OUR FOUNDER
Barbara Winges Conflitti, ARNP, FNP, IFMCP, CHT, is the founder and director of Anthea Health LLC, a functional medicine healing practice based in Ashland, Oregon.
A Family Nurse Practitioner, with prescriptive authority, Barbara is an active member of both the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
She obtained her Master’s Degree and conventional medical training from Georgetown University, as well as her 21st century functional medicine training at The Institute for Functional Medicine.
Her interest in health began at an early age, due to her own family history of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and depression. When she learned that these types of health issues could actually be prevented, she began a dramatic change to improve her own lifestyle and nutrition. She wanted to counterbalance the possibility of developing the diseases and illnesses that affected her family, and she also hoped that her exemplary lifestyle would inspire her family to make similar changes. And this began her lifelong interest in alternative and integrative medicine.
In her free time, Barbara enjoys hiking, backpacking, yoga, and traveling around the globe. In addition, she likes to read especially about mindfulness and keeping up on medical advances in conventional, integrative, and functional medicine.
PURPOSE
Barbara’s alternative medicine education began in 1980, while still living in her home country of Germany – she obtained a certification in physiotherapy from the Dr. Muschinsky Berufsfachschule for Ergotherapie in Bad Lauterberg.
Over the years, Barbara recognized that conventional medicine does not solve the underlying causes of disease and illness to achieve optimal health. She questioned how patients got into the problems in the first place.
This began her interest in Functional Medicine.
EXPERIENCE
A Family Nurse Practitioner, with prescriptive authority, Barbara has clinical experience in family medicine, women’s health, and functional medicine. She also has 20+ years of experience in direct patient care including oncology, intensive care, and post-anesthesia care.
Education & Functional Medicine Training
Barbara obtained her Master’s Degree and conventional medical training from Georgetown University. Barbara also completed the 21st century functional medicine training at The Institute for Functional Medicine. She is also currently studying Traditional Tibetan Medicine at the Sorig Khang Institute.
Functional Medicine practitioner certification (IFMCP) requires the completion of the following clinical practice and advanced practice modules:
- Energy Advanced Practice Module – November 2014
- Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module – March 2015
- Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice – March 2015
- Detox Advanced Practice Module – July 2015
- Hormone Advanced Practice Module – July 2015
- GI Advanced Practice Module – November 2015
- Immune Advanced Practice Module Live Stream – February 2016
- Introduction to Functional Nutrition: Clinical Solutions for Addressing the Underlying Causes of Disease – May 2016
- IFM Certified Practitioner – May 2016
- Reversing Cognitive Decline – March 2017
- IFM’s 2017 Annual International Conference – June 2017
Although it typically takes 2-3 years, Barbara was able to complete the Institute of Functional Medicine Certification program in less than 1.5 years, reflecting her dedication and commitment.
After completing her initial certification, Barbara continued her education in frequency specific microcurrent (FSM) treatments, heart math, mindfulness training, and hypnotherapy (certified).
OUR APPROACH
Barbara utilizes a holistic approach to healing that addresses all symptoms and lifestyle factors, in order to restore balance to the body.
She is compassionate und understanding in her approach, helping to treat, reverse, and/or prevent cardiometabolic disorders, gastrointestinal and immune disorders, hormone imbalance, brain health, and detoxification issues (to name a few).
Barbara creates a safe environment for patients to explore their mind/body and spiritual connection. In her presence, you will be encouraged to flirt with your physical, emotional and mental boundaries; always with self-love and compassion. Her intention is for you to cultivate a healthy, integrated life.
In addition to Barbara’s services, Anthea Health also has a network lifestyle coaches, nutritionists, and other healthcare professionals that we work with. We may refer you to someone in our network if we believe it will help you achieve the optimal and well-balanced care you deserve.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Barbara will help prevent, reverse, and treat your conditions and symptoms by addressing the root causes of the following:
Whether you just want to feel healthier, balance your life and health or were just diagnosed with a new condition or have been struggling with a chronic condition, we will help prevent, reverse, and treat conditions/symptoms by addressing the root causes of your symptoms.
