Business Details
7 Years
experience
Integrative Naturopathic Healthcare in Bellingham
Fairhaven Integrative Health was founded in 2019 by Dr. Joseph Garrett and Dr. Sarah Garrett, Washington-licensed Naturopathic physicians dedicated to blending naturopathic and conventional medicine. Our practice is rooted in the belief that health is freedom, achieved by addressing the root causes of illness rather than merely managing symptoms. With over a decade of combined experience in primary care and specialized training in areas like autoimmune diseases, women's health, and mental wellness, we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. Our integrative model combines evidence-based conventional diagnostics with natural therapies, including herbal medicine, dietary prescriptions, and counseling. We emphasize patient education and empowerment, fostering a collaborative doctor-patient relationship that aligns with naturopathic principles. Located in Bellingham's Fairhaven district, we serve patients seeking comprehensive care for chronic conditions while prioritizing preventive health strategies. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures patients benefit from the latest advancements in both naturopathic and conventional medicine. By addressing mental, emotional, and physical health holistically, we aim to restore balance and optimize wellness for individuals of all ages.
Services
Naturopathic Medicine
Primary Care
Counseling Services
Hormonal Balancing
Chronic Disease Management
Served areas
- Whatcom County, Bellingham, Fairhaven
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer integrative care combining naturopathic and conventional medicine for comprehensive treatment.
- Our physicians have specialized training in autoimmune diseases, women's health, and mental wellness.
- We prioritize personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique health needs.
- We accept multiple insurance plans including BCBS, Regence, and Kaiser PPO.
- Our practice emphasizes patient education and preventive health strategies.
What people say
Comprehensive treatment plans
Knowledgeable staff
Personalized care
Effective chronic disease management
Services
Naturopathic Medicine
Our naturopathic services combine traditional healing methods with modern diagnostics to address chronic conditions. We focus on identifying root causes of illness through comprehensive assessments and personalized treatment plans. Patients benefit from natural therapies like herbal medicine and dietary prescriptions while maintaining access to conventional diagnostic tools.
Primary Care
We provide primary care services for patients of all ages, integrating naturopathic principles with standard medical practices. Our approach emphasizes preventive care and health optimization through regular check-ups, screenings, and patient education. We manage common acute conditions while maintaining focus on long-term wellness strategies.
Counseling Services
Our counseling services address mental health concerns within an integrative framework. We combine talk therapy with natural supplements and lifestyle modifications to treat anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions. This dual approach addresses both immediate symptoms and underlying physiological factors affecting mental wellness.
Hormonal Balancing
Specialized treatment for hormonal imbalances combines functional lab testing with natural interventions. We address conditions like PCOS, menopause, and thyroid disorders through personalized protocols that may include botanical medicine, nutritional support, and bioidentical hormone therapy when appropriate.
Chronic Disease Management
Our chronic disease management focuses on autoimmune conditions, diabetes, and cardiovascular health. We develop individualized plans that integrate conventional monitoring with naturopathic interventions to improve quality of life and reduce medication dependence through lifestyle modifications and targeted therapies.
Questions
What services does Fairhaven Integrative Health offer?
We provide naturopathic medicine, primary care, counseling, hormonal balancing, and chronic disease management. Our integrative approach combines natural therapies with conventional diagnostics for comprehensive patient care.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept BCBS, Regence, Premera, Lifewise, Molina, American Specialty Health, Aetna, Cigna, and Kaiser PPO plans. We do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
What makes your approach unique?
Our integrative model combines naturopathic principles with conventional medicine. We focus on root cause treatment while maintaining access to standard diagnostics and evidence-based practices for comprehensive patient care.
How do you handle mental health treatment?
We integrate counseling with natural supplements and lifestyle changes. Our primary care approach addresses mental health's physical and emotional aspects through personalized treatment plans combining therapy and naturopathic interventions.
Are your providers licensed?
