Meet Our Staff

Cow Creek Health and Wellness Center

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Meet Our Providers

Benjamin Jeppe, MSN, RN

Ben specializes in primary care, incorporating nutritional, supplemental, and hormone therapies into more traditional medical care. He prefers to focus on prevention, early detection, and intervention through routine wellness visits and screenings.

“I see working with a patient as a partnership. I’ll encourage you to make healthy lifestyle choices, reduce dependency on medications or treatments, and to get you to where you want to be in your daily life.”

Michelle Phelps, FNP-C

Michelle specializes in family practice, women’s and men’s health, and hormone and wellness balancing. With over a decade of experience in various aspects of healthcare, she treats anyone from puberty to geriatric age.

“I like to look at the body as a whole, and not at an individual piece or complaint. If I don’t know something, I will research it. My philosophy is to treat people like I want to be treated, and I treat my patients like family.”

Claire Grubb, RD, LD.

Originally from Athens, Georgia, Claire’s love of travel led her to explore the Pacific Northwest, which brought her to Roseburg. With a degree from Colorado State University and a career in Long-Term and Skilled Nursing Care, she follows her passion for cooking, education, and Diabetes management to serve the patients of the Cow Creek Health and Wellness Center as a Registered Dietitian.

“My primary goal is to promote my clients’ independence, through nutrition education and lifestyle support, whether that be showing someone how to properly chop a vegetable, to learn about glucose monitoring, etc. My office is a safe space, and I provide services to people of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and cultures.”

April Gilliom, ND

April is a Naturopathic Physician, graduate of Bastyr University in WA state. An undergraduate study of Environmental Science and Policy was completed in Austin, TX. She was born and raised in the woods of western Washington with her three sisters. Inspired by the Blue Zone Project status of Umpqua region, in 2021 she moved to Roseburg as an AmeriCorps service member, joining the efforts of a local nonprofit, providing education on prevention and reversal of diet-related chronic diseases through lifestyle strategies. As a Health Education Lifestyle Coach at CCH&WC, April provides diabetes education, hands-on cooking classes, and a variety of other services to help build health resilience.

“I value individualized healthcare and the art of medicine, helping people discover simple yet profound ways to restore wellness through lifestyle. It’s a great day when education inspires awareness of our immense capacity to heal from within, once the obstacles to cure are cleared.”

Peyton Rondeau, MS, RD, LD

A member of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, Peyton studied nutrition in Washington, where he focused on dietary research with both children and athletes. In addition to working on dietetic programs at Cow Creek Health and Wellness Center, Peyton will be providing assistance with diabetes management, kidney disease management, general healthiness, and conscious eating. Additionally, Peyton can assist with sports nutrition, focused around improving athletic performance and maintaining a higher strain on the body for longer periods of time.

“Food is something that everyone engages with on a daily basis. It can play a huge role in someone’s life, longevity, health, and disease prevention. I believe that everyone can learn something from whoever we engage with, so I love just sitting and chatting with my clients in a laid back, non-judgmental way.”

Blake Neidhart, CADC II

Blake brings years of experience in various treatment centers and levels of care into his work as a substance use counselor and recovery specialist. His personal experience has given him a passion for helping people through recovery.

“I have a sincere care and concern for people, especially when they’ve made the decision to go through the process of change. I try to be relatable and easy to talk to.”

Talon Gipson, CADC-R, CRM, PSS

Talon specializes in recovery based in forming cultural connections. His easygoing nature makes him easy to talk to, and his life experience helps him relate to patients’ journeys.

“My favorite part of this work is being able to see that spark light up in someone when they start getting it.”