As a holistic psychiatrist, I have ranged widely in my interests: from an early interest in creative writing, on to allopathic medicine, into orthomolecular/ functional medicine, and onward to energy medicine.

Life has been a mix of contrasting experiences, varying greatly in perspective and effect, helping me to develop a knack for integrating ideas, creating synthesis, and connecting concepts.

As a holistic psychiatrist, I integrate at least three fields of study: conventional, allopathic psychiatry; orthomolecular and functional medicine/psychiatry; and mind-body or energy medicine. Each field has its history of supporting scientific and empirical evidence: biochemistry, neuroanatomy, nutrition, quantum physics, and Eastern medicine.

I was trained at the University of Maryland in adult psychiatry, spending a whole year concentrating on the treatment of eating disorders. Then I trained as a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. In both training centers, the education was superb and well balanced in both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.

However, my work in orthomolecular psychiatry began when I encountered patients who came to me young, chronically ill despite being heavily medicated, and debilitated by medication side effects. I looked for a way to help these young people find a better way to health. My search led to nutritional supplements, and my early clinical experiences with them convinced me that they had powerful healing value though I felt I had much to learn.

After integrating functional/orthomolecular medicine into my practice, my clinical goals changed from stabilization on medication to freedom from medication. Now, my goal is to help patients to no longer be patients. Using nutritional supplementation and energy medicine have enabled me to free many patients from a life-long dependency on medications and returned them to a state of wellness.

My education in orthomolecular/functional medicine/psychiatry and energy medicine continues to grow through conferences, books, and direct mentorship by other orthomolecular physicians and energy healers. However, the more I learn about the biochemistry of healing, the more I comprehend its complexity. The cost for nutritional supplements can be high and the amount needed for healing may be too expensive for some patients to afford. Simplicity is also needed.

I believe that energy medicine can simplify healing. Many techniques in the field of energy medicine are easy to learn, widely applicable, and highly efficacious. Energy medicine also has the added advantage of being pill-free. In 2005, I presented at the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) on the use of consciousness and intention in healing mental illness. In June, 2023, I will present at ACEP’s research symposium and two-hour learning lab to teach new energy medicine techniques and energy testing approaches that I have pioneered.

Through my writing, teaching, and digital content, I intend to educate others about the profound possibilities for transformation and healing when a practitioner synthesizes both functional medicine and energy medicine.

My life is dedicated to creative freedom through healing the mind and empowering self-expression. Through service, education, and healing, my goal is to strengthen people with the tools they need to live life joyfully, authentically, and fully.