Dr. Leigh Lewis - Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist

Integrating The Best of Naturopathic and Conventional Medicine

Working with women of all ages to improve overall health and wellness by:

Creating partnerships with patients to address their health care concerns.
Uncovering causative factors involved in each individual’s specific set of symptoms to improve current quality of life and decrease risk of future disease.
Providing individualized assessment and treatment plans offering a diverse array of health care services.

General Women’s Health Services:

Gynecological exams*, general health screenings & proactive preventive care
Sexually transmitted infection screening & treatment
HPV vaccine counseling and administration
Vaginal health & infections
Urinary tract infections
Menstrual issues & PMS
Contraception education & management
Preconception education & counseling
Fertility optimization & assessment of issues
Menopause
Hormone assessment & replacement
Mood & energy issues

Referrals: Timely referral to primary care physicians and specialists who are open to working with patients interested in pursing a truly holistic approach to their health care.

Acupuncture in general health:

Menstrual complaints: heavy flow, long/short cycles, pain
Premenstrual complaints
Menopausal symptoms: hot flashes, fatigue, insomnia, mood issues
Insomnia
Anxiety/depression
Fatigue
Gastrointestinal complaints
Post-operative pain and healing
Side effects of chemotherapy

Acupuncture in pregnancy:

Morning sickness
Fatigue
Musculoskeletal pain & leg cramps
Constipation, heartburn & reflux
Anxiety/Depression
Breech presentation
Labor preparation/induction

Acupuncture for fertility

Regulate hormones to produce larger number of follicles
Reduce stress
Decrease chance of miscarriage
Increase pelvic blood flow
Reduce side effects of hormonal therapies
Decrease uterine contractility after IVF embryo transfer

Acupuncture pre/post embryo transfer in IVF

Research indicates that acupuncture before and after embryo transfer may increase chances of conception.
Acupuncture 1-2 times per week for 4-6 weeks before oocyte retrieval has been shown to increase pelvic blood flow.
Acupuncture on the day of transfer at the Oregon Reproductive Medicine and OHSU is available.

Individualized diet, exercise & lifestyle counseling

Weight management, gastrointestinal issues, and general wellness
Optimizing pre-conception health to improve fertility, pregnancy & IVF outcomes
Testing to rule-out factors that may be contribute to weight gain or nutritional deficiencies that may interfere with energy & athletic performance
Primary prevention & early treatment of chronic diseases like high cholesterol, hypertension, & diabetes
Exercise & training plans for general fitness & beginner running/triathlon events

First visits may last 60-75 minutes. Follow-up visits range from 30 to 45 minutes. Associated fees are based on nature of the complaint and complexity of the visit. Contact Us if you have questions or would like additional information on pricing.

Acupuncture visits are 45-60 minutes and are typically $75-$125

Our staff will be happy to check with your insurance to determine your coverage benefits.

Co-payment is due at the time of your visit. If you do not have insurance, payment by cash or credit card is due at the time of your visit.

Complimentary 15m consults are available by phone or in-person.

Every effort will be made to accommodate requests for same day visits.

Home visits and phone appointments may be available upon request.

Welcome
General Women’s Health
Acupuncture
Diet & Exercise Counseling
Fees and Insurance

Celebrating one year at Synergy!

I am excited to announce that I am celebrating my first year at Synergy Women’s Health Clinic, an integrative clinic featuring a multidisciplinary practice with highly qualified practitioners all specializing in the care of women. This collaboration brings together naturopathic physicians and gynecologists under one roof to provide holistic care and seamless referrals. Synergy Women’s Health Care (www.synergywomenshealthcare.com) offers a full complement of health care services including general gynecology, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, diagnostic imaging and in-office gynecological procedures.

The clinic information is listed below and we are currently accepting new patients. As always, I would like to encourage any prospective and current patients and colleagues to contact me directly with any questions.[/fivecol_four_last]

Leigh Lewis, ND, LAc
2250 NW Flanders St, Ste 205
Portland, OR 97210

(503) 227-4050 phone
(503) 477-7673 fax

Dr. Leigh Lewis at Synergy Women's Health Care

Integrating The Best of Naturopathic and Conventional Medicine

Working with women of all ages to improve overall health and wellness by:

Celebrating one year at Synergy!

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