Alethea Crippen Fleming, ND is a passionate advocate for naturopathic geriatric medicine. She is a 2007 Bastyr University graduate and earned a certificate in Gerontology from the University of Washington. Dr. Fleming also holds a BA from Oberlin College. Dr. Fleming is the owner and lead physician of the Vital Aging Clinic in Anacortes, Washington where she provides primary care to all adults as well as adjunctive geriatric care.
Dr. Fleming is adjunct faculty at Bastyr University and Middle Way Acupuncture Institute. She is active in local community organizations as well as a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians (WANP). Dr. Fleming specializes in geriatric and adult health care, recognizing the specific concerns of those with chronic disease.
Dr. Fleming is adjunct faculty at Bastyr University and Middle Way Acupuncture Institute. She is active in local community organizations as well as a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians (WANP). Dr. Fleming specializes in geriatric and adult health care, recognizing the specific concerns of those with chronic disease.
Services
First-time office visits consist of a complete medical history, physical exam and health assessment, as appropriate to the concerns of the patient. These visits are approximately 100 minutes long. Routine office visits are scheduled for 45 minutes. This allows ample time to review current treatment and progress as well as address any new concerns.
Dr. Fleming is available to speak to your group! Whether it's a small community group or a large professional organization Dr. Fleming will present a relevant, amusing and inspiring topic, full of useful health information. Dr. Fleming also teaches the "Advanced Topics in Geriatrics" course for final year students at Bastyr University.
We provide as many of our patient resources here for fast and easy access to our patients. All new patients will receive a prompt to access the patient portal after the first visit is scheduled. If you need refills on supplements please email or call the clinic directly and we will arrange for a pick-up in our external drop-box.
What a joy, after suffering from a complaint for twenty five years, to at last find Dr. Fleming of the Vital Aging Clinic! She has taken the time to give compassionate, personal attention to me and what has seemed an intractable case, looking at a whole picture and seeking a solution to the causes which lie behind my problem.
Reviews (9)
Merrilee H.
Jun 04, 2021
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Miriam S.
May 29, 2021
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Initially I would have given her 5 stars, however, her assumption from a recent visit this year for a year old injury with an undiagnosed infection being diagnosed as anxiety disorder was the biggest insult to me as her patient. I only found out after trying to get reimbursed from my insurance company. How? After looking up the diagnosis code when my issuance company denied my claim. I've had complications as a result of her well intentioned but misguided medical advise. I don't recommend her as a professional physician after my unsettling experience with her this year.
Amy Pattee Colvin
May 25, 2021
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Dr. Alethea was instrumental in helping me get my health back on track. She helped where she could and referred me out when I needed something specific. She and the other doctor worked together to help sort out what was wrong and got me back on my feet. I appreciate her willingness to take time to LISTEN to what's going in from a holistic perspective. I highly recommend her!
Lauren Jaye
May 19, 2021
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I have worked with Alethea both as a colleague and as a patient. In my capacity as a midwife and nurse practitioner for over 35 years I am well aware that there is a wide range of quality when it comes to medical providers. Alethea is an excellent naturopath. She is wise, intelligent, caring, and sensible.
I am honored to see her patients in my clinic and gladly refer my patients to her for their medical issues.
I highly recommend Alethea Fleming without reservation.
I am honored to see her patients in my clinic and gladly refer my patients to her for their medical issues.
I highly recommend Alethea Fleming without reservation.
Mike Steiner
May 08, 2021
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I contacted [and saw] Dr Fleming after a friend recommended I see a naturopath for a health issue I was having. Dr Fleming gave me great advice and I was back to my normal self in no time. I continue to see her for wellness check ups and she is an enormous help. She is also a genuinely nice person, a good listener and a good person to talk to. I can't recommend her enough.
Jeremiah Harju
May 01, 2021
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If you are looking for a doctor that truly cares about not only your health but you in general, you've found the right place. Alethea is passionate about wellness and she has helped me through many hurdles. It's nice going to a doctor and them not trying to just give you medicine right away. Looking in-depth at blood work, diet and your genetics is key to creating healing on the front end of things rather than placing temporary bandaids on things after the fact. I highly encourage you to go and at least have an evaluation appointment and see for yourself.
Anton Novak
Oct 30, 2018
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Monique Starkovich
Aug 06, 2016
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I appreciate Dr. Fleming so much. Dr. Fleming takes the time to know you and you never feel rushed, she listens, is smart and all around amazing. I really appreciate Dr. Fleming taking the time to explain fully test results, medications and diagnosis with me in a manner that I can understand. I am so lucky to be one of her patients. I highly recommend Dr. Fleming.
Shelley Sides
Jul 25, 2016
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