Health Professionals in Pennsylvania

Dr. Ruijuan Liu graduated from the best Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) University in China - Beijing University of TCM - with a MD degree in 1987. She worked for fourteen years in Xi-Yuan Hospital of the Chinese Academy of TCM, which is the most prestigious TCM research institute/hospital in China. She also had the privilege to be trained by the traditional method of "Learning from Top TMC Experts Program" from 1997 to 2000, which was sponsored by the China Ministry of Health. She is the author of 4 TCM books and has more than 10 articles published in distinguished TMC magazines.

I have worked with holistic health modalities since 1983 and became an acupuncturist and herbalist in 2002. As a graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (now known as the Pacific College of Health and Science) my focus is on helping my patients utilizing acupuncture and related therapies to improve their health and wellbeing. I am especially effective at treating pain, women's health issues, and immune system imbalances including allergies and sinusitis. I am devoted to providing safe, effective, patient centered care.

I am a women's health dietitian specializing in the unique nutritional needs of women across the lifespan. My areas of expertise include weight management, PCOS, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum, hormones, and digestive health.

I am an anti-diet, Health At Every Size (HAES) informed Registered Dietitian who is committed to helping people heal in their recovery from Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, and a negative relationship with their body and food. I specialize in working with teens (14+), adults, and LGBTQIA+ individuals who have eating disorders, struggle with disordered eating, or are stuck in a diet cycle and want to heal their relationship with food and their bodies.

Are you suffering with unrelenting health issues such as pain, fatigue, skin rashes, bloating, insomnia, anxiety, depression or infertility? Are you tired of living each day feeling weighed down and drained? It's time to take control of your health and find the solution to your problems. My nutrition counseling offers personalized guidance and support. Imagine living every day with boundless energy, being pain-free, fitting into your clothes comfortably, experiencing clear-mindedness and having joy-filled days.

Greta is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Master’s of Science in nutrition. Greta graduated from Saint Elizabeth’s University where she specialized in alternative nutrition approaches, medical nutrition therapy and motivational interviewing. Greta’s passion is helping adolescents and adults with eating disorders and related struggles such as body image, weight management, and self-esteem issues. She has additional experience working in a hospital setting providing nutrition education for clients with diabetes, renal issues, cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal problems.

I encourage my patients to take an active role in managing both their immediate issues and long term health. I work with all kinds of people, and especially enjoy working with young adults and teenagers.

Whether you are confronted with physical, emotional, mental or spiritual issues, it is possible to tap into a large reserve of carefully selected healing modalities to break through barriers which might have stopped your healing process in the past. After completing a comprehensive history and nutritional questionaire, we will explore any major events or traumas in your life. We will note obvious as well as subtle structural features, then determine how you approach your vital life force (chi). Hands-on healing, color, light and sound, vibrational/homeopathic remedies, nutritional guidance greatly speed healing for you.

Hey, I'm Kate. I'm an anti-diet Registered Dietitian with a passion for the mind-body connection, gentle movement, simplifying nutrition, and helping YOU feel at home in your body and confident in your food choices. I'm here to strengthen your foundation of intuitive eating so you can experience food freedom and live your most abundant life. I love supporting individuals in healing their relationship with their body through gentle movement. Kate takes her body liberation practice out of the office and into her community through her offerings of yoga and pilates in the Philadelphia area.

Theresa Shank, RD LDN, is a Philadelphia based registered dietitian specializing in nutrition and health communications. Theresa provides nutritional counseling to a wide range of individuals with varying needs such as weight loss, disease prevention and management, IBS and gastrointestinal conditions, sports nutrition, women's health and PCOS, child/adolescent weight management and food allergies and sensitivities. Theresa will work with you, not against you, to provide realistic recommendations and sustainable behavior change to help you finally achieve your nutritional goals.

Dana specializes in individual holistic client care by supporting clients, not only through learning how to eat healthier, but also dealing with one's psychological relationship with food. Dana is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in Weight Management, Eating Disorders and Sports Nutrition. She works with clients on an interpersonal level in order to provide quality care that goes beyond just basic nutrition services. Her philosophy is that, in order to help one achieve optimal wellness, it is important to get know each client as an individual and explore their associations with food.

Our vision at Frame Acupuncture is to promote longevity, well-being, and empower the population of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, through affordable and accessible acupuncture treatment and nutritional/lifestyle education. We provide optimal emotional, spiritual, and physical healthcare directly to our clientele. With the development of a personalized treatment plan, we focus on each patient as an individual and strive to create a comfortable and healing environment. With extensive training in multiple treatment styles, we have various therapeutic treatments to choose from to reduce any pain and discomfort and select the best possible treatment for our patients.

Karen provides personalized nutrition counseling and coaching for adults and adolescents interested in weight loss or simply adopting a healthier lifestyle. She specializes in weight management, menopausal and hormonal barriers to weight maintenance, GI disorders, disease prevention, and healthy meal planning. Through a counseling partnership, she works to uncover the nutrition-related causes of health imbalances and identify the lifestyle changes required to achieve individual goals.

I believe that nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy life, and I'm here to provide you with evidence-based guidance, practical advice, and ongoing support. My holistic approach to nutrition takes into account your unique needs, preferences, and lifestyle, ensuring that your journey towards better health is both enjoyable and sustainable.

Acupuncture Physical Therapy is a unique approach to treating pain, including neck and back injuries, sports injuries and stress-related diseases. Merging traditional Oriental Acupuncture practice with evidenced-based, modern medicine technique of dry trigger point needling, Acupuncture Physical Therapy treatments can be a viable means of healing, pain management and prevention. Combining acupuncture theory with the physical therapy approach of releasing myofascial trigger points (sometimes felt as "knots") and stress holding patterns allows Acupuncture Physical Therapy to address problems that are not responsive to other more common interventions such as medications, chiropractic or traditional physical therapy.

Providing nutritional care and promoting positive nutrition practices. I offer a variety of food and nutrition services to improve your health. Whether you have been struggling with your weight, trying to manage your Diabetes or have another challenge, I can help you onto the path to acheive wellness.

The Japanese Style, which is my main focus, is a gentle form of Acupuncture, using the finest guage needles with shallow insertion. To best serve the needs of my clients, I provide a thorough constitutional treatment as I address your specific concerns. Using this method, I have had tremendous results treating Allergies, Asthma, Infertility, Neuralgia, and TMJ. I also use electric stimulation in various forms to give your acupuncture treatment the most effective boost.

Christine Brinker founded Natural Family Wellness Center on the principles of helping people help themselves towards optimal health. We are committed to educating people to learn to listen to their bodies, and take responsibility for their healthcare. We believe the body has an inherent ability to establish, maintain and restore health. Our role is to help identify cause, remove obstacles preventing recovery and provide services that support the inherent healing process. Traditional naturopathic practitioners combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Steeped in traditional methods, principles and practices, naturopathic doctors focus on holistic, proactive prevention and comprehensive treatment.

Liv earned her Master's in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Teachers College at Columbia University and completed her dietetic internship at numerous clinical and community settings around New York and New Jersey. As a registered dietitian, Liv (pronounced “Leave”) brings a blend of nutrition science (“what to eat”) and behavior science (“how to eat”) that places her in a unique and vital role within the healthcare system.