Care Philosophy

Our practice emphasizes the integration of Western and Complementary Medicine. Our focus is on women's health care emphasizing prevention of illness and the promotion vibrant ongoing health. I develop simplified, yet effective, personalized lifestyle changes that will be sustainable in the future. Each person is unique and I prescribe based on that individual's needs. There are situations that call for maximum medication and intervention and there are other situations that can be addressed by slower, more gentle interventions. We strive to deliver the healthcare that is best for you.

2010 Programs-New!

It is increasingly difficult to give the type of health care I would like given the limitations of insurance reimbursement. As of January 1, 2010, I have chosen to withdraw from insurance contracting. Our new financial policy will be for you to pay for your exam at the time of service.We accept checks, MasterCard, Visa and Discover.  We will give you a "superbill" which you can use to file a claim with your insurance company. You will need to review your specific policy to determine benefits.

This is not a boutique or concierge practice. There is no annual fee. It is a community supported pay-as-you-go program. This new policy will allow our office to offer several additional health programs as well as for me to spend more time with each individual. The core porgram is the annual exam. This will be 30 or 60 minutes and allow for in depth review of your health with recommendations for improvements. We will have time to discuss the more advanced testing and interventions available as well as a range of integrated and complementary therapy options.

I will also offer the following programs:

Tai Chi Chuan Classes- a moving meditation, also known as "The Supreme Ultimate"

Quarterly "Mini-Medical School" lectures on a topic collectively chosen

Outstanding supplements manufactured in a Pharmaceutical quality facility

State of the Art on line e-mail access.

Partnership with Quest Diagnostics for rapid laboratory results on line.

Networking for local food sourcing: Farmers Markets, Community Supported Agriculture

Outdoor adventures and expeditions

We will offer three visit options: an annual exam that is thirty minutes or sixty minutes depending on complexity, and a fifteen minute followup appointment. Our preliminary fee schedule will be $250.00 for a one hour annual, $150.00 for a thirty minute annual and $75.00 for a fifteen minute follow up visit. I anticipate that one or two visits a year will be about right.

Our goal is to give you the tools you need to lead a vigorous, healthy life and to reach your highest potential. Please join us in 2010 for the great adventure of life.

I will be adding more details of each program soon. Please check back periodically. 

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Food and Nutrition

Are you able to get 5-8 fruits and vegetables in your diet daily? Yes No

If the average serving of dairy has 300 mg calcium and the average serving of green leafy vegetable has 150 mg calcium, are you getting 1,000 mg of calcium (Women under 50) or 1,200 mg (Women on hormone replacement) or 1,500 mg (women not on hormone replacement). Yes No

Are you getting at least 1,000 IU of Vitamin D₃ daily? Yes No Are you getting Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids in your diet? Yes No (Olive Oil, Flax or fish oil)

Are you getting enough fiber to have normal bowl movements? Yes No

Are you concerned that your alcohol intake is interfering with your ability to enjoy life? Yes No

Sleep

Are you sleeping well? Yes No

Sex

Are you having any difficulties with libido or pain? Yes No

Exercise

Are you able to get in a 30 minute brisk walk or the equivalent each day? Yes No

Psyche Do you have the opportunity for a creative or expressive outlet? Yes No

A Simple Prescription for Health

You can get excellent advice about improving your nutrition from The American Institute for Cancer Research, 1-800-843-8114, or on the web at www.aicr.org. They have a large number of free brochures and also have authored an excellent Cookbook called The New American Plate.

You may need to take some calcium as a supplement. Citrical is very well tolerated and well absorbed by all age groups. They have a chewable product and most have some Vitamin D.

Flax seed oil and fish oil are excellent sources of Omega Essential Fatty Acids. Do not use for cooking. Take on tablespoon daily, and this should supply about 1,000 mg Omega essential fatty acids. Udo's Oil and Nordic Naturals are our favorites.

I believe that everyone should take at least basic Multi Vitamin. It is not always possible to have a balanced diet in our busy world. I have worked with Integrative Therapeutics, Inc. for many years and they are the by far the best producer of nutritional supplements. We have developed a program in our office that will allow the company to ship your supplements monthly.