Clinic Updates, Reminders ....and COOKIES :)

We hope this finds you and your families safe enjoying the beautiful summer in the PNW! Some friendly reminders and updates in these crazy times...with some delicious allergen free cookies to follow. Before Your Appointment Please call the clinic before coming in if you: 

• have a fever

• cough

• shortness of breath

• been around someone that has tested positive for COVID

• have recently travelled outside WA or been near or travelled in high risk COVID areas

Coming to the Clinic Arrival and Waiting Room

• Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before your appointment

• Maximum of 3 people in the waiting room at one time

  • If you open the door to the clinic and see more than 3 people in the waiting room, please let front desk staff know that you will be sitting in a chair in the hall right outside the clinic or front desk staff can call you on your phone if you'd rather wait in your car 

Visitors and Family

• Please come to your appointment alone so that we can maintain social distancing in our waiting room

• If you require assistance to get to your appointment, a visitor can sit outside the clinic in the hall or wait in the car

Face Coverings

• Given the recent state mandate, all persons over the age of 4 coming in to the clinic are required to wear a face covering

• Some people may not be able to wear a face covering due to medical conditions. Please let us know if you fall into this category or are unable to acquire a face covering. 

Children and Face Covering Tips: shorturl.at/azAJ8 DIY Face Covering Tips:  shorturl.at/grwV6 Checking In

• Upon entering the clinic please use the hand sanitizer or wash your hands in the restroom 

• Contactless temperature checks of those coming in to the clinic will start soon

• 1 person allowed at the front desk at a time

Curbside Supplement Pickup

• Call ahead to make sure we have your supplements in stock and you can pay over the phone, drive to the clinic, and let us know when you arrive via phone call. We will be happy to bring supplements out to your car.

Virtual Visits

• Virtual appointments with the doctors will continue to be available .

• Patients are reporting that they find these visits really convenient and helpful 

Cancellation Policy Reminder

• Compassion goes hand in hand with providing great patient care. Unfortunately, when one patient cancels without giving enough notice, they prevent another patient from being seen.

• Please call the clinic with at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time to notify us of any changes or cancellations. To cancel a Monday appointment, please call our office by 10:00 a.m. on Friday. If prior notification is not given, you will be charged $40 for the missed appointment.

Clinic Hours We continue to be closed on Mondays - if you are scheduled to see Jim, Susan, or Mike please contact them directly for appointments that fall outside of Tuesday through Friday business hours.  Thanks for reading and as promised...yumminess awaits below.

Recipe: Flourless Brownie Cookies  (Keto, Paleo, Vegan, and Gluten/Wheat Free) Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar free powdered sugar (Try Swerve brand)

• 1/3 cup cocoa powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1-2 large egg whites * See notes

• 1/2 cup keto chocolate chips (Try Lily’s Brand)

For the vegan (eggless) option

• 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas Approximately 3-4 medium sized bananas

• 1/2 cup almond butter can sub for any smooth nut or seed butter of choice

• 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• 1/4 cup chocolate chips of choice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, sift your powdered sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix well until combined.

3. Add your egg white and mix very well, until combined and smooth. If the batter is too thick, add an extra egg white. If the batter becomes too thin, add extra powdered sugar. Fold through your chocolate chips.

4. Pour spoonfuls of cookie dough batter on the lined tray, 2-3 cm apart. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges go slightly crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the pan completely.

For the vegan (eggless) option

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.

2. Add all your ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a blender. Blend until smooth and combined. Fold in your chocolate chips.

3. Drop cookie dough on the lined pan and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until your desired texture is achieved.

4. Allow cookies to cool on the pan completely.

Notes * Start with 1 egg white, and only add a second if the batter is too thick. Healthy Flourless Brownie Cookies (Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free) can keep at room temperature, in a sealed container, for up to 1 week. Cookies are freezer friendly and can be kept frozen for up to 2 months.