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Our Core

Values Of Care

An Integrative Approach

Rooted in our focus on participatory practice member care, it’s our mission to empower you with the knowledge and collective wisdom to create health yourself, no matter where you are right now.
Guided by our care team, you will embark on an integrative approach to your wellness, including smart lifestyle modifications that will significantly improve your health and symptoms.

Respect For
Human Life

In everything we do, we take seriously the mandate to respect all human life, from conception to natural death. This fundamental belief shapes every aspect of our practice - from the way we approach medical care to how we interact with each person who walks through our doors. We understand that every life has inherent dignity and value, and we are committed to providing care that honors and protects this dignity at every stage.

You can rest assured that your medical team is always concerned for your physical, emotional and spiritual health. We recognize that true healing involves caring for the whole person, not just treating symptoms.

Personalized
Care

No practice member is exactly the same, and yet there are several underlying factors that affect your health.
Guided by our team, we will get to the root cause of your dis-ease – using diagnostic tests that your current doctor may not even know about.
We’ll explore your situation holistically, uncovering mediators in your home, at work, and your mental state to arrive at a “lifestyle prescription” that puts you back on the road to health.

Root Cause Resolution

We work to find the root causes of imbalances or illnesses and not simply treat symptoms. While we can use medication in some cases when appropriate, we also use a wide array of other tools to support and strengthen the body healing. This can include nutritional interventions like supplementation, nutraceuticals, and herbal supplements that can be effective to heal the gut, help to balance blood sugar or other health challenges you may be experiencing. 

Our care team focuses on root cause resolution – isolating the key clinical imbalances that are responsible for many of the symptoms you’re experiencing right now.

Dedicated 
Attention

You’ll receive dedicated attention from our care team of doctors, nurse practitioner, and support staff. During your wellness evaluation, you will meet with one of our practitioners/clinicians to chart the course for your package of care.

The subsequent treatment will be handled by our entire care team based on your individual needs, supervised by your physician, nurse practitioner, or clinician.

The Future of Medicine

Our current healthcare model sometimes ration care and focuses on treating the symptoms rather than curing and healing. We focus on optimizing health instead of just attacking diseases.

Did you know that it takes on average 17 years for clinical breakthroughs to make their way into the traditional doctor's office? At MorningStar Family Health Center, our entire team is deeply committed to shortening that delay when you aren't getting the adequate care you desire. The future of medicine is available now.

Family Practice Located In Flemington, NJ And Chambersburg, PA

Finding the right family practitioner can be a challenge these days!

How would you feel if you had a family practitioner who: Really listens to you? Explains everything that is going on thoroughly in regular language? Is accessible? Has predictable cost?

Is it important to you to find the underlying cause for your condition and work with your doctor to fix it?

Are you looking for answers to your reproductive health issues that are not suppressive or destructive? Are you looking for a better alternative than IVF for infertility? Is it important to you that only bioidentical hormones are used?

Do you realize that your lifestyle has a tremendous impact on your health and you want to work with your doctor to improve it?

Call us today or schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to see if we are a good fit!

What To Expect

Our membership based practice means that you and your family are always our top priority. Urgent concerns will be addressed right away, with same-day or next-day appointments. If needed, we can see you in person, by phone or even HIPAA compliant video- whatever fits your needs best!

One of our passions is specialized care for women’s health issues including infertility, PMS, recurrent miscarriage, postpartum depression, perimenopause and menopause. This specialized approach is called NaPro TECHNOLOGY, an amazing way to evaluate and address the underlying cause and restore reproductive health!

Our other passion is lifestyle education and helping you get to the root cause of your symptoms, an approach called Functional Medicine- not just using medication as a band-aid!

About Dr. Jean Golden-Tevald

Dr. Jean grew up in Lincoln Park, NJ and completed her undergraduate studies at Barnard College, Columbia University in New York City. 

She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987 and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Union Hospital, Union, NJ. Board certified in Family Practice, she is on the active staff of Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ in the department of Family Practice since 1989.

Dr. Jean received her training in the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaPro TECHNOLOGY at the Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction in Omaha, NE in 2002. She is trained as a FertilityCare Practitioner as well as a Certified FertilityCare Medical Consultant. She is an active member and Past President of the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals. She is also a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine, International Institute of Restorative Reproductive Medicine, Catholic Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association and American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.

Bestselling author of “Hope and Healing, What Ultimately You Need from Your Doctor”, Dr. Jean is passionate about helping practice members achieve the best level of health possible. Dr. Jean is a Certified Practitioner by The Institute of Functional Medicine.

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Areas Served


MorningStar Family Health Center serves practice members throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania with options for follow-up telemedicine appointments after an inpatient appointment for practice members outside of those states.