Dr. Elicia RoosD.O.

Dr. Roos treats a broad range of primary care and chronic conditions. Her clinical focus includes hypertension, diabetes, prediabetes, fatty liver, insulin resistance, hypothyroidism, autoimmune thyroid disease, high cholesterol, migraines, anxiety, depression, insomnia, IBS, PCOS, and vitamin and iron deficiencies. She also manages perimenopausal and post-menopausal conditions and food hypersensitivities. She does not manage chronic pain medications but provides referrals to pain management specialists.

Dr. Roos holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and practices family, functional, and preventive medicine. She brings osteopathic manipulation training to her clinical work, allowing her to address musculoskeletal pain and restore function without defaulting to medication.

Dr. Roos takes an integrative, hands-on approach rooted in osteopathic principles. She prioritizes lifestyle changes, nutrition, and holistic strategies before reaching for medication when appropriate. Patients describe her as patient, thorough, and a genuine listener who addresses every concern regardless of how long it takes.

Yes. Dr. Roos has a special clinical interest in hormone care and women's health. She performs pap smears, STD testing, and manages PCOS, menstruation concerns, and perimenopausal and post-menopausal care, including hormone-related conversations and treatment planning.

Yes, Dr. Roos provides pediatric care at Dawning Wellness. Families can enroll children as members, and Dr. Roos handles well-child visits, acute illness, vaccinations, and general pediatric primary care.

Dr. Roos takes a metabolic health-focused approach to weight management. She prescribes and manages GLP-1 medications when appropriate and uses a SECA body composition scale to track progress with precision. She pairs these tools with nutrition guidance and lifestyle coaching for sustainable results.

Yes. Dr. Roos trained in osteopathic manipulative medicine and incorporates it into patient care when clinically appropriate. She uses this technique to relieve pain and restore function, often reducing or avoiding the need for medication.

Dr. Roos is passionate about helping patients improve their health through nutrition, lifestyle habits, and preventive strategies. Her background in nutrition informs how she counsels patients on supplements, diet, and sustainable habit change. She aims to help patients feel genuinely well, not just disease-free.

Patients consistently highlight Dr. Roos's attentiveness, thoroughness, and compassion. One patient noted she asks many questions and responds to each one. Another described her as the best physician they had seen across six decades of medical care. A third noted complete trust and genuine enjoyment of the practice.