Health Professionals in California
You may feel stuck in cycles of dieting, food rules, or disordered eating that leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your body. You’re tired of obsessing about what, when, or how much to eat, yet still feel bad no matter what you choose. Perhaps body image concerns, shame, or self-criticism make it hard to enjoy eating or to care for yourself. You want relief from confusion and stress around food and a way to nourish yourself without guilt. My clients are often searching for more freedom, ease, and trust with food—and a kinder, more sustainable relationship with themselves.
You may feel stuck in cycles of dieting, food rules, or disordered eating that leave you anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your body. You’re tired of obsessing about what, when, or how much to eat, yet still feel bad no matter what you choose. Perhaps body image concerns, shame, or self-criticism make it hard to enjoy eating or to care for yourself. You want relief from confusion and stress around food and a way to nourish yourself without guilt. My clients are often searching for more freedom, ease, and trust with food—and a kinder, more sustainable relationship with themselves.
With over 30 years of experience, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people transform their health from the inside out. My unique program blends clinical, functional nutrition and mindfulness to create a holistic approach to wellbeing — one that empowers you to build lasting habits and reconnect with your body’s natural balance.
After working in two of the most prestigious hospitals in Mexico City, I transitioned into holistic wellness to help people go beyond managing symptoms to truly recover. I’ve guided more than 6,000 individuals to rejuvenate & overcome diabetes, hypertension, overweight and others. También hablo español.
With over 30 years of experience, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people transform their health from the inside out. My unique program blends clinical, functional nutrition and mindfulness to create a holistic approach to wellbeing — one that empowers you to build lasting habits and reconnect with your body’s natural balance.
After working in two of the most prestigious hospitals in Mexico City, I transitioned into holistic wellness to help people go beyond managing symptoms to truly recover. I’ve guided more than 6,000 individuals to rejuvenate & overcome diabetes, hypertension, overweight and others. También hablo español.
Are you tired of feeling constantly unwell, with no doctor taking the time to truly understand your needs and provide the care you deserve? Look no further. As a Naturopathic doctor and Acupuncturist, I am committed to working alongside you to achieve the well-being and quality of life you desire. Utilizing natural therapies, I focus on supporting your body's innate healing abilities, reducing reliance on pharmaceuticals. Whether you're grappling with autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, or skin disorders, I tailor treatment plans to address your unique needs.
Are you tired of feeling constantly unwell, with no doctor taking the time to truly understand your needs and provide the care you deserve? Look no further. As a Naturopathic doctor and Acupuncturist, I am committed to working alongside you to achieve the well-being and quality of life you desire. Utilizing natural therapies, I focus on supporting your body's innate healing abilities, reducing reliance on pharmaceuticals. Whether you're grappling with autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, or skin disorders, I tailor treatment plans to address your unique needs.
The help I provide is to allow the patient to spend the least amount of money, in the shortest time, to allow the patient to bear the least pain and quickly restore health！
The help I provide is to allow the patient to spend the least amount of money, in the shortest time, to allow the patient to bear the least pain and quickly restore health！
We are highly experienced dietitians that focus on our clients individual needs in a way that feels realistic and attainable. We treat all conditions including eating disorders, diabetes, heart disease, women's health issues, gastrointestinal disorders, sports nutrition, allergies, family nutrition, intuitive eating and more. We are currently accepting new 1:1 clients via in office and telehealth. We are in-network with IEHP, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, United Healthcare, Medicare, and Health Net. With our clients we focus on attainable health behaviors for sustainable health and wellness.
We are highly experienced dietitians that focus on our clients individual needs in a way that feels realistic and attainable. We treat all conditions including eating disorders, diabetes, heart disease, women's health issues, gastrointestinal disorders, sports nutrition, allergies, family nutrition, intuitive eating and more. We are currently accepting new 1:1 clients via in office and telehealth. We are in-network with IEHP, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA, United Healthcare, Medicare, and Health Net. With our clients we focus on attainable health behaviors for sustainable health and wellness.
Trained in Germany, India, and the United States, I bring together a wide variety of healing traditions and techniques from around the world to create sessions that are unique and tailored to your individual needs. I am fully licensed and accredited with over 1,500 hours of training and an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Drawing from years of experience, I always keep your well-being at the center of my work. My career has included working in health spas, with chiropractors, and alongside medical doctors, allowing me to specialize in treating both chronic and acute injuries.
