Business Details
20 Years
experience
Virtual Autism & ADHD Evaluations for Youth
Founded in 2006, Moonrise Health & Birth is a virtual medical practice specializing in neuroaffirming care for neurodivergent youth and gender-affirming services. Our practice was established by Dr. Brandy Ross-Bell, a licensed Naturopathic Physician and former midwife with over two decades of pediatric experience. We prioritize whole-person care that respects neurodivergence and identity, offering comprehensive autism and ADHD evaluations alongside personalized support strategies. Our services integrate functional medicine, sensory-informed approaches, and parent coaching to address each child's unique needs. As a certified Washington Center of Excellence provider, we maintain active participation in ECHO Autism collaborative learning networks.We collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare teams to create supportive environments without attempting to change neurodivergent children. Our virtual platform serves Washington State residents, removing geographical barriers to specialized care. We accept multiple insurance plans and emphasize transparent communication throughout the care process. Our practice philosophy centers on compassion, respect, and evidence-based practices tailored to each family's circumstances. We continually update our expertise through professional development in neurodiversity-affirming methodologies and gender-affirming care standards.
Services
Autism Evaluation
ADHD Assessment
Gender Affirming Care
Parent Coaching
Sensory Support
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of pediatric experience with neurodivergent children
- Our practice is certified by Washington Center of Excellence (COE)
- We use evidence-based, neuroaffirming evaluation methodologies
- Our virtual platform serves all Washington State locations
- We integrate functional medicine with behavioral health approaches
Services
Autism Evaluation
Comprehensive virtual autism evaluations for children aged 2-18 using standardized assessment tools and caregiver interviews. Our process includes developmental history reviews, direct observation sessions, and teacher/caregiver input forms. We provide detailed feedback sessions with personalized recommendations for home and school environments.
ADHD Assessment
Specialized ADHD evaluations conducted through telehealth consultations that examine attention patterns and executive functioning. Our assessment includes behavioral observations, caregiver reports, and academic performance reviews. We offer tailored strategies for managing ADHD symptoms within educational and home settings.
Gender Affirming Care
Affirming medical care and psychosocial support for gender-expansive youth through virtual consultations. Our services follow WPATH standards of care while providing family education about gender diversity. We offer collaborative decision-making processes for gender-affirming interventions.
Parent Coaching
Personalized coaching sessions helping families develop practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent children. We focus on improving communication, managing sensory challenges, and creating supportive home environments. Our approach emphasizes understanding child-specific needs and strengths.
Sensory Support
Customized sensory integration strategies addressing individual sensory processing differences. We help families identify environmental modifications and develop routines that accommodate sensory needs. Our approach improves daily functioning through practical, evidence-based solutions.
People
Dr. Brandy Ross-Bell
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Brandy Ross-Bell is a licensed Naturopathic Physician with over 20 years of pediatric experience. She founded Moonrise Health & Birth in 2006 after graduating from Bastyr University. Specializing in neuroaffirming care, she provides autism/ADHD evaluations and gender-affirming services for Washington youth through virtual consultations.
Questions
What services does Moonrise Health and Birth offer?
We specialize in virtual autism and ADHD evaluations for children aged 2-18, gender-affirming care for youth, parent coaching, and sensory support strategies.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with major Washington insurers including Premera, Regence, Kaiser Permanente PPO, and Medicaid. Out-of-network options are available.
Are services available statewide?
Yes, our telehealth platform serves all Washington State residents with reliable internet access.
What makes your evaluations different?
Our neuroaffirming approach focuses on understanding and supporting neurodivergent children without trying to change their natural development patterns.
How long does an autism evaluation take?
Autism evaluations typically require two 90-minute sessions plus a dedicated feedback appointment for results and recommendations.
Reviews (5)
Isabele Elliott
May 19, 2022
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This review is specifically for Dr. Morris. I went in on March 25th for a consultation. I was so happy with her care and how she handled our interaction and gave me such great advice. Unfortunately, I did not get any follow up about my care/medications until 2 weeks after I already emailed her + called and left a voicemail. Even then, my appointment notes were not recorded for me to view and her email back was incredibly short.
She prescribed medications to me and let me know I'll be getting a script via email (which I never received). I had reached back out about 2 days after her email to let her know that and now it's been about 2 weeks since I've heard anything from her end about my script and now I'm feeling like my care is taking longer than what I had hoped. Communication is very slim and I hope that it's just me that is dealing with this issue. UPDATE: 5/20/22 - Never received an email back from Dr. Morris after asking about my medication prescription. Have had no contact from her or any of her staff regarding my care or "complaint.". Incredibly unprofessional and I have now found care elsewhere.
She prescribed medications to me and let me know I'll be getting a script via email (which I never received). I had reached back out about 2 days after her email to let her know that and now it's been about 2 weeks since I've heard anything from her end about my script and now I'm feeling like my care is taking longer than what I had hoped. Communication is very slim and I hope that it's just me that is dealing with this issue. UPDATE: 5/20/22 - Never received an email back from Dr. Morris after asking about my medication prescription. Have had no contact from her or any of her staff regarding my care or "complaint.". Incredibly unprofessional and I have now found care elsewhere.
Becky Mustoe
Nov 26, 2021
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We found Dr. Brandy after extensive searching for a holistic provider for my first born after midwifery care ended. Dr. Brandy's licensure and practice in both naturopathic medicine and midwifery has provided a wealth of humble knowledge to support our daughters growing over the last 9 years. She really enjoys her well child visits! Dr. Brandy is caring, a superb listener, and gives excellent direction after thorough conversation. As an RN and a mother, I wish more practitioners had her approach. "She's just really kind and gentle. She tells you what she's doing and really explains things in a way that I understand."- kiddo
Janine Ponder
Nov 25, 2021
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Dr. Brandy provided my prenatal care earlier this year, and I am so glad I chose her to be my midwife! She is a kind, warm, thoughtful, caring, compassionate and knowledgeable professional. I felt genuinely cared for during my pregnancy; my prenatal visits were always informative, welcoming and overall, pleasant. Due to unforeseeable circumstances, I was not able to have Dr. Brandy deliver my baby but my overall experience with the staff at Moonrise Health and Birth was pleasantly memorable and I do highly recommend Dr. Brandy and Amy for all of your midwifery needs!
Brianne Hoag
Nov 24, 2021
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We have been going to Dr. Brandy for around 10 years. She helped me deliver two of my babies in the comfort of my own home. She is amazing! Her calm and confident demeanor brought me so much peace during labor. She is also my kids' pediatrician and she is also amazing at that! They love her and all want to come see her even if it's not their appointment. I can't imagine having anyone else care for my kids. She has helped our family navigate several health concerns with so much care, concern and knowledge. So very glad she is in our life!
WillowLeeTv
Nov 16, 2021
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I absolutely love Brandy! If you are looking for a midwife or pediatrician that is very pro choice "your body, your choice" I would definitely recommend her. She is very educational but always lets you choose which path is right for you. She is very personable and professional. I had her as my midwife and now as a pediatrician for my little one. Very holistic care. I recommend her to all my pregnant friends.
