Functional Medicine | Ashland, OR

Rooted in wellness, we help you get to the root cause of your health issues.

Did you know that chronic health issues are often caused by imbalances? With so many systems and functions, our bodies need to maintain a delicate ecosystem. You may have an issue with your gut, nutrition, hormones, or brain chemistry. When this happens, you struggle with a host of symptoms.

So why choose functional medicine with Dr. Vaughn and Chad Brown, PA-C, IFMC?

Conventional care only treats the symptoms. A pill may help you feel a little less pain, but it does nothing for the underlying issues. Work with MotherRoot in Ashland, OR, for a truly personalized wellness journey. We run the most advanced tests to find out what’s truly going on with your body. Then, we create a customized wellness plan tailored to you. We even offer primary care for everyday health needs.

“Maybe you are searching among the branches, for what only appears in the roots.”

~Rumi

Our Offerings

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    Primary Care

    Primary medical care that empowers patients to work together with their practitioners to address underlying causes of disease and promote health and wellness.

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    Behavioral Health

    To work with you and create an individualized plan by utilizing a functional medical approach to identify Root cause of dis-ease.

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    Women's Health

    We practice fullscope women’s health across the lifespan. We meet you where you are.

WhY functional medicine?


Functional medicine is a personalized approach to healthcare that focuses on the root causes of diseases rather than merely treating their symptoms.

At our Ashland practice, we’ve found that functional medicine leads to better outcomes for patients. For example, many patients experience:

  • Improvement in chronic diseases and their symptoms

  • More energy and vitality

  • A better doctor-patient relationships

  • Preventive care that leads to a life of wellness

Dr. Vaughn looks at the unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that influence an individual’s health before creating customized treatment plans that promote overall well-being. This holistic strategy not only seeks to restore balance and function within the body but also empowers individuals to take an active role in their health journey.

Through a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of body systems, functional medicine aims to achieve optimal health outcomes and improve quality of life.

Your practitioners

We are a boutique functional medicine practice in Ashland, OR, committed to setting you on the right wellness path.

Dr. Trisha Vaughn
ND, CNM/NP, PMHNP-BC, MSN

chad brown, pa-c, ifmc

Chad is a certified functional medicine provider through the Institute for Functional Medicine.

HOW WE CAN HELP

At MotherRoot in Ashland, OR, we take a holistic, functional medicine approach to help our patients improve their overall well-being by addressing the root causes of health concerns. Whether you are looking to improve mental health, fertility, or general wellness, we are here for you. Our personalized care focuses on supporting the body’s natural healing processes, offering targeted treatments to improve the following areas:

GUT HEALTH

We emphasize the critical role that gut health plays in overall wellness. By balancing gut flora, addressing food sensitivities, and healing the gut lining, we can alleviate digestive issues and improve immune function, mood regulation, and energy levels.

DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

By identifying underlying triggers like nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, and stress, we offer comprehensive care that includes nutritional therapies, mind-body practices, and lifestyle modifications to alleviate depression and anxiety in a lasting, meaningful way.

ADD/ADHD

We utilize functional medicine principles to offer natural, non-invasive therapies for managing ADD/ADHD. By focusing on brain health, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications, we help retrain the brain to improve focus and attention without relying solely on medication.

PRECONCEPTION AND FERTILITY

We help individuals prepare for conception by optimizing their health before pregnancy. By addressing hormonal balance, nutritional deficiencies, and overall wellness, we create personalized fertility plans that increase the chances of a healthy conception and pregnancy.

HORMONE HEALTH

Hormonal imbalances can disrupt many aspects of life, from energy and mood to reproductive health. At MotherRoot, we tailor treatment plans to restore hormonal harmony through lifestyle changes, nutritional support, and natural therapies, helping patients find relief from symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings.

INSOMNIA

Poor sleep can affect every aspect of your life. We focus on identifying the root causes of insomnia—whether it's hormone imbalances, stress, or other health concerns—and create individualized sleep protocols that include dietary support, stress management techniques, and natural therapies.

PERINATAL AND POSTPARTUM CARE

Pregnancy and the postpartum period bring significant physical and emotional changes. At MotherRoot, we support mothers through this vital phase by addressing hormone balance, mental health, and nutrition, offering gentle, holistic care to ensure a smooth transition to motherhood.

Explore our offerings or contact us today for a full overview of our services.

Accreditations

Insurances Accepted

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Start your Healing Journey with Functional Medicine in Ashland, OR

You’re invited to schedule an appointment with Trisha or Chad. We are here to answer any questions, making sure you feel like MotherRoot is the best fit for your situation.

During the functional medicine process, you'll deeply explore your own health and find the root cause of what has been holding you back. There is hope for your symptoms. Whether you feel exhausted every day, want to prevent future diseases, or want to improve your chances at conception, our team is here for you. It’s why we’re Ashland’s trusted functional medicine clinic.

The healing process begins by addressing the internal mental, emotional and spiritual health along with the physical body and social environment. 

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Help Us Build a State-of-the-Art Medical Office in Ashland, Oregon!

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Our goal is to raise $500,000 to purchase or build a new building that will allow us to serve more patients and offer enhanced healthcare services. This new facility will include state-of-the-art medical equipment, comfortable waiting areas, and additional consultation rooms to better meet the needs of our community.

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Integrative medicine nurtures the whole person, harmonizing mind, body, and spirit for true wellness