Why We Are Different

Family Practice

Dr. Burns practices full spectrum Family Medicine caring for the entire range of ages: from rounding on newborn infants at the hospital, extended wellness preventative visits at clinic, through palliative end of life home visits. As a Family Physician she feels it is important to empower each patient with the tools and knowledge of how to live healthy balanced lives both mind and body. She founded Coeur Vitality in 2020, with the mission to create a clinic with an intelligent combination of conventional and lifestyle medicine with a renewed emphasis on whole person health. Dr. Burns is passionate about restoring emphasis on health and healing utilizing all tools we have at our disposal, away from only disease symptom management and prescriptive medication- and above all, aims to create a clinic that embodies the best of the traditional “family doc”: medicine and sound advice, based on a true relationship and understanding between patient and physician.

Family Practice

Kelli has a great passion for overall wellness and preventive care as foundations within Family Medicine. She firmly believes that taking care of our bodies is one of the greatest things we can do for our health. In addition to preventive care, Kelli enjoys caring for a wide variety of patients as well as chronic conditions. She appreciates the diversity Family Medicine has to offer and the relationships she gets to develop with her patients over a period of time.

Internal Medicine

As an Internal Medicine specialist, Dr. Bell focuses his care on adults, and has shifted his practice to a limited concierge panel of patients in order to provide the framework to give better more detailed care. Longer conversations lead to a better understanding, and easier, faster communication guide improved outcomes and general wellbeing for the patient.

Family Medicine/Obstetrics

What Dr. Harnisch-Boyd looks forward to most is spending more time with patients at Coeur Vitality than what is experienced at other practices. The typical family medicine clinic is a revolving door of 15- 20 minute appointments - which can deliver inadequate care, and frustrate everyone involved (patient and physician). One of the main reasons she became a Family Medicine Physician was to prevent disease and reduce disease burden amongst her patients; therefore, she is looking forward to spending more time with her patients and working toward the common goal of finding health by focusing on health behaviors. One of the other areas of passion for Dr. Harnisch-Boyd is caring for expectant mothers and their young families. She continues to practice non-surgical obstetrics, and is part of the OB faculty at Kootenai Family Medicine Residency. She looks forward to adding an obstetric service to Coeur Vitality in February 2024 - when she returns to practice after her own maternity leave!

Chiropractic/Muscle Activation

Dr. Hirschi looks at improper movement patterns, poor posture, and repetitive motion as main triggers for pain and cause of dysfunction. He uses a combination of kinesiology, FAKTR, A.R.T. and chiropractic adjustments to introduce proper movement and function of joints to eliminate pain and improve function. His ideal patient is anyone who is interested and willing to be an active participant in their own care. Dr. Hirschi believes that diet, rest, exercise, attitude and a proper mobility are the core foundation for excellent health.

Nutritionist

Joya is passionate about nutrition and helping people with their nutritional needs. She is motivated to help all who seek her advice, focusing on the importance of food and how it effects us not only physically, but mentally as well. In opening Sweat Nourish Bloom, she hopes to and help people in the community via her knowledge of nutritional sciences and her passion for quality meals. Her focus is to help people improve their body image, diet mindset, and overall lifestyles to help them reach their heath and wellness goals. Joya believes eating real food will provide the all the nourishment your body requires, and in that way, food can be considered medicine- and loves sharing how nourishing our bodies with real food creates a beautiful outcome.

Fitness Expert

Alanna has been a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine since 2009, and a CrossFit coach since 2010. Her passion for fitness and healing the human body through exercise began with enjoyment of many competitive sports, including gymnastics, swimming, track and field, and cross country. "Never let anyone give you limits on how much healing your body can do, provide it with the mindset, the tools, the fuel, and see how far you can go."

Clinical Manager

Crystal has been in the medical field for over 35 years, first working with Dr. Burns as a Medical Assistant back in 2009. After 4 great years, family obligations took her to other opportunities; with the opening of Coeur Vitality in 2020, the stars aligned, and we at CV are excited to have Crystal (a true gem) on the team as our lead Medical Assistant, Clinic Manager, and diligent coordinator of all happenings at Coeur Vitality!

Triage Nurse

Tammy brings 30+ years experience in nursing, and over 25 years as a triage nurse. Tammy is an absolutely wonderful advocate for our patients -- she is available to help answer your real-time healthcare-related questions over the phone. She assists with coordination of urgent care needs, timely prescription refill requests, and prior authorizations. Tammy also leads both our Chronic Care Management program and Transitional Care Management facilitating smooth transitions for our patients who are seen in the ER or hospitalized, making sure these patients details of transitions are all in place working closely with our clinic providers!