Our Providers
Blue Bradley, CNM, ARNP
Graduate: Frontier School of Midwifery & Family Nursing
Undergraduate: Omak Wenatchee Valley College, Nursing Program
Specialty: Obstetrics, Women’s Health, Infant Care and Breastfeeding
Victoria DeSalvo, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Victoria ‘Tori’ earned her RN degree thru the Omak Wenatchee Valley College nursing program. She went on to earn her MSN Family Nurse Practitioner at Gonzaga after earning her Bachelor’s Degree from Athabasca University. A longtime resident of Okanogan County, her hobbies are running & skiing and spending time with her family. “I believe access to healthcare is one of the most important basic needs we have. I love this county with its strong sense of community and beautiful wilderness.”
Allison Fitzgerald: MD, FAACP
Physician w/ OB
Medical School: University of Connecticut
Residency: Mountain Area Health Education Center, Asheville, NC
Specialty: women’s health, obstetrics; pediatrics & chronic disease
Karen Jacobsen, LMHC
Behavioral Health Specialist
Karen earned her Master’s in Counseling from Western New Mexico University. She has worked for Family Health Centers since 2004. When not in the clinic, she enjoys hiking, skiing, gardening and music. “I love working with a positive team to help people become their best selves.”
Katherine Kirner, ARNP
Graduate: Pacific Lutheran University
Pursuing: Gonzaga University, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Specialty: Family Practice
Brendan Smith, ND
Naturopathic Physician
He earned a Bachelors in Science in Biology from University of Washington and graduated from Bastyr University with his Naturopathic Medical degree. He completed three years of residency at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle, WA where he rotated through community health centers and major regional hospitals. Dr. Smith has special interest working with patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease using a patient centered holistic approach. He has provided care for many years with homeless youth in Seattle helping to manage health through difficult life situations. “I am excited to join FHC in providing naturopathic medicine to the people of Okanogan County. The dedication to health, prevention and health care in line with values and preferences of patients are reasons I look forward to joining and serving the community.”
James Wallace, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Medical Director
Physician w/ OB
Dr. Wallace is a Board-certified Family Physician with fellowship training in obstetrics. He provides care to patients of all ages and has special interest in promoting the health of families through the many ups and downs of life. He works in Family Health Centers’ offices in Brewster and Twisp, and provides inpatient and perinatal care at Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster. With a Master’s degree in Public Health, Dr. Wallace prioritizes prevention, intervenes on social determinants of health and assists patients, families and their communities overcome barriers to health.
As Medical Director of Family Health Centers, Dr. Wallace enjoys the opportunity to lead one of the most dedicated and compassionate group of community health providers anywhere. The physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at Family Health Centers are passionately committed to our mission of serving “the health of our entire community through collaboration, patient care and education, to deliver positive patient experiences and to provide access to affordable care,” and to balance new technology and systems of practice with good old-fashioned, patient-centered primary care. It is truly a privilege to work with such an inspiring team.
Dr. Wallace also hosts medical students and residents on rural health rotations in both outpatient and hospital settings, and enjoys the opportunity to pass on his love of rural, full-spectrum family medicine to new physicians.
When not adventuring in clinical practice, Dr. Wallace enjoys exploring the North Cascade mountains, playing in the snow, and floating local rivers with his amazing wife and two sons.