Yes, both Dr. Joseph and Dr. Sarah Garrett are Washington-licensed Naturopathic Physicians with extensive training in integrative medicine and board-certified through national naturopathic examinations.
Reviews (17)
Kaad Rid
Apr 20, 2022
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HORRIBLE experiences here. I've seen Sarah a few times for my baby and once, Emily for myself. One. They will cancel appointments with less then than 30min notice. (The amount of time it takes to drive there for me) it's happened multiple times. 2. Sarah is VERY unprofessional. Bad beside manner and doesn't take your concerns seriously. For one example, You will bring up suggesting your baby take probiotics and she completely just cuts you off with a condescending NO.
That's just one of many poor communication with her. I have now moved to a wonderful new DR and she was shocked that of all things, a "natural Dr" wouldn't encourage taking probiotics!? Which has now help my baby tremendously. That being said, they call themselves naturalpathic Doctors, but they are just pretending to be.
That's just one of many poor communication with her. I have now moved to a wonderful new DR and she was shocked that of all things, a "natural Dr" wouldn't encourage taking probiotics!? Which has now help my baby tremendously. That being said, they call themselves naturalpathic Doctors, but they are just pretending to be.
Harrison Vargo
Jan 12, 2022
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Dr. Joseph Garrett succeeded in diagnosing me with hydrogen dominant SIBO, whereas other doctors I had visited for over a year had no clue what was going on. His approach was kind, understanding, and he took the time to listen to me, not just chart down my symptoms and suggest a magic pharma pill. I am extremely satisfied with my level of care and would recommend Fairhaven Integrative Health to everyone in need. Client for life.
Robert Sasovetz
May 18, 2021
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Dr. Garrett and his staff are wonderful people, Dr. Garrett listens to what you have to say, and what your concerns are. I would gladly recommend him to everyone. I even had my husband make an appointment to see him.
Leslie Rittenberg
Apr 24, 2021
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Dr. Garrett was successful in diagnosing me with methane based SIBO. I had been working with several traditional doctors prior to visiting him (over 2 years) and was amazed at his ability to quickly assess my situation and provide not only a quick diagnosis, but also get me on the road to recovery. I would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with this issue, as he provided care and guidance through the whole recovery. Having SIBO is not a pleasant thing to live with, so I feel extremely fortunate in finding someone as caring and compassionate as Dr. Garrett.
Eric Tillman
Apr 18, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Garret is the best! She diagnosed and alleviated years of pain in my ear within 30 minutes! I feel amazing now!
Grumpy Kid
Apr 03, 2021
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I have worked with Dr. Sarah and Joseph Garrett for six years now. As someone who struggles with anxiety related to medicine and doctors, as well as someone who has had three surgeries in the last few years, I can say with confidence that working with this clinic has been a life saver! When I had a fever of 103 back in December 2019, I emailed the client portal and I received a response quickly (On a Saturday!) with orders to get labs and recommendations for treatment that very day.
When my husband and I needed a COVID test, they scheduled us the very next day and it was a hassle free experience. I have many more examples of this kind of exceptional service. They treat my concerns with urgency and concern. They go out of their way to explain things so I understand them. I cant count the times I have cried in this office.tears of joy, fear, and warmth. I've always felt comforted by them. They have been with me through so much and I genuinely feel loved and cared for by this office. Thank you!
When my husband and I needed a COVID test, they scheduled us the very next day and it was a hassle free experience. I have many more examples of this kind of exceptional service. They treat my concerns with urgency and concern. They go out of their way to explain things so I understand them. I cant count the times I have cried in this office.tears of joy, fear, and warmth. I've always felt comforted by them. They have been with me through so much and I genuinely feel loved and cared for by this office. Thank you!
Staci French
Feb 15, 2021
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Both of the ND's at this practice are absolutely amazing! They spend time with their patience, looked deep for the root cause of my issue and followed through with me for ongoing blood work for over a year. I highly recommend their practice to all.
