About Us
Meet the Team
As the founder of a micropractice, Dr. Juniper has truly worn many hats over the years: from managing operations and caring for the many behind the scenes details of the practice to even keeping the office clean. She is grateful to now be supported by a small, wonderful team of dedicated individuals who share her commitment to providing thoughtful, compassionate care.
Clinical Practice Manager
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Amo is the Clinical Practice Manager for Dr. Juniper, bringing over a decade of experience working in healthcare, and more than 8 years as a Medical Assistant. They earned their Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) in 2018 and studied interpersonal communication, behavioral and developmental psychology, and ethics at Portland State University.
Drawing from their clinical background and passion for patient-centered care, Amo helps support the practice’s operations, systems, and patient experience while ensuring the team has the tools and resources needed to provide thoughtful, compassionate care.
As Dr. Juniper’s eldest child, Amo is proud to be part of the family practice and to contribute to the values and vision that shape the clinic. Outside of work, they enjoy tending to their garden, creating art, and spending time with their pets.
Dr. Juniper Martin
Medical Director
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Dr. Juniper is mother to three children. She has history as a biologist, an actress, a chemist, and a waitress. She has helped nurse a parent through cancer and has trained as a midwife.
Dr. Juniper has been blessed with having experienced both great joy and deep grief. Her passion is the human condition: why are we here, what is our purpose, what brings us, as individuals meaning? Her goal is to help her patients and their families live at their highest potential.
Dr. Juniper practices as a family primary care physician. She uses an integrated approach, combining her study of complementary treatments such as herbal medicine and nutrition with her training in western diagnostics, pharmacology, and laboratory interpretation. Growing up, Dr. Juniper was taught there was always a solution to a problem if one paid attention to the clues at hand. This teaching, united with her training in hard science and understanding of the biological world, has shown her to approach each patient’s story as a detective. She examines the treatments she uses in the same rigorous manner. To provide the best possible care and to know the needs of you and your family, she prefers to work as your primary care provider; however, she is happy to work in conjunction with your other care providers and provide consultation for options not available in conventional medicine.
Dr. Juniper knows firsthand the challenges of including changes and new habits into an already full schedule. She believes knowledge is power. And while she does expect a commitment from her patients to trust and work with her, she makes a big effort to meet people where they are and to explain each step of the process, so they can understand and create their own healing.
Dr. Juniper received her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2007. She holds a certificate in Natural Childbirth from the same institution. While completing over 800 hours of clinical training in school, Dr. Juniper also took part in a 6-month pediatric and obstetric internship. Previous to NUNM, Dr. Juniper graduated with high honors from Portland State University with a degree in Biology. She has been licensed and practiced medicine in the state of Oregon since 2008.
Administrative Assistant
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Chris is a dedicated Administrative and Front Desk Assistant. He plays a key role in creating a welcoming and supportive experience for every patient. With a strong background in medical customer service, including integrated medical approaches, Chris is dedicated to helping individuals feel heard, informed, and comfortable throughout their care.
Originally from Florida, Chris has called the Pacific Northwest home for over a decade. At home, he enjoys playing video games and spending time with his dogs and cats, who keep his life fun and grounded.