Hi, I’m Dr. Claire Hannes (she/her), a naturopathic physician providing weight-inclusive primary care and eating disorder medical support at One Connection Healthcare in Ballard, Seattle. I work with patients seeking thoughtful, collaborative healthcare that honors the complexity of both physical and emotional wellbeing.
Whether you’re looking for a primary care provider who approaches health through a trauma-informed lens, support while navigating eating disorder recovery, or care for ongoing hormonal, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, or mental health concerns, my goal is to meet you where you are and help create a plan that feels personalized, sustainable, and aligned with your values.
Dr. Claire Hannes, ND Weight-Inclusive Primary Care & Eating Disorder Medical Support in Ballard, Seattle
WEIGHT-INCLUSIVE PRIMARY CARE | MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF EATING DISORDERS
Dr. Claire Hannes, ND
WEIGHT-INCLUSIVE PRIMARY CARE & EATING DISORDER SUPPORT IN BALLARD
Dr. Claire Hannes provides trauma-informed, weight-inclusive primary care and eating disorder medical support at One Connection Healthcare in Ballard, Seattle.
Meet Dr. Claire Hannes (she/her)
I grew up in Seattle, a hub for naturopathic medicine, and from an early age I was drawn toward a whole-person approach to physical and mental health. After graduating from Gonzaga University in 2010 with a BA in English and Creative Writing and a minor in Italian Studies, I spent two and a half years teaching English in Japan before returning to Seattle to complete my premedical coursework and pursue naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University.
I joined the One Connection Healthcare team in 2020 after completing my Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree and later went on to complete a two-year naturopathic residency under the mentorship of Dr. Lily Stokely, founder of One Connection Healthcare. My clinical training focused extensively on outpatient eating disorder medical management alongside comprehensive primary care in a busy integrative practice.
Today, I work with individuals seeking a more connected, collaborative, and compassionate healthcare experience — one that values both evidence-based medicine and the realities of being human.
A Weight-Inclusive & Trauma-Informed Approach to Primary Care
While shadowing Dr. Lily Stokely during my medical training, I was immediately inspired by the Health at Every Size® philosophy and incorporated it into my framework for patient care. I believe that health, value, and wellbeing are not determined by weight, acts of self-control, or punishment. Instead, I believe true health is rooted in self-respect, care, and sustainable support.
I strive to create a medical experience that feels collaborative rather than prescriptive. Many patients come to One Connection Healthcare after difficult or even harmful experiences within the medical system, and I hold deep awareness of the ways healthcare environments can impact nervous system regulation, trust, and emotional safety.
My goal is to create space where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in decision-making. I want to understand your priorities, values, concerns, and goals so we can build an approach to care that feels realistic and supportive of your actual life.
As a naturopathic physician, I draw from both conventional and natural medicine and enjoy having a broad treatment toolkit that allows flexibility and truly integrative care. When appropriate, I tend to prioritize lower-force interventions first while remaining grounded in evidence-informed medicine and individualized care.
Areas of Clinical Focus
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I provide inclusive primary care for patients seeking a provider who approaches health through a compassionate, trauma-informed, and whole-person lens. My approach centers collaboration, preventive care, long-term wellbeing, and personalized treatment planning rather than shame, punishment, or rigid expectations.
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I specialize in outpatient medical management for eating disorders and work collaboratively with therapists, dietitians, psychiatrists, and other providers to support well-connected care. I enjoy working with individuals who are newly beginning recovery work as well as those who have been navigating recovery for many years.
My approach to eating disorder care is rooted in Health at Every Size®, harm reduction principles when appropriate, and awareness of the systemic harms often perpetuated within healthcare settings.
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I support patients navigating hormonal concerns including menstrual health, fertility, perimenopause, and menopause. I enjoy helping patients better understand the many interconnected factors that can influence hormonal health and wellbeing.
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I work with patients experiencing gastrointestinal concerns including IBS, SIBO, GERD, dysbiosis, and provide adjunctive support for IBD. My goal is to help patients better understand patterns within their health while creating sustainable and individualized treatment plans.
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Mental and emotional health are deeply interconnected with physical wellbeing. I incorporate trauma-informed care, mind-body approaches, pharmacological management when appropriate, nutraceutical support, and nervous system awareness into treatment planning.
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Before becoming a physician, I practiced as a massage therapist, which strengthened both my manual therapy skills and appreciation for mind-body medicine and somatic approaches to care. I now incorporate multiple physical medicine modalities into my work, including manual therapy, osseous manipulation, trigger point injections, and musculoskeletal support for pain and injury.
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While shadowing Dr. Lily Stokely as a naturopathic medical student, I was immediately inspired by the Health at Every Size philosophy and adopted this into my framework. I believe that our health, value, and wellbeing are not based on weight (or acts of self-control or punishment), and that true health is rooted in a foundation of self-respect and care. I love working with people who are open to self-discovery and fostering an increased sense of peace and alignment in their daily lives.
I enjoy providing education during visits and answering questions thoroughly. All first visits are 90 minutes to allow a complete overview of history and treatment goals, and follow-up visits range from 30 to 60 minutes depending on care needs. I want to know about your values and priorities so that we can create a plan that is personalized and sustainable. As a naturopathic doctor, I enjoy implementing a wide toolkit of both conventional and natural approaches as this allows for flexibility and truly integrative medicine. I take a lens of using lower force interventions first when possible and appropriate.
My Philosophy and Care Model
Background, Credentials, and Ethics
I obtained my Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine after graduating from Bastyr University in 2020 and went on to complete a two-year naturopathic residency with Dr. Lily Stokely, the founder of One Connection Healthcare. This experience provided extensive training in the outpatient medical management of eating disorders and day-to-day primary care in a busy practice. I worked as a massage therapist during my medical training, which strengthened my manual therapy skills and deepened my appreciation for mind–body medicine and somatic approaches.
“First, Do No Harm” is a core principle of the Hippocratic Oath that I hold closely, especially knowing how many patients have been previously traumatized by the medical establishment. I strive to create a medical experience that allows for nervous system regulation and collaboration. I aim to meet people where they are and implement harm-reduction approaches when appropriate and ethical. I value the essential role of therapists and dieticians in a well-rounded eating disorder care team as well as coordination with other providers to ensure well-connected care. Additionally, I hold the awareness that people have unequal access to resources that influence their physical and emotional health and aim to tailor treatment to mitigate barriers as much as possible.
Licensure:
Dr. Claire Hannes is licensed as a naturopathic doctor in Washington. WA License #: NT6109537
What Keeps Me Joyful
Outside of practicing medicine, I love exploring and adventuring. I’m often out meeting neighborhood cats and photographing different areas of Seattle with my husband as we have a long-standing photo contest. I adore writing, Florence and the Machine, and reading about Jungian psychology. I have a zest for life that I hope translates into some lightness and humor.
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If you’re looking for a provider who leads with compassion, listens closely, and partners with you in your care, I invite you to connect.
Dr. Olinger is currently accepting new patients of all ages and works closely with the experienced provider team at One Connection Healthcare to support thoughtful, well-rounded care. If you’re navigating eating disorder recovery, looking for weight-inclusive primary care, or wanting support in building sustainable health practices, we’d be glad to help you get started.
