Insights to Health | Because Health is more than the Absence of Disease

First, we invest time in knowing and understanding the health challenges you face. We then combine alternative and natural therapies with lifestyle enhancements targeted to your specific goals to help you alleviate symptoms, eliminate sickness and cultivate wellness for the long term.

We also offer neurofeedback. Find out more here.

Our practice, Insights to Health Clinic,is conveniently located in Multnomah Village just off highway I-5 in Southwest Portland.

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Discover more about the benefits of care at Insights to Health Clinic:

Featured Testimonial

This cleanse has been nothing short of totally transformational, and not just a physical transformation. Of course, I am thrilled to have lost 40 pounds at this point and I am feeling great in my clothes, but this has done way more for me on multiple levels. The length of time and adherence to the program has changed long-standing behavior patterns surrounding food and has given me a clarity regarding compulsive eating that I have never experienced before. I am enjoying physical health and a radiant sense of well-being. The detox has felt like a vacation for my body. Instead of feeling like it was overly restrictive, I enjoyed the simplicity and freedom of the program. Overall, the most profound discovery for me was breaking the bad blood sugar roller coaster. Before the detox, I was in survival mode: crashing and unable to function when I had a dip in blood sugar that left me craving coffee, chocolate and sugary, floury things to get another lift, and then crashing even more after eating. My weight continued to increase in this endless cycle and I was a wreck. I have never before experienced such a tremendous, even, balanced and consistent energy level. This program has brought me out of the downward spiral and into a whole new orientation in which I can let my body provide me with ample energy without relying on unhealthy substances for short term bursts of energy with bad consequences for my health.

Thank you, Dr. Christie!

C.K. 38 year old female, Portland, OR

To make an appointment with Dr. Gil Winkelman or Dr. Christie Winkelman, please call 503.501.5001.

What Our Clients are Saying

I’ve seen Dr. Huffman for various health concerns over the course of the last year. She helped me to improve my overall health through diet and specific health-promoting protocols, as well as including some specific herbs and supplements into my daily routine that targeted my specific complaints. She addressed my chief concerns by treating the some underlying determinants of health, like my digestion. My problems have taken a long time to develop and can’t be fixed overnight. She helped me understand that. But I’ve already made great strides under her care and can see improvement that shows me I’m moving in the right direction. I couldn’t ask for a better cheerleader in this process.

S.M., 32 year old male, Portland, OR

I first came to Insights for Health to see Dr. Christie Winkelman about allergy and sinus issues. Within a few sessions she noticed that some of my headache problems were probably strongly muscular/skeleton in source and strongly recommended I make an appointment with their new associate, Dr. Nolan Noska. I am very glad to say I followed up on her suggestion to see Dr. Noska. Since childhood I had an area of my back that when pressed would cause a painful spasm. I would also get bad back aches from doing things such as washing dishes, canning foods, sitting at the computer and other activities. Another problem area was in my lower back. It would start aching and I would develop migraine like headaches and this was starting to get fairly often. I would always get “wash day “ headaches from the lifting and twisting motions of doing the wash. Well, after a few skeptical sessions with Dr. Noska I was very surprised and relieved by the load he literally got off my back. No m…

Cold laser and spinal adjustments at Insights to Health resolved some tendonitis I had had for a very long time. My shoulders are looser, which means I am using my aids more effectively, and working on the holding patterns in my back means I am sitting up straighter in the saddle and using my core muscles better. Dietary changes have given me greater stamina and strength, and have helped my weight to be constant without effort. I am a stronger, more confident rider as a result. I am making amazing progress in my riding goals!! Thank you!! C.T., 43 year old female, Portland, OR

My journey to naturopathic medicine was certainly not planned, but has been life changing. I had no expectations either high or low, but what I discovered and learned along the way has exceeded any expectations I might have had. Dr. Christie has a large capacity for compassion and most important listens to everything you say and also seems to understand the things you might not be able to express. I am getting results and feel better than I have in years! I am also learning that the part of naturopathic medicine that I did not anticipate is learning to be proactive and invest in your body, change your lifestyle instead of waiting for everything to collapse! Dr. Christie has taught me to look at the physicial, emotional and spiritual aspects of my life; they are all connected and need to work in harmony. This has been a life changing experience and I am so grateful my journey led me to Dr. Christie!
N.M., 55 year old female, Portland, OR

I cannot say enough about both Drs. Gil and Christie Winkelman, Naturopathic Physicians. They are both incredibly talented doctors and amazing human beings. They have the perfect combination of wisdom and intellect, along with loving kindness and compassion. I’ve been a yo yo dieter for more than 20 years, and to finally find a program (Insights to Health’s 21-Day Weight Loss and Detox) that feels like it’s more about healing from the inside rather than obsession with how I look, was refreshing. Dr. Christie’s guidance and especially her responsiveness and accessibility via e-mail to answer questions, along with the proven protocols, supported me in shedding 30 pounds over the summer. I feel like I now have the knowledge and understanding of my body to be able to maintain my health and weight from this point forth. I feel great physically, mentally and emotionally. I am so very grateful for the process.

D.M., 39 year old female, Portland, OR

When Western medicine failed to acknowledge I even had a problem, or that there might be a non-pharmaceutical method for treating it, I decided to look into naturopathy. A skeptic at first, I am now a firm believer that naturopathy is the most natural, safe, and effective form of healthcare. Though the idea of taking a pill to alleviate all of my problems seemed alluring, it ultimately proved ineffective. After countless trials with different types of birth control pills and anti-depressants, I determined that conventional medicine’s cure was worse than the illness. As a result, I gave up treatment altogether and resigned myself to living with a sometimes-debilitating hormonal imbalance. One day, in desperation, I searched online and found Dr. Christie Winkelman, a naturopath who (according to her Internet profile) had worked with many women experiencing similar hormonal issues. Under Dr. Christie’s care, I have learned how the physical, mental, emotional, and even sp…

I had an old sprained ankle injury that had not healed in two years. When Dr. Winkelman wanted to do cold laser on it, I was skeptical but agreed, since everything else she has done for me has been effective! After one treatment, my pain was gone and has not returned in three months. Since then we have treated other areas of old pains and those have greatly reduced as well. I cannot believe how much better my body is feeling, and how used to my prior level of pain I had become. I am skiing again this year! Thank you Insights to Health!

After only three sessions of neurofeedback with Dr. Gil Winkelman, I am noticing a definite improvement in my concentration, focus, and ability to do many complex tasks without being overwhelmed. I feel as though I am finally coming out of a longstanding fog! In addition to having a gentle and kind bedside manner, Dr. Winkelman is very skilled and knowledgeable both about neurofeedback and medicine in general. He has also recommended natural medicines that have improved my overall health and well-being, and I look forward to further improving and maintaining my health with his holistic approach even after my neurofeedback sessions are over. I couldn’t be more pleased. C.S., 39 year old female, Portland, OR

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