Psychiatric Services / Medication Management

Discover our team of dedicated nurse practitioners and supporting nurses, providing psychiatric services and medication management through a forward-thinking approach to integrative medicine. We are committed to matching you with the right provider and tailoring your care to suit your individual needs.

Our Expert Consultant

Dr. Henry Emmons, M.D.

We are proud to announce that our psychiatric medication management department consults with Dr. Henry Emmons on a quarterly basis, benefiting from his expertise in holistic psychiatry and integrative medicine to enhance our level of care. A highly renowned specialist, Dr. Emmons is dedicated to fostering resilience as a cornerstone of natural mental health. In his own words, “Most of my work these days centers around resilience, which I see as a key to natural mental health. I believe resilience is an innate gift—you were born with it and you still have it, no matter how you might feel right now.” His mission is to help others recognize and embrace their innate resilience, and we are honored to integrate his guidance into our practice.

Biography

Henry Emmons, M.D., is a psychiatrist who integrates mind-body and natural therapies, mindfulness, and Buddhist therapeutics in his clinical work. Dr. Emmons obtained his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and did his residency in psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident.

Dr. Emmons is in demand as a workshop and retreat leader for both healthcare professionals and the general public. He practices general and holistic psychiatry and consults to several colleges and organizations nationally. He serves as a consulting psychiatrist at the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing in Minneapolis and lives in Northfield, Minnesota.

Imagine

You deserve to be well

At River Valley, you have access to comprehensive evaluations of psychiatric concerns through a holistic approach, integrating options like integrative medicine, natural therapies, mind-body techniques, and more. Providers can also prescribe prescription-grade supplements as an alternative therapy or to complement other medications, supporting your journey to optimal wellness.

Listen

Our nurse practitioners take the time to understand your unique strengths, challenges, and needs.

Consult

A collaborative model is used to identify therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of the individual.

Implement

With your provider's guidance, you take the steps to implement your personalized plan and embark on your journey to wellness.

Do your genes play a role in how medications work for you? GeneSight Psychotropic is a pharmacogenomic test that analyzes how your genetic makeup may influence medication outcomes. By examining key variations in your DNA, this test provides valuable insights to help your prescriber understand how you may metabolize or respond to medications commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

Talk to your provider to see if you qualify for this testing.