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Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition

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2016 Healthy Living Practitioners Guide

Achieving Optimal Oral Hygiene

Dr. Robyn Abramczyk
Dr. Robyn Abramczyk
Smile Ranch Dentistry

Robyn Abramczyk

6700 Horizon Rd.
Heath, TX
972-772-7645
SmileRanchDentistry.com

Smile Ranch Dentistry’s Robyn Abramcyzk, DDS, practices general dentistry with a focus on holistic therapies, following safety procedures and treatments of the Holistic Dental Association and International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine. She uses biocompatible materials that are safe, non-toxic and mercury-free. Abramcyzk’s spa-like office creates a calming atmosphere where every patient gets the special individualized care that they deserve. She addresses diet, supplementation, gut health and detoxification in her integrative assessments.

Wellness services offered include: white composite fillings, ozone therapy, dentistry for children, oral cancer detection, Snap On Smile, porcelain crowns and bridges, implants and X-rays

Areas of specialty: safe mercury amalgam removal, general dentistry with biological therapies, frenectomy and biocompatibility testing.

Philosophy of healing:  “At Smile Ranch Dentistry, we believe treating the individual goes far beyond cleaning teeth. By looking at the whole being, nutritional patterns and lifestyle choices, optimal oral hygiene can be attained,” says Abramcyzk.

 

Personalized Care in a Compassionate Atmosphere

Dr. Karen Asbury
Dr. Karen Asbury
Integrative Medicine and Alternative Care

Dr. Karen Asbury, M.D.

375 Municipal Dr., Richardson
972-479-9139
KarenAsburyMD.com

Karen Asbury, M.D., provides personalized care in a warm, compassionate atmosphere. Her comprehensive and unhurried appointments allow for a truly individualized therapy program with the goal of restoring and maintaining optimum health. Asbury was trained in internal medicine and specializes in alternative care, including functional, environmental and orthomolecular medicine.

Wellness Services offered include: bioidentical hormones, saliva testing, hair analysis, thermography, detoxification, oral chelation and integrative bodywork.

Areas of specialty: fibromyalgia, mercury and heavy metals testing and CranioSacral therapy.

Philosophy of healing: “The emphasis of my medical care is about determining the causes of diseases and helping the body to heal from these conditions,” says Asbury. “I place a great deal of importance on patient involvement and participation. Prevention is of utmost importance, leading us to use state-of-the-art testing to determine problems before they become a disease.”

 

Getting to the Root of Illness

Dr. Nancy Ann Bozeman
Dr. Nancy Ann Bozeman
The Animal Doctor

Dr. Nancy Ann Bozeman, DVM

Conventional and holistic veterinary medicine
621 Little School Rd., Kennedale, TX
817-572-2400
[email protected]

Dr. Nancy Bozeman began her career with the aspiration to study and master the art of alternative veterinary medicine, as it is her belief that the holistic approach is beneficial to the entire physical and emotional well-being of her patients. She studied as an associate to Dr. Norman Ralston, recognized as a leader in alternative veterinary medicine in the U.S. Bozeman is a founding member of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association.

Services Offered include: acupuncture, classical homeopathy, contact reflex analysis, veterinary orthopedic manipulation, Chinese herbal medicine, Western herbal medicine, Bowen Therapy, Namboudrapod’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) and network chiropracti

Areas of Specialty: The Animal Doctor now includes low-level laser therapy in their range of healing modalities, which, although not considered alternative medicine, is an exciting new tool in veterinary healing

Philosophy of Healing: “You must build a strong foundation for health, starting with superior nutrition, in order to get superior results,” says Bozeman. She prefers to strive for the entire well-being of patients, rather than using suppressive medicine to temporarily mask symptoms; her focus is on the root of the problem, with the philosophy that by its repair, the rest of the tree will flourish.

 

A Multidisciplinary Approach for a Broad Range Of Diseases

Dr. Carlos Chapa
Dr. Carlos Chapa
Acupuncture & Integrative Medical Center

Dr. Carlos Chapa, OMD, LAc, Ph.D.

