!  Thank you for reaching out to me when I thought there were no answers.  You are a huge blessing!"  Gretchen Stansfield via Facebook.

 "What I absolutely love about Maggie is that she relates to me as a fellow human being.  She empathizes and shares her own experience, she admits to and seeks to grow in her weaknesses and she invites the same type of human connection from me.  I feel known as a whole person which is critical for a holistic approach to health and wellness." - C.A. 

"Our whole family is blessed by your good work and the way you bring a sense of humor, positive attitude and professionalism to the task. We really appreciate your personal investment in our family’s well-being. We feel so blessed to have found you and your staff!" - W. P. Sherwood, OR

"I owe much of my present happiness to you and the work you did with me. Thank you for always being so patient and understanding!" - J.S.

"Thank you for treating me with such kindness. My initial apprehension was immediately relieved by your upbeat personality and obvious medical knowledge!" - L.Z.

"I never thought I would feel like my “old self” again! But thanks to your wonderful work and knowledge of bio-identical hormones I am a new and better person!" - P.B.

"I can’t wait until I have another doctor’s appt.~ That way I will be able to see you! I love seeing you! You have a sparkling personality, great humor, you are also extremely smart and of course EXTREMELY loving! What you do is so important. You are the best doctor in the whole world! You surely top everyone else that was my doctor, as well as everyone else in the doctor’s business! YOU ARE MY HERO!" - N.B. (age 11)

"If you are looking for a wonderful Doctor look no more. I have been a patient for about 9 years. She doesn’t just think in the box and looks at the whole picture. My favorite example to share is I had been dealing with some extreme pain. I had gone to my gynecologist and was told it was just pain from a lowered uterus and it sometimes just happens after having children. I went another year believing this. The pain was so severe I went to Dr. Yu and explained what was happening and boom she says, “It sounds like endometriosis”! Had testing and sure enough. Had surgery and felt great."

"Just one more thing… one of my best friends just had to change her insurance over to Kaiser. She deliberately added on the outside doctor plan so she can continue to see Dr. Yu."

"Through many years of being around doctors, due to my grandma and mother’s health, is how you become to appreciate Dr. Yu. You find a doctor like her and you won’t let her go. I can’t tell you how upset I was when she left where she had been working and they wouldn’t tell me where to find her. Luckily she was opening the practice she has today!"

"She’s a smart, persistent, up front, and has a good bedside manner. I recommend her to everyone!" - Traci

"Dr. Maggie Yu is truly a gifted physician. She has been our family physician for years; seen us through a few major critical medical crises. It is her ability to really listen to what you are saying, then in her calm no nonsense way respond to your concern (not at you but to you) with a knowledge and expertise that our family has come to value and depend upon. We think she is great and whole heartedly recommend her." - Stacy

"Dr. Yu is everything she claims to be 100%. She attends to our whole family in a manner that is unparalleled. Even though her practice is booming she still knows our names and takes the time to talk about the details. I have recommended her to my close friends and family and they all feel the same way. If you are frustrated with the corporate medical system, give her a try. I promise you won’t be sorry."  -Anonymous

"I would not trust my families health to anyone else other than Dr. Yu!" - Jennifer

"She exudes confidence and provides documentation to support her decisions."

"She's always awesome, I love her!"

"She's fabulous, very clear communicator!"

"She gives me trigger point injections.  She has given my LIFE BACK!! Not only does she help with  my physical pain, but she is intuitive enough to know that I need emotional and spiritual healing!  She does not let me get away with excuses! Thank you for giving me my 'voice' back."  Cynthia Maciulewicz

 "I wanted to thank you personally for looking after my mother's health care needs these last few years. I appreciate your professionalism, patience and caring attitude. Too many times, these feelings may go unexpressed. Thank you!" Gregg

