Dr. Drew Collins, ND - Proactive Choice

What to Look for in a Perimenopause Doctor

Perimenopause Doctor Near Me: What to Look for in Bend OR Something shifts in your late 30s or early 40s, and at first you can’t quite name it. The sleep that used to come easily suddenly doesn’t. Your periods start doing unpredictable things. You feel anxious in situations that never used to bother you. The […]

Ozone Therapy Benefits: 12 Conditions It Treats (2026 Evidence)

Ozone therapy benefits and the conditions it treats

Most people hear the word “ozone” and think of the atmosphere, or maybe that sharp smell after a thunderstorm. Medical ozone is a different conversation entirely. It’s one of the oldest clinically used therapies in integrative medicine, with roots going back over a century, and the research base supporting it has grown considerably in the […]

7 Signs You Need a Hormone Specialist

Surprised young doctor in a medical gown and stethoscope holding a thermometer

Reviewed and informed by Dr. Drew Evan Collins, B.S., N.D., licensed naturopathic physician (Oregon license 1332) and founder of Proactive Choice in Bend, Oregon. Dr. Collins brings over 40 years of clinical experience in integrative hormone care, functional medicine, and naturopathic practice. You wake up tired. You eat right, exercise reasonably well, and still can’t […]

What Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy? Benefits, Risks and Delivery Methods

What TRT actually improves, what the TRAVERSE trial found about heart, clot and fracture risk, and how injections, gels, oral capsules and pellets compare.

Testosterone, ADHD & Gut Health: A Holistic Biohacking Approach

If you are looking to improve energy, mood, hormone balance, or cognitive performance, a holistic approach to health can provide deeper, long-term results beyond quick fixes. In this discussion, Dr. Drew Collins, a naturopathic physician with over 40 years of experience at Proactive Choice Clinic, shares insights into testosterone therapy, gut health, ADHD, and biohacking strategies to optimize the […]

New Earth with Dr. Drew: Reflections on Artemis II and the Future of Space Exploration

Eye-level view of a spacecraft heading toward the Moon against a starry sky Watching Artemis II head for the Moon brought back a flood of memories and questions. I still think everyone can respect what it would take to make the cut for such a mission. It’s no small feat. I remember being in the […]

Understanding ADHD, Autism & Mood Disorders in Children: A Functional Medicine Perspective

ADHD, autism and mood disorders in children

If your child struggles with attention, anxiety, mood changes, or learning differences, you’re not alone. Many families today are seeing a rise in neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum traits, and mood-related challenges. In this discussion, Dr. Drew Collins explains how genetics, environment, nutrition, and learning styles influence children’s brain development—and what supportive options families […]

Embracing Holistic Health: Insights from The New Earth Podcast

Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, many people feel overwhelmed by endless health information, quick fixes, and fragmented healthcare systems. This has created a growing demand for a deeper, more meaningful approach to healing—one that focuses on holistic health, human connection, and long-term wellness. In the pilot episode of The New Earth Podcast, Dr. Drew Collins […]

The Best 7 Teas for Sleep: Natural Ways to Improve Rest and Relaxation (2026 Guide)

A good night’s sleep is essential for physical health, mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Yet millions of people struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling refreshed. In the digital age, sleep problems have increased exponentially, raising concerns for people of all ages. Stress, screen time, caffeine, hormonal changes, and lifestyle […]

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy vs Ozone Therapy: Which Treatment Is Right for You?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy versus ozone therapy

Author: Dr. Drew Collins, ND Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Drew Collins, ND, Proactive Choice, Bend, OR What’s the difference between HBOT and Ozone Therapy? Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) delivers 100% pure oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure to saturate tissues and accelerate healing. Ozone Therapy uses medical-grade ozone (O₃) to trigger controlled oxidative responses that improve oxygen metabolism […]

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Based on 24 reviews

After struggling with molluscum contagiosum for over a year and a half with my toddler, we finally found relief thanks to Dr. Drew Collins. I can’t recommend him enough. My son had these viral bumps for about 18 months, and they just kept spreading. We brought it up multiple times with our pediatrician and were told they would resolve on their own within a few months. Unfortunately, that never happened. Instead, the bumps continued to spread and were slowly working their way up toward his neck. They were itchy, uncomfortable, and clearly bothering him. Like many parents, I spent a lot of time searching online for solutions. The problem is that there really aren’t clear protocols—just countless suggestions from people trying anything and everything. We tried many of those approaches, but nothing helped, and some even seemed to make things worse. When we finally met with Dr. Drew Collins, the experience was completely different. He took the time to listen, understand the situation, and develop a thoughtful treatment plan. The plan was surprisingly simple—just one supplement—but within about a month we started seeing real improvement. Now, about three months later, my son only has a few small scabs left where the bumps used to be, and they’re healing up nicely. After 18 months of watching this spread and worrying about it, seeing such clear progress has been a huge relief. We’re incredibly grateful for Drew’s help and expertise. If you’re dealing with persistent molluscum or similar issues and feel like you’ve run out of options, I would absolutely recommend scheduling a visit with him.

