- Comprehensive Natural Healthcare: (What is Naturopathic Medicine?)
- Acute and chronic conditions
- Diagnosis and management of a broad range of health conditions
- Flexible appointment schedules to meet your needs
- Phone consultations available for clients located outside of our area
- Women’s Health:
- Annual exams
- Options for Menopause and PMS
- Infertility
- Pre-conception Planning and Wellness
- Acupuncture
- Food and
Environmental Sensitivity Testing
- Chinese Herbs
- Homeopathy
- Massage (Swedish Relaxation,
Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Pregnancy, TMJ Disorder, Pain Relief, Couples Massage)
- Cranio-Sacral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Polarity Therapy
- Deep Tissue/Trigger Point Therapy
- Wellness/Life Coaching
- Reflexology
- Retail Natural Pharmacy - SHOP ONLINE NOW!
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine has been a distinct healthcare profession for over 100 years. It blends scientific knowledge with the use of non-toxic, natural therapies to prevent and cure disease. Naturopaths (N.D.) are primary care physicians that are highly trained in physical examination and diagnosis. In addition, they are experts in Botanical Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Homeopathy, Emotional Counseling and Physical Medicine.
Naturopathic Physicians...
- Diagnose disease through physical exam and lab tests
- Treat the underlying CAUSE of disease
- Focus on the WHOLE person, not symptoms
- Prescribe treatments that support the body’s innate ability to heal
- Partner with other physicians, when necessary to achieve optimal patient wellness
- Empower patients to heal themselves
- Personalize treatments to meet the needs of each patient
Food and Environmental Sensitivity Testing
We use electrodermal screening that provides information about the health of the body. Just as EKGs are used to determine the electrical conduction and health of the heart, electrodermal screening uses a small, pen-like probe and a undetectable electrical current to measure the response of the skin at various points on the hands and feet. These points are based on the Chinese acupuncture meridian system, which maps the channels of energy that run throughout the body and come to the surface of the skin.
This technique is used to screen for factors causing an “electrical imbalance” of the body such as:
- food sensitivities
- acute diseases, such as bacterial, viral and fungal infections
- chronic diseases
- environmental sensitivities
All imbalances affect the electrical energy of the body and can be accurately measured by the level of conductivity in the skin response.
Benefits of Massage
- Increases blood and lymph flow and increased oxygenation of the tissues
- Shortens recovery between workouts
- Reduces pain
- Releases toxins from the tissues
- Increases nutrient delivery to the cells
- Promotes restful sleep
- Speeds natural tissue repair
- Increases joint flexibility and range of motion
- Promotes relaxation and mental alertness
- Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity
- Improves posture
- Strengthens immune system
- Restores balance to the body
- Reduces Blood Pressure
- Increases Serotonin and Endorphins in the brain (Mood improves)
- Feels GREAT!
Swedish/Relaxation Massage - Longer, lighter, slower strokes with kneading and friction applied to superficial tissue layers to increase relaxation, circulation and reduce muscle tension.
Hot Stone Massage - Stones are used both heated and cool to reduce pain and tension and revitalize
the body. It is the ULTIMATE in relaxation and luxury. Stones are placed on
certain areas of the body to stimulate and balance energy flow as well as glided
and rubbed over muscles to lengthen and release spasms.
TMJ Disorder - The TMJ is one of
the most complicated joints in the body, but with over 20 yrs. experience in
Dentistry, Valerie Stark is comfortable and experienced in treating this painful
and frustrating condition. She uses a combination of Neuromuscular,
CranioSacral Therapy, Intra and Extra-oral massage and Hydrotherapy to address
the soft tissue of the face and jaw.
Polarity Therapy
Polarity Therapy is an energy work modality benefiting anyone who wants to take greater control and responsibility for their health and happiness. Our bodies function on electricity. Our heart beats, our nerves and muscles fire because of positive and negative charges. Like a charging a battery, the therapist places hands on key areas of the body to restore the flow of this life force through us. When energy flows freely, we experience not only physical, but emotional and spiritual vitality and health. When energy is blocked we experience pain, and if ignored long enough, disease. Polarity was developed by Dr. Randolph Stone and combines both Eastern and Western Medicine to restore the free flow of energy throughout the body. Polarity is effective in treating chronic or acute pain and disease as well as emotional and spiritual well-being. The work fosters an experience of enhanced aliveness, mental and emotional clarity and a profound experience of essence, giving life increased joy and aliveness. Polarity is best done in a group of sessions so that all areas of the body can be fully covered, although it is possible to do one at a time. Because Polarity is so profound in producing physical and emotional well-being I include some Polarity in almost all sessions I offer. Come experience the amazing benefits Polarity can bring to your life.
Deep Tissue/Trigger Point Release
Trigger Points are areas of hyper-irritated muscle tissue that hurt when pushed on and often refer pain to other areas of the body. Trigger Points ALWAYS hurt when pushed on, and are not release with stretching, exercise or application of hot or cold. Trigger Point Therapy (TPT) releases these painful areas, removes the toxins and increases blood flow so that healing can begin. Patients are surprised that long standing pain can be eased so quickly.
Call for an appointment today - 503.693.0904.
