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Essential Family Medicine
2 specialties1110 SE Alder St, Portland, OR4.84
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4.84
Wait time
4.96
Bedside manner
4.87
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Essential Family Medicine
1110 SE Alder St, Ste 201, Portland, OR 97214
Today, Apr 4 – Fri, Apr 17
Insurances accepted
99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurancesAetnaBlueCross BlueShieldCignaUnitedHealthcare
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Essential Family Medicine
Essential Family Medicine is a primary care clinic located in Portland, Oregon. Our clinicians use Naturopathic medicine and Acupuncture to address both physical and emotional complaints. We enjoy working with people in all stages of life who seek to take an active role in their well-being. Our aim is to guide, nurture and teach you the essential tools to healthy living in a modern world.
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.84
Wait time
4.96
Bedside manner
4.87
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Dr. Yates is amazing, she is compassionate, listens, remembers, and delivers wonderful care.
June 7, 2016Linda O.Verified patient
Dr. Yates always explains what she is doing and has great professional manners.
LWVerified patient
Very thorough, considerate and genuine about keeping me healthy!
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Excellent, comprehensive, really heard & understood.
AHVerified patient
I really appreciated her patience, diligence, and wide range of knowledge to draw from. I have finally found someone who is willing to actually listen and weaving together acupuncture, natural medicine, Chinese herbalism and alternative healing modalities.
July 24, 2020Ash G.Verified patient
My visit with Dr Yates was awesome. I learned so much and I'm looking forward to following through with the information Dr Yates equipped me with.
April 8, 2017Terri C.Verified patient
Very professional, informative and welcoming. I was able to have a cup of tea while i waited, which was less than 10 only because i had to fill out new patient forms. I enjoyed the atmosphere. This was my first time getting a acupuncture treatment and it was great! My body is still relaxed. Im excited for my next appointment!
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This was my first time trying acupuncture and I was unsure how I would like it. I went to several appointments with Doctor Yates. I found the office to feel more clinical than relaxing, yet the process itself was not too painful or uncomfortable. The main thing I didn't like about her office is that it was always very busy and she was often running late. At least twice I realized that we started almost ten minutes late and it ended 10-20 minutes early causing a 60 minute appointment to be cut to 30-40 minutes. I just feel like if you're paying for a 60 minute appointment, you should get all 60 minutes. The acupuncture itself felt nice, but I probably will look for a more punctual acupuncturist in the future.
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Loved the experience. It's so nice to have a doctor that believes in taking care of your health, rather than dealing with disease symptoms. Dr. Yates had lots of good nutrition ideas, and was very supportive.
February 2, 2016Karli S.Verified patient
It was my first visit with a naturopath and I was beyond nervous. Shawna was so personable and warm; she truly invested and cared about every aspect of my situation. Shawna is the PERFECT combination of professional and personable. I left feeling reassured, so glad I found Shawna Yates.
September 30, 2015Kaitlin D.Verified patient
Dr. Yates is awesome. This was my first visit and I will be back. Professional and knowledgeable, very kind, and flexible with my budget. Excellent experience.
October 4, 2015Ashleigh M.Verified patient
I always enjoy coming to see Dr. Yates. We've been working through a variety of issues and I find her to be professional, thoughtful about my treatment going forward and giving me great care. I highly recommend her!
JTVerified patient
Dr. Yates has such a positive attitude. She listens and is able to explain things so that they make sense. The treatment I've received has been amazing. A family member started seeing Dr. Yates a few months ago & I've seen how much Dr. Yates has helped this family member. After seeing Dr. Yates I feel so much better physically & mentally. Each time I see her I feel better & better I wish we could clone Dr. Yates & everyone could benefit from Dr. Yates - she's the best =)
EFVerified patient
Dr. Yates is a wonderful naturopathic physician. She combines a very thorough knowledge of biomedicine with her caring bedside manner to allow a patient to feel totally comfortable with their care in her hands. The combination of Chinese medicine in her treatments has had me leaving her office feeling recentered with my life in general. I highly recommend Dr. Yates!
SMVerified patient
Dr. Shawnte intuitively knows what I need and I'm always reassured that I'm on the path that's healing for me. She structures each visit to fit my need in that moment and the flexibility allows me to shift when Im stuck. I always feel cared for and listened to and that is HUGE in the healing process. I've made great strides in my health, on all levels, thanks to Dr. Shawnte's help and caring. Thank you Dr. Shawnte!
MFVerified patient
Very informative, thoughtful, great listener. Offers practical solutions which work in eddition to scientific approach. Great caring practitioner and has been very helpful with my chronic condition
LOVerified patient
-Excellent care - Attentive - Very knowledgeable - Helpful! Dr Yates is incredibly skilled and knowledgeable and has helped me greatly. Thanks!
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I had my first appointment with Dr. Lawrence and I couldn’t be more grateful. She took the time to truly listen to my entire medical history and all of my symptoms without rushing me. She was kind, patient, and explained everything clearly, answering every question and concern I had. It felt like she genuinely cared about my well-being. I left the appointment feeling heard, understood, and much more at ease. Highly recommend her!
May 14, 2025Marcela V.Verified patient
Amazing! Super kind! Haven’t been to a doctor for a minute so the nerves were super high but Dr. Lawrence and the chillaxed team made me feel at home!
March 31, 2025Mackenzie H.Verified patient
Dr. Lawrence was fantastic! Addressed my concerns right away and gave in depth details of why I may be having these symptoms and how to get to the root cause. Excellent practice, would recommend!
March 7, 2025Lexi D.Verified patient
Amazing experience!
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December 22, 2024Brook D.Verified patient
Kinda hard to get into the building! I was expected to read the yada-yada email carefully to get a code to enter the (confusingly utilized) former-library-building the office uses as a medical space.
Hey, I’ve never used a naturopath, as I’ve heard some issues with their recommendations not having strict basis in evidence-based, data-oriented, peer-reviewed care.
In this case, I think my concern was unfounded, if wisely cautious. Doctor Daniel Fargo gave me 1 hour and 45 minutes of the last hour of his day. Let that sink in.
I’ve checked with other providers as to the soundness of his medical recommendations. What I’ve found has surprised me; his methods have as much data backing and peer review as an MD or comparable practitioner. It feels “woowoo,” or unorthodox, but really:
Dr Fargo and the office he works in are consummate professionals with a fittingly unconventional approach. If you have failed to find health with more mainstream practitioners, my rec is— try it ????
December 12, 2024Joel S.Verified patient
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