Therapeutic Modalities.

I am a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and classically trained Chinese medicine practitioner providing alternative medicine options to the Chautauqua community. My treatments concentrate on whole-patient wellness and are tailored to each individual patient’s condition. Using natural treatment modalities such as acupuncture, dietary modification and nutritional supplements, botanical medicine, homeopathy, and hydrotherapy, I emphasize prevention and a restoration of balance to the physical body, mind and spirit.

I work with patients of all ages who have a wide range of symptoms and diseases. For example, I commonly see people who have acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal issues, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, diabetes, digestive disorders, dermatological conditions, etc. Classical Chinese Medicine combines the art and science of a medicine developed over millennia. It is especially suited to give new insights into the treatment of chronic diseases that are difficult to cure or even diagnose.

Naturopathic medicine is a distinctive approach to health and healing that recognizes the integration of the whole person. It is heir to the vitalistic tradition of medicine in the Western world and emphasizes the stimulation, enhancement, and support of the inherent healing power of the body. Therapies are chosen that respect the natural healing process.