Lindsay Jones

Dr. Collins has a heart for getting you well. Having had cancer fourteen years ago, I have no thyroid gland. Many doctors have had the “well the numbers look good, you must be feeling well” approach. Dr. Collins understands many reasons why things may not be right even though tests show they should be. He is more interested in you feeling well than the numbers. His approach has revealed things about my present condition I think many doctors missed. While he had my thyroid hormone condition under control, another issue sprang up that traditional doctors approached with the usual pain medications. My gut was constantly hurting. MRIs and ultra sounds, showed nothing. No one offered any reason for my pain. Dr. Collins correctly identified pain in fatty tissues and an incorrect balance of gut microbes. More and more information is being found all the time about how important your gut health is to the rest of your body. Dr. Collins takes a great interest in this subject. He is very concerned for the health of the gut in the American diet that has been terribly broken down by pesticides typically sprayed on seed products and the toxic byproducts of seed oils (wheat, corn, rye, barley, rice and so forth). He has discovered the findings from MIT and a heart surgeon Dr. William Davis who published Super Gut, that showed there is a missing gut biome called L. Reuteri. Without this biome, all the fatty pain tissues and issues inside the gut caused my pain. Dr. Collins graciously offered a free starter of L. Reuteri and the instructions to grow a yogurt from these bacteria. I was on my way to health. Dr. Collins makes clear that you must have the desire to “follow” the treatment. For this treatment I needed to get off all seed products and take the yogurt daily. This takes some time, several months and at first it was difficult to tell if I was getting better. By the third month there was no doubt. I lost eighteen pounds of fat over my gut and the pain went away. The pain from my sciatica went away due to a reduction in inflammation. This is a side benefit I did not expect. My back hurt less, again, a reduction in inflammation. My skin started looking better. Soon, my wife started taking it because she had trouble with inflammation in her hands. Indeed, her hands and knuckles started to improve, and also her skin. Dr. Collins wants everyone to know about this, and so do I. I highly recommend this treatment and other natural approaches that Dr. Collins employs.

Robert Mehl

Dr. Drew is amazing! He’s kind, good at explaining everything and has wonderful bedside manner. He really knows how to make you feel comfortable. On top of all of that he is very skilled at what he does. I came to Dr. Drew for my knee which has been giving me issues for years. I had a terrible fall on the ice here in Bend, OR a few days before. Not only did he address my knee but he addressed my fractured tailbone and all the pain I was having for my fall. No joke, I had a noticeable relief by the time I was leaving his office. I experienced some pain and soreness that night from all of the injections but within two days I was sitting on my tailbone again and walking around without excruciating pain. I’m now committed to going through the process to address pain in my shoulders hip and knees. Can’t wait to keep the healing going! Thank you Dr. Drew!!

Alice Fairbairn

Dr Drew Collins is an Amazing naturopath. He saved me from having a knee replacement! I had 6 PRP shots and was fine! That was 14 years ago! I've also done prolotherapy for my shoulders and hands with him. He is wonderful!

Dona Davis

I have been working with Dr.Collins for close to ten years now. I first came to him because I am a Doctor of Chiropractic and needed help with staying in business. Over the years using my arms, hands , wrists, elbows and spine to treat patients with chiropractic I developed a lot of tendinitis and nerve pain that was so severe I couldn't practice. With expert clinical care and diagnosis Dr.Collins was able to use regenerative medicine to heal these injuries. I am so happy to say that I now practice pain free. Furthermore as I am in my 50's now I needed help with my diminishing hormone levels. Dr.Collins analyzed my blood work and using bioidentical hormones brought my levels up to normal and completed the healing process for me. Now my energy, mood, motivation and love for being a chiropractor are back . I come from a medical family and have worked with other doctors for 30 years, Dr.Collins is the most talented doctor I have met. He is a level above in clinical expertise and has the greatest amount of knowledge and available treatment that I have experienced.

Patrick Rardin

Dr. Collins is awesome and helped me when no other doctor could. I went to see Dr. Collins due to multiple medical problems due to a car accident. Dr. Collins treated my neck, shoulders, lower back and knees with tremendous success. I had seen many pain management specialists in the past who could only provide temporary pain relief with treatments and medications but Dr. Collins provided me with concrete permanent results. In addition his treatments were pain free! I had very bad knee pain due to degenerative arthritis and all pain is gone now. I had excruciating pain in my lower back and that is gone now because of Dr. Collins treatments. I had frozen muscles and tendons in my shoulders and neck and he was the only doctor that successfully gave me permanent relief. In closing, if you are really motivated to get relief from persistent pain go see Dr. Collins and you won't regret it. He specializes in ozone therapy, hormone replacement, hypothyroidism, prolotherapy, stem cell therapy, anti-aging, nutrition and offers concierge medicine. I am more than grateful that he is conveniently located in Bend so I can see him for all my medical needs in the future.

Desiree Kerkhoff Bryant

Dr. Collins has been my physician since 2010. He has kept me healthy with his exceptional skill set & that includes Bio-identical hormone therapy & thyroid treatment. I feel fortunate to be his patient.

Dana Schultz

Thank you so much Dr. Collins for balancing my hormones and thyroid for many years. I feel great under your care. Anytime I have a question or concern you always get right back to me. I appreciate the care you take with my health.

Sharon Reeve

I have been a patient of Dr. Collins for almost 20 years and he has helped me so much with my overall health and well-being. Not only is he a brilliant doctor, he is a kind and compassionate person who truly cares for his patients. Dr. Collins helped me overcome a terrible hip injury that wasn't responding to conventional treatments. In addition, he balanced my Thyroid Hormones and has helped me with numerous other ailments. I highly recommend Dr. Collins and can't say enough good things about him. I love you Dr. Collins and will be a patient for life!

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