I graduated from the New Mexico Academy of
Trained in Germany, India, and the United States, I bring together a wide variety of healing traditions and techniques from around the world to create sessions that are unique and tailored to your individual needs. I am fully licensed and accredited with over 1,500 hours of training and an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Drawing from years of experience, I always keep your well-being at the center of my work. My career has included working in health spas, with chiropractors, and alongside medical doctors, allowing me to specialize in treating both chronic and acute injuries.
I graduated from the New Mexico Academy of
Dr. Ballere was born and raised in Northern California near the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains. She graduated from Cal Poly State University in Luis Obispo majoring in Nutritional Science. She continued on to fulfill her lifelong goal of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor earning her Doctorate from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2009. Dr. Ballere treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She holds a special place in her heart and in her practice for supportive cancer care since her mother's own diagnosis and winning battle with colon cancer that began in 2005.
Dr. Ballere was born and raised in Northern California near the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains. She graduated from Cal Poly State University in Luis Obispo majoring in Nutritional Science. She continued on to fulfill her lifelong goal of becoming a Naturopathic Doctor earning her Doctorate from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon in 2009. Dr. Ballere treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She holds a special place in her heart and in her practice for supportive cancer care since her mother's own diagnosis and winning battle with colon cancer that began in 2005.
Stress and anxiety may seem tricky to manage, but they’re highly treatable with a holistic plan. Calm San Diego uses a unique approach that blends acupuncture, diet, and lifestyle habits to help you step into a calm and balanced life. Acute or chronic pain conditions are part of most people's lives. We’ll help you identify the underlying issues at the root of your pain conditions and restore your body’s natural ability to heal. Cosmetic acupuncture stimulates your skin’s own power to repair, rejuvenate, and restore youthful-looking skin. Your customized diet and lifestyle plan helps you maintain your results.
Stress and anxiety may seem tricky to manage, but they’re highly treatable with a holistic plan. Calm San Diego uses a unique approach that blends acupuncture, diet, and lifestyle habits to help you step into a calm and balanced life. Acute or chronic pain conditions are part of most people's lives. We’ll help you identify the underlying issues at the root of your pain conditions and restore your body’s natural ability to heal. Cosmetic acupuncture stimulates your skin’s own power to repair, rejuvenate, and restore youthful-looking skin. Your customized diet and lifestyle plan helps you maintain your results.
I have successfully completed post graduate training in orthopedics and subsequently developed powerful treatment for relieving pain and healing disc injuries of the neck and back. My extensive training and years of clinical experience in this specialty, result in excellent outcomes for a wide variety of neuromuscular conditions including: carpel tunnel, tendonitis and other joint injuries and neck and back pain. I have extensive training in allergy elimination to treat both airborne and food allergies. My thirty year of clinical experience has also given me confidence and knowledge to work with Women's health, digestion issues and habit control.
I have successfully completed post graduate training in orthopedics and subsequently developed powerful treatment for relieving pain and healing disc injuries of the neck and back. My extensive training and years of clinical experience in this specialty, result in excellent outcomes for a wide variety of neuromuscular conditions including: carpel tunnel, tendonitis and other joint injuries and neck and back pain. I have extensive training in allergy elimination to treat both airborne and food allergies. My thirty year of clinical experience has also given me confidence and knowledge to work with Women's health, digestion issues and habit control.
My ideal client is relieved to find my many skills are helpful for digestion, fertility/ hormonal, incontinence issues, alignment and sports performance problems, post surgical scarring/ restrictions/ pain, sleep/stress related problems. My ideal client also wants compassion, insight, to be listened to and given help for the issue(s), self care homework/ exercises, and explanations of what is going on and how to get better. They are responsive to gentle/firm/clear insightful treatments that restore function, movement and comfort. They are ready to get real improvement.
My ideal client is relieved to find my many skills are helpful for digestion, fertility/ hormonal, incontinence issues, alignment and sports performance problems, post surgical scarring/ restrictions/ pain, sleep/stress related problems. My ideal client also wants compassion, insight, to be listened to and given help for the issue(s), self care homework/ exercises, and explanations of what is going on and how to get better. They are responsive to gentle/firm/clear insightful treatments that restore function, movement and comfort. They are ready to get real improvement.
