Welcome!If you’re looking for a doctor who is trained in the biomedical sciences as a general practitioner with extensive specialty training in natural therapeutics, then you are definitely looking for ‘A Different kind of Doctor.’ Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) are the only practitioners trained in both traditional healing arts and modern medical science. Please visit the Links page to find out more about naturopathic medical education, history and philosophy. I see patients at the Santa Cruz Integrative Medicine and Chi Center in Santa Cruz, CA. As a CA-state licensed ND, I can perform physical examinations including routine gynecological care, order and interpret lab tests and diagnose and treat disease. I specialize in Women’s Health and Family Medicine, but I consult with both men and women on many issues. I make recommendations regarding the use of therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine, bio-identical hormones and homeopathy, with an emphasis on dietary and lifestyle counseling. I also have specific training in nutrient-drug and herb-drug interactions. In addition, I am a certified practitioner of the Arvigo Techniques™ of Maya Abdominal Massage. To learn more about the different treatments that I recommend, please visit the Modalities page. As a specialist in the fields of natural health options and whole person care, I believe that every person should be treated as an individual. I realize that everyone comes with their own unique history, risk factors and symptom picture. Therefore, I will never make assumptions, but will instead take the time to listen and develop a highly individualized treatment program meant to empower you to take charge of your health. 
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