NOTE: Dr. Mischley is currently not taking on new patients. Instead, she is referring to her colleagues Dr. Samantha Evans and Dr. Joshua Farahnik
Mission Statement
Dr. Mischley is a resource for the unconventional and is willing to think outside the box. Her goal in health care is to educate, integrate, and stimulate. Dr. Mischley specializes in the treatment and management of Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinsonism.
Practice Philosophy
To serve as a liaison between the medical sciences and patients. To empower. To make people aware of their options. Treat the person, not the disease. She has a passionate commitment to continual learning.
To make an appointment with Dr. Mischley, please call 206-525-8012 and we’ll be happy to get you all set up for your first visit.
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In preparation for your first visit with Dr. Mischley:
To get the most out of your first visit, it’s ideal to have two sets of test results on hand to evaluate your current state of health and create a plan to meet your health goals. These recommendations are based on current research and Dr. Mischley’s experience with Parkinson’s Disease. Having both sets of labs completed and ready is ideal for your first 90 minute visit.
Testing for the first visit includes:
A) Parkinson’s Disease Panel. The Parkinson’s Disease Panel is made up of 16 tests:
- HsCRP
- Homocysteine
- TSH
- Standard Lipid Panel
- HBA1c
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Ferritin
- Iron and IBC
- Vitamin B12
- CBC with Auto Diff
- Uric Acid
- Vitamin D 25 OH
- Omega Check
- DHEA-S
- F2 Isoprostanes
- Methylmalonic Acid
There are two ways to get the Parkinson’s Panel tests completed:
- Speak with your local practitioner to see if they would be willing to order these tests for you through your insurance plan or
- Call our office at 206-525-8012 and we’ll be happy to help you order these tests through our discounted lab for $300.
B) Hair Elements Test
Hair Elements analysis provides information regarding recent and ongoing exposure to potentially toxic metals, especially methylmercury and arsenic, and time-averaged status of specific nutrient elements.
Doctors Data, the lab who processes the hair samples will charge $79.00 for this test and your test results will result to our office three weeks after submission. A test kit will be mailed to you from our office when your appointment is made.
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Other Projects Dr. Mischley Is Involved In:
Online Parkinson’s School
Looking for some online resources to learn more about Dr. Mischley and her approach to Parkinson’s Disease? Over the past 10 years Dr. Mischley has treated over 3,000 patients with Parkinson’s and these courses represent the themes she finds herself repeating. Parkinson’s School was created to be a resource for patients and their family members. Click here to go to Parkinson’s School and check out the Parkinson’s School Library; the first episode, is free.
Parkinson’s Summer School
A unique week packed full of strategies and tips designed to improve the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. Facilitated by Dr. Laurie Mischley in collaboration with Bastyr University. CLICK HERE to register for the upcoming 2023 Parkinson’s School.
Research
Are you interested in participating in Parkinson’s research?
- Click here to read more about Dr. Mischley’s current study: Complementary & Alternative Medicine Care in Parkinson’s Disease (CAM Care in PD)
- Have questions about Dr. Mischley’s research? Her research team, can be contacted via EMAIL or by phone at 425-602-3306.
ProPD Survey
The PRO-PD is a patient-centered, continuous measure of disease severity that is stratified by symptom and correlates with quality of life and existing scales for PD severity. Disease modification is only possible if we have a way to measure it. To take the ProPD survey, CLICK HERE.
