Philosophy

My approach to medicine and healing is based on the naturopathic principle,
Vis Medicatrix Naturae, the "Healing Power of Nature".  The human body is well adapted to heal itself given the proper conditions.  In our culture we have lost track of some of the "foundations of health" that allow and support the body's own healing mechanisms.  By reestablishing these foundations, the patient is in a much better position to heal and to lead a healthy life.

Foundations include, but are not limited to,  good nutrition and digestion, quality sleep, proper breathing, healing exercise, and correct fasting.  After learning the basics, the patient and I work to establish these comfortably into their daily life.

At this point, the addition of supplements and medicines can have a much greater affect on healing.  Supplements and medicines can then be directed to assist the body's healing mechanisms and not simply to fight the illness.  This combination can be very powerful.  Homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and physical medicine modalities are also utilized to support the healing process.

The goal of this process is not only to reestablish health. 
The patient learns the basic skills that allow them to be in control of their health.