My ideal patients are those who have exhausted conventional options and are seeking answers — people living with chronic inflammation, autoimmune conditions, neurodegenerative disease, persistent gut dysfunction, or musculoskeletal pain that hasn't responded to standard care. Many come seeking advanced therapies like Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, EBOO ozone therapy, FMT, or regenerative orthopedic injections. Others are focused on longevity and proactive health optimization. I meet each patient with thorough evaluation, functional lab analysis, and a personalized protocol built around root-cause medicine — not symptom management.
My ideal patients are those who have exhausted conventional options and are seeking answers — people living with chronic inflammation, autoimmune conditions, neurodegenerative disease, persistent gut dysfunction, or musculoskeletal pain that hasn't responded to standard care. Many come seeking advanced therapies like Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, EBOO ozone therapy, FMT, or regenerative orthopedic injections. Others are focused on longevity and proactive health optimization. I meet each patient with thorough evaluation, functional lab analysis, and a personalized protocol built around root-cause medicine — not symptom management.
Many of my patients have sports injuries, occupational conditions, auto related injuries, stress related disorders, mental and emotional issues and psychosomatic conditions. Their symptoms are acute inflammation, chronic pain and flare-ups of both. I treat carefully after referring specialists for acute severe cases. Then one of my goals is to get results as soon as possible and as much as possible. All of us expect faster and certain recovery with less treatment. If I'm not treating pain, my patients enjoy oriental medicine for the transformation of the body, mind and spirit, including karmic issues.
Many of my patients have sports injuries, occupational conditions, auto related injuries, stress related disorders, mental and emotional issues and psychosomatic conditions. Their symptoms are acute inflammation, chronic pain and flare-ups of both. I treat carefully after referring specialists for acute severe cases. Then one of my goals is to get results as soon as possible and as much as possible. All of us expect faster and certain recovery with less treatment. If I'm not treating pain, my patients enjoy oriental medicine for the transformation of the body, mind and spirit, including karmic issues.
I empathize with the pain and discomfort that my patients experience. First and foremost, I am compassionate and listen to my patient's concerns.
I empathize with the pain and discomfort that my patients experience. First and foremost, I am compassionate and listen to my patient's concerns.
My goal is to address the root cause of each patient’s condition, not just the symptoms. During your initial visit, we’ll take time to understand your full health picture and create an individualized plan that may include acupuncture, herbal formulas, and nutritional support to bring your body and mind back into balance.”
With over 40 years of meditation practice alongside great masters, I bring a deep awareness of the mind–body connection into every session. I also hold certification from Acupuncture Without Borders and support patients in releasing trauma and restoring harmony on physical, emotional, and energetic levels.
My goal is to address the root cause of each patient’s condition, not just the symptoms. During your initial visit, we’ll take time to understand your full health picture and create an individualized plan that may include acupuncture, herbal formulas, and nutritional support to bring your body and mind back into balance.”
With over 40 years of meditation practice alongside great masters, I bring a deep awareness of the mind–body connection into every session. I also hold certification from Acupuncture Without Borders and support patients in releasing trauma and restoring harmony on physical, emotional, and energetic levels.
SIXharmonies brings expert acupuncture and cosmetic care right to your home or office. Whether you're seeking relief from pain, better sleep, or a more youthful glow, we help you feel more like yourself again—calm, clear, and comfortable in your body.
SIXharmonies provides mobile acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture, microneedling, and health coaching services across Sonoma County, including Cotati, Healdsburg, Petaluma, Rhonert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Windsor and more.
Let’s create a plan that reflects your life, your values, and your vision of health.
SIXharmonies brings expert acupuncture and cosmetic care right to your home or office. Whether you're seeking relief from pain, better sleep, or a more youthful glow, we help you feel more like yourself again—calm, clear, and comfortable in your body.
SIXharmonies provides mobile acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture, microneedling, and health coaching services across Sonoma County, including Cotati, Healdsburg, Petaluma, Rhonert Park, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Windsor and more.
