Welcome to Your Active Pursuit of Health
Welcome to our health haven in Anchorage, Alaska, where your well-being is our top priority. We're here to support you on your journey towards feeling your best every day.
Primary Care for the Whole Family
Trailhead Medical Care offers services to help you on your path to better health.
Comprehensive Primary Care
Preventive & Wellness Care
Metabolic Health & Weight Management utilizing bioimpedence scanning
Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, Hypertension, Lipids)
Hormone Optimization
Same day sick appointments for current patients only
Men’s & Women’s Health
Vitamin Injections
Point of care testing for respiratory viruses, strep, pregnancy, and urinary infections
Telehealth Visits
Direct Primary Care
Please note that we do not offer vaccinations.
Our Team,
Your Path to Better Health
Tiffany Ell
Tiffany Ell is a Family Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Trailhead Medical Care in Anchorage, Alaska, with over 31 years of experience in healthcare. Her career began in the fire service, where she built a strong foundation in emergency response and patient care before transitioning into nursing.
She went on to work in Level I trauma centers across the lower 48 in both the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Emergency Department (ER), caring for patients in some of the most critical situations. Tiffany later became a flight nurse in Kansas City, which sparked her passion for medevac medicine. That path eventually brought her to Alaska, where she first worked as a travel nurse before returning to flight nursing for an additional seven years—an experience she found both challenging and deeply rewarding.
As a new Nurse Practitioner, Tiffany began working in rural village clinics across Alaska. It was during this time that she developed a strong interest in metabolic health and preventative medicine, recognizing the importance of addressing root causes and supporting long-term wellness.
Today, Tiffany brings together her diverse background in emergency, critical care, and rural medicine to provide thoughtful, patient-centered care. At Trailhead Medical Care, her focus is on helping patients feel their best through a proactive, personalized approach to health.
Meet Lydia Johnson
Lydia Johnson was born and raised in a small town in Southeast Alaska. With nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare, she has developed a genuine passion for caring for others and helping people achieve their health and wellness goals.
Lydia began her healthcare career as a medical records clerk before transitioning into a nursing assistant role, eventually gaining experience in critical care and emergency departments. After taking time to focus on raising her family, she returned to school and earned her nursing degree from Alaska Pacific University as her youngest child was finishing high school.
Through both her personal and professional experiences, Lydia has developed a strong appreciation for the importance of caring for oneself while caring for others. She believes in leading by example and maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle.
Outside the clinic, Lydia enjoys participating in Skinny Raven running events, hiking Alaska's beautiful trails, and spending time on the ocean fishing. Fall is her favorite season, which she attributes to growing up in the temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska.
Lydia is excited to join the Trailhead Medical Care team and looks forward to meeting patients in the clinic and perhaps crossing paths out on the trails!
Bon Voyage: Barb Dunham
Trailhead Medical Care bids farewell to Barb this fall as she relocates out of state to spend time with family. We wish her all the best and thank her for her commitment to our patients during her time as a provider.
