The first thing you notice when you enter Sacred Circle is the voices rather than the typical hand sanitizer scent or copy machine hum. Children dash past seats set in a way that urges you to stay and get comfy, laughter permeates the air. The murals along the walls convey tales of every background, and someone is constantly making new coffee. If fortune favors you, there may even be fry bread on hand on some afternoons. Recommended reading!
Nobody is left staring at forms in a language they cannot grasp. Help is easy whether English is your first, second, or fourth language. Welcome Spanish, Navajo, and other languages with a sincere, “How can I help?” you will discover that the warmth resides in the people rather than only in the words. Sacred Circle is a home you never knew you had, where you are accepted, never judged, not only a clinic.
Receptionists recall little but important details—who sends wheat-free muffins every Tuesday or who has kids trailing behind. Life got busy, so there is no judgment here or side glances at your pajamas or dirt-covered work boots. Sacred Circle is a zone devoid of judgment; your shoes—or lack thereof—matter not.
Little details count a lot: toasty blankets on windy days, fruit-infused water pitchers, children’s artwork adhered above light switches so everyone’s mark is clear. Every painting conveys a narrative, whether it’s knowledge passed on by seniors or teenagers silently drawing by the window. Children bored while waiting are urged to color or listen to the professionals discuss forthcoming powwows.
Even in the hallways, there is free flow of conversation here. One nurse discusses her children’s new puppy as she measures another child’s height; another nurse takes the time to gently address a parent’s worries instead of hurrying through. You are seen. You are being heard. You are someone with a narrative, not only a name on an appointment calendar.
Doctors in this area do not hide behind screens or lurk at the door prepared to dash off. They listen to your concerns, find out about your family, and laugh with you. Even tough news is conveyed with care, usually with a hand on your shoulder, so ensuring you are not left with icy words.
The clinic does not only close after hours. Families leave, someone sticks behind to straighten the seats or waves. Sacred Circle offers everyone space, food, stories, shoes, and tools. Tightly wrapped in a straightforward promise—you matter here—this welcome stays long after you leave the door.