Since opening our doors in early 2020, we’ve welcomed patients who are seeking an inclusive and welcoming medical facility. We specialize in Reproductive Health and LBGTQIA+ Health. We are an affirming practice, and welcome all LBGTQIA+ individuals and allies. 

We strive to provide the best care possible, especially to individuals that may typically be marginalized or treated poorly in healthcare. This includes women, LBGTQIA+ individuals and people seeking mental health treatment. Canopy Medical Clinic’s staff has the responsibility to educate themselves about their own biases towards those of different races, creeds, identities, cultures, mental abilities, orientations, etc, and then to seek out education and consultation to prevent biases from interfering with your healthcare needs.

We are committed to being a leader in affirming healthcare practices. We provide educational and training opportunities to organizations within our community to help spread awareness and information regarding LBGTQIA healthcare barriers and current best practices. 

​ Canopy's healthcare services are provided by Heidi Selzler-Echola and Valerie Erickson, both Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (Nurse Practitioners). 

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T H E   T E A M

Heidi Selzler-Echola, MSN, APRN, WHNP-BC
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​Heidi is a board certified Women's and Gender Health Nurse Practitioner licensed in both North Dakota and Minnesota. She graduated from North Dakota State University with Bachelor's in Nursing and Anthropology, with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies. She attended the University of Cincinnati to obtain her Master's in Advanced Practice Registered Nursing.
​Heidi has spent most of her nursing career working in women's reproductive health, but has also worked in family practice, long-term care, a transgender hormone clinic and in-patient psychiatric care. Her passions involve reproductive justice, public health and addressing gaps in access to care.

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Valerie Erickson, DNP, CNP,
​FNP-BC

Val is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from North Dakota State University with her Doctorate's Degree in Nursing. She is currently licensed in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota. 

Val provides telehealth services at Canopy. She can provide these services to ND, SD and MN residents. She offers early morning and some weekend hours. 

Faye, LBGTQ Care Coordinator
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​Faye Seidler is a community organizer, queer cultural competency trainer, and award winning activist. She currently works on statewide issues as Co-Chair for the North Dakota Queer Health Advisory Board known as "BeYou". She has spent the last six years working to develop resources for LGBTQ+ individuals within North Dakota and serves Canopy Medical Clinic as the LGBTQ+ Care Coordinator. 
 
As a queer and transgender woman, she understands the unique issues facing queer individuals as they pursue healthcare. She specializes in resources for transgender individuals to find support groups, ability to change legal name, or other concerns that can come up as part of transition. While life for queer individuals can have many challenges, if she doesn't have answers for you, she will find someone who does.  

Michaela, RN, BSN


​Michaela is a Registered Nurse who graduated from NDSU with her Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a minor in psychology. She has worked as a nurse in women's health and occupational health. She is also currently a certified Cross Fit trainer.
Michaela is passionate about helping make sure all individuals have access to quality healthcare.

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