Everyday Wellness

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“My job is to share medical knowledge with my patients to lead them to see the connection between their daily habits and their health problems. Changing life style habits can be difficult, but as you learn to make healthier choices which make you feel better, it becomes easier to make healthier choices the next time around.“ –Dr. Torgerson, ND Dr. Laura Torgerson, ND, is a primary care Naturopathic physician. She practices family medicine at the Everyday Wellness Clinic in Portland, Oregon, where men, women and children are welcome. She seeks to determine the underlying causes of illness and discomfort by: Helping her patients to gain insight into their health problems, Dr. Torgerson works together with them to envision better health, set goals and create a treatment plan. She reduces life style and dietary changes into small steps that achieve sustainable results over time. With a common sense approach, she prescribes dietary changes, botanical medicines, vitamins, minerals, herbal teas, exercise, physical therapy, hydrotherapy and a positive mental state to promote a return to wellness. Dr. Torgerson regularly consults with and refers to medical specialists. When appropriate, she may also prescribe antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals. Dr. Torgerson’s background uniquely qualifies her for this family practice. She graduated from the National College of Natural Medicine, where she completed year long rotations in cardiology and gynecology. She received her undergraduate degree in Russian Language from the University of Chicago. While studying in Russia, Dr. Torgerson was introduced to botanical medicine and alternative healing methods. Upon returning stateside and living in Ithaca, New York, she established and ran an internship program for Americans in Russia. During that time she volunteered for the local fire department and rescue squad, where she became a Level 3 EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and trained in fire fighting, search and rescue, and wilderness medicine. This training in emergency medical treatment coupled with her knowledge of naturopathic medicine gives Dr. Torgerson a comprehensive approach toward diagnosis and care. Married with twin boys, Dr. Torgerson loves the Pacific Northwest and cultivating her vegetable, flower and herb garden. She speaks English, German and Russian, and welcomes speakers of all languages to her practice.

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