Come meet us!
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Dr. Roush and Dr. Aagenes in the front row.
Left to right in the back row: Barb Johnson became the clinic bookkeeper in February of 2009. guided us into electronic insurance billing for patients and continues as a consultant to share her experience and wisdom on many aspects of clinic administration, insurance billing and staff training. Felicia Tennant came to us in March of 2010. Felicia has competently reorganized the reception and front office function of the clinic. Diane Pearson started with us in the fall of 2010 and brings years of clinic administration experience combined with astute shepherding of patient care and physician support. |
The Doctors
Biography of Dr. Jeff Roush
 Dr. Roush offers naturopathic primary care to women and their families. Since coming to Helena in 2006 he has developed a reputation for outstanding pediatric care, pain management and wellness assessments that lead many to improved vitality and health. He combines use of effective conventional and unconventional tools that measure digestion and elimination, nutrition and neurological function.
He received his BA in Zoology from Miami University in Oxford, OH and went onto receive his medical degree from Bastyr University, one of the nation’s most prestigious medical schools. Dr. Roush has completed additional training in several pain management techniques including Neuromuscular Reeducation, trigger point injections, and prolotherapy. He has completed extensive training in the use of IV therapies, including Chelation therapy.
Dr. Roush has an extensive teaching background which he feels is an important part of his practice. He has taught human biology at Carroll College in Helena and has taught anatomy and physiology at the doctorate level and spent five years teaching wilderness education for the Outward Bound School across North America. Dr. Roush lectures throughout the state on various health topics and is co-contributor to the bimonthly column “Remedy This” published by the Helena Independent Record.
Dr. Roush moved from Seattle (and Bastyr University) to Helena in 2006 with his wife, Kristin, and their two sons, Zane and Mason. Daughter Addison was born here in Helena. He is an active member in the Helena community and is enjoying his growing practice.
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Biography of Dr. Aagenes
 The depth and maturity of Dr. Nancy Aagenes' commitment to patient care is reflected in every aspect of her work. Dr. Nancy Aagenes has practiced naturopathic medicine and acupuncture in our community since l989. She earned her naturopathic doctorate at Bastyr University in Seattle. She received two years of academic training in acupuncture at the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Seattle, and completed 2000 hour apprenticeship in acupuncture. She is has passed the exam in menopause competency given by the North American Menopause Society. For medical doctors and naturopathic doctors this is the meaningful credential for those treating women at and beyond menopausal age.
Dr. Aagenes was president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) from 1999 to 2001, and served eight years on their Board of Directors. In 1991 she was named Naturopathic Physician of the Year by the AANP. In 2005 Dr. Aagenes was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Bastyr University. As former Legislative Chair of the Montana Association of Naturopathic Physicians she has been an instrumental leader in guiding legislative work for laws to insure the highest standards for naturopathic practice in Montana and the best possible access for insurance reimbursement for Montana patients. From 2009 to 2011 she served on the Alternative Health Care Board which licenses Montana naturopathic physicians.
Continuing medical education is a high priority for Nancy. She is regularly enrolled at the Institute for Women's Health and Integrative Medicine. This is a school for advanced practitioners--mostly naturopathic doctors and medical doctors. This school focuses on integrating therapies from conventional and naturopathic schools so that understanding of both continues to grow.
Dr. Aagenes also attends continuing education for medical doctors at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena. She often attends the annual conference of the North American Menopause Society -an intensive four day update held annually primarily attended by conventional doctors. One year with 1700 physicians in attendance, Dr. Aagenes was one of only two naturopathic doctors registered.
Dr. Aagenes is well connected in the conventional medical community in Helena. She often serves as a bridge into that community and an advocate for patients with conventional medical institutions. She integrates her work with conventional physicians and many patients have benefited from her sophisticated willingness to work across the barriers and boundaries.
More personally, Dr. Aagenes spent her first 18 years in Wolf Point, Montana, received her undergraduate degree from Rocky Mountain College in Billings and has lived in Helena for more than 30 years and raised her daughter and son here. She is married to Jason Jonas, a fine artist. You can see his work at www.jjonas.us. He also owns his own business offering internet web site development. This site is an example of his work!
Nancy has two adult children. Madeline is a Progam Manager for the Montana Department of Health and Human Services. Mark is the Conservation Director for Montana Trout Unlimited. His commitment is conservation, protection and restoration Montana rivers. "CPR, Mom."
"The sturdy sweetness of marriage, family and home is the foundation of everything else in my life," Dr. Aagenes says.
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