Dr. Cynthia Keller M.D. - fearless leader and passionate caregiver, empathetic to a fault; to know her is to love her
Dr. Keller is passionate about pediatric care in general, and wellness care specifically. Besides being board certified in pediatrics, she also became board certified in Integrated Medicine in 2014, and in 2017 she passed her 3rd Boards, this time in Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine. She enjoys this balance of western medicine and alternative care, and it is one of the reasons she was inspired to start a holistic integrative clinic.
She is very happily married, and the busy mother of three. She spends most of her “free” time at conferences and avidly reading about how to best meet the ever changing medical and healthcare needs of her families.
Most of all she loves her time with her husband
Dr. Emily Passic, ND, MsAY -
a diligent, intuitive physician
, with magic hands, she works personally with all of her patients to provide them realistic solutions
Dr. Passic holds a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Masters in Ayurvedic Science from Bastyr University. She has spent time in India, learning from some of the top Ayurvedic doctors there and she brings her credentials as one of just a handful of degreed Ayurvedic medicine practitioners in WA state to CIW.
Dr. Passic started her journey to natural healing first, with teaching group fitness classes and Pilates, followed by Clinical Nutrition, and then Massage Therapy. Her experience has shown her that the human body and mind are complex and in a constant state of fluctuation, therefore, to treat two completely different individuals with the same condition, in exactly the same way, would never work as a long term solution…you have to treat the person….the whole person.
As a Naturopathic doctor her areas of specialty include pain management, stress management, chronic infections, physical medicine including: microneedling with PRP, neurofascial and dural therapy, craniosacral work, visceral manipulation, detoxification, and gut health.
Outside the office she enjoys practicing yoga, rock climbing and making herbal home remedies, but usually spends most of her time with her young boys.
Dr Ethan Rohde, ND, LAc – curious and optimistic, he strives to offer high-quality longevity and performance care along with a comprehensive approach to mental and emotional health.
Dr Rohde received his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University. He came into his professional training with a unique background as a former Division 1 basketball player and having practiced Buddhist meditation in the US, Nepal, and Thailand. Dr. Rohde enjoys lively discussions about stress, hormones, and metabolism with his patients. He enjoys enriching patients’ lives with self-awareness and knowledge about their own biology and physiology. Ethan strives to give his patients a sense of ownership in preventing disease and living an optimal life.
He lives in Kirkland where he spends his days enamored with his wife and two kids… and thankful for the rare moments of quiet to watch a great documentary whenever possible.
Dr Jill Ghormley, ND, MAMS - Her energy and enthusiasm for healing is contagious.
Dr. Ghormley is a multi-award winning physician, and the first licensed deaf ND in the US. She specializes in physical medicine for infants to adults.
Her gift is on identifying underlying issues from brain trauma, delayed development, post-injury musculoskeletal rehab, pelvic floor dysfunction, and infants with reflux/feeding concerns; to help patients create real healing. She’s currently the only ND that does CO2 laser frenectomies, a minor surgical procedure to correct tongue-tie and lip-tie conditions which prevent babies from latching onto the breast effectively.
Kimberly Doolittle, EAMP, LAc - a brilliant, nurturing spirit, she treats each of her patients with great consideration and respect for their personal journeys
Kim Doolittle received her master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine from the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine in Seattle, WA. Acupuncture first became a passion of hers after graduating from Santa Clara University with a B.S. in Environmental Sciences, when she happen to accompany Dr. Keller on a trip to Southern California to shadow an acupuncturist. Over that weekend, Kim was able to observe a handful of treatments as well as receive several treatments from him; she was so blown away by the experience and received so much relief from her own health issues, that she decided she wanted to help people in the same way. She was enrolled in her master's program 10 months later!
During her training, she completed 1,200 hours of clinical practice treating patients at the Center for Integrated Care, Northwest Hospital Midwives Clinic, Asian Counseling and Referral Services Center, Evergreen Treatment Services Center, and Mary’s Place Shelter. Aside from acupuncture (needling), Kim is proficient in cupping, two forms of body work (Tui na and Shiatsu), gua sha (a mild scraping therapy), moxabustion (heat therapy) and Chinese herbal medicine. She is trained to treat acute and chronic issues of all kinds, but she most enjoys treating women’s health issues, fertility issues, children and teens, and mood disorders.
