About Jen Owen
Integrative Medicine Nurse Practitioner & Founder of The Flourish Center
Hi, I’m Jen Owen, MSN, ANP-C, DipACLM.
My path into integrative medicine started in the 1990s when I healed my own chronic sinus issues using herbal remedies and lifestyle changes—after years of not finding relief in conventional approaches. That experience sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding how the body heals and how daily choices shape our long-term wellbeing.
My Story
I didn’t arrive here by accident. My path—as a nurse, a nurse practitioner, a patient advocate, and a human seeking my own healing—has shaped the way I practice today. I knew from the start that rushed visits and symptom-focused care weren’t serving anyone. I knew there had to be a better way.
So I created it.
My Background and Training
I studied Anthropology in college, which strengthened my belief that health is influenced by our culture, our habits, and the lives we’ve lived. After becoming a Registered Nurse in 2007, I cared for patients in both hospital and free-clinic settings. Those years taught me something essential: people don’t just need symptom treatment—they need care that sees the whole person.
I became a board-certified Nurse Practitioner in 2012 and trained extensively in integrative and functional medicine. In 2013, I opened my first integrative practice in Indiana, where I became known for root-cause, patient-centered care. I later expanded my training to include Holistic Pelvic Care™, deepening my understanding of how physical and emotional healing intersect.
After relocating to Portland in 2017, I realized that my true passion is whole-person, integrative primary care—care that honors the mind, body, and lived experience of every individual. The Flourish Center was built around that mission: to create a place where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to take charge of their health.
My mission is simple:
- To help people heal
- To help people feel better
- To help people flourish
– one meaningful step at a time.
Today, I am board certified in Lifestyle Medicine
and bring all of my training together to help my patients prevent, treat, and often reverse chronic conditions through sustainable, evidence-based habits. I also offer online educational programs so people everywhere can access tools for better health, more energy, and a life that feels more aligned.
Mentorship and Personal Life
Inspired by my own success, I became a mentor to Nurse Practitioners who are building or growing their own integrative and lifestyle-medicine clinics. Helping clinicians step into this kind of work—and expand the reach of truly integrative care—is one of the most rewarding parts of my career.
When I’m not helping others or mentoring my colleagues, I enjoy cooking simple, nourishing meals and spending time with my family. You might also find me out in the garden, at a concert, or cheering for my Indiana Hoosiers.