Shelley Ennis
Jan 18, 2021
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I would give Dr. Joseph Garrett and his office a "10" star rating if I could! I have seen nearly 30 doctors/specialists over the past several years desperately seeking help for my many debilitating chronic systems. Finally, I have found a Dr. who is getting to the root of my problems. Dr. Garrett is a great listener and goes over all your labs and diagnosis in great detail in a manner you can understand. He is smart, has a wonderfully calm demeanor and is never rushed. He is caring and highly invested in my helping me regain my health! I am beyond thankful to have found him!
Dilpreet C.
Dec 11, 2020
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We would give Dr Garret (Sarah & Joseph) and their staff 10 star if We could. Best team ever! I was amazed how quickly, She assessed my situation and got into the root of the causes. I m beyond thankful to find dr Sarah. Front desk staff is amazing and very helpful. Best customer service ever! Highly recommended!
Kennedy Landen
May 02, 2020
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Dr. Sarah Garrett is one of the most empathetic and considerate doctors I've ever had an appointment with. I feel listened to and like my concerns are valid. Since I am from out of state, my insurance is wonky, but they really work to find prescriptions and mental health therapists that I can afford.
Trail Blazin' Productions
Jan 19, 2020
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Fairhaven Integrative Health is THE BEST! They take all our insurance (and we don't have the good kind), are always helpful and have fantastic bedside manner. My favorite part is because they are a husband/wife team, the males in our household can see Dr Joe and the females in our household can see Dr Sarah. While I didn't initially realize the importance of this, it's been incredible to see how our family reacts to the doctor that they are most comfortable with. We have been with FIH for years, and I look forward to many more years with them. If you're looking for a primary care provider, look no farther than Fairhaven Integrative Health!
Emily Rose Mowrey
Jun 19, 2016
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Dr. Sarah Garrett at Fairhaven Integrative Health is an excellent primary care physician! She has taken the time to get to know me and my health needs and provide truly thoughtful guidance to help improve my health.
Steph Thurman-Moore
Dec 16, 2014
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Feeling very well taken care of after my first visit with Dr. Joseph Garrett. This was by far the best experience I've ever had with a primary care doc. He was welcoming, listened to me and gave very compete and thoughtful explanations to my questions. I never felt rushed. If you are considering a new primary doc, I can only give the highest recommendation of this clinic.
Steph Thurman
Feeling very well taken care of after my first visit with Dr. Joseph Garrett. This was by far the best experience I've ever had with a primary care doc. He was welcoming, listened to me and gave very compete and thoughtful explanations to my questions. I never felt rushed. If you are considering a new primary doc, I can only give the highest recommendation of this clinic.
Brianne Hanson
Dr. Garrett has been instrumental in helping me to uncover various issues that have kept me from reaching my full health potential. In the short time I've been under his care, we have taken steps to discover reasons for a variety of issues I've been dealing with for quite some time. Having a physician on your side who is patient, empathetic and willing to dig deeper is something every patient should have!
Daniella Bosman
I have seen Sarah four times now, and I honestly am blown away by how great she is. I have always hated going to the doctor and put it off until absolutely necessary, but this clinic is different. I feel safe and at peace when I walk through the doors and love how Sarah wants to know more than just my symptoms. It's refreshing to have a doctor be able to ask questions about your lifestyle and get to know me instead of just my medical issues. Sarah put a great importance on making sure that every single one of my questions were answered in depth and even took the time after the appointment to send me links to relevant topics we had covered in the appointment. If you are looking for a provider to build a relationship with and who will go the extra mile for you, you absolutely need to come to this clinic!
Heidi Ward
I highly recommend Dr Sarah Garrett! She really takes the time to listen to your health concerns and doesn't rush you out. I went to her on a whim when my regular pcp was not able to spend enough time with me, and that left me feeling I didn't have a good option for care. I am so glad I went to Dr Sarah. She is the most caring, helpful Dr I have ever been too. And goes out of her way to help you. Plus she is a very smart Dr ;) Thanks Dr Sarah! You are much appreciated!