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Providers

at The Bridge Medical Center

Providers

at The Bridge Medical Center

Naturopathic and Chronic Disease Medicine

Steven K. Gordon, ND
  • Pain elimination and joint/tissue recovery medicine with Prolozone Therapy
  • Heart and Circulatory Medicine with Chelation Therapy
  • Bio-identical Hormone Therapy
  • Diabetes Mastery
  • IV and Ozone Therapies
Details

Dr. Gordon a graduate of National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1996. Trained at The New York Diabetes Center under Dr. Richard Bernstein, MD. in 1997. Training with Detrich Klinghardt, MD in 1996-98, heavy metal detox and Neural Therapy. Founding member of the Bio-identical Hormone Society in 2004 with under Jonathan Wright, MD. Prolozone training with Dr. Frank Shallenberger in 2012 Member of American Academy of Ozonotherapy. Member of New York Academy of Science.

Naturopathic and Regenerative Medicine

Ashley D. May, ND, FABNE
  • Men's Health & Testosterone Optimization
  • Perimenopause & Menopause
  • Regenerative Medicine (PRP, prolozone, etc.)
  • Gut Health
  • Infertility & Cycle Issues
  • Insomnia
  • Thyroid Issues (Hashimoto's, etc.)
  • Adrenal Issues
Details

Dr. May is a highly experienced naturopathic physician with over 15 years of clinical expertise. Board-certified in endocrinology and skilled in ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine, Dr. May specializes in optimizing performance and well-being at every stage of life. His comprehensive approach addresses a wide range of health concerns, from chronic pain and hormonal imbalances to gastrointestinal issues and fatigue.

Prior to establishing his practice in Whitefish, Dr. May spent a decade serving patients in Fairbanks, Alaska. His unique background includes ten years in the fitness industry, highlighted by an internship at the prestigious Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research under Dr. Kenneth Cooper, renowned as the "Father of Aerobics."

Dr. May's treatment philosophy integrates cutting-edge medical techniques with holistic health principles, empowering patients to achieve optimal wellness.

When not devoted to patient care, he enjoys Montana's outdoor offerings, including golf, fly fishing, hiking, and spending time on the lake with his wife and four sons.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalist

Dr. Keythe Karpinski, LAc
  • Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
  • Diplomate of Acupuncture
  • Diplomate of Chinese Medicine

Women’s Health:

  • Fertility
  • Female Issues
  • Menopause
  • Pain Syndromes
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Veteran’s Health
  • Chinese Herbals
Details

Dr. Keythe Jayce Karpinski attended The Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver, graduating in 1996, then establishing Golden Key Oriental Medicine and Golden Cabinet Apothecary. She completed a clinical Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego while in limited practice in northwest Montana 2018.

During her time in private practice, Dr. Karpinski has had the honor of working in interdisciplinary situations with several notable physicians. Early on, she developed a hybrid acupuncture-based electrical stimulation facial treatment derived from her experiences with Dr. Ron Rosen OMD, and Peter Hanson MD, known for the regimen made famous by Suzanne Somers. The combination of techniques, with some alteration, is said to bring dramatic results.

Dr. Karpinski became expert in fertility, adding Chinese Medicine into hormonal therapies during her time at Morgantown Multi-Care and with Dr Sherri Tenpenny - OsteoMedII. An early proponent of integrating acupuncture into IUI procedures, Karpinski was welcomed to treat patients at Cleveland Clinic and The Johns Hopkins Hospital Fertility Center, Baltimore, and invited to Grand Rounds at West Virginia University.

Future plans for Dr. Karpinski include promoting better use of Chinese Medicine for PTSD, chronic pain management, opioid addiction and post-stroke. She continues in private practice in Eureka, Montana at Golden Key Integrative Medicine and in The Bridge Medical Center in Whitefish.

Classical Manual Osteopathy, Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki

Sara Bonds, LMT, RBE
  • Structural, Functional, Visceral and Cranial Osteopathy
  • Treating infants to elders
  • Sports Injury and Injury Prevention
  • Pre- and Post- Operative Care
  • Addressing myriad concerns: Headaches, Concussion, TMJ, Pre- and post-partum care (including fertility issues), Digestive concerns, reflux, cramping, bloating
  • Breathing Education
Details

Sara Bonds, LMT, RBE offers bodywork to fit the unique needs of each individual. With two bachelor’s degrees (Oberlin College, the Evergreen State College), Sara has extensive movement and bodywork training and experience.

Sara is licensed in massage (WA and MT) and certified by the Milne Institute in Visionary Craniosacral Work®. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, and was certified as a practitioner of Trager. Sara received her Lymphatic Drainage Technique training through the Upledger Institute. She is a registered Buteyko Breathing Educator (breathing retraining) and currently completing her training in Cranial Osteopathy from the Canadian School of Osteopathy.

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