Meet Our Team

SVT Health & Wellness believes in building relationships with our patient/partners. That’s why we’ve assembled one of the finest medical teams in all of Alaska for comprehensive primary care, complete general dentistry and naturopathic wellness.

Whether you’re seeking a dentist or massage in Homer AK, a back-to-school physical in Anchor Point or acupuncture in Seldovia—we’ve got the right providers for you.

  • Allen “Jason” Cameron
    Allen “Jason” CameronMassage Therapist
    A 25-year resident of the Homer area, Jason Cameron is a licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Alaska, and is certified in Thai massage, craniosacral therapy and manual lymph drainage. He focuses on personal body awareness and workplace ergonomics, plus supporting patients in pain...
  • Amy Rattenbury
    Amy RattenburyAcupuncturist
    Amy holds a master’s degree in Chinese Medicine and is nationally certified by the NCCAOM. Her passion for holistic medicine began after receiving successful treatments to improve her own health and well-being. Many conditions can be effectively treated using Chinese medicine including digestive, respiratory, and...
  • Andrea Helmer
    Andrea HelmerFamily Nurse Practitioner
    Andrea Helmer brings over 20 years of diverse healthcare experience, with a background that spans intensive care, respiratory therapy, and rural health. She is deeply passionate about caring for veterans and has a strong clinical interest in wound management. Andrea is committed to fostering meaningful,...
  • Christine Brubaker
    Christine BrubakerFamily Nurse Practitioner
    A Family Nurse Practitioner with a degree in community health from Brown University and a Masters in Nursing from Yale, Christine has found a home at SVT Health and Wellness. She has been in the medical field since 2005 and enjoys practicing medicine that focuses...
  • Colette Whelan
    Colette WhelanFamily Nurse Practitioner
    Colette’s journey began as the youngest of twelve children on a small farm in Ireland. Her journey has brought her across the world, eventually to the Pacific Northwest, where she calls home and enjoys the beautiful outdoors with her husband and two Siberian huskies. Colette received...
  • Cortney Hartman
    Cortney HartmanAcupuncturist
    Cortney holds a passion for providing relevant and accessible healthcare to her community. Towards this aim, she earned her master’s degree in 2008 and maintains national certification for acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. After working in a busy community acupuncture clinic in her Portland, Oregon neighborhood...
  • Dr. Kira Bendixen
    Dr. Kira BendixenFamily Medicine Physician
    Dr. Kira Bendixen is a dual board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine / Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). With a deep commitment to whole-person care, she integrates osteopathic principles and hands-on techniques to help patients optimize their health and wellness. Dr. Bendixen brings over...
  • Dr. Michael Morton
    Dr. Michael MortonDentist
    A graduate of Health Science Major at University of Nevada and Doctor of Dental Surgery in Creighton University, Boyne School of Dentistry, Dr. Michael Morton brings 21 years of hands-on experience as a general dentist and knowledge of the latest dental technology. The proud father...
  • Evan Nadel
    Evan NadelBehavioral Health Consultant
    Evan is a Licensed Social Worker, from New York, who has recently joined our SVT Health & Wellness clinic as a Behavioral Health Consultant. Evan has a strong background in substance use counseling and mental health throughout the lifespan. He has provided individual and group...
  • Jenifer Dickson
    Jenifer DicksonHealth and Wellness Coach
    Jenifer Dickson is a Health and Wellness Coach who enjoys supporting people across the lifespan. She is a UAF graduate, a Certified Nutritional Therapist, and mother to two boys. She enjoys serving patients in Seldovia, Anchor Point, and Homer and believes health outcomes are linked...
  • Kourtney Holder
    Kourtney HolderFamily Nurse Practitioner
    Kourtney Holder is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the AANP and has a Doctorate Degree in Nursing Practice. Kourtney received her Bachelors at Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID; completing her Master and Doctorate degrees at Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, KY. Kourtney...
  • Melissa Bunker
    Melissa BunkerFamily Nurse Practitioner
    Melissa has been in nursing for more than 20 years, with most of this time practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner.  She graduated from Baylor University with her BSN and then MSN, specializing in family practice.  She and her family moved from Texas to Alaska in...
  • Rita Wettach
    Rita WettachMassage Therapist
    A native of Switzerland, Rita Wettach brings her experience as an Ayurveda Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, Movement Therapist, and Massage Therapist to our services at SVT Health & Wellness.  Her love for Body-Mind-Spirit integration led her to extensive travels and studies from Switzerland and beyond. Rita...
  • Sharon Geraghty
    Sharon GeraghtyMental Health Nurse Practitioner
    Sharon was born and raised in Alaska and has lived here all her life.  She received a Bachelor’s in Nursing from UAA.  Many years later, she went back to school to further her education and became Board Certified with ANCC as a Mental Health Nurse...