I am trained in the use of multiple natural approaches for medical management. I use botanical (herbal) medicine in the Western herbal tradition, taking advantage of herbs' favorable side effect profiles and effectiveness for many conditions. Diet and nutrition form a cornerstone of my approach, combined with the appropriate use of vitamins, minerals, and compounds found in food and plants (nutraceuticals). I use physical medicine to address physical/orthopedic concerns, often in the treatment of acute and chronic pain or discomfort, incorporating soft tissue treatments, joint mobilization and manipulation similar to chiropractic care, hydrotherapy, and osteopathic techniques. Counseling is woven into every visit, encompassing social and emotional support as well as education and strategizing in partnership with my patients. I am licensed to prescribe and mange most pharmaceuticals, and integrate them when appropriate into a holistic treatment approach.