About the Clinic
On January 1, 2021, Dr. Brody moved her clinic from SW to a beautiful new space on her property in close-in SE. She set out to create a peaceful and safe environment filled with natural materials and lots of light.
The new construction includes an energy efficient ventilation system that brings in a full exchange of 100% fresh air 6x an hour. Additionally, it is equipped with a MERV13 filter which cleans and conditions the air before it enters the clinic, and each room has its own free standing medical grade air purifier that we run during visits.
In addition to the inside space, we have an outdoor heated space that has curtains which can be drawn for privacy.
As of March 2024 Dr Brody is doing the lion's share of her naturopathic visits virtually for both convenience and optimal safety, but you are welcome to be seen in person if that is your preference (or if your insurance requires it)!
We will continue to require good quality masks for indoor visits, whether or not they are required by the state of Oregon. If you do not have a KN95/KF94/N95 mask we are happy to provide one for you to keep at the clinic for your visits.
We feel confident you're not going to find a safer option for your naturopathic and acupuncture care.
Please note there is a small step to enter the office and the bathroom is not wheelchair accessible. If you have accessibility needs, please feel free to reach out the office and we can let you know if we can accommodate, or alternatively we are happy to recommend another office that can.
Our hours and contact form can be found HERE. If you would like to schedule please call the office at 503-977-0500.
Click HERE for Dr. Samantha's speaking, writing, classes, and online consulting for clients not in the Portland area.
About Our Team
Dr. Samantha Brody
Licensed Naturopathic Physician • Acupuncturist • Founder of ENHC
“It is my job to use a combination of knowledge, experience and intuition along with an understanding of each patient’s individual values to offer an approach that is truly unique to that patient.”
Have you always known you wanted to be a doctor?
I’ve always thought that I could have had any number of different careers because my interests are so varied. In college I was in a performance group called Rhythm & Shoes, ostensibly an early ‘90s Glee. I loved it. If I’d had a bit more talent I might have pursued that route for a career (and when I say a bit, I mean a lot.) But then again, I adored numbers and I couldn’t just ignore that. My geek claim to fame is that I truly loved and enjoyed studying for for and taking the SATs. I even took them a third time for fun.
My first major in college was economics and at that time I thought I’d follow in my father’s footsteps and go to business school. I studied psychology as my second major in college and was on the verge of becoming a therapist before I learned about Naturopathic medicine. Once that happened, it was a done deal. I went back to school and completed my prereqs for a doctoral degree in the field, as I knew without a doubt that I had found my career. Well, almost. I had been getting acupuncture for several years by that point (pun unintended!) and when I realized I could combine them, I went back to school for an additional masters degree and the picture was complete.
What is your health and healing philosophy?
I believe that the best approach is the one that is least likely to cause harm and the most likely to heal. And that your individual values are the most important thing in deciding on a treatment plan. Sometimes that may mean a medication while you make lifestyle changes that will ultimately resolve your concerns, taking a medication longer term, or addressing health issues when possible with dietary changes and supplements.
Two people can walk into my office with the same medical diagnosis, yet walk out with completely different treatment plans. It is my job to use a combination of knowledge, experience and intuition along with an understanding of your individual values to offer an approach that is truly unique to you. Your values. Your life. Your choices.
Please see my FAQ for additional information about my approach.
What makes your approach unique?
My philosophy holds that health is not merely the absence of disease, and there is no one thing that health should look like. It cannot be achieved with a cookie-cutter approach.
Each person that walks through the door of my clinic is unique, so I take the time to carefully develop an individualized treatment plan, addressing you as a whole person and recognizing that all aspects of your health—physical, emotional, and mental—are inseparably related.
At your first appointment, I listen. We talk about you, your history and your health goals. At your own pace, we will challenge, “I can’t,” and explore what is in your control. I use my knowledge, expertise, and 25 years of experience to give you the tools to implement changes in your life. It is my job to not only identify what is out of balance, but also to walk you down the path of regaining balance.
You will never be presented with a laundry list of things you "shouldn't" eat or supplements you have to take. I work with you to educate not only about what I think is going on in your body, but about why I am making each and every recommendation. (And I take one step beyond that: coaching how to implement the changes I may recommend.)
Sometimes we cannot make a condition go away entirely. But by decreasing the overall stress on the system, we can decrease symptoms and discomfort, while increasing your energy and improving your outlook at the same time.
What do you like to do for fun?
Once a neighbor asked my husband where I’d been since she hadn’t seen me in a while. He responded that I just prefer being inside organizing. It’s true, kind of. I do love having a clean and organized space around me. It keeps my head clear and allows me to be able to focus on whatever task or activity is at hand. That might include watching the Great British Bake Off with my husband, curling up and reading a book of short stories, or going to watch one of my teenager's soccer games.
Prior to Covid I was an avid traveler. I have a hobby of “miles hacking” where I use tips and tricks to accrue airline miles for free travel. Between 2012 and 2019 I traveled to Guatemala, Mexico, Turkey, Thailand, Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Japan, and Belize, as well as a number of other places in the US without paying a dime! I'm just starting to get back to this and am looking forward to new adventures.
And photography. I love taking photos. The one to the left was taken was from the White temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand. You can find some of my photos on Instagram @DrSamanthaND! I'm not currently doing much posting but as I get back to travel I'll likely pick that back up but we'll see!
I heard you wrote a book, is it true?
Yes! I’m proud to say that my book Overcoming Overwhelm—Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out was published by one of my favorite publishing houses, Sounds True, in 2019. This book was a labor of love and to have it out in the world is everything to me. If you want to learn more, or get a copy, you can do that right here.
Learn more about Dr. Samantha's education, training, and licensing.
If you live outside of Oregon and are looking for virtual coaching and consulting, or are from the media, please visit Dr. Samantha's website for more information.
Stephanie Hennig
Reception lead
What do you do for ENHC?
What do you do for ENHC?Since our covid pivot and Dr. Brody's move to her new clinic, I am working from home answering the phones, assisting patients, carrying out daily operations, overseeing billing, and doing my best to make sure that the office is running smoothly.