Russ Henderson, FNP- BC
Russ Henderson has lived and practiced in Eugene, Oregon since 2014. In June of 2018, he opened the doors to OMC, which he owns and operates. Before creating a life for himself and his family in the Pacific Northwest, he was an active duty member of the United States Air Force where his focus was Urology. He also attended the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s graduate program in Family Practice, where he became a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner where his focus has been Men’s Health, Urgent Care, Family Practice, and Urology. Russ now practices medicine focusing on healthcare geared towards the aging male, telemedicine, clinical innovations. He realized a need for more accessible and affordable patient centered care and medicine placing an emphasis on maximizing efficiency and efficacy, which is when he decided to open OMC.
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"Russ really cares about Men and their health. He is very thorough and passionate about his work. I feel very confident in the care I am getting and will continue to receive in the future. I would also recommend him not just for testosterone therapy, but for primary care as well."
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Russ is a passionate advocate for a holistic approach to men’s health. He practices what he preaches at home with his family, where they spend their family time enjoying the close proximity to the mountains and beaches and all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
The community has provided him with many opportunities to volunteer his time and expertise through Oregon Disaster Medical Team and Occupy Medicine. Russ is an active member of several professional organizations notably The American Society for Men’s Health, AANC, and AANP. Through OMC, he is accomplishing his goal of helping men live their best lives by providing accessible and affordable resources to healthcare.
Tyler Rice, FNP
Tyler Rice is a Family Nurse Practitioner who relocated from Iowa to Bend, Oregon in December of 2021 to join the OMC team. Before moving to Bend, Oregon, Tyler worked at Iowa Methodist Medical Center — one of the busiest emergency departments in the state of Iowa — over the previous three years. While working in the hospital setting, Tyler attended graduate school at Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa to obtain his Family Nurse Practitioner degree. His focus was on primary care, family-centered care, men's health, and urgent care. Tyler has a passion for assessing, planning, diagnosing and treating patients. Tyler wants to be a patient advocate and strives to treat each patient as an individual. His work experience ranges from non-urgent patient situations to the most critically ill patients. He wants to bring more attention to Primary Care and Men's Health, focusing on maximizing their health for the future.
Tyler and his wife moved out to Oregon to be closer to his wife's family while his mother-in-law was battling ovarian cancer. Tyler and his wife have three dogs (Sam, Lincoln and Ellie) and a pet freshwater stingray (Bear). The family enjoys the outdoors, skiing, hiking, and traveling.
Tyler hopes to provide many opportunities serving for this community. He wants to help men live their lives to the fullest and provide valuable resources for each one's healthcare.
Lara Stock, FNP
Lara Stock has been a Family Nurse Practitioner in Bend, Oregon since 2019. She completed graduate school at the University of Colorado – Anschutz campus in 2018 with an interest in endocrinology and preventative health. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in Cellular & Molecular Biology, as well as a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she worked for over 10 years with cardiovascular surgery patients in the hospital setting, as well as a float RN to 4 hospitals in the Denver area. She was raised in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, on Whidbey Island, Washington, where her father was a pilot in the Navy. She has also been involved in international volunteer work as an adolescent health educator in rural Ghana for a year, as well as working with Ghanaian midwives and physicians at rural hospitals.
Lara has a distinct passion to see her patients quality of life improve with meaningful interventions, while addressing the root cause of illness. She is also studying to be certified in Functional Medicine and continues to take courses in continuing education to further expand her knowledge in the field of integrative health. When not working, Lara is spending time with her husband and two beautiful little girls. She enjoys all the outdoor activities that Bend has to offer, especially mountain biking, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and swimming in the Deschutes as much as possible!
Lindsey Peterson, PA
Lindsey Peterson has been a practicing Physician Assistant since 2010. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Lindsey has lived all over the United States- gaining her B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University (University Park) and a Masters in Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University (Fort Myers, FL).
Lindsey has a passion for integrative and functional medicine; having practiced in this field for the majority of her career. She was introduced to functional medicine by a physician mentor in Wasilla, Alaska; from whom, she learned that seeking to find the underlying cause of health issues, is oftentimes the best way to make lasting changes in one's overall health.
Having a particular affinity for men's health- specifically men's hormone replacement therapy; she's seen that this often overlooked and/or mismanaged aspect of men's health can be truly life-changing when done right.
Lindsey moved to Bend, OR in 2023 with her husband Ryan and son Jett. When she's not chasing her toddler around, Lindsey enjoys the great outdoors: camping, jogging, hiking, skiing and exploring all of the splendor that Central Oregon has to offer.
Brittney Farrior, PA-C
Brittney Farrior has been a practicing Physician Associate since 2016. She is an Oregon native who began her healthcare career as a U.S. Army combat medic in 2005. She served nearly 10 years, including two combat tours in Iraq, earning both a Combat Medical Badge and a Combat Action Badge.