9901 Valley Ranch Pkwy. E., Ste. 1000, Irving
18601 LBJ, Ste. 501 Mesquite, Texas
[email protected]
aimc-dfw.com

Acupuncture & Integrative Medical Center (AIMC) is a holistic Eastern medical clinic that treats patients naturally by focusing the underlying issues and conditions to create better health.

Wellness services offered include: complementary and alternative medicine, Eastern/Oriental Medicine, acupuncture, laser acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicine and pharmaceutical-grade supplements.

Areas of specialty: Dr. Chapa specializes in chronic pain, chronic health conditions, infertility, pediatrics and is one of four physicians in the U.S. who specialize in Chinese ophthalmology treating retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration.

Philosophy of healing: “Healing requires a multidisciplinary approach that includes a combination of alternative medical modalities to treat a broad range of diseases and pain with the goals of risk reduction and improvement in quality of life,” says Chapa.

 

Long-Term Changes  Yield Best Results

Leslie Duong
Leslie Duong
ACN Herbs

Leslie Duong

Licensed herbalist and health nutritionist
5917 Greenville Ave., Dallas
214-887-8325
LeslieDuong.com

Leslie Duong has been a practicing herbalist for more than 20 years as a licensed Chinese herbalist and health nutritionist. She has helped thousands of clients with a variety of ailments.

Wellness services offered include: Full line of high-quality Chinese herbs and supplements; all organic, natural herbs, with no caffeine; one-on-one consultations; nutrition and exercise recommendations.

Areas of Speciality: acne, allergy, asthma, bronchitis, bladder infection, high blood pressure, Candida, cysts, cholesterol, cold and flu, diabetes, depression, detoxification, lack of energy, fertility, fibroid, gallbladder problems, kidney stones, herpes, hepatitis, hemorrhoids, insomnia, impotency, menopause, migraine, sinus issues, prostate, thyroid, yeast, natural weight loss and lupus.

Philosophy of Healing: Her goal is to make committed, long-term changes in eating habits and nutritional intake because the only nutrition plan that works is one that we can continue to maintain for the rest of our life.

 

Strengthening the System Through Integrative Medicine

Dr. David C. Morcom
Dr. David C. Morcom
Integrative Wellness Rx

David C. Morcom, Pharm.D.

Doctor of Pharmacy and Herbal Specialist
214- 293-5103
IntegrativeWellnessRx.com

Dr. Morcom is a practitioner of functional medicine, fusing traditional herbalism with advanced diagnostic testing, his background in modern pharmacology and the newest research in herbs, nutrition and natural medicine. With an integrative and holistic approach, he aims to understand patients as a whole and conditions at their root.

Wellness services offered: functional medicine consultations, genetic testing and  analysis (mthfr, etc.), supplement regimen customization, gut restoration and detoxification, hormone/micronutrient/allergy/vitamin d testing, diet/lifestyle education.

Areas of specialty: drug tapering, discontinuation and natural alternatives, psychopharmacology and mood disorders, genomics, traditional herbalism, adrenal fatigue, drug-induced nutrient deficiencies, hormone balance, digestion, detoxification, age-related cognitive decline, autoimmunity, inflammation, Candida, mindfulness/meditation, and food allergies.

Philosophy of healing: “I believe that with the proper use of whole foods, herbs, nutrition and lifestyle changes, one can strengthen and support the body to achieve optimal health.”

 

Assisting the Body to Heal Itself

Dr. Sharon Krahn
Dr. Sharon Krahn
K6 Wellness Center

Sharon Krahn

12820 Hillcrest Rd, Suite C122, Dallas
214-352-7546
[email protected]
K6Wellness.com

Sharon Krahn, owner of K6 Wellness, received her Bachelor of Natural Health degree in 2003 and Doctor of Naturopathy degree in 2005 from Clayton College of Natural Health. She is a traditional naturopath, premier BioSET practitioner and CranioSacral therapist

Wellness services offered include: comprehensive, holistic practice offering customized care in the areas of nutrition, lifestyle changes, supplements, bodywork, and energy medicine methods

Areas of specialty: naturopathy, body thermography, BioSET Allergy Elimination, EVOX, vibrational lymphatic drainage, CranioSacral Therapy, TKM, electrodermal screening, homeopathy, tongue and fingernail analysis, aromatherapy, hormone balancing and Rife

Philosophy of healing: “You are more than a set of symptoms,” says Krahn. “Your physical symptoms are messages from your body that something is not right. Rather than suppressing symptoms, we find that uncovering the root cause is essential to healing the body. Each person is as much emotional and spiritual as they are physical. Your body can heal itself—our job is to give it the nourishment, support and opportunity to do just that.”

