About
Dr. Jessica Schneider is a board-certified physician with a clinical focus on root-cause medicine, hormone health, and preventive care. She previously practiced at Kadlec before founding Empowered Health Institute in Richland, WA. Her approach weaves functional medicine into traditional primary care, a combination patients in the Tri-Cities describe as rare.
Dr. Schneider treats a wide range of complex conditions including Hashimoto's disease, PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, hereditary hemochromatosis, systemic inflammation, and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. She takes thorough physicals seriously. One patient's comprehensive exam revealed a heart murmur that led to the discovery of an aortic aneurysm and life-saving surgery at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. Patients describe her as patient, non-judgmental, and genuinely invested in health as a long-term journey. She calls patients directly with test results and offers after-hours check-ins when needed.
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Who is Dr. Schneider right for?
Dr. Schneider is a strong fit for adults navigating complex or previously undiagnosed conditions. Patients with hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, PCOS, or Hashimoto's disease benefit from her root-cause approach. She also works well with patients managing autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or ulcerative colitis. Anyone who has cycled through multiple doctors without clear answers will find her thorough, methodical style especially valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schneider focuses on hormone health, thyroid dysfunction, PCOS, Hashimoto's disease, and hereditary hemochromatosis. She also treats systemic inflammation, fatigue, depression, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Her root-cause approach means she looks for underlying drivers rather than managing symptoms in isolation.
Dr. Schneider uses comprehensive hormone testing through blood, urine, and saliva panels to build a complete picture. She treats both women's and men's hormonal concerns and has a particular focus on HRT timing and safety. She has noted that starting hormone replacement therapy more than 10 years after menopause may increase rather than reduce risk, so she approaches each case with careful clinical judgment.
Yes. Dr. Schneider integrates functional medicine principles into her traditional primary care practice. Patients describe this combination as rare in the Tri-Cities area. She uses advanced lab analysis to identify root causes and develops long-term wellness plans rather than quick-fix solutions.
Dr. Schneider is known for exceptionally thorough physicals. One patient's exam led to the discovery of an aortic aneurysm that required life-saving surgery. She uses whole blood panel analysis alongside lifestyle questionnaires to understand each patient's full health picture.
Dr. Schneider offers after-hours check-ins and calls patients directly with test results. All members can reach her through the secure patient portal, and she responds to urgent messages within 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Dr. Schneider sees adults with complex chronic conditions, hormone imbalances, and autoimmune disorders. She also cares for patients focused on preventive health and longevity. Patients who have not found answers through conventional care often find her functional medicine lens particularly useful.
Yes. Dr. Schneider addresses cardiovascular prevention, hypertension, and related metabolic concerns including pre-diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome. Her thorough physical approach has caught serious cardiovascular findings that standard exams missed.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026