Welcome to Snake River Wellness
Nestled in the heart of Glenns Ferry, Idaho, Snake River Wellness is a family practice clinic offering personalized, functional medicine care. I'm Carin Howard, a functional medicine certified physician assistant. Here, we’ll work together to understand your symptoms, conditions, lifestyle, and risk factors—so we can create a clear, practical path toward optimal health.
I see your health as a kind of soup—built over time from key ingredients: Sleep, Movement, Fuel, Connection, Pleasure, and Creativity. These elements shape your well-being, and we’ll use them intentionally to support a vibrant, resilient life. Through both traditional and advanced testing, we’ll get to the root of your health concerns and adapt your treatment plan as your needs evolve.
Your health is personal. Your care should be, too.
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine looks at the root causes of health issues, instead of just treating symptoms. It is a personalized approach that works in partnership with you to create a plan that supports your body's natural ability to heal and thrive.
Learn more about this systematic approach at Institute for Functional Medicine's website: https://www.ifm.org/functional-medicine/patient-resources
Meet Your Provider
Carin Howard PA-C
Hi, I’m Carin Howard, Physician Assistant. I’ve been providing primary care in Southern Idaho since 2011, and I created Snake River Wellness to offer the kind of care I believe people truly need—care that listens, investigates, and supports the whole person.
I bring a blend of conventional medical knowledge and a functional medicine lens to every visit. That means using both traditional tools and advanced testing to look deeper, and supporting your healing through lifestyle shifts as well as thoughtful medical treatment.
I believe health is dynamic—not static—and that healing is a process we walk through together.
When I’m not in the clinic, you’ll likely find me on the river or up in the mountains with family and friends, trying to grow all the plants, and dreaming up new adventures.​
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Graduated from Idaho State University with Masters in Physician Assistant Studies in 2010
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Board certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Your health, your story, your path forward.
Personalized care that listens, looks deeper, and helps you move toward lasting wellness.
Services
At Snake River Wellness, I provide primary care services with a functional medicine perspective. That means looking beyond the symptoms to find the why—and addressing the root causes with individualized treatment plans.
Services include:
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Annual wellness exams & preventive care
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Chronic disease management (diabetes, thyroid, hypertension, etc.)
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Hormone testing and support
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Digestive and gut health support
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Sleep and stress management
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Functional medicine consultations
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Advanced lab testing and analysis
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Nutritional and lifestyle counseling
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Telemedicine visits
Whether you're dealing with complex chronic issues or simply want to feel better in your daily life, we’ll work together to create a plan that works for you.
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