To advance her medical career, Brittney attended the MEDEX Northwest PA program through the University of Washington School of Medicine, where she earned her Bachelor's in Clinical Health Services. She served as president of her class and was active on the student finance committee for UW Tacoma. Beyond her trauma experience, she has worked in internal medicine, family practice, and gastroenterology.
Brittney is passionate about building strong interpersonal relationships and is deeply committed to patient education and empowerment. Her particular interests include men’s health, endocrinology, and functional medicine. She brings a personalized approach to patient care, striving to restore health and well-being and improve quality of life.
In her spare time, Brittney enjoys watching and playing sports (especially Oregon football), working out, painting, hiking, and spending time with her husband, children, and dogs.
Joel Graham, PA-C
Joel Graham was born and raised in Southern Oregon. Shortly after high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a medic with the 2-501 PIR, an Airborne Infantry unit in the 82nd Airborne Division. His military service instilled in him a strong sense of trust and the importance of provider-patient relationships.
After completing his active duty service, Joel attended Oregon State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Nutrition, while also serving in the Oregon National Guard. He later pursued a Master’s of Medical Science degree at George Fox University, graduating in 2024.
Joel and his wife, Bethany, now live in Bend, Oregon, where they enjoy rock climbing, skiing, whitewater rafting, and other outdoor hobbies. Joel is dedicated to evidence-based medicine and is passionate about supporting patients in achieving long-term health and wellness through trusted, lasting relationships.
Aaron “AJ” Epperson, PA-C
Aaron “AJ” Epperson is a Physician Associate who has lived in the Eugene area for over two years. His medical career began with a focus on sports, starting in athletic training at the University of Idaho. He earned degrees from Boise State University and the University of Oregon and worked as a soigneur for the U.S. Women’s Road Cycling Team, including during the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
AJ spent nine years as an athletic trainer and teacher at Capital High School in Boise, Idaho, before completing Physician Assistant Studies at Idaho State University. Over the past seven years, he has worked in Urgent Care and Veteran Compensation and Benefit Exams and is now focusing on men’s health at Oregon Man Clinics.
He is married to Danielle Epperson and is a father of three. In his spare time, AJ enjoys hiking, trips to the beach, and spending time with their pets — three cats (Loki, T’Challa, and Ghost), a snake (Lotus), and their standard poodle, Hudson.
Jennifer Joslin, FNP-C
Jennifer “Jenny” Joslin spent a decade as a Registered Nurse, working in various hospitals across Oregon and Washington in specialties such as medical-surgical, telemetry, pre-op, post-op, and inpatient psychiatric care.
Jenny is also the founder of Level Up Health & Wellness, where she has coached clients struggling with obesity, weight loss resistance, thyroid disorders, autoimmune conditions, diabetes, Crohn’s disease, and long COVID. Her diverse background includes Functional Medicine, Western Medicine, and Naturopathy. She continues to study integrative medicine, epigenetics, and neuroplasticity and is a member of a rheumatology research group focused on alternative solutions for autoimmune diseases.
Jenny believes that healthcare should be individualized and rooted in discovering the cause of illness to restore lasting health. She enjoys volunteering with veterans, spending time outdoors, gardening, baking, and being with her family. A former softball enthusiast, she has since traded her bat for a golf club.
Aimee Hansen, FNP
Aimee Hansen is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has been serving the Roseburg community since 1994. She earned her BS in Nursing from Oregon Health & Science University and later received a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Utah with a focus on Rural Health.
Aimee has spent most of her career in family practice and child abuse medicine and is now transitioning to specialize in men’s health and functional medicine. She has been with the same practice for 30 years and brings deep clinical experience and compassion to her new role.
Outside of her medical work, Aimee enjoys spending time with her two sons and exploring the outdoor recreation opportunities in Douglas County and throughout Oregon.
Mickie Gocken, AGNP
Mickie Gocken is a dedicated and compassionate nurse with over 20 years of experience spanning ICU, hospice, and long-term care. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, she went on to complete her Master of Nursing in 2014. Following her move to Oregon, Mickie pursued licensure as an Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, caring for patients aged 18 and older. She received her board certification in February 2025.
Originally from Minnesota, Mickie grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of the Great Lakes, where fishing was a favorite pastime. In search of milder winters and new adventures, she and her family relocated to Oregon three years ago. She now calls Lakeview home, where she enjoys off-roading, rock hounding, and especially gardening—her true passion.
Mickie is married to her husband, Steve, and is the proud mother of two grown daughters, Emma and Sarah. The family also includes Daisy, a spirited two-year-old Great Dane who’s still very much in her puppy phase. Mickie brings warmth, experience, and enthusiasm to her new role at OMC, and is excited to be part of a team that shares her dedication to quality care and community well-being.
Russ Henderson during his medical mission work in Ghana.
Russ Henderson during his military service.
