I believe in the self-healing capacity of the body, mind and spirit. If you have struggled with an eating disorder, addictions, depression or obesity or if you have chronic pain issues, you may benefit from the unique integrative medicine approach of my practice. I use the best of conventional medicine and complementary and alternative therapies, to help you on your journey to healing. I have over twenty five years of experience in practicing medicine with a focus on helping my patients change behaviors that interfere with their ability to live life to the fullest.
I am board certified in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine (by exam) and completed a two year fellowship in Dr. Andrew Weil’s Program in Integrative Medicine. I am the former medical director of the eating disorders program at Sierra Tucson.
The use of nutritional supplements / herbs which, when appropriate can be used in place of or support the benefits of medications. Also, the use of alternative therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, energy healing to treat complex and difficult to treat problems.