Dr. HEATHER FRIEND | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Nurse Practitioner, Family
About
Heather Friend, DNP, FNP-C, MSCP, is the founder and CEO of Resolute Integrative Health, a Direct Primary Care clinic in Rogue River, Oregon. After a personal health challenge at age 15, she entered the medical field at 17 and became a registered nurse in 2005, working many years as an emergency department nurse and forensic sexual assault examiner. She transitioned to a family nurse practitioner role in early 2018, completing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Frontier Nursing University. In 2022 she moved into private practice, focusing on integrative medicine, and opened Resolute Integrative Health in 2024. Her DPC philosophy emphasizes addressing root causes, shared decision‑making, and providing comprehensive, whole‑family care that blends conventional and holistic approaches.
Education
Medical School: Frontier Nursing University (2021)
Board Certification & Credentials
Specialty: Nurse Practitioner, Family
Board Certified: FNP-C (American Association of Nurse Practitioners), MSCP (Menopause Society Certified Practitioner)
Designations: MSCP, FNP-C
Years in Practice: 19+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1003314766 Active
Primary License: Oregon (OR) - 201803718NP-PP
Professional Memberships
- Menopause Society - Member
- American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine - Member
Community Involvement
Active in the Rogue River community, volunteering with local health initiatives, serving on community boards, and promoting wellness education.
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2024