Miles Hassell, M.D.
Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Program
“Conventional medicine should be a vital part of every person’s plan for good health. By adding evidence-based but unconventional therapies to that approach, Providence maximizes a patient’s ability to recover, to live well and to flourish.”
Training: Dr. Hassell was raised and educated in Australia, where he also completed his internship in medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and is a board-certified internist.
Special interests: Dr. Hassell specializes in patient-directed, noninvasive, non-pharmacological approaches to medicine. His therapies emphasize natural approaches such as exercise, diet and natural medicines.
Loch Chandler, N.D., MSOM, L.Ac.
“Knowledge is empowering and can enhance healing. We give people answers about their condition and about what they can do to get better.”
Training: Dr. Chandler is a graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland.
Special interests: Dr. Chandler is a licensed acupuncturist and naturopathic doctor. His training and therapies incorporate a variety of treatment types, including Naturopathic medicine, nutritional and supplement assessment, Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
Cindy Reuter, N.D., MSOM, L.Ac., R.D.
“Every symptom has a history. When we are presented with a problem, we dig deeper to find the source and then work to treat that cause directly.”
Training: Dr. Reuter earned her doctorate’s degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland. She received her undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics from the University of California, Berkeley.
Special interests: Dr. Reuter is trained in naturopathic medicine, nutrition, acupuncture and Chinese medicine. In addition to her academic degrees, Dr. Reuter is a registered dietician.
Ken Weizer, N.D.
“At Providence Integrative Medicine, we provide medical options for body and spirit that directly improve health and well-being.”
Training: Dr. Weizer is a graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland.
Special interests: Dr. Weizer offers a broad range of naturopathic medicine services including nutritional and herbal medicine, stress reduction and hydrotherapy.
Tony Borcich, L.M.T., L.M.P.
“Medically fragile people can also benefit from massage, which relieves feelings of anxiety and isolation and can ease some side effects caused by pharmaceutical medications.”
Training: Tony attended the Oregon School of Massage and is a graduate of the University of Oregon.
Special interests: Tony is a licensed massage therapist in Oregon and Washington. His continuing education has focused on massage of cancer, hospice and medically fragile patients.
Mary Malinski, R.N., L.M.T.
“As a licensed massage therapist and nurse, I have personally seen many benefits of massage, including decreased pain, nausea and anxiety, as well as relaxation and sleep promotion.”
Training: Mary earned her nursing degree from the University of Puget Sound and Tacoma General Hospital in Washington, and attended the Oregon School of Massage and Marylhurst University.
Special interests: Mary devotes her time to coordinating the Integrative Medicine Program’s patient education and physician outreach programs. In addition, she serves as a massage therapist for the program. She is trained primarily in Swedish massage and Therapeutic Touch, and has specialized training in massage for hospitalized and cancer patients.
Stephanie Russell, L.M.T.
"I love helping the people that come to receive body work. It's a wonderful feeling and opportunity to be a part of someone's life."
Training: Stephanie attended Ashmead College Professional. Massage Therapy Program. She is a licensed massage therapist in the state of Oregon.
Special interests: Stephanie works to eliminate pain, increase range of motion and balance the body with techniques such as craniosacral therapy, myofascial release and structural integration.
Laurie Biegler
“We want everyone visiting our clinics to feel empowered physically, mentally and emotionally.”
Laurie, the Integrative Medicine Program clinic coordinator, has 25 years of experience as an office support person serving in the medical field.
Katie Malone
“The decision to seek treatment is a hopeful and positive one. Providence is here to help.”
Katie is the primary administrative support person at the west-side integrative medicine clinic.
