Naturopathic Family Medicine

Email Dr. Cullen | Dr. Cullen is a different kind of physician. She takes time to know her patients. She is diligent in searching for answers and connections. She listens to what her patients need and together they find the right path.

Becoming a physician had always been her dream. After completing her pre¯med degree in 1992, Dr. Cullen planned on attending conventional medical school, but she became discouraged by what conventional medicine had to offer her clients when she took time off to work in the field of mental health as a therapist and caseworker. She began to explore other medical options, which eventually led her to Bastyr University. She was attracted to the Bastyr program because of the way it combined science, tradition, compassion and consciousness. Bastyr offered Dr. Cullen a better way of practicing medicine.

While always feeling an affinity towards women´s healthcare, Dr. Cullen began to feel a strong calling toward pediatrics after having her son, Max. She began to realize that by teaching healthy habits of care to children from the earliest age, she could make the biggest difference in the world.

Dr. Cullen is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and a 1999 graduate of Bastyr University. She served as adjunct faculty at Bastyr University in their Teaching Clinic for 5 years and currently serves as professor of Advanced Pediatrics. Dr. Cullen is currently accepting new patients and is available for appointments Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Email Dr. Hawkins | Dr. Amy Hawkins is conscientious about bringing the best care possible to each of her patients. She works to develop a partnership in which every patient is educated, empowered and supported in achieving their own vision of optimal health.

While working on her pre-med studies, Dr. Hawkins discovered Naturopathic Medicine as a patient herself. After receiving her Bachelor´s degree in biology, Dr. Hawkins studied herbal medicine under the guidance of many leaders in the field. She chose Bastyr University for her formal medical training and received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 2007.

Dr. Hawkins began working with Dr. Cullen as a student because of their shared interests and similar approach to family medicine. Upon graduating, she joined Dr. Cullen in private practice. Dr. Hawkins currently enjoys working with men, women, and children of all ages.

During her time in medical school, Dr. Hawkins became a mother and discovered a passion and natural gift for pediatric care. She holds a special place in her heart for the children in her care and her gentle presence puts them at ease.

Dr. Hawkins presents a balance of intellect and intuition. She integrates the best of conventional and alternative medicine so as to provide her patients with the finest diagnostic techniques and treatments available. She works to find the true cause of any illness, rather than suppressing symptoms. Her individualized treatment plans focus on natural therapies that treat the whole person-body, mind, and spirit.

Dr. Hawkins is happily accepting new patients as well as offering acute care for Dr. Cullen´s existing patients. In order to provide alternative scheduling options, she is available for appointments every other Saturday as well as Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Email Heather | Heather Wade is a nurse practitioner who enjoys working collaboratively with patients and families to help improve and maintain their health. Her conventional medical approach focuses on comprehensive care with an emphasis on illness prevention and health promotion. As a family practitioner, she strives to develop personal and long lasting relationships with each member of the family in order to assist them in meeting their health care needs during each stage of their lives.

She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the University of Washington in 2011 and focused her research on pediatrics, public health, and vaccinations. She is very interested in caring for families, and she has become even more passionate about pediatric and women's health care after the birth of her son.

Heather is happily accepting new patients as well as offering acute care for existing patients. She is available for appointments Wednesdays, Thursdays, and alternating Fridays and Saturdays.

Email Dr. Deegan | While Dr. Britt Marie Deegan loves working with people from all walks of life, she particularly enjoys working with children and their families, which is exactly why she chose to be a resident physician at Naturopathic Family Medicine.

Dr. Deegan finds working with children incredibly rewarding since preventative medicine, health education, and good health habits (the essence of naturopathic medicine) can benefit any person the most an early age. She believes that setting up naturopathic health strategies for the child leads to high-quality health habits for life, which help to prevent chronic disease in the future while simultaneously teaching children about their growing bodies. Dr. Deegan also loves working with couples that are planning a pregnancy in order to develop appropriate prenatal and preconception care strategies, and to assist with any challenges that may unexpectedly arise while trying to become pregnant.

In order to help her patients with whatever health challenges that may arise, she has pursued additional advanced clinical training in the areas of child development disorders, weight loss techniques, anti-aging, dermatology, fertility, and reproductive health.

It is her belief that naturopathic medicine offers you and your family a special opportunity to take charge of your health. Dr. Deegan is currently accepting new patients, and is available for appointments on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. She looks forward to working collaboratively with you to help achieve your optimal health, naturally.