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2012-2013
Medical & Wellness Directory Contents Medical Directory A list of health care providers in Taos County
Taos Clinic for Children and Youth: a medical home for kids and their families
Visitors to advocate for emergency room patients
Shonishin Japanese traditional pediatric treatment
Medicine at our feet — wild medicine
A case for yoga
Colostrum: Not just for babies
A mind, body, spirit experience at Holy Cross Hospital
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PHYSICIANS
The wide majority of physicians MD/DO in this directory maintain hospital privileges at Holy Cross Hospital and/or St. Vincent Hospital. However patients needing hospital services should contact each physician to verify if they have current hospital privileges.
ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY
Ramon Sanchez, MD
Jack S. Garland, MD
DIAGNOSTIC R ADIOLOGY
1399 Weimer Road, Suite 200, Taos
779-0361
Holy Cross Hospital 1397 Weimer Road, Taos
758-8883
Holy Cross Hospital
CARDIOLOGY Ismail Geilan, MD Luis Constantin, MD
1399 Weimer Road, Suite 200, Taos
758-2224
Paul Johnson, MD Gary LaMotte, MD Samuel Moses, MD Peter Selzer, MD John Whitaker, MD Michael Romero, RPA 1397 Weimer Road, Taos
Taos Cardiac Wellness Center
758-8883
758-8270
EMERGENCY ROOM
New Mexico Heart Institute
Holy Cross Hospital Emergency Dept.
1399 Weimer Road, Suite 200B, Taos
835-A Spruce St., Española 2085 South Pacheco, Santa Fe 502 Elm St., Albuquerque
800-262-8012
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COLONOSCOPY & UPPER ENDOSCOPY Holy Cross Hospital
1399 Weimer Road, Suite 600, Taos
758-3141
Marshall Reich, MD FACS
Debra Reich, Paramedical Aesthetician
Per Bjorkman, MD Haywood Hall, MD Michael Howard, MD Linda Lynch, MD Paul Mikkelson, MD Jonathan Rudolf, MD Jennifer Siegel, MD Daniel Caplin, DO Abraham Balsamo, PA Beatrice Balsamo, PA Christa Castro, PA Alan Walker, PA Martha Miller, CNP 1397 Weimer Road, Taos
758-8883
Northstar Plaza, Suite 67B, El Prado
FAMILY PR ACTICE
Lucas Schreiber, MD
El Centro Family Health Clinics Peñasco Medical Clinic
776-8332
630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
758-3005
James Cardasis, DO
DERMATOLOGY/ FACIAL AESTHETICS
587-2205
Marshall Reich, MD FACS
2243 State Road 68, Rinconada
15136 State Road 75, Peñasco
Debra Reich, Paramedical Aesthetician Northstar Plaza, Suite 67B, El Prado
www.ecfh.org
Embudo Medical Clinic 505-579-4255
776-8332
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EVALUATION • TREATMENT • CONTINUED CARE
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Española (Main) Medical Clinic 2010 Industrial Park Road, Española
505-753-7395
Española Bond Medical Clinic 711 Bond St., Española
Southwest Care Center Family Medicine
1691 Galisteo St., Suite D, Santa Fe
(505) 954-1921 (855) 287-2569
www.southwestcare.org
505-753-9503
Southwest Care Center
Taos Medical Clinic
649 Harkle Road, Suite D, Santa Fe
Specialty Services
1331 Gusdorf Road, Taos
(505) 989-8200
Cimarron Healthcare Clinic
Taos Aesthetics Medical Center
www.southwestcare.org
758-3601
Abbie Laursen, MD Eddie Baldwin, PA-C 356 9th St., Unit C, Cimarrón
Ellen Warren, MD
630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste. 150, Taos 751-4472
575-376-2402
Family Practice Associates Of Taos Delores Endres, MD Christian Killer, MD J. Alan MacFarlane, MD Larry Schreiber, MD Lucas Schreiber, MD Marc Steinberg, MD Ellen Warren, MD Charles Bonfanti, PA-C Marty Schantz, PA-C Sandra Hamilton, CFNP Marti Miller, CFNP Beverly Teagle, CFNP
GENER AL SURGERY Marshall Reich, MD FACS
Northstar Plaza, Suite 67B, El Prado
776-8332
Holy Cross — Taos Surgical Specialties Stephen Cetrulo, MD
1399 Weimer Road, Suite 600, Taos
758-3141 or 751-0334
INTERNAL MEDICINE Taos Medical Group
758-4468
Erin Doherty, MD Jemery Kaufman, MD Michael Kaufman, MD Robert White, MD Carolyn Holloway, FNP Marcia Beatty, CFNP
Moreno Valley Healthcare Clinic
758-2224
630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
758-3005
William Kilgore, MD
404 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
Dennis Cohen, MD Erin Santistevan, RN Margaret VanAntwerp, FNP
