Alternative HealthGrand Forks
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Men's health

TRT TherapyLab results required before your first visit Peptide TherapyEvidence, regulation and safety first Men's health overviewHow a lab-based consultation works

Medical cannabis

Medical Cannabis CertificationWhat happens at a visit and what it costs North Dakota process Minnesota process Renewals Dispensary locations

Patients

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About us

A Small Clinic Where You're Known by Name

Alternative Health is an independent clinic in Grand Forks run by 1 clinician and 1 office manager. You see Dr. Charlotte Ewals at every visit, Will answers the phone, and fees are explained before you book.

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Board-certified FNPNorth Dakota & MinnesotaIndependent

Dr. Charlotte Ewals, DNP, FNP-BC
Dr. Charlotte EwalsDNP, FNP-BC
  • 1clinicianDr. Ewals sees every patient herself. No rotating providers.
  • 2statesLicensed in North Dakota and Minnesota, in person or by telehealth where the rules allow.
  • $0hidden feesCannabis, testosterone and peptide fees are all listed on this site.
  • 0dispensary tiesNo dispensary or pharmacy pays us, and we don't sell cannabis.

Our mission

Honest, Unhurried Care for the Problems That Usually Get Rushed

Medical cannabis, low testosterone and the questions around them often get rushed. We give them a proper evaluation, a clear explanation and a price you knew in advance, with the same clinician every time.

Our vision

Answers People Can Trust, on Both Sides of the Red River

A clinic where patients across North Dakota and Minnesota can ask about cannabis, hormones and peptides, hear what the evidence does and doesn't show, and leave every visit understanding their own care.

What we stand for

6 Things You Can Hold Us To

  1. 01

    We Test, We Don't Guess

    Records and lab work come first. A diagnosis is based on results and history, not a questionnaire and a hunch.

  2. 02

    We Say No When No Is Right

    An evaluation never guarantees certification, and treatment is only offered when it's clinically appropriate. You'll hear why either way.

  3. 03

    Clear Explanations

    Risks, options and what the state does next are explained in words you can repeat to your family, so the decision is yours.

  4. 04

    No Surprises on Price

    Clinic fees are on this site. State fees are shown separately. We don't accept insurance, so there are no codes or bills months later.

  5. 05

    Your Time Matters

    Visits aren't rushed, and you deal with the same two people every time.

  6. 06

    Independent and Private

    We take no payments from dispensaries or pharmacies, and keep your records to the people who need them.

Who you'll deal with

2 People, Start to Finish

Clinician

Dr. Charlotte Ewals, DNP, FNP-BC

Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified family nurse practitioner, licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota. Her visits are unhurried and non-judgmental, with an emphasis on education, so you understand the reasons behind every recommendation, including when she recommends against a treatment.

  • DNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
  • FNP-BCBoard-certified family nurse practitioner
  • ND · MNLicensed in both states
  • FocusMedical cannabis, testosterone and peptides

“Dr.” refers to Dr. Ewals' doctoral degree in nursing practice. She is a nurse practitioner, not a physician. Licence details are available on request and through the North Dakota and Minnesota nursing boards' public lookups.

Office manager

Will

Will answers calls, schedules visits, takes payment and explains how to send records securely. If you've phoned us, you've spoken with him. Will calls you back to set up your visit.

  • Answers the phone and books visits
  • Takes payment and explains fees
  • Tells you how to send records safely
  • Reminds you when a renewal is due
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What to expect

How a Visit with Us Goes

  1. 1Before

    Will confirms the right visit, the exact fee and what to bring or send ahead.

  2. 2During

    Dr. Ewals reviews your records or labs with you, asks about your history and goals, and explains the options and the risks.

  3. 3After

    You leave knowing what happens next: a state application, a prescription and follow-up plan, or a recommendation to look elsewhere.

Where we are

Grand Forks, Serving Both Sides of the River

Our office is on South Washington Street in Grand Forks, a short drive from East Grand Forks and the rest of the Red River Valley. Telehealth is available across North Dakota and Minnesota.

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Questions

Questions About the Clinic

Who you'll see, how visits work and what we don't do. Still unsure? Call Will at (218) 274-4500.

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Who will I see at my visit?

Dr. Charlotte Ewals, DNP, FNP-BC, at every visit. There are no rotating providers.

Is Dr. Ewals a medical doctor?

Dr. Ewals holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, which is where “Dr.” comes from, and is a board-certified family nurse practitioner licensed to evaluate, diagnose and prescribe. She is not a physician.

Who is Will?

Our office manager. He answers the phone, books visits, takes payment, explains how to send records securely and returns messages. If you've called us, you've probably spoken with him.

Where is the clinic?

2502 S. Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201, with a parking lot on site. A map and directions are on our Visit page.

What are your hours?

Visits are by appointment. Call (218) 274-4500 and Will will find a time that works, including how quickly you can be seen.

Is there parking, and is the office accessible?

Yes. There's a parking lot right outside the clinic, a wheelchair-accessible ramp into the building and an accessible restroom. Tell Will about any other needs when you book.

How do you handle reviews?

We only display reviews we've confirmed on Google and that the reviewer has agreed to share. If you'd like to leave one, there's a link to our Google listing in the footer.

How do I give feedback or make a complaint?

Call Will or use the contact form. Feedback goes to Dr. Ewals directly, and we'd rather hear about a problem than not.

Do you treat women's hormones too?

Not as a dedicated service right now. Women are welcome for medical cannabis evaluations. Call and we'll point you in the right direction for hormone care.

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 do not accept insurance.

Do you accept HSA and FSA for your services?

Yes, most Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans can be used to pay for most of our services. Eligibility depends on your plan and IRS rules. Check with your plan administrator before paying with HSA or FSA funds.

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