Russ, David, Dc - Nature Cures Clinic

I originally started seeing Dr. Eckel after a car accident. He has since become my primary physician. Based on my experience, my whole family now relies on Nature Cures doctors as our first call for all healthcare needs. The things that stand out about them from the outset are that they take the time to listen, they approach healthcare from a whole body point of view, and while their care is grounded in traditional chinese medicine, their approach is not the kind of ""stabbing in the dark"" I have experienced with other naturopaths, but is well grounded in science and supported by the kind of studies ""western"" doctors rely on. more

I first found Nature Cures through a referral from my ND who was on vacation at the time. Not only did Nature Cures fit me into the schedule that afternoon, but the central city location, relaxing office space, and kind staff did a lot to reduce my anxieties. Over a year later, I heard about the GAPS program through a Nature Cures newsletter, and had a hopeful feeling about revisiting the clinic. Since starting the program, I have really appreciated NC???s commitment to making their resources accessible- there is a sense of community among the practitioners (shout out to Maria!) and a willingness to help stretch those dollars for those of us on tight budgets. There???s also built-in support for patients going through a shared program like GAPS, which I find to be a unique and helpful way to learn together. more

I have never been so pleased and comfortable with a doctor (s) than with this clinic. I came to them with isues that other docs told me to just live with and they listened, reviewed my records and told me they could help me and so far they have! Everyone there is so friendly. I feel like my docs are interested in knowing me personally not as just another patient. I just love going to my appointments. more

I had a couple of issues with this clinic. For one, Dr. Eckel wanted me to sign a year long contract for service, whereby I would come in on a regular basis for pre-specified treatment . It was the first and only time I have been given such a proposal at a medical office, and I immediately questioned the professionalism of such an offer. In my opinion care should be based on real time (or regular) results, and a patient should not be tied contractually to a provider for a year. more

Nature Cures has been our clinic of choice for four years now. Whenever anyone on our staff has any kind of health issue we send them to their office downtown for treatment. I've watched the clinic expand from a staff of five to ten and they've managed the growth with aplomb. I've had various treatments and have always had positive responses. The size of the staff also allows their clients to select from different specialties and methodologies. Nature Cures is a terrific example of a small business that has success on its own terms while catering to the needs of a disparate collection of patients. Give them a try! Pros: Staff, Service, Treatment and Atmosphere. Cons: Parking Downtown. more

I received excellent care and healing acupuncture from Dr. Andy Swanson over a period of several months for back and nerve pain and found him to be an intuitive and compassionate physician. I would recommend him without hesitation for anyone seeking a naturopathic physician and/or acupuncturist. more

If you want to go to a doctor that will really listen to you about your ailments and work with you to make your life better and pain free tehn you should go to Nature Cures. They are very knowledgeable, compassionate and have a real desire to help people. After spending years and much wasted tiem with MD's who just wanted to desricbe more pills to treat symptoms, I finally found a doctors office where I could go and have my injuries treated instead of just their symptoms. Pros: great doctors who really care about their patients, affordable even w/o insurance more