John and I believe in the innate capacity and intelligence within each individual to grow, respond, adapt and heal.  Health is that state of continuous well-being wherein the body, mind and spirit work so smoothly that one is aware of a vibrancy or vital energy permeating all levels of one's being.  When there is an imbalance or restriction in this smooth functioning then one experiences discomfort, pain, suffering or disease.  The general tendency for most persons is to look for something to "fix" or mask the symptoms when they experience pain, suffering or disease.  But we are not machines to be "fixed" -- we are living organisms responding and adapting constantly to the internal and external forces at work in our lives and in our environment. 

We base our treatment philosophy on assisting the individual's body, mind and spirit to better respond and adapt to these forces in order to optimize the healing process.  For example if blockages and restrictions exist on the physical, energetic and/or mental emotional levels we employ acupuncture, craniosacral therapy and visceral work to remove the blockages and restrictions.  If there are systemic, organ level or cellular level dysfunctions we use herbal and nutritional medicine along with craniosacral acupuncture to restore balance and energize the various systems.  All these treatments work in harmony with each other to give to the patient whatever is needed to restore the original state of optimal health.

Because pain, suffering and disease are manifest on many different levels -- energetic, physical, cellular, emotional, mental and spiritual -- we need to be able to work holistically on all these levels in order to effect a successful healing outcome for the patient.  We believe that by using the powerful healing modalities of acupuncture, craniosacral therapy and hara visceral work along with the wonderful adaptive and healing powers of herbs and supplements we are able to assist the individual to regain his or her state of optimal health and well-being.

It brings us great joy to provide our patients with the best treatments and highest quality herbs and supplements available.  We also believe that knowledge is power and therefore we have written many informative articles (available on our website) to help keep you better informed about the latest advances in complementary and alternative medicine.  For those wishing to do their own research we have provided links to many highly respected websites in the health field.  In the spirit of truth, beauty, joy and love we are humbled and grateful to share in the journey of health with you.