BOISE NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC - Key Persons
Office Manager, Denise Barlow, is ready to take your phone call or greet you at the front desk.
Job Titles:
- Owner
- Licensed Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Joan Haynes is the clinic owner and has been in practice since 1998. After graduating from the University of Arizona and later from National University of Natural Medicine, in Portland Oregon, she then completed a 1-year Family Practice Residency.
She has been an active board member of the Idaho Chapter of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (IDAANP) and was appointed by the governor to the first Naturopathic Medical Board with the Board of Medicine. She is also a member of the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Dr. Haynes treats both recent illnesses and ongoing chronic problems. She uses conventional and specialty lab testing, a thorough history and exam to help uncover the root cause of symptoms. Treatment plans are individualized using lifestyle counseling, nutrition, herbs, hormones, and supplementation to help people recover their health. Having practiced for over 25 years, Dr. Haynes brings experience and compassion to her patients.
When she doesn't have her nose in a good book, she is outside tending her garden.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Michaela Falkner graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (now the Sonoran University of Health Sciences) in Tempe, Arizona and completed her general medicine residency there with a focus on autoimmune disease and chronic complex illness. Dr. Falkner established her practice in the San Francisco Bay Area where she specialized in nutrient injections and IVs, menopause and hormone optimization, and chronic, often underrecognized conditions such as Lyme and other tick-borne infections, SIBO, and chronic fatigue & pain syndromes.
Dr. Falkner's holistic approach reflects her belief that good medicine is whole-body focused and, importantly, manageable for her patients. She supports patient autonomy by helping restore a sense of control. Her goals are to gently guide the body back to health while empowering her patients to better understand and appreciate their bodies. She values her relationships with her patients and works diligently to truly listen and advocate for their best care.
In addition to her passion for naturopathic medicine, Dr. Falkner spends time playing with her dogs, golfing, knitting, and cross stitching.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Nicole is a highly-skilled primary and adjunctive care provider who integrates standard medical diagnostics with a broad range of natural therapies.
Dr. Nicole embraces the philosophy of addressing the cause of a patient's illness, rather than merely treating or suppressing symptoms. To do this, she devotes the time necessary to understanding each individual patient and their health goals.
After completing her pre-med requirements at Boston College, Dr. Nicole earned her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University. During her studies, she traveled the country interning with some of the most skilled and highly regarded naturopathic doctors in the US. She is licensed in Washington State and practiced family medicine for over 16 years in Seattle before moving to Boise in 2019.
Dr. Nicole actively contributes to establishing the national cut score for the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations and has done so for 20 years. This involves determining the minimum level of proficiency or competence that candidates must demonstrate to pass the exam to uphold the integrity and credibility of the licensing process within the profession.
Dr. Nicole is currently serving on the Idaho Naturopathic Medical Board. She has previously served on the boards of the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians (WANP) and the Idaho Chapter of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (IDAANP). When not at work you can find her hiking with her family and dogs or working on her core in Pilates.