I have adjusted my office hours slightly to accommodate those who prefer to get started earlier in the morning:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30am to 2:30pm and Wednesday 9am to 4pm.  If there is a special scheduling request, I can often accommodate it given a little advance notice.  Let us know if we can help you!

Simple, healthy and fresh!

Ingredients

1 5 oz. package baby spinach
16 oz. chicken or vegetable broth
1 lb. cod fillet or other white fish fillet
1 cup quinoa
1 16 oz. package organic strawberries
1 tsp. dill
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. flour
5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. balsalmic vinegar
1 tsp. basil

Directions

1.  In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and broth; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.  Remove from heat and let stand, covered.
2.  Season fish with dill, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper and then dust both sides with flour.
3.  Heat a skillet over medium heat.  Coat bottom of skillet with 2 Tbsp. oil.  Add fish and cook until golden, 2-3 minutes per side.
4.  In a large bowl, prepare salad dressing by whisking 3 Tbsp. oil, vinegar, basil, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
5.  Wash and dry spinach.  Thinly slice leaves into ribbons and add to bowl with dressing.
6.  Wash strawberries, trim tops and medium dice.  Add to bowl.
7.  Uncover quinoa and fluff with a fork.  Add to bowl and toss salad.
8.  To serve, place fish and salad on a plate.  Enjoy!

Genetic testing for Celiac Disease is available free this month when you order any ALCAT Food Intolerance Test Panels.  The genetic test will accurately detect Celiac Disease, even if you are already avoiding gluten and normally costs $150.  This promotion is only available until May 31st so let us know if you would like to take advantage of it!

I am very excited to announce the addition of Anna Collins, Classical Homeopathy Consultant to my practice!  Anna has been practicing homeopathy in Colorado since 2002 and has been taking good care of my family and many of my patients during that time.
She attended the School of Homeopathy for 3 years of academic and clinical training followed by 16 months of clinical supervision.  Since then she has continued her education with internationally known homeopaths from India, Europe and the United States.
Anna seeks to find the single best homeopathic remedy to help your system balance itself and gently move you toward better overall health.  She will be seeing clients via telephone and Skype visits which you will schedule by calling my office at 970-626-3188.  Please let us know if you have further questions about working with this talented Homeopath!

It’s time to do a spring cleanse!  Just as you might find yourself doing a thorough house cleaning at this time of year, it is time to pay the same attention to your body.  Rich, heavy winter foods can slow down your organs of detoxification and elimination and leave you with excess weight, seasonal allergy symptoms, digestive sluggishness and aches and pains.  See me to develop a personalized plan to literally lighten your load!  I use gentle dietary, supplement and lifestyle strategies to enhance your body’s ability to function optimally.  Schedule a half hour visit to get your health back on track! 

Katy LaSala will be teaching a second “Introduction to Essential Oils” class on Friday May 11th at 10:30am in my office.  Please call in advance to register for this free class as space is limited!

I am excited to announce that I will be presenting An Introduction to Integrative Cancer Care with Helen Goldberg, MD at Grand Mesa Oncology in the Delta Hospital on March 31st from 10 to 11:30am.  We are partnering to inform the public about the benefits of integrative cancer care and will review some modalities that will aid in the prevention and treatment of cancer and improve overall health.  I look forward to seeing you there!

A reminder that Molly Willard is offering her gentle intuitive touch technique called Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy in my office once per month.  This therapy allows the receiver to deeply relax and reset their nervous system.  I highly recommend it for any type of discomfort or pain.  Molly will be in my office Friday March 23rd and Friday May 4th.  Call her at 970-250-7066 to schedule a session in Ridgway or in Olathe.

I will be out of the office from April 2nd to April 6th.  Katy will be at the front desk on April 2nd to assist with supplement purchases, scheduling and questions.  I will re-open on April 9th.  Keep in mind that you can order supplements through my online store while I am closed.  If there are items that you need that cannot be ordered online, please let us know so that we can help you refill them.

Attend a free Introduction to Essential Oils Education class on Saturday April 14th from 2-3pm in my office taught by Katy LaSala and learn:
-What essential oils are and how they work
-Why the quality of essential oils is so important
-How to use essential oils
-How to start eliminating toxins in your home while saving money
Call my office in advance to reserve a spot as space is limited!  (970) 626-3188

I will be out of the office from February 16th to February 23rd.  I will be back in the office February 26th.  Katy will be at the front desk on Monday February 19th to assist you with supplement refills, scheduling and any other needs.  In addition, you may schedule appointments and refill supplements online through my website.

Regional Health Fairs are coming soon and I will be setting up a table at Ridgway’s Health Fair on January 27th at the 4-H Center from 7-11am.  Stop by to say hi after you have your blood drawn!  The Health Fair also offers free blood pressure checks, skin cancer screenings and more.  If you miss your local health fair, call my office or schedule a blood draw appointment through my website to get the same tests done at the same health fair prices plus a $25 blood draw fee.  This special will run from January 29th to February 28th.  Make sure to fast for 12 hours with water only prior to the test.  I look forward to seeing you soon!

Another exciting development in my practice that I am pleased to announce is that Molly Willard, CST will be seeing clients in my office once per month to provide Craniosacral Therapy treatments.  I have known Molly for over 12 years and greatly respect her training, experience and approach to clients using Craniosacral techniques.  I recommend this gentle type of bodywork for a number of situations including symptoms arising from a head injury, chronic ear or neck pain and body pain.  Call Molly to schedule your appointment either in my office or in her Olathe location: 970-250-7066.

Exciting news!  I will now be seeing patients at the Delta Hospital-owned family practice clinic called DCMH Primary Care once per month starting January 19th.  The clinic is located at 311 Palmer St. in Delta.  Please call that office to schedule an appointment:  970-874-6158.  The fees and services are the same as my Ridgway office.  No insurances will be billed.  I look forward to seeing established and new patients there!

My office will be closed from December 22nd until January 7th.  I will re-open on January 8th.  If you would like to see me before the holiday, please call the office or schedule your appointment online through my website.  Keep in mind that you can order supplements through my online store while I am closed.  If there are items that you need that cannot be ordered online, please let us know so that we can help you refill them.

Have a wonderful Holiday!