Portrait of Dr. Heather Jackson standing by a reception table with a stethoscope around her neck

Meet our Primary Care Physician

I'm Dr. Heather Jackson, MD

I’m a board-certified family medicine physician and founder of Become Health.

When COVID shut the world down, I saw firsthand the importance of connection. Beekeeping became a passion that taught me the value of community, growth, and nurturing—all principles that deeply resonate with my approach to healthcare.

As I cared for my hive, I admired how every bee had a unique role in sustaining the community. Similarly, I strive to support my patients in becoming their best selves by nurturing physical, emotional, and social well-being.

At Become Health, we’re here to help you and your family grow, thrive, and reach your full potential through personalized and compassionate care.

BECOME HEALTH

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DIRECT PRIMARY CARE IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

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BECOME HEALTH · DIRECT PRIMARY CARE IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH ·

Our Philosophy

At Become Health, we value the doctor-patient relationship as the cornerstone of exceptional healthcare. We strive to empower women and their families to recognize and reach their full potential through comprehensive personalized primary care. 

Family portrait of Dr. Heather Jackson with her husband daughter and three sons

More about Dr. Jackson

    • Women’s reproductive health, abnormal pap smear management, contraception, postnatal care (previously did prenatal care)

    • Mental health

    • Weight management

    • Chronic disease management

    • American Board of Family Medicine

    • Medical Degree, University of Utah School of Medicine

    • Residency in Family Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital (in the top 10 of Family Medicine Residencies in the US)

    • With nearly 20 years of experience, including delivering over 300 babies and guiding their growth, Dr. Jackson had the privilege of supporting countless families on their health journeys.

    • Participated in 15 years of research developing new vaccines and medications with J. Lewis Research

    • Learn more about Dr. Jackson and Become Health on this podcast episode.

    • Outside of work, Dr. Jackson stays busy wrangling her four kids, two bunnies, and an impressive 60,000 bees (yes, you read that right!).

    • She loves seeing entire families and especially serving the women in those families.

    • Dark chocolate chip cookies are her kryptonite.

    • Her hobbies include swimming, skiing, yoga, singing, playing the piano and viola, crafting, beekeeping, and traveling—though she often jokes that her real talent is getting distracted by a new project. 

Patients love dr. jackson

  • "If you like a straight talking, down to earth, but very smart approach to healthcare, go see Dr. J.”

    Dr. Jackson took care of me pre-baby, during baby, post-baby, and took care of the baby! She drove to the hospital from out of town on Christmas night to deliver me. When we moved away this winter, my first thought was, "Oh no, now I'll have to find a new doctor." I've moved several times before, but never have I felt this way about anyone but the person who does my hair. If you like a straight talking, down to earth, but very smart approach to healthcare, go see Dr. J.

  • “Dr. Jackson is always very professional and caring conducting exams with empathy."

    She's capable and thoughtful, and I've never felt like she rushes me out so she can get on to the next patient.

  • "Dr. Jackson combines intelligence and compassion in a manner that is hard to find these days. ”

    It can be tricky to find a doctor who will listen to you and cares about you as a whole person. Finding someone who takes the time to understand your concerns AND is smart — that is nearly impossible. Dr. Jackson combines intelligence and compassion in a manner that is hard to find these days. I feel lucky to have her as my primary care doctor!

    — Alissa Packer MD

  • “I'm so glad I've got a family practitioner who stays up-to-date on various treatment options."

    Dr. Jackson helped me find great treatments for my frequent migraines, including connecting me to a physical therapist who did wonders! I'm so glad I've got a family practitioner who stays up-to-date on various treatment options so she knows what's out there.

  • '"We would recommend her."

    Wife, daughter, and I, all go to Dr. Jackson. I hope we never have to change doctors again. Yes. We would recommend her.

  • "She cares about her whole patient — not just the patient's physical health but also emotional health."

    Dr. Heather Jackson is an amazing doctor. She cares about her whole patient — not just the patient's physical health but also emotional health. She is over-the-top wonderful.

  • "I have never had such a good experience since the old days of "good old family doctors".

    I have never had such a good experience since the old days of "good old family doctors" whose motivation was not to diagnose and bill but rather to treat the individual like a human being.

  • "She really cares."

    Great doctor. She really cares. I wish more doctors were like her.

  • “She is extremely thorough, and explains things very well. "

    I love Dr. Jackson. She is extremely thorough, and explains things very well. She makes sure you're comfortable and allows enough time to ask questions. She responds quickly to follow-up phone calls.

  • “Very attentive and caring."

    Very knowledgeable and a good diagnostician.

  • “Dr. Jackson is a fabulous doctor!"

    She's helpful, caring, and spends time with each patient. I would and do recommend her to family and friends!

  • “She is very down-to-earth, personable, and thorough, I never feel rushed and always feel like she truly is interested in me."

    Love Dr. Jackson! She is very down-to-earth, personable, and thorough, I never feel rushed and always feel like she truly is interested in me. I absolutely would, and do, recommend her to family and friends.

My Story

Obsessed with the Process of Becoming

Dr. Heather Jackson in nature wearing bee suit holding beehive

When COVID shut the world down, many people experienced sudden and stark isolation. I was so grateful to still have my work and my connection to my patients. In addition to my work as a physician and mother, I became a beekeeper.

As I stood in my bee suit, feeling the buzz and thrum of my first hive, I admired the community the hive is. Every bee had a special job to perform, and each was important to the thriving of the hive. I found myself mesmerized by the transformation of these tiny eggs into life-giving bees that not only work to produce wax and honey but sustain nearly 1/3 of our food source via pollination.

COVID and beekeeping emphasized to me the vital importance of community, personal development and growth, hard work, and nurturing that are essential for humans to thrive. In a similar way, I want to support my patients in growing, transforming, and being whole so that they can become their best selves.

Message to My Previous Patients

I hope this message finds you well. As I sit down to write this, I find myself reflecting on the past 16 years with immense gratitude. It has been a sacred privilege to witness your pain, healing, triumphs, and progress. Thank you for trusting me with some of your most intimate moments—from celebrating new life with over 300 baby deliveries to watching those little ones grow and being so involved in your lives.  Each moment has been a reminder to me of the resilience and beauty of the human spirit.

Now, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you! I’m embarking on a new journey with Direct Primary Care (DPC), a model that allows me to serve you in a more accessible and personalized way. With DPC, we’ll have the luxury of longer, unhurried appointments, and you’ll have direct access to me via text, call, or email. This means more peace of mind and the ability to address your health needs quickly—no more waiting in my cramped windowless rooms—so sorry!!! 

I am very excited that this new model truly allows me to focus on what matters most: our relationship and your health.

Please keep in touch! I have cherished every moment of working with you and your family and am eager to continue our relationship in this more personal way. Whether it’s a health concern or just a quick hello, I can’t wait to reconnect.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your life’s journey. I look forward to many more years of growth and connection together.

Warm regards,

Heather Jackson MD