Telehealth Available, North Dakota & Minnesota · In-Office Visits, Grand Forks, NDTelehealth ND & MN · Grand Forks Office

Alternative Health Clinicfor TRT, Peptide Therapy& Medical Cannabis Certifications

Dr. Charlotte Ewals, DNP, FNP-BC, board-certified
Choose personalized care in office or telehealth.

Request a Consultation (218) 274-4500

TRTTestosterone replacement therapy, guided by your labs

PeptidesPeptide therapy consultations with Dr. Charlotte Ewals

ND + MNMedical cannabis certifications for North Dakota and Minnesota patients

TelehealthOr in-office visits in Grand Forks, ND

Services

Choose Your Visit

Two visits with different goals. Here's who each one is for, what happens, what to bring and what it costs.

Men's health$200 Medical cannabis$250

Men's health · Testosterone & peptides

TRT and Peptide Consultations

Blood work determines if you qualify for TRT

Who it's for: Tired all the time, even after a full night's sleep
Lower sex drive or weaker erections
Losing muscle or gaining weight around the middle
Moody, irritable or mentally foggy
Wondering if low T is the cause
Curious whether peptide therapy could help
At the visit: A 45-minute review of your blood work and medical history
Other possible causes checked
Treatment options and potential side effects explained
What to bring: Early-morning lab results (call us for a lab order)
Your completed new patient intake form
A list of your medicines
Cost: Consultation: $200, includes your first 4-week supply if you start TRT

All-inclusive TRT: $175 every 4 weeks, or $2,000 for the year (save $300)

Peptide consultation: $200

Lab work not included

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Medical cannabis · North Dakota & Minnesota

Medical Cannabis Evaluation

Certification for a North Dakota or Minnesota medical card

Who it's for: Individuals with chronic pain, PTSD, seizures or another qualifying condition
Tired of treatments that haven't given you relief
A North Dakota or Minnesota resident
Individuals who want to purchase certified medical cannabis
At the visit: Review of your medical records and history
Risks and practical questions answered
Dr. Ewals decides if certification is right for you
What to bring: Photo ID showing your ND or MN address
Medical records, sent ahead by fax or email
A list of your medicines
Cost: New patient: $250

Renewal: $230 if Dr. Ewals certified you before

State fee separate: $40 in North Dakota, none in Minnesota

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Medical cannabis and men's health are separate visits.

Why us

Why Alternative Health

If you've had a frustrating experience somewhere else, you're not alone. Here are the common worries, and what we do instead.

Dr. Charlotte Ewals, DNP, FNP-BC — **Dr. Charlotte Ewals** DNP, FNP-BC

A quick online certification, then nobody to ask when questions come up
A full evaluation with Dr. Ewals, who you can reach again through Will
Prices that change once you're halfway through booking
Every clinic fee is listed before you book, and the state fee is always shown separately
State paperwork you have to figure out alone
Step-by-step help with the North Dakota or Minnesota process, plus a tool that writes your records request
A card that quietly lapses
A renewal countdown and calendar reminder, and a lower fee if Dr. Ewals certified you before
Being told what you want to hear
An honest decision. An evaluation never guarantees certification, and Dr. Ewals will explain why if it isn't right

Being offered testosterone without proper testing or a clear reason
Diagnosis first: symptoms plus early-morning labs, and treatment only if it's clinically appropriate
Subscriptions with pricing you can't pin down
One flat TRT membership every 4 weeks: medication, supplies, shipping and follow-ups included. Labs are billed separately
Nobody mentions the downsides
Fertility, blood count, sleep apnea and other risks discussed before you decide
Started, then left on your own
Follow-up visits every 8 to 24 weeks, with the same clinician each time
Low energy blamed on testosterone by default
Sleep, weight, medicines and thyroid are checked too, because they cause the same symptoms

Request a Consultation Request a visit online in about two minutes, or call Will.

How it works

Three Steps, No Surprises

You'll know what's happening, and what it costs, at every step.