FAQs
No request is too big or too small for our team. If it matters to you, it matters to us. Let us help you get back to optimal health.
As graduate of The Institute for Functional Medicine’s Certification Program (IFMCP), Barbara Winges Conflitti, is uniquely trained in the Functional Medicine model to identify and treat the root causes of chronic disease.
In order to achieve the designation of IFM Certified Practitioner she has completed 7 training seminars and passed stringent written and case study evaluations in less than 1.5 years in 2016 reflecting her dedication and commitment.
She is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who obtained her Master’s Degree and conventional training from Georgetown University. As a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, she has prescriptive authority in two states, Oregon and Washington.
She also has years of clinical experience in family medicine, women’s health, and functional medicine. In addition, she has 20+ years of experience in direct patient care including oncology and intensive care.
Barbara will not be your primary care provider. She provides functional and integrative medicine and will be able to handle most of the primary care needs, however, you are required to maintain your primary care provider for routine screening exams such as pap smears, colonoscopies, prostate exams, etc. and for same-day, acute, or emergency situations requiring immediate care or hospitalization. Her role as a consultant will enable her to work with your primary care provider to help you transition off medications as much as possible.
Anthea Health LLC does not accept any form of medical insurance or Medicare/Medicaid. However, our office can provide you with an itemized bill which can be filed for possible reimbursement from your insurance company. We will provide you upon request with an itemized bill with traditional ICD-10 codes and CPT codes at the end of your consultation. You may receive partial or full reimbursement by filing that with your insurance company depending on your policy. We do not offer additional support in working with insurance for claims reimbursement beyond the itemized bill. You may use your health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA) to pay for your consultations and lab fees.
Initially you will spend 90 min with Barbara Winges Conflitti ARNP, FNP, IFMCP, CHT. The consultation includes before and after time spent to review all paperwork including the New Client package. Most patients require 3-5 follow-up visits depending on the complexity of their case. Sometimes patients require a lengthier visits or more frequent visits contingent on their needs. We will review in-depth lab results, discuss your progress, and modify your health plan as needed step by step to achieve optimal and lasting results. This visit may be done in person or via telehealth.
You will be charged a 50% of total fees for missed appointments or late cancellations according to the times listed below. Repeated missed appointments or late cancellations may result in termination from the practice. You may cancel your appointment by calling the office 541 880 8062. Email, text, or portal messaging WILL NOT be accepted as forms of notification for a cancellation. FULL REFUND REQUIREMENTS: Initial New Patient Visit: forty-eight (48) hours, Subsequent Consultations: twenty-four (24) hours). Checks returned due to non-sufficient funds $50 fee.
Yes, we welcome patients worldwide wherever you may be located. Ideally, to establish appropriate provider-patient relationship your first visit would be in person including a thorough physical examination. After your first visit we can provide follow-up visits via skype or phone. We are happy to help you find appropriate accommodation if necessary.
However, we understand that some patients are not able to visit beautiful Ashland, OR. In this case our provider can consult via skype or phone, depending in which state you may reside, she may or may not be able to prescribe scheduled drugs across state lines before you are seen in person.
Initially you will spend 90 min with Barbara Winges Conflitti ARNP, FNP, IFMCP, CHT. The consultation fee which includes before and after time spent to review all paperwork including the New Client package (please do not schedule an appointment without completion of the package) and review of any past lab work you may have submitted. During your visit we will review the functional medicine timeline and matrix analysis. Order appropriate tests, and design your personalized health plan. In addition, the visit includes HeartMath (stress biofeedback) and body composition analysis free of charge. Fee: $375 ($900 value)
We understand that some patients are not able to visit beautiful Ashland, OR. In this case our provider can consult via skype or phone, depending in which state you may reside, she may or may not be able to prescribe scheduled drugs across state lines before you are seen in person. Fee: $ 250 (initial 60 min consultation), Follow-up: $125 – $185 (30 min to 45 min)