 

Professional Associations Give Engram Special Insights

Dr. Toni Engram
Dr. Toni Engram
Legacy Dentistry

Toni Engram, DDS

151 Walton Way, Suite 102,
Midlothian, TX
972-723-1148
[email protected]
LegacyDentistry.com

Toni Engram, DDS is the only member of the Holistic Dental Association, the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health and the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology in the southern suburbs of DFW.

Healing services offered: At Legacy Dentistry, our goal is to support you on your journey to health, by educating and holistically serving your needs with integrity and respect,” says Engram.

Healing specialties: We take a functional medicine approach to dentistry, which means we seek to find a cause of disease first, before resorting to invasive procedures.  

Healing philosophies: “God designed your bodies to heal themselves; we strive to help you do this as safe and as naturally as possible.”

 

Women’s Wellness with a Holistic Approach

Dr. Claudia Harsh
Dr. Claudia Harsh
Integrative Medicine and Obstetics and Gynecology

Claudia E. Harsh, M.D.

Baylor Scott & White, Sammons Cancer Center
3410 Worth St., Ste. 370, Dallas
214-820-2988/214-820-5581
BaylorHealth.com/IntegrativeMedicine

Claudia Harsh, M.D., DABOG, DABIHM, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and integrative medicine. She is a gynecologist for Texas Oncology at the Sammons Cancer Center at Baylor University Medical Center, in Dallas, where she treats patient with dysplasia, assists with surveillance exams and counsels patients on hereditary genetics and cancer survivorship. She also practices integrative medicine and medical acupuncture at the Virginia Cvetko Integrative Medicine Center at Baylor University Medical Center, in Dallas.

Wellness services offered include: functional medicine assessment, including nutritional testing and treatment, hormonal testing and treatment, gastrointestinal tract assessment and treatments, genomics, medical acupuncture and stress-management tools and techniques, including HeartMath and breath work.

Areas of specialty: functional medicine, nutragenomics, medical acupuncture, female hormone balance, thyroid balance, irritable bowel and chronic constipation, cancer prevention and cancer survivorship,

Philosophy of healing: Harsh has a strong interest in a holistic approach to women’s emotional, mental, physical and spiritual health. She believes our bodies want to come into optimal balance; her goal is to understand what is needed to achieve that balance.

 

Evidence-Based Therapies that Get Results

Dr. Carolyn Matthews
Dr. Carolyn Matthews
Integrative Medicine and Gynecology

Dr. Carolyn Matthews, M.D.

Baylor Scott and White, Sammons Cancer Center
3410 Worth St., Ste. 370, Dallas
214-820-2988
BaylorHealth.com/IntegrativeMedicine

Dr.Carolyn Matthews is director of the Integrative Medicine Center at Baylor Scott and White, in Dallas, the first hospital-based center of integrative medicine in North Texas. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncology, medical acupuncture, palliative care and hospice medicine, and integrative medicine. She is also a certified practitioner of functional medicine.

Services offered include: In tandem with traditional treatments, offerings include mind-body-spirit oriented therapies that have some evidence basis; comprehensive reviews of medical history and environmental factors.

Areas of specialty: integrative medicine and medical acupuncture.

Philosopy of healing: Matthews is passionate about assessing the whole patient and looking for and treating underlying causes of pathology. Prescriptions may include dietary or lifestyle changes, relaxation techniques, acupuncture, support with journaling, guided imagery, specialty laboratory testing, and pharmaceutical-grade botanical and nutritional supplements.

 

Energy Healing with Former Donna Eden Staffer

Sarah Owen
Sarah Owen
Sarah Owen MS, LPC

972-364-9098 ext 2206
[email protected]
EnergyMattersNow.net

Sarah Owen is a licensed professional counselor who uses the latest and most effective brain and mind-body therapies. She teaches and provides individual sessions in a powerful, hands-on, self-help modality in which attendees learn simple tools to improve and maintain their health and well-being. Owen is one of the original faculty at Donna Eden’s Institute and has 30 years of international experience. A new series of classes begins in June 2016 and each person’s sessions are individually co-created and unique.