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About Dr. Carrie Jones, ND

 "Dr. Jones validated every concern Cortney had, educated us on changes to make, nourished her with logic and compassion, and treated her with the care of a friend. She patiently worked with her until each symptom had gone. Symptoms that 3 other doctors claimed were normal or misdiagnosed were no longer present. Three other doctors said, 'It's bad luck, these things happen, just try again.' After two successful births, to lose the next three was not bad luck. After balancing hormone levels and finding and fixing Hashimoto's with a gluten free diet, my wife began to feel healthy and happy again. Me and the kids felt like we'd got our wife and mother back. My wife decided to try one last time to fill the empty void of loss. We filled that void July 2011. The nine months of pregnancy were perfect...no joint pain, a very mild pregnancy. Her entire body seemed to agree it was time. We thank Dr. Jones for helping us restore Cortney's confidence and health. She helped change the course of our lives" - Gabe and Cortney Grossman "

"Dr. Carrie Jones has been an absolute blessing to our family.  Her knowledge, research, unflagging understanding and persistence are what make her incredible.  She has been there for me through a rare enzyme deficiency, an autoimmune disease, thyroid problems, hormone imbalances and many other issues.  She has a keen ear for listening and understanding without any hint of judgement.  We rave about her to anyone we meet.  Thank you, Dr. Jones, for never giving up on me even when all other doctors did!"  -Tegan

"Dr. Carrie Jones changed my life! I was tired, irritable, and awakened with an achy body and belly everyday. My medical doctor blamed it on my age and variety of other “maybes”. After just one appointment with Dr. Jones and a food allergy test I had a ticket to a new life. With diet changes I now live pain free and with so much energy. I sleep better and am more productive. I feel like anything is possible again. Thank you Dr. C." - J.S. Portland, OR

"My health has taken a complete turn around because of Dr. Jones.  We love her.  "We" meaning myself and the other many co-workers I have made and go see her  :-) Thank you Dr. Jones!!!  Tami Robertson via Facebook

"Dr. Jones is my naturopathic physician...I absolutely adore her. I would absolutely see her again in the future."  Kathy Lake via Angie's List

"Dr. Carrie Jones is a phenomenal and gifted physician. Her well balanced approach to care includes a healthy dose of preventative measures, natural and nutritional solutions, western medication, and a large dose of common sense. Her pleasant demeanor and compassionate concern will immediately put you at ease as she is interested in treating you as a person, and not just a collection of symptoms. Her office provides a warm, relaxing, and professional atmosphere without the stark white walls and antiseptic smells that one typically relates to a doctor’s office. As an unrepentant skeptic of most “alternative” medicine, she’s made a believer out of me. Give her office a try, and you will find many reasons to entrust your care and the care of those you love to her." - S.S. Tigard OR

"Before meeting with Dr. Jones, I knew very little about naturopathic medicine. After only one visit, some tests were done that showed I was sensitive to a number of foods. Since monitoring my diet, my life has substantially changed and I feel years younger!" - C.R, Portland, OR

"After 4 years of illness and doctors who look at you like it’s time to get out of their office, I realized that I had to get “ninja like” about my health care and keep trying to find someone to listen to me and help me. I found Dr. Carrie Jones. She listened, asked questions, told me I wasn’t crazy (like all the others alluded to) and boldly stated that she could help. A few tests later revealed gluten intolerance, which is an allergy to wheat protein. Honestly, how hard would it have been for the countless other doctors to check me for allergies? Conventional medicine is great if you’re not sick or if your illness is obvious. It seems Western Medicine doesn’t allow for actually listening to and then working with their patient to solve their health issues. They overbook themselves and then out of sight, out of mind. Dr. Jones is a doctor who works WITH you and continues to think about you. I highly recommend that if you have ever even remotely thought about a naturopathic doctor, to see one. The experience will leave you dumbfounded and undoubtedly healthier. Now, we’re working on other things and I can see a future of feeling great and good health along with increased life expectancy. Dr. Jones really is a breath of fresh air. If you’re looking for someone who acts like God, this isn’t the doctor for you. She is very down to earth." - A.C. Sherwood, OR

