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Who my practice is for
If you're looking for a partner in your health journey who will take the time to listen and understand you and what you need, you are in the right place. I integrate herbal medicine, diet and nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle medicine, hormone therapies, and medication management to provide individualized, holistic care for my patients. We are in it together, and you have a say every step of the way.
I'm here for you.
From My Patients
What I offer
My focus is primary care, and I help manage acute and chronic concerns across the board. I also look forward into your health future, emphasizing preventative medicine and long-term planning for longevity and vitality.
Primary care
Personalized Approach
Routine healthcare for pretty much everything. As the focal point of your healthcare, appointments include plenty of time to listen and understand, order labs and other tests, and a blend of naturopathic treatments and medications when needed. I am able to write referrals, ordering tests and images, and prescribe/refill medications. Annual wellness, acute visits, and telemedicine available. See FAQs for more.
Chronic conditions
Holistic Wellness
Naturopathic medicine really shines with chronic conditions and complaints from fatigue, reproductive & hormone health, and autoimmune disease to metabolic and cardiovascular disease - we navigate chronic conditions with everything natural medicine has to offer.
Specialty lab testing
Deep dives
Sometimes the basics aren't enough. Specialty testing is available as-needed to get to the bottom of things, including comprehensive stool analysis, hormones tests, advanced lipid testing, and more.
Preventation & optimization
Looking forward
Feeling pretty healthy already? Let's keep it that way. We look forward in time together to address common problems before they happen, optimizing your health for the long haul.
What I treat
Autoimmune disease
Rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto's, multiple sclerosis, lupus, celiac disease, and many more
Chronic pain & fatigue
Chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, & related conditions like POTS
Gastrointestinal/digestive
Reflux/heartburn, bowel disease, IBS, diarrhea, constipation, leaky gut, and more
Mental health
Anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and emotional wellbeing generally
Metabolic health & weight
Prediabetes, diabetes, insulin resistance, and weight management
Women's health & hormones
Hormone imbalances, PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, fibroids, and more
Cardiovascular & Heart health
Hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, and more
Food & environmental sensitivities
Allergies, food sensitivities and allergies, and more
Hormones
Thyroid issues, cortisol, reproductive hormones for men & women, and more
Men's Health
Testosterone support, erectile dysfunction, prostate health, and more
Perimenopause & menopause
Hormone replacement therapy, non-hormone options, holistic support for related concerns
Other concerns
I can't list everything! Other chronic disease & primary care concerns as needed.
How I Help
I have an integrative, holistic approach to treatment that includes everything from diet & lifestyle, supplements, and herbs to medications, always tailored to your needs, circumstances, and preferences.
Botanical medicine
I love using herbs of all varieties, and bring the best of traditional herbal medicine and modern scientific research to prescribe herbs. Botanical medicine proves effective in many conditions and often offers fewer side effects and more holistic support than pharmaceuticals.
Hormone therapies
From thyroid to reproductive hormones, sometimes our bodies fall out of balance. I use hormone replacement therapy for men and women when appropriate including thyroid hormones, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone.
Prescriptions & medication management
I am educated in and licensed to prescribe all drugs that are not on the controlled substances list. I can provide support in reducing or discontinuing medications when appropriate and in managing side effects. See FAQ for more.
Diet, Nutrition, & Supplementation
Diet and nutrition are foundational for health, and I believe that food is medicine. I review your current diet, test for deficiencies if indicated, and recommend dietary changes and supplement support, including comprehensive supplement guidance and management.
Lifestyle optimization
How you spend your time matters. We complete a comprehensive review of sleep, movement & exercise, time outside, and daily habits to understand you and your lifestyle, and work together to align your lifestyle with your goals.
Counseling
Counseling is woven into every visit and encompasses not only social and emotional support, but also how treatment integrates into your life and education about what we are doing and why we are doing it.
Meet Dr. Matt
Your Naturopathic Physician
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Dr. Matt Baran-Micke, ND
I grew up in Kitsap County using both conventional and alternative medicine. In college my curiosity drew me to human biology, and a career in medicine became an obvious landing place. My skepticism of our medical system drew me to Naturopathic Medicine, and I never looked back.
After graduating from Bastyr University I started my practice here in 2021 so I could bring the type I care I wanted as a patient to my community.
Outside of the office I'm a parent and a husband and spend most of my time enjoying life with my family. My wife and I founded and continue to operate a medicinal mushroom supplements company, Lucidum Medicinals, which occupies the other half of my professional time.
What care with me looks like
The first visit
Intake & testing
I take a thorough health history and discuss your health concerns in depth, sometimes followed by a physical exam. Most of the time, we will run labs to gather more information on new and ongoing concerns, and general health.
Second visit
Integration and treatment planning
Together, we review and integrate what we've learned so far, and work together to craft a treatment plan based on your needs and preferences. Treatment plans can include herbs, supplements, diet & lifestyle strategies, new medications or refills of current medications, further testing, and referrals to specialists if required.
Ongoing care
Achieving and maintaining health
I usually follow up within 1-2 months to see how you're doing, complete additional testing, and modify your plan as things change. After that, it all depends on you - how you're doing, what's working, and what else I can do to help.
Become a patient
Starting the process is easy - confirm insurance & fees, schedule online or by calling the office, and we'll take it from there.
See if I take your insurance, or pay out of pocket
I am in-network with:
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield Plans (Regence, Premera, and others)
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LifeWise
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Plans with First Choice Health Network access (including Kaiser PPO, TPSC)
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I am not in-network with Medicare, and cannot bill any Medicare-associated plan
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See more in the Frequently Asked Questions
Self-pay fee for new patient appointment is $325. Most follow ups are $200.
Schedule an appointment - or an introductory phone call
Use the scheduling tool below to request a first office visit or an introductory phone call at a time that works for you. You may need to speak to a staff member before your appointment.
Complete new patient paperwork
Intake paperwork is sent via the patient portal - you will receive an invitation once your appointment is confirmed, and paperwork is uploaded to the portal.
Your first appointment
Arrive 10 minutes before your appointment at Satori Well Being Center in Poulsbo, WA. Take the first step towards health and vitality.
Contact & Scheduling
Ready to get in touch?
If you have questions, don't hesitate to call or email, or see the FAQs.
If you'd like to schedule, you can request an intro call or appointment here
Location
Satori Well Being Center
18978 Front Street NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Hours
Tuesdays 10-5
Wednesdays 10-5