Kim also happens to be Dr. Keller’s daughter and has worked at Centered in Wellness, in some form, since its origin. She is so happy and excited to get to care for CIW’s patients in a new avenue. When she is not caring for others, she likes to spend time with her little boy.
Natalie Werner, LPN -
Nurse Natalie, is
Abby Schlaug, BSN, RN - loves to learn and take on new challenges
Abby is a thoroughbred Kentucky girl, who found her way to the great Pacific Northwest! Abby graduated in 2019 with her Bachelors of Science of Nursing from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. During this time, she was also on the volleyball team and was an Academic All-GLVC recipient. She started her nursing career in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, and continued ICU nursing through COVID. She began travel nursing in 2021. Her first contract was here in Washington, at Providence Regional Medical Hospital in Everett. While continuing her travels, she knew she wanted to explore other areas of nursing, medicine, and breakout of the hospital setting. She loves helping people and making even the smallest of difference in their health and wellness journey. The stars aligned and she began working at Centered in Wellness in November of 2023. She is thrilled to provide IV therapy treatment, BrainTap sessions, and much more!
Outside of work, Abby loves to spend her time hiking, kayaking, or skiing when she gets the chance.
Kate Eide, LMP - warm-hearted and strong, with a healing touch - the best massage you'll ever get!
Kate has been practicing massage therapy since 2011. After graduating from Cortiva Institute, she worked in both a Naturopathic clinic and high end spa. She has completed several of Brian Utting’s continuing education courses and is experienced in a wide range of modalities, including deep tissue, myofascial release, pre-natal massage, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, visceral, and sports massage. Her goal is to cater to the needs of her clients, meeting them where they are at with their therapy. She believes in the value massage provides individuals, whether they are recovering from an injury, and/or are in need of stress relief and relaxation.
Outside of work, Kate loves to travel and spend time outdoors with her husband Matt, and their two sons. Backpacking, hot yoga, gardening, good food, and great stories are a few of her favorite things.
Maryann Nakamura, Office Manager - ultra organizer, quick to smile and can talk anyone off a cliff, overcoming difficult situations with patience and grace
Maryann is from Vancouver, British Columbia. She is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a minor in Economics. She has lived most of her life in the Seattle area and has raised two boys with her husband Mark.
Having worked side by side with Dr. Keller for over 11 yrs, she is truly one of the hearts of our clinic. Maryann’s lifelong pursuit has been centered around good nutrition, fitness, health and wellness. She considers this her dream job; to have her work be in such perfect alignment with her personal goals. Maryann is thrilled and honored to be a part of building Centered in Wellness and enjoys assisting each and every one of our families anyway that she can.
Katie Hewett, Billing Manager - organized, outgoing, always exuding warmth and confidence even while under pressure
Katie says, "I love working for a practice centered around the wellness of its families." When seeing patients come into the office and leave with a smile because they are given hope and exceptional care makes the job worthwhile. She feels lucky to be a part of a team that not only cares about each and every patient but also about one another. Katie started working with us as a receptionist in 2011. Smart, quick, and witty, she wears many hats well, including medical billing/management role and most recently our StemWave Specialist.
One of her passions in life is to care for and serve others and is blessed to get to do that both at work and at home being a mom. She grew up in Kirkland and now lives in Woodinville with her husband and 4 children, Landon, McKenna, Juliette and Cassie. She enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, and watching football.
Jennifer Hesselgrave, Patient Care Coordinator - a CIW and front desk veteran, she is always patient and ever-gracious, all while juggling multiple things at once
Jennifer has worked with Dr. Keller since 2012. Always graceful and reliable, she is a key part of making sure our front office runs smoothly and also helps out with some of our marketing. She says, "I love what I do and I love the people I work with. What makes my job so rewarding and exciting is seeing the joy people have after seeing Dr. Keller."
Jennifer grew up in South Texas and met her husband shortly after moving to Washington in 1989. At home she shares her life with her best friend of 30+ years. They have two grown daughters and a son, and a little granddaughter. She can't leave out her furry kids; Kyva and Evee.
Dr Andrew Jackson, ND
Dr J. as he is known here. Quick humored and oh so witty.
We consider each member of our staff - from the front desk to the book keeper, from our technicians to our doctors and nurses - a "caregiver". Like any healthy community each member must play their part and play it well to be strong, healthy and successful and each member must work towards the same goal, which in our case is caring for our patients and promoting paths for wellness and healthy living. When patients feel at ease in our office, listened to, cared for and hopeful in the face of illness we know we've done our jobs.