About
Dr. Rick Henriksen is a board-certified family physician practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. He completed his family medicine residency at the University of Utah. After residency, he joined the University of Utah faculty as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. He taught residents and medical students there for seven years. He also holds a Master of Public Policy with a focus on Health Policy. His training continued with a fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Henriksen draws on principles of ancestral health, western medicine, functional medicine, and integrative medicine across more than a decade of practice. He treats a wide range of conditions, from diabetes and hypertension to chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and non-narcotic pain management. As a father of five and an athlete himself, he understands health from both sides of the exam table. That dual perspective shaped his decision to build Kestrel Wellness around the kind of care he wanted for his own family. Outside the clinic, he pursues cycling, outdoor adventures, and fitness, interests he often shares with his patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Henriksen treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, asthma, COPD, arthritis, and acid reflux. He also manages low back pain, non-narcotic pain, kidney and bladder infections, sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
Yes, Dr. Henriksen holds board certification in Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Utah.
Dr. Henriksen integrates western medicine, functional medicine, integrative medicine, and ancestral health principles. He focuses on uncovering root causes rather than only managing symptoms. His fellowship training at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine informs his use of complementary therapies like mindfulness, yoga, and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Yes, Dr. Henriksen spent seven years as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah. He taught both residents and medical students during that time.
Yes, Dr. Henriksen provides pediatric acute care and sees children as part of his family medicine practice. Parents can add a child under 18 to their membership plan for an additional $50 per month.
Dr. Henriksen builds personalized management plans for patients with conditions like diabetes and hypertension. He focuses on lifestyle-based strategies, monitoring, and preventive care alongside any necessary medical treatment. His goal is long-term health, not just symptom control.
Yes, Dr. Henriksen offers house calls. Patients on the Primary Care Plus plan pay $50 to $100 per visit depending on location. Patients on the Primary Care Premium plan receive house calls at no additional charge.
Dr. Henriksen completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. He also holds a Master of Public Policy with a focus on Health Policy. He has applied functional medicine principles in clinical practice for over ten years.
Yes. Kestrel Wellness offers Patient and Doctor Workouts, where Dr. Henriksen exercises alongside patients as part of their health plan. These sessions replace traditional exams with coaching-style appointments focused on movement and fitness goals.
New patients start with a free 15-minute discovery call. This call helps both parties confirm a good fit before committing to a membership. You can book directly through the Kestrel Wellness website.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026