Let’s create a plan that reflects your life, your values, and your vision of health.
My commitment is to achieve the best quality life of patients. My all acupuncture treatments focus on to make a healthy body, beautiful mind, and balanced young life of every patients.
With a variety of experience, I treat Pain Syndrome, Gynecological Symptoms, and Weight Control.
Most of health insurance are acceptable.
Try to consult for your all kinds of symptoms with acupuncturist, although when you catch a cold, it helps to improve your health life.
My commitment is to achieve the best quality life of patients. My all acupuncture treatments focus on to make a healthy body, beautiful mind, and balanced young life of every patients.
With a variety of experience, I treat Pain Syndrome, Gynecological Symptoms, and Weight Control.
Most of health insurance are acceptable.
Try to consult for your all kinds of symptoms with acupuncturist, although when you catch a cold, it helps to improve your health life.
With over 5 decades of experience in various forms of holistic healing Gurudev has a vast reservoir of knowledge from which to draw on to help her patients empower themselves. Trained both in analytical and intuitive comprehension she uses practical methodologies, as well as western medical analysis, in both examination and treatment. Internal medical, emotional and structural issues are all addressed and treated in order to re-balance and restore a a patients whole system in a holistic and natural manner. Acupuncture can also used with much success for releasing past trauma.
With over 5 decades of experience in various forms of holistic healing Gurudev has a vast reservoir of knowledge from which to draw on to help her patients empower themselves. Trained both in analytical and intuitive comprehension she uses practical methodologies, as well as western medical analysis, in both examination and treatment. Internal medical, emotional and structural issues are all addressed and treated in order to re-balance and restore a a patients whole system in a holistic and natural manner. Acupuncture can also used with much success for releasing past trauma.
Word of mouth is the main form of advertisement for this serene center located in the Torrance, CA. Once you walk through the door, your worries from a stressful day or anxiety about aches and pains are completely put to ease by the caring and confident hands of Erika Barrantes. As a practitioner of Oriental Medicine which includes Acupuncture, Herbology, diet, nutrition, lifestyle counseling as well as Tai Qi, Qi Gong (physical exercise and Tui'na (manual therapies), Erika is dedicated and committed to assisting you in reaching & maintaining a state of balance & health.
Word of mouth is the main form of advertisement for this serene center located in the Torrance, CA. Once you walk through the door, your worries from a stressful day or anxiety about aches and pains are completely put to ease by the caring and confident hands of Erika Barrantes. As a practitioner of Oriental Medicine which includes Acupuncture, Herbology, diet, nutrition, lifestyle counseling as well as Tai Qi, Qi Gong (physical exercise and Tui'na (manual therapies), Erika is dedicated and committed to assisting you in reaching & maintaining a state of balance & health.
Many people desire to live a healthier lifestyle by eating right and exercising. Although most people know which foods are healthy and which foods are unhealthy, there are certain types of food that affect different people in different ways. Everyone has a different body type, so some foods will benefit you more than others. For example, everyone knows that brown rice is a healthy food staple; but depending on your body type, brown rice might not be the healthiest option for you. Through my 8-body acupuncture, I will find out what your body type is.
Many people desire to live a healthier lifestyle by eating right and exercising. Although most people know which foods are healthy and which foods are unhealthy, there are certain types of food that affect different people in different ways. Everyone has a different body type, so some foods will benefit you more than others. For example, everyone knows that brown rice is a healthy food staple; but depending on your body type, brown rice might not be the healthiest option for you. Through my 8-body acupuncture, I will find out what your body type is.
As a Traditional Naturopath David will work with anyone who is in need of Holistic Healing services and wants a complete assessment of their health goals. He is a specialist for those in need of adjusting the alkaline balance in their bodies and will show you the best and safest way get the complete spectrum of nutrients for your body. Natures First Path also specializes in Reflexology and Iridology to further assist you in your quest for true health.
As a Traditional Naturopath David will work with anyone who is in need of Holistic Healing services and wants a complete assessment of their health goals. He is a specialist for those in need of adjusting the alkaline balance in their bodies and will show you the best and safest way get the complete spectrum of nutrients for your body. Natures First Path also specializes in Reflexology and Iridology to further assist you in your quest for true health.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
California Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
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