Claire Riendeau, N.D., N.M.D.
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
It is said that the greatest teacher is experience. This is especially true in the case of those suffering from chronic undiagnosed disorders.

My experience with illness began before I was 2 years old. By the age of 38, I had visited close to a hundred doctors, specialists and alternative practitioners. Both Traditional and Alternative Medicine was of some help, but I continued to be plagued by a list of over 30 multi-system symptoms. Chronic bronchitis, recurring pneumonia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pancreatitis, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, asthma, allergies, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Environmental Illness (EI), Leaky gut, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), aging (!). I heard them all. I did not know it back then, but there was a term for people like me… ‘universal reactor’, otherwise known as environmentally sensitive, chemically sensitive and all around reactive to everything.

When you are chronically sick, almost everything sounds like something you should take or do, so over the years, I was a guinea pig through numerous attempts to get well. I tried every new miracle drug, diet, supplement and treatment that was recommended. But there were no lasting or real results. Eventually I became desperate. I was “in the departure lounge” of life and knew it. I also knew I had to take it upon myself to find the answers. My life literally depended on it! And so began my journey to becoming a naturopath.

My studies include Naturopathic Medicine, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine, NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique), Quantum Reflex Analysis, Metabolic Nutrition, Enzyme Therapy, Biotoxin Illness, Lyme Disease, Environmental Illness and four years of study in Functional Medicine with Dr. William Timmins, founder of BioHealth Diagnostics.

Functional Medicine looks for the reasons ‘why’ a person is suffering, what is driving the illness, in other words, the ‘cause’. And rather than analyzing the body for its separate parts, Functional Medicine analyzes the body as a whole, looking for the impact on each system, and recognizes the crucial dependence each system has on other systems. Such an example would be: as the adrenal glands become severely depleted, you might find imbalances in the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, the reproductive system and the immune system. The ‘cause’ could be sourced back to a chronic bacterial infection, parasites, heavy metal toxicity, a toxic mold exposure, Lyme Disease, or to environmental pollutant toxicity, just to name a few.

Through Dr. Timmins’ pioneering Functional Laboratory Testing and his tutelage, I defined with precision every ‘cause’ that had been missed all those years, the very things that were not only preventing my recovery but keeping me very ill. From this lifelong experience, I know first-hand what it means to have and to overcome chronic illness.

As a result of my experience, a large part of my practice involves searching for the underlying physiologic disturbances and the ‘cause’ of the chronic illness. It’s an investigative process that has earned me the title of ‘detective’. Once defined, a common sense, targeted program of support, balancing, detoxifying and regeneration assists you on the road to real and lasting wellness.

Concurrently I train physicians, practitioners and students in Functional Diagnostic Medicine through my role as ‘physician consultant’ with BioHealth Diagnostics. (www.biodia.com)

My passion is helping those who cannot find answers elsewhere and to help alleviate the suffering of individuals who now find themselves in the position I was once in. We are talking about your health, well-being and future long-term goals for yourself and your family, and to me, that is priceless.

The path to good health is attainable. I bring you refreshing and proactive ways, and real answers, to getting well and staying well.

   
Irene Q. White, RPH, FIACP, DNM
Triad Consulting Pharmacist    
Irene White is a licensed pharmacist, a graduate from University of Utah, a fellow for the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacist, and has completed the first phase of Doctor of Natural Medicine. She has been in the pharmacy arena for 34 years. Her specialty is compounding with bio-identical hormones and helping patients with pain management; this includes tapering off medications. Phone: 775.851.2512  Fax: 775.851.0785  Physician referral only!
email: renden@sbcglobal.net

  
Cheryl Van Reeth - Colon hydrotherapist,
I-ACT certified, Lymphatic Drainage, Reiki, Ear Candling 
You will often see Cheryl in the front office as she welcomes you to the facility. She can assist you with phone inquiries and can schedule appointments at both facilities. Cheryl has received specialized training in colon hydrotherapy, lymphatic drainage, and reiki. She has a great respect for the body, mind, spirit connection.You will find her gentle disposition very soothing. Cheryl enjoys helping her clients achieve a greater sense of well being and a feeling of relaxation and she is eager to support you on your path to wellness.

  
Laura Sachs, BA, ACE, AFAA, RYT, NCTMB
Practitioner/Instructor
Laura, an experienced practitioner, has been practicing energy healing long before it was a popular trend! She has practiced Jin Shin since 1980 and Cranio-Sacral Therapy since 1987. She uses these therapies to focus on the individual’s level of functioning and being; these arts assist her clients in the process of self-actualization and wellness. Believing that we are individually responsible for our wellness and attitudes, she also encourages her clients to reach their full potential through guided imagery, dialogue, breathing exercises, yoga and/or movement prescriptions. Laura is the creator of the E-MOTION® Body/Mind Fitness video, relaxation and YOGA WALK CD programs. 

  
Jeremy Ann Anderson, CAS, PKS, CMT
Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Pancha Karma Specialist
An Ayurvedic and Pancha Karma Specialist, Jeremy graduated valedictorian from the California College of Ayurveda, the country’s premier school of Ayurveda. She also received certification from the American Institute of Vedic Studies in Ayurvedic Health Sciences. To deepen her understanding of the human body and create a solid foundation for the knowledge and application of the ancient Ayurvedic Body Therapies she became a Certified Massage Therapist through the acclaimed Phillips School of Massage.

Jeremy will customize an Ayurvedic program for you based on your initial consultation, which can include nutrition programs, custom-made herbal remedies, aromatherapy, color therapy, sound therapy, Ayurvedic body therapies, yoga asana, meditation, and Pancha Karma. In addition to Ayurvedic consultations, her specialties include Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Swedana, and Marma Point Therapy, all integral components of Pancha Karma, the primary purification and detoxification treatment of Ayurveda.

   
Suzanne Erdelt, L.M.T. - Licensed Massage Therapist
Suzanne has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for 6 years. She graduated with an Associates Degree from Florida College of Natural Health. She continues to expand her knowledge base with additional courses to meet required continuing education guidelines. Suzanne is now focusing on learning and practicing CranioSacral Therapy, with hopes in developing a pediatric side to her practice. Suzanne loves to customize your massage session to your personal needs. She looks forward to meeting you.