Request a Consultation Or call Will, (218) 274-4500

Tell Us What You Need

Request a visit online in about two minutes, or call Will. He confirms the right visit, the exact fee and what to prepare, then books your time.

No medical details needed at this stage

Get Your Paperwork in Order

Medical cannabis: the records that document your condition, sent ahead. Men's health: early-morning lab work. Stuck on records? The planner below writes the request letter for you.

Records by email or fax

Sit Down with Dr. Ewals

An unhurried conversation about your history, your options and the risks, in person or by telehealth where your state allows. You leave knowing exactly what happens next.

The state makes the final decision on cards

Visit planner

Plan Your Visit in 30 Seconds

Three quick tools for the questions we hear most. Your answers stay in your browser: nothing you enter is sent or saved.

Answer the questions and your plan appears here: the fee, what to bring and what happens next.

When does your certification or card expire?

Enter a valid date as MM/DD/YYYY, for example 03/15/2027.

Month / day / year. It's printed on your card and shown in your state portal account.

We suggest booking recertification about three to four weeks before the expiry date, so the state has time to process your renewal.

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—days left

Enter your expiry date to see your countdown.

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Alternative HealthGrand Forks

Dr. Charlotte Ewals DNP, FNP-BC

Role: Family nurse practitioner
Licensed: North Dakota · Minnesota
Sees: Medical cannabis · Men's health

Your clinician

Who You'll See

Listens first, explains everything, and tells you when the answer is no

Every visit is with Dr. Charlotte Ewals, a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified family nurse practitioner. No hand-offs, no rotating providers.

Time to talkNo rushing through a checklist
Clear explanationsRisks and options you can understand
Honest answersEven when treatment isn't right

And Will, at the front deskHe answers calls, books visits, takes payment and explains how to send records securely.

Meet the team

Patient reviews

In Their Own Words

Excerpts from public Google reviews.

Amazing service, great response time and top notch service. Dr Ewal greets you with a bright smile…

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Wonderful experience. Probably the 1st time I've ever been to a Dr. That listens and hears me!…

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I was able to get in to see dr Ewals fairly quickly. Not too much of a wait…

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FAQ

The ones people ask before booking. Can't find yours? Call Will at (218) 274-4500.

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What should I bring to a medical cannabis evaluation?

A government-issued photo ID that shows your North Dakota or Minnesota address, and medical records that document your qualifying condition. Please get your records to us before the visit so Dr. Ewals has time to review them. Not sure how to request records? Call and Will can walk you through it.

How long does a certification last?

A North Dakota card lasts 2 years. A Minnesota registration lasts 3 years (checked October 2026). Each time it runs out, you need a new certification from Dr. Ewals and a renewal with the state. The official North Dakota and Minnesota program pages have the latest rules.

Do I need lab work before a testosterone consultation?

Usually, yes. Call us for a lab order, complete the labs, and then book your visit so Dr. Ewals can review the results with you. Low testosterone is generally confirmed with early-morning blood tests on more than one day, not symptoms alone.

Can I send my medical records through the website?

Please don't upload them through our booking or question forms, which are for scheduling details only. Email them to info@alternativehealthgf.com or fax them to (701) 757-0974 instead.

How much does it cost?

Our clinic fees are below. A $50 deposit holds your appointment, and the rest is due before your visit.

TRT consultation: $200
Peptide consultation: $200
Medical cannabis: $250 for a new patient evaluation, or $230 to renew if Dr. Ewals certified you before. Any state registration fee is separate and paid to the state.

Do you take insurance?

No. We don't accept insurance. However, we accept HSA and FSA payments. That doesn't determine whether an expense is eligible: eligibility depends on your plan and IRS rules. Check with your plan administrator before paying with HSA or FSA funds.

How do I book?

Book online or call Will at (218) 274-4500. He will walk you through the entire process.

What if I need to reschedule?

You can reschedule free of charge. Fees are not refundable, so please call as early as you can if your plans change.

Do you offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Ewals sees patients in person in Grand Forks, North Dakota, or by telehealth for all North Dakota and Minnesota residents. Tell Will which you'd prefer when you book.

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