Health Professionals in Sonoma County, CA

I help clients optimize their health through individualized dietary and lifestyle change. Each client is unique and I create a wellness plan based on their specific health needs, always looking to address the underlying cause of health disruption. My approach to health is integrative and holistic, yet based upon real science, functional medicine and the latest research to support the whole person. Health consultations can be useful for many issues including digestive disorders, hormonal imbalance, autoimmune conditions, and developing a healthier relationship to food.

I help patients get to the root of their health concerns with both a scientifically grounded and authentically holistic approach. My goal is to address the underlying causes of illness, going beyond symptom management. My patients appreciate that I take the time to listen and to get to know them. This way I learn about the many factors influencing their health and provide recommendations in alignment with each person's unique story. While I see a diversity of patients, I most commonly help people with digestive issues, hormonal changes, mood and neurotransmitter imbalances, and immune problems, including autoimmunity.

At Russell Family Acupuncture, our family treats you like family. The moment you are welcomed into our clinic, you know you will never be just another number. I use acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage to address your individual needs and help you to return to health naturally.

I specialize in gut health (diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, and SIBO), thyroid health (Hashimoto's and Graves), and weight loss. I am committed to helping you find your personalized path to wellness by showing you how to work with your biology to heal your gut and metabolism while addressing common barriers, such as constipation, food sensitivities, metabolic dysfunction, dysbiosis, hormonal imbalance, and nutrient deficiencies. In addition to the focus on biology, I utilize the best of behavioral change science to help you establish habits that will last a lifetime.

I am a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist and I use integrative medicine to support my patient's' general health. My experience includes aiding in stress management, treating colds and boosting the immune system, balancing hormones and working with fertility, PMS and menopause, treating problems during pregnancy and optimizing digestion. An important part of my work is supporting my patients' emotional well being. I aim to create time and space for emotional processing as well as physical healing.

Are you ready to make some lifestyle changes, but feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Have you tried various programs but found them to be unsustainable? Are you struggling to find a non-diet approach to weight loss? You don’t have to journey alone. Let Sara be your guide and source of support.

I am a California Board and Nationally certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. My specialty is in emotional concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, and PTSD. I also specialize in Women's Health, including menopause, PMS, irregular/painful menses, breast health, and fertility issues. I also practice sports medicine techniques, including motor point and e-stim therapy. I work successfully with pain management, digestive issues, chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, as well as many other concerns that arise from stress and basic imbalances in our bodies and minds.

I aim to help clients understand the root cause of their symptoms and most importantly how they can use foods and nutrition to help manage their symptoms. Nutrition is not a one size fits all. I take a more holistic, whole person approach to help my clients by reviewing their history, symptoms, labs, or other tests in order to create an individualized nutrition plan. I practice a foods first approach and empower my clients by teaching them useful nutrition information.

If you have prediabetes, high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol, you may be experiencing fatigue and brain fog, cravings, anxiety, digestive symptoms and/or weight gain. Maybe your doctor has advised you to change your diet and lifestyle but you don’t know where to start. Nutrition counseling gives you the necessary framework to change your habits and create optimal health. I believe our fork is one of the most powerful tools to prevent chronic disease and what goes on that fork will look different from person to person. Let’s use food as medicine to transform the way you feel and prevent the need for multiple pharmaceuticals.

Welcome to Nutrition For Autism Recovery! I am so glad you found me! My passion as a dietitian is to lead parents with a child on the autism spectrum on the road to heal or "recover" their child through a functional nutrition approach. Many parents see recovery as a goal. I share this goal; however, this is not always seen, no matter the efforts put forth. Parents generally realize this. What we do see, however, is that the approach I take will produce significant improvements in all areas of your child’s autistic behaviors and symptoms! Please, give me a call or email. I’m here for you!

I have been a Five Element acupuncturist for 35 years. I am deeply committed to help you with your physical symptoms, as well as to support you to live your life with more vitality and ease in all ways. I believe one of my personal strengths, as well as a strength of the Five Element Acupuncture approach, is to see each person as the unique individual that you are, and tailor each treatment to strengthen you in body, mind, and spirit.

Do you struggle with exhaustion, frequent and/or urgent trips to the bathroom, constipation, pain, cramps, bloating and/or gas? Do you have anxiety leaving the house because you're not sure you'll make it to a bathroom in time? Are you tired of having to drag yourself through the day? Are you confused by all the conflicting nutrition information out there about diet and IBD and just want some help so that you can fell better? You're not alone and I can help you! I help clients find their trigger foods and better tolerated alternatives so that we can keep their diet as expansive as possible while keeping their symptoms at bay.

I've had a Manual Therapy healing practice for 35 years. I consistently observe that the path to healing arises from a deep listening & from attaining balance & flow between the physical, emotional & spiritual aspects of our being. My interest in Holistic Health Care began when I put myself through University & Graduate school working as a Massage Therapist. At that same time, from an inspired vision, I designed, developed, & taught a program on Therapeutic Touch for the elderly at the Desert Institute for the Healing Arts. I hold MA Certification in Gerontology, BA in French Literature & Dance, & BA in Interdisciplinary Studies: Pre Med, Life Sciences & Humanities.

Changes in your metabolism can sneak up over time: gradual weight gain, unexplained exhaustion, anxiety, moodiness, or sugar crashes. None of this is your fault! We live in a world burdened with toxins and stress—a world radically different than it was only a couple of generations ago. Changing times call for a different approach to optimizing health…Dr. Bonnie will help you create a lifestyle to support your life-long health.

After having breast cancer, making a decision on what to eat can often feel like a life-dependent decision. It doesn't need to be this way. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my clients let go of food fear, make empowered choices, and not feel they are sacrificing their enjoyment of food and life. Whether you were just diagnosed, in active treatment, are having or had surgery, completed treatment, or on hormonal therapy, I can help you. As an Oncology Registered Dietitian, I can help you obtain a sense of control over your lifestyle and food choices, with research-based nutrition information & support.

We are not just for athletes! Specific injuries are our specialty. Our attention to detail, experience, and commitment to customized sessions set us apart from other therapeutic massage therapists. Our educations exceed the California standards for massage therapy. We work with Physicians, PT's, Chiropractors and other Allied Health individuals, and create customized sessions to meet your needs. We also work with elite, pro, and hobbyist athletes of all kinds. Sessions are always customized to each client's specific needs, training goals, and rehabilitative goals.

Kim Vandeveer, L.Ac. (MSOM), uses ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine to assist the whole body in restoring and maintaining itself to a natural state of well being. Using acupuncture, herbal medicine and a variety of other Traditional Chinese techniques. Traditional Chinese medicine in essence is an ancient wisdom of healing arts that focuses on the wholeness of the body and balance. The health care provider is able to assist with a deep and profound ways by addressing the underlying "root" causes and reduce signs and symptoms.

Being an acupuncturist is lifetime commitment! Childhood influence could carry throughout our life journey! My enthusiasm and great passion for TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) was inspired by my grandma(from mom’s side), a once well known dedicated TCM Doc!

This treatment can be used for a wide range of disorders including emotional disorders, digestive disorders, hormone imbalances, pain disorders, and chronic diseases. TCM works on the belief that the body is controlled by an energy flow, known as qi (pronounced “chee”), that travels through pathways called meridian. TCM believes that problems or blockages with the flow of energy along these meridians is responsible for many ailments. Toxins, stress, trauma, hormones and even the foods we eat can all contribute to blocking qi. With 15 minuets free consultation, you will find out how you can benefit from acupuncture.