About Us

The Salmon Creek Naturopathic Clinic is a family practice, established in 1999

Jared Zeff, ND, LAc., VNMI

Dr. Zeff is a licensed doctor of naturopathic medicine and a licensed acupuncturist. In addition to maintaining a private practice, Dr. Jared Zeff currently teaches at the Bastyr University, College of Naturopathic Medicine in Seattle.

After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California in 1974, Dr. Zeff graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1979, and from the Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in 1987. In 1988 he accepted the position of Academic Dean at National College which he held until 1993, when he returned to full-time practice.

Dr. Zeff is considered a traditionalist, practicing a classical form of naturopathic medicine. He began a private practice in McMinnville, Oregon, based around obstetrics and family medicine. In 1993 he moved his practice to the Portland area, and in 2001 moved to Vancouver. He currently works primarily with chronic disease.

He was named “Naturopathic Physician of the Year” in 1989 for his contribution to the development of naturopathic clinical theory. In April, 2002, he was given the first Lifetime Achievement Award of the Northwest Naturopathic Physicians Association for his contributions to naturopathic medical education. View Articles by Dr. Zeff

Rebecca Zeff, ND

THE EARLY YEARS | As a 2nd generation Naturopath Dr. Rebecca Zeff had a unique upbringing. Instead of drugs to quell fevers and surgeries to remove tonsils, her childhood illnesses were treated with hydrotherapy, homeopathy, and herbs. From an early age, Rebecca was fascinated with the natural world and natural cycles. Curious by nature, she got accurate and informative answers to the basic questions of life like, “where do babies come from” and “why is the sky blue?” From accompanying her father to harvest medicinal herbs to joining him on house-calls and at conferences, Rebecca has been steeped in natural medicine her entire life.

Rebecca began helping people live healthier lives by working as a fitness instructor while she attained her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She enjoyed teaching such varied formats as Zumba, Yoga, and Tai Chi, which she still enjoys today.

CLINICAL PRACTICE | Now a licensed Naturopath, Rebecca is working beside her father, Dr. Jared Zeff, at the Salmon Creek Clinic. Rebecca has a general practice with special interests in chronic pain, sports injury, chronic illness, fertility, men’s health, teen and child medicine, and optimal nutrition. As an avid gardener and lifelong athlete, two of Rebecca’s favorite healing tools are herbal medicines and hands-on therapies like joint manipulation and bodywork. In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Rebecca often makes herbal medicines and beauty products from homegrown or wildcrafted plants. She is a member of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute and the Weston A. Price Foundation.

When she’s not at work, Rebecca is often pursuing one of numerous interests, which include homemaking, homesteading, plastic-free living, martial arts, and fitness. She enjoys cooking, eating, reading, dancing, knitting, gardening, and spending time outdoors in the Washington countryside where she lives with her husband, son, and all their chickens and ducks.

Sierra Carey, ND

Dr. Sierra graduated in 2022 from the National University of Natural Medicine, where she took extra
classes in homeopathy, traditional naturopathic treatments, and midwifery. Her goal is to create a family
practice that provides an alternative to conventional medicine, where her patients feel heard and are
empowered to take part in their own health journeys. Dr. Sierra sees children and adults of all ages and
can provide sports physicals. She supports parental rights, medical freedom, and true informed consent.
Instead of specializing in specific health conditions, she specializes in the unique philosophy of traditional
Naturopathic Medicine, which can be applied to any condition. She is passionate about the body’s innate
power to heal itself and works to guide her patients in removing the obstacles that are preventing their
bodies from being able to reach their optimal state of health. Rather than relying primarily on
medications, she helps people to elevate their baseline health and reverse chronic illness through lifestyle
changes, nutrition, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and herbal medicine.

Dr. Sierra was born and raised in Eastern Oregon and is the oldest of 5 children in a close-knit family. She
was first inspired to pursue a medical career after being treated for cancer as a child. She was raised by a
mother who preferred natural remedies for her children and passed that curiosity onto her. Originally, she
planned to become a pediatric oncologist, but by the time she completed her undergraduate degree, this no
longer felt right. After taking a couple years off to explore her passions, she found Naturopathic Medicine
and instantly knew that it was the missing piece she had been looking for. When she is not at work, she
spends her time with her family and boyfriend. She loves camping, hiking, reading, cooking, and
traveling.

Jessica Zeff, MBA

Jessica Zeff is the oldest daughter of Dr. Zeff, and trained at the Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon with the intention of providing support to the patients of the Salmon Creek Clinic.

Growing up in a household of traditional naturopathic philosophy, Jessica learned at an early age that the foods we eat play an important role in our overall health. And, that in a family of seven people a lot of creativity is needed when meal planning for half a dozen different food intolerances.

After finishing her undergraduate degree, Jessica spent several years working at the Salmon Creek Clinic, and was able to see that this type of medicine is especially effective for those who follow the dietary recommendations prescribed by the doctor and eliminated the foods they couldn't digest properly. However, some food intolerances are more difficult than others, and those who struggled with the dietary changes they needed to make had less success with their health goals. For some people the food aspect was just too difficult and they would give up.

Wanting to help with this aspect of the healing journey, she graduated from the Western Culinary Institute in 2009, and continued working in restaurants and the clinic for several years while trying to find the best way to serve everyone. With that goal in mind she completed an MBA in Sustainable Business in 2019.

As of 2021, Jessica is back at Salmon Creek Clinic to offer to you her culinary skills and specific knowledge about the dietary intolerance evaluations. Her services include food intolerance counseling, meal planning, and finding food products. She is also the clinic's office manager.

For more information about Jessica’s services, visit her website: www.hazelwoodnaturalfoods.com.