Creating Requires Courage and Curiosity
A number of clinicians have approached me to ask how they can do what I do. Their requests make me appreciate the path that has allowed me to create a new, effective way for treating mental illness. Read on for more of my reflections.
Read More →Do Planetary Energies Influence Our Moods and Circumstances?
Over the centuries, people have been curious about planetary effects on human life. I indulged my curiosity when I called Ken Bresee, a renowned astrologist, for an astrological reading. Read on for more reflections on this topic.
Read More →Following the Twists and Turns of Change During Treatment
In my holistic practice, I have learned to assess patients’ needs and introduce interventions based on a good psychiatric history that appreciates the importance of change. Read on for additional reflections on this topic.
Read More →How the Infinite Intention Technique is Uniquely Effective
Just like its name, the Infinite Intention Technique carries facets and uses that are easily adaptable for different problems. In this article, I compare this technique to other energy medicine techniques and go over its versatility and power. Read on for more of my reflections.
Read More →The Invisible Self: Repressed Traumas’ Power Over Our Psyches
When something unlocks the closet of repressed memories along with their associated states of being, unresolved traumas emerge, replaying the same horror movie frozen in their hidden cryotube of time. Read on for my experiences that have expanded my awareness of the subconscious and how repression of chronic stress/traumas can profoundly affect our psychological development and condition.
Read More →Does Our Subconscious Listen to Us?
What is hypnosis? Does it help heal people from trauma? Psychologist Dr. Annie Alexander will be sharing her clinical understanding of the role of hypnosis in healing mental health on The Holistic Psychiatrist podcast. Read more for my reflections on this topic and on the subconscious from my own experiences.
Read More →Taking Children Off Antipsychotics Holistically
From working with children, I learned that healing them from mental illness is much easier than helping adults taper off their medications decades later. It’s my belief that no mother would want their child to take a psychiatric medication if there’s a natural, holistic alternative that would heal the child just as effectively.
Read More →My Personal Story of Becoming a Holistic Psychiatrist
What allows a psychiatrist to be open to using supplements and apply them in one’s practice? What experiences are required to help a doctor gain the compassion and motivation to stick with a holistic path even at great risk to one’s personal career? I’m excited to share my experiences from my decision to be a psychiatrist, my medical training, and the shift to a holistic paradigm.
Read More →“The Vision” and the Withdrawal Process
As a holistic psychiatrist, I am at a crossroads in many people’s lives where they need some direction and safety as they cross the street of life. In this Weekly Update, I share an important spiritual vision I had as a 17-year-old, and what it has meant for my journey as a holistic psychiatrist.
Read More →Coming Off Six Psychiatric Medications Successfully
Ana is an exceptional woman who is coming off six psychiatric medications with ease. What are the secrets to her amazingly successful healing journey? In this week’s update, I provide some commentary for the next episode of my new podcast!
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