Wellness services offered include: classes, sessions, energy medicine and innovative counseling in the areas of immunity, nervous system, digestive system, reproductive system, chakra rebalancing and more.

Areas of specialty: Eden Energy Medicine, Emotional Transformation Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Resonance Repatterning

Philosophy of healing: “Eden’s energy empowers individuals to feel better, have more energy and be happier. I believe that lasting positive change is best achieved in a safe, compassionate, and supportive, yet results-oriented, environment,” says Owen.

 

Eastern and Western Therapies are Complementary

Ariana Geoffrey Stahlka
Ariana Geoffrey Stahlka
Energy Center, Inc.

Ariana Geoffrey Stahlka, LAc, LMT, Dipl OM, MSOM

214-717-1217    
Irving Health and Medical
2401 W. Airport Fwy. Irving
Luxury on Lovers
4703 W. Lovers Lane Dallas
[email protected]
EnergyCenterDallas.com

Ariana Geoffrey Stahlka holds licenses in Texas and Illinois in acupuncture and Oriental medicine and massage therapy and she is certified to teach Krashada Acupressure Therapy.

Wellness services include: acupuncture and Oriental medicine, massage and bodywork. I use the tools I have learned to help my clients reduce the manifestation of symptoms and work to rectify the root cause.

Area of specialty: fluid needling, cupping, Dr. Tan’s The Balance Method, Master Tung’s Points, cosmetic rejuvenation acupuncture for the face, neck, chest, and abdomen, auricular therapy, Krashada acupressure therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, Prenatal Massage, MultiBody Release and Reflexology. Also infrared body wrap, Young Living aromatherapy, Chinese herbology, and Australian bush remedies.

Philosophy of healing: I work to help them manage stress and achieve as much wellness as we can accomplish. Often they have results of a positive effect physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

 

Biological Dentistry Achieves Results Without Toxicity

Dr. Daniel Strader
Dr. Daniel Strader
Dallas Designer Smiles

Daniel Strader, DDS

8222 Douglas Ave., Ste. 810
Dallas, TX 75225
214-363-7777
2grin.com

Dr. Strader and his staff have been practicing dentistry for more than 30 years on the same block in University Park. He understands that when looking at a patients' total health, putting an end to root canals and fluoride while utilizing metal-free crowns and dentures, BPA-free fillings and safe removal of mercury/silver fillings is paramount. He is certified by International Academy of Oriental Medicine and Toxicology and International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine.

Wellness Services offered include: common cosmetic dental problems, sedation dentistry, sleep apnea, breath treatment, gum treatment and snoring treatment.

Areas of specialty: cosmetic dentistry, biological dentistry, TMJ/TMD, laser dentistry and restorative dentistry.

Philosophy of healing: Biological dentistry is just as effective as traditional dentistry, without the risk of toxic exposure. Dallas Designer Smiles feels that they are not just changing smiles, they are changing and improving people’s lives as a whole.

 

Gently Guiding Patients Toward Wellness

Dr. Jennifer Trejo
Dr. Jennifer Trejo
Abundant Life Wellness Center

Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath

Maribel Trigger, Naturopath & Neurofeedback Specialist
3904 Boat Club Rd., Lake Worth
817-847-0900
AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com

Jennifer Trejo opened Abundant Life Wellness Center to help people with autoimmunity, fatigue, allergies, skin disorders, gastrointestinal issues, hormone imbalance and neurological concerns.

Wellness services offered include: naturopathic support; neurofeedback for disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, addictions, migraines, insomnia, post-stroke and post-concussion; holistic nutrition and lifestyle counseling, as well as genetic testing for customized weight loss; detoxification with ionic foot detoxes and oxygen steam sauna; breast health, utilizing non-invasive, radiation-free thermography and emotional freedom release.

Areas of specialty: chronic and challenging health concerns and genetic testing and epigenetic/nutrigenomic support and education (MTHFR and other genes).

Philosophy of healing: “God created the body to heal itself. We just need to give it an environment to do what it was created to do naturally,” says Trejo.