Healthcare for complex, chronic, & commonly misunderstood health conditions
Telehealth - Oregon & Washington
Adults age 18 & up
Neurodiversity & LGBTQ+ Affirming
As someone who has complex or commonly misunderstood chronic health conditions, or is neurodivergent, thriving isn’t always so simple. Typical solutions may not work. Thriving takes some creativity.
Creative Thriving was established to meet the needs of those who have felt inadequately supported in their prior healthcare experiences. Creative Thriving is not a primary care provider, rather we serve as a specialist for those needing additional support.
Our primary focus is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and conditions that commonly co-occur such as mast cell disorders, dysautonomia, gastrointestinal concerns, food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and more. Many of our patients are also autistic, adhd, have various types of disabilities, and are members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Do you feel the standard healthcare system is failing you?
Did you finally receive a diagnosis to explain some of your symptoms, but no solid plan on how to feel better?
Have you been told your symptoms are “in your head”, or that you are fine because your tests are “normal”?
Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community who has never really felt at home in many healthcare settings?
Are you neurodivergent and struggling to find a healthcare provider who really gets you and accommodates your needs?
Do you have a growing list of symptoms that no one has been able to explain?
Do you have a long history of feeling dismissed and gaslit by healthcare providers?
Do you want a healthcare provider who is a collaborator, a consultant, someone who trusts you, who encourages you to do your own learning, who believes you know yourself best?
Are you looking for an integrative approach and someone who looks at the whole person, not just individual symptoms, someone who realizes everything is connected and interrelated?
If so, Creative Thriving may be a good fit!
A bit about Tasha
Hi, I’m Tasha Searles, and I’m the founder of Creative Thriving and an Advanced Practice Nurse who specializes in working with those experiencing chronic or complex health conditions, or unexplained/ undiagnosed symptoms. I am skilled in ‘connecting the dots’ and spotting patterns that others may have missed. I love working with individuals who have felt misunderstood or dismissed in prior healthcare interactions. I believe you are the expert in yourself, and see my role as a collaborator and consultant. We will work together to come up with a plan that works for you and gets you feeling your best! As someone who is personally neurodivergent, queer, and living with complex chronic health conditions I bring both my lived & professional experiences to our work together, giving me a unique lens to provide you the best care possible!
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) & Histamine Intolerance
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Other forms of Dysautonomia
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, ME/CFS
Undiagnosed/ Unexplained Symptoms
Nutritional Deficiencies
Gastrointestinal Concerns
Neurodiversity affirming care –Are you autistic, adhd, or otherwise neurodivergent? Identify as highly sensitive? Have felt like you never quite fit? At Creative Thriving our goal is to work alongside you to create a plan that works for your whole self, no cookie cutter solutions.
Creating a safer space for all to receive appropriate healthcare that is affirming & accommodating of individual needs; a space that encourages exploration and self-determination of what wellness and thriving means in your individual life.
We strive to make our services accessible and welcoming to all. If you need accommodations of any sort; or have feedback on how we could make our services or website more accessible and inclusive, please let us know!