Healthcare for the Whole Person
Ruth Christie, ND
Scheduling: 360-282-4014
About Preserve Naturopathic:
“Preserve brings to mind canning jars, jam on toast, and afternoons in the kitchen with my grandmother. “
One definition of preserve is to maintain or keep the same, but to me, the concept of preservation is much more complex. Preserving food protects its goodness and edibility, but it does not keep the food the same. There are many ways to preserve food, and most methods are quite dynamic. Important changes take place--fermenting cabbage into sauerkraut or kimchi alters the flavor and texture while making it easier to digest. Freezing berries weakens the plant cell wall, making the antioxidants more bioavailable. Culturing milk into yogurt adds beneficial bacteria that can help restore a microbiome in need of some support. I love these examples of food adapting to an environment and transforming into something different, often better. My healing philosophy borrows from these examples--I believe we can face challenges of all kinds and adapt as we need to while protecting and preserving the parts of ourselves that make us who we are.
The word preserve also brings to mind canning jars, jam on toast, and afternoons in the kitchen with my grandmother. Somehow it captures strength, perseverance, comfort, and hope all at the same time. In my experience, we need all of these traits to heal. I strive to help patients access these attributes within themselves while they do the hard the work of healing.
About Dr. Christie
Dr. Ruth Christie started Preserve Naturopathic Medicine in 2021. She is a primary care provider with special interest in digestive health, endocrinology, and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Christie graduated from Bastyr University and completed a competitive one-year teaching residency at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. There she participated in primary care, physical medicine, and community health rotations. From January 2022-May 2023 Dr. Christie also worked at Meridian Medicine in Seattle and Essential Wellness Medicine in Arlington, Washington where she provided primary and specialty care for patients with connective tissue disorders, autonomic dysfunction, and complex digestive disorders. Dr. Christie is an integrative provider—she loves to use botanical medicine, nutritional support, and physical medicine but also manages prescription medications and refers to specialists as needed. She is a firm believer in shared decision making and collaborative treatment plans. Dr. Christie’s practice philosophy is guided by principles of social justice, cultural humility, patient resilience, and trauma informed care. She deeply values diversity and enjoys working with patients of all ages and genders. She is an LGBQT affirming and Health at Every Size aligned provider.
Outside of Preserve, Dr. Christie is adjunct faculty at Bastyr University. When not seeing patients Dr. Christie enjoys hiking and canoeing, spending time with friends and family, and struggling to play the guitar.
Dr. Christie is now accepting new patients. She is contracted with most major insurance companies.
Dr. Christie provides primary and specialty care. She treats the following conditions:
Insurance and Fees:
Dr. Christie is in-network with the following plans*:
Regence/Blue Cross Blue Shield
Premera/Lifewise
First Choice
Aetna
Ambetter
Humana
Molina
Coordinated Care
Kaiser PPO (First Choice Plans Only)
United
*Individual plans may vary and coverage is not guaranteed. Patients are financially responsible for all non-covered services. It is advisable to call your insurance company to ensure your plan covers naturopathic medicine and Dr. Christie is an in-network provider with your plan.
Cash Rates
Office visit pricing varies depending on length and complexity. Dr. Christie offers a 25% discount on office visits for all patients paying cash at time of service. Additional discounts may be available to artists and small business owners. She also offers and income based sliding scale
Reparations
In the United States, the medical system has a long history of injustice that has resulted in medical harm to many, but especially to black and indigenous people of color. As a small act of repair, Preserve Naturopathic Medicine pricing includes a reparation rate for black and indigenous people of color paying cash for appointments and services.
Reparation Rate:
Office Visit: 50% off time-based appointments
Services: Osteopathic Manipulation, Soft Tissue Therapy, Ear Lavage: 50% off procedure price
Supplements: 25% off retail price (some exceptions may apply).