Business Details
Gut-First Healing for Chronic Digestive Wellness
At 8 Hearts, we specialize in addressing chronic gut issues through a holistic, whole-person approach to healing. Our team of board-certified naturopathic physicians and specialists in acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and structural integration focuses on uncovering and treating the root causes of symptoms rather than merely managing them. With over 20 years of experience in counseling and advanced techniques like visceral manipulation and genomics, we create personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's unique health profile.Our innovative Psychoneuroimmunology Method prioritizes gut health as the foundation for balancing hormones, neurology, and physical wellbeing. We serve over 1,200 patients annually, guiding them toward restored vitality and freedom from chronic discomfort through evidence-based, compassionate care.
Services
Naturopathy
Homeopathy
Acupuncture
Structural Integration
SIBO Treatment
Heidelberg Testing
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in functional gastroenterology and structural integration.
- Our team creates personalized treatment plans using advanced diagnostics and genomics.
- We specialize in holistic, root-cause healing of chronic gut and hormonal imbalances.
- Our multidisciplinary team includes experts in naturopathy, acupuncture, and structural integration.
- We serve over 1,200 patients annually with evidence-based, compassionate care.
Associations and certifications
- Board-Certified Naturopathic Physicians
What people say
Feeling the best in years
Saved from knee replacement
Attentive to root causes
Lifelong health team
Not just symptom management
Services
Naturopathy
Our naturopathy services focus on optimizing your body's innate healing abilities through personalized treatment plans. By integrating advanced diagnostics with natural therapies, we address root causes of chronic gut issues and hormonal imbalances. Patients benefit from customized care that combines dietary adjustments, supplements, and lifestyle modifications to restore digestive health and overall wellbeing.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture treatments restore energy flow and balance through strategically placed needles. This ancient practice alleviates physical pain while harmonizing mental and emotional states. Our licensed practitioners use this technique to complement gut healing protocols, addressing systemic inflammation and stress-related digestive disruptions for comprehensive wellness.
Structural Integration
Structural integration realigns connective tissues to improve posture, mobility, and pain management. This hands-on therapy addresses physical restrictions that contribute to chronic discomfort. By optimizing body mechanics, we enhance treatment outcomes for gut-related conditions and support the body's natural healing processes through improved structural integrity.
SIBO Treatment
Our specialized SIBO treatment combines breath testing with targeted antimicrobial therapy and dietary protocols. This individualized approach addresses small intestinal bacterial overgrowth through a three-phase process: eradication, healing, and prevention. Patients receive ongoing support to restore healthy gut flora and prevent recurrence of symptoms.
Heidelberg Testing
Heidelberg pH testing assesses stomach acid production through a swallowable capsule that measures gastric acidity. This diagnostic tool helps identify hypochlorhydria or hyperchlorhydria, guiding precise treatment for digestive disorders. Our certified technicians provide this specialized service with compassionate care to ensure accurate results for personalized treatment planning.
People
Dr. Jason Wysocki
Naturopathic Physician
Board-certified naturopathic physician with 20+ years in counseling and functional gastroenterology. Specializes in gut-first healing through the Psychoneuroimmunology Method, combining structural integration and genomics for holistic treatment.
Debroah Rice
Naturopathic Physician
Naturopathic physician with public health expertise, focusing on personalized treatment plans that address root causes of chronic conditions through natural therapies and lifestyle modifications.
Charlotte Nowack
Naturopathic Physician
Naturopathic physician specializing in holistic approaches to digestive health, combining traditional naturopathic principles with modern diagnostic techniques to create comprehensive treatment strategies.
Josh Luper
Doctor of Acupuncture
Licensed acupuncturist and board-certified structural integration practitioner with expertise in pain management and musculoskeletal alignment, helping patients avoid surgical interventions through targeted therapies.
Questions
What conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in chronic gut issues, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and related conditions like brain fog and anxiety through our gut-first approach.
What makes your approach different from traditional medicine?
We focus on root-cause healing rather than symptom management, combining naturopathy, structural integration, and advanced diagnostics for personalized treatment plans.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, we provide both in-person appointments at our Tigard, OR location and virtual consultations for patient convenience.
What diagnostic tools do you use?
We utilize Heidelberg pH testing, SIBO breath testing, and other advanced diagnostics to create precise, individualized treatment strategies.
How experienced is your team?
Our team includes board-certified naturopathic physicians with 20+ years of experience and specialists in acupuncture and structural integration treating over 1,200 patients annually.