"Carrie was the first naturopathic physician I have seen. Though I am known to many as someone with a lot of energy, I hadn’t felt myself and was fatigued frequently. I had seen my physician about my symptoms, and after a few check ups I was told to rest more and slow down. Carrie went a step further and ordered blood and saliva tests. The answers were in the lab work. My body needed some help nutritionally. Addressing these issues has made a huge different in my stamina and outlook. I would recommend Carrie’s services to women who aren’t feeling themselves. If you are deficient, it is something that can be measured. Ladies, you aren’t crazy! Carrie will find out why you aren’t feeling yourself. (Check out her blog too, tons of great information.)" - T.A. Portland, OR

"She has a wonderful bedside manner, she listens well and always asks me questions"

"Dr. Jones is awesome!!!!!"  Kari Roth Bevier via Facebook

"She's not only my doctor, she's my friend."

"My family has been seen by Dr. Jones and have been so pleased with every visit. Both my wife and I would recommend her to anyone we trust and respect. She is a true professional in her field." -Ryan Corbridge

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About Alicia Marrah-Pierson, CFNP

  "She is so friendly, personable and caring! She never rushes you and is willing to work and try new things to get the best results for your individual needs. I cannot say enough about her and highly recommend her to friends and family!" - Sandi

"She is caring and kind. The staff are always very nice and I truly feel like they take the time to know me!" - Tina

"I want to say thank you for SFM! Thank you for what you have built here, the melding of main-stream and alternative care. My wife and I appreciate Alicia and we appreciate Carrie, the care they've provided and their willingness to work with us on our complicated issues. I heard recently that your food intolerance test is now covered by insurance. Thank you for your integrative approach to medical care, expanding it outside the typical boundaries for the benefit of your patients." Brian

"Finaly someone listened to my husband!" Audra Fuller

"Alicia was excellent! She listened to my input and was patient and considerate!" - Leonard

"Alicia is very real and personable… I highly recommend her!" - Casey

"She put me at ease when I was very nervous and I left her office feeling reassured, listened to and truly cared about! I am brining all my family to see her"! - Jennifer

"If all doctor visits were like that, I wouldn't be so afraid to go. Everything about it was great and I felt really listened to."

"She is very thorough"

"I trust her with my entire family and refer everyone I know to her!"

"My wife and I appreciate Alicia and Carrie-the care they've provided and their willingness to work with us on our complicated issues." - Brian

"I thought I had the best PCP in the world.  I bragged about him, even got my husband to go to him UNTIL I came here.  The care I've received in only 2 visits (with Alicia and w/ Dr. Hicks) blows his out of the water.  While he "listens" to my issues, the providers here "do something" about them.  Thank you with all my heart!  I feel safe in your hands." -Sally B.

 

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About Ryan Cate, PA

 "He may look young, but this guy knows his stuff! VERY IMPRESSED!"

"I also agree with the wonderful love letters! Debbie and Ryan Cate have made such a huge difference for my whole family.  We love everyone at SFM dearly!"  Laurie Nelson-Wilkinson via Facebook

"Ryan’s dedication to continued education was very apparent during my visit, I have never left a doctor’s appointment feeling so educated!"

"Had the occasion to get treatment from Ryan for the first time. Again, you hit a home run finding another provider" - Rich

"I refer a lot of patients to this clinic and all of them who's seen Ryan have given him rave reviews!"

"He took all my concerns into consideration and made me feel involved in my care."

"I never thought I'd be comfortable with anyone but Dr. Yu, but Ryan is AWESOME!"

"Great communicator."

"He talks to me like a friend, and treats me like family. I've referred everyone I know to him and this clinic. All our couple friends talk about how great Ryan is!"

"He has great communication skills and is very easy to have open dialog with.  He seems very confident & knowledgeable."

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About Dr. Debbie Rice, ND

"I was falling asleep while driving 20 minutes to pick up my kids, I was that tired. I asked three different social circles for a recommendation to see a great naturopath, and everyone independently recommended Dr. Rice and SFM. Within a year, my life has literally changed! I loved to finally have someone check every ounce of my thyroid and find out what was wrong! With the changes in supplements and getting the right medication for my thyroid, I feel amazing, happy all the time, and my head is so clear! My life, and my husband's life has changed night and day. She is wonderful! I have recommended over 30 people to her and the clinic. I will continue to do so. Thank you for having naturopathic providers that also balance the medication needs of a patient." -Tanya Thompson

 "Dr. Rice is amazing and I believe 2 years ago began the journey to saving my life!  I feel human again and not crazy, like so many doctors told me." - Amy Wilkinson Marsh via Facebook.

 "I see Dr. Rice and Elizabeth Lewis and with each visit I have always felt understood and heard, I always walk away feeling my needs were completely met" -Kristen B.

"I turned 60 this week & decided to mark the occasion by expressing gratitude to the people I am thankful for.  That would be you.  I was in a horrible cycle of migraines that you have given me relief from.  I am so grateful!...The preventative medicine you prescribed eased me out of that hole and has kept me steady.  I feel so blessed to go days pain free!..Thank you for taking the time to craft a plan to address my needs.  You are appreciated."  Genita

"I also agree with the wonderful love letters! Debbie and Ryan Cate have made such a huge difference for my whole family.  We love everyone at SFM dearly!"  Laurie Nelson-Wilkinson via Facebook

"Fabulous testimonials!  Debbie has made a huge difference in my life.  I not only consider her my doctor but a great friend.  The entire staff at SFM rocks!" Lucille Van Houten via Facebook

 "I love Dr. Rice....she is amazing. If you're feeling a little under the weather her warm and happy smile MAY be all you need to fix you up!"  -Bonnie Arnold 

"Dr. Rice is amazing! We love her and how much she has helped our whole family!!!"  Jennifer Nienaber via Facebook

"I am one VERY picky person and Debbie is the first doctor that I have really loved!"

"She's FANTASTIC!"

"She called me on her day off to ask me about my son, who's not even a patient of hers!...TRULY AMAZING!"

"She is knowledgeable and a great listener!"

"This is the first person who sat down and considered all of my complex health issues and took them all into consideration in formulation a treatment plan with me. I never felt so listened to and seen in my whole life."

"Dr. Rice has literally changed my life, thank you so much."

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About Elizabeth Lewis, P.A.

"Hiring Elizabeth is the best decision ever.  She listens, is really conscientious, ran testing, and helped me ease my mind at a difficult time.  She checks in on you.  Andrea, her medical assistant and her are an amazing team.  I must've talked to Andrea 20 times during that period of time.  The two of them are a terrific team!"  Audra Fuller

"Thank you for running those tests on my husband.  No other provider has been as thorough and caring about my him. I really appreciate you and love you!"  Veronica S.

 "I see Dr. Rice and Elizabeth Lewis and with each visit I have always felt understood and heard, I always walk away feeling my needs were completely met" - Kristen B.

"She was very thorough, pleasant and very supportive. I was very satisfied!"

"She is very compassionate and thorough." Cynthia Macuilewicz

"She may look young, but wow does she know her stuff!"

"Elizabeth took extra measures and dug deeper then most providers would have when I saw her this summer and was feeling various stroke-like symptoms. As a result of her digging, we were able to find a slow-growing thyroid cancer that most likely would have gone undetected until the cancer was much more progressed. Hats off to this smart young lady." -NB 

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About Jenn Lucas, CFNP

" She has great communication skills and is easy to have open dialog with.  She seems very confident & knowledgeable"

"I love Jenn Lucas! I just started with her this year (been with Maggie and SFM for 10 years) and she's a great listener/empathizer as well as a great nurse practitioner! I would definitely recommend her to anyone who feels that they aren't being heard." Kelly Morriss via Facebook