11 Elliot Barker Lane, Angel Fire
377-3301
1399 Weimer Road, Suite 200, Taos
LAY MIDWIVES Taos Homebirth & Midwifery Nicole Maillis LM, CPM Marcy Andrew, LM, CPM
Peñasco Health Clinic
4151 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ranchos de Taos
James Cardasis, DO Rana Russell, CFNP
758-1388
www.taoshomebirth.com
24 State Road 73, Peñasco
587-1833
NURSE MIDWIVES
Presbyterian Medical Services/ Questa Health Center
Northern New Mexico Birth Center
Gina Perez-Barone, MD Carol Quintana, FNP Jessica Harrower, LMSW 2573 State Road 522, Questa
586-0315
Joan Norris, OM CPM Madrona Bourdeau, OM CPM Kiersten Figurski, OM CPM 1331 Maestas Road, Taos
758-1216
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Women’s Health Institute Juliet Labreche, MD Shanti Mohling, MD Tim J. Moore, MD Naomi Hannah, CNM Susan Akins, CNM 1329 Gusdorf Road, Taos
758-5001
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Eric Bernstein, MD Kathryn Chan, MD Bryan Goss, MD Scott M. Herbert, MD Timothy Lopez, MD Karen LoRusso, MD Leanna Scott-Timperley, MD Donald Shina, MD Carolyn Phillips, CNP Jennifer Porter, CNP 490 A West Zia Road, Santa Fe
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OTOLARYNGOLOGY Southwestern Ear, Nose & Throat Hearing Care David Brown, MD Matt Hinsley, MD Lily Love, MD Peter Shepard, MD Thomas Thomason, MD
1329 Gusdorf Road, Taos
758-5001
Northern New Mexico Birth Center
835 Bruce St., Espanola 1620 Hospital Drive, Santa Fe
Joan Norris, CPM Madrona Bourdeau, CPM Kiersten Figurski, CPM
505-982-4848
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1331 Maestas Road, Taos
758-1216
Ear, Nose And Throat Specialists
www.nnmbirthcenter.org
Ian Alexander, MD Jesse Knight, MD Jeff Davis, PA Steve Harris, PA Steven Lauer, CFNP
Southwest Care Center Women’s Health Services and Family Medicine 901 West Alameda, Santa Fe
Taos Medical Professional Bldg., 1399 Weimer Road Los Alamos
(505) 988-8869
www.southwestcare.org
1-855-81-SINUS (7-4687)
Women’s Wellness — Bienestar de La Mujer, LLC Se habla español
OPTHAMOLOGY EYE ASSOCIATES OF NEW MEXICO
Coral Pitkin, CNP 613-6118
Angela Bratton, MD Jock Morrison, MD
1399 Weimer Road, Suite 300, Taos
ONCOLOGY
758-0621
New Mexico Cancer Care Associates Eric Bernstein, MD Kathryn Chan, MD Bryan Goss, MD Scott M. Herbert, MD Timothy Lopez, MD Karen LoRusso, MD Leanna Scott-Timperley, MD Donald Shina, MD Carolyn Phillips, CNP Jennifer Porter, CNP
490 A West Zia Road, Santa Fe 1337 Gusdorf Road, Suite O, Taos
505-955-7900
Christus St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center
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ORTHOPAEDICS Taos Orthopaedic Institute Dan Guttman, MD James Lubowitz, MD John B. Reid III, MD Benjamin Ward, MD Trenton Wilson, MD Bryan McCullough, DO 1219 A Gusdorf Road, Taos
758-0009
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A dvo c at e s
Courtesy Photo
Holy Cross Hospital's Patient Advocate team.
Visitors to advocate for emergency room patients By Maria Meadowcroft Emergency rooms are busy, noisy and uncomfortable.
When the emergency room is full and the staff is very
The visit is often a time of crisis and patients but Holy
busy, this process can take even more time. The Patient
Cross Hospital is doing something to comfort patients
Advocates are friendly visitors that can help the flow by
and ease their stress.
working with the medical staff to assist the situation.
“We began our patient advocate program in February
The advocates are in the emergency room seven
2013,” says Denise Frank, a social worker for Holy Cross
days a week between 4 and 9 p.m. They can make the
Hospital’s Care Coordination Services. “The advocates
experience a positive outcome. At this point of a patient’s
are volunteers who have gone through an orientation
experience communication and education are important.
and 16 hours of training. They continue to go through
Patients need to understand the tests and procedures the
monthly training sessions. Their job is to comfort patients
physician is ordering. They need to be aware of the time it
and help them understand what is happening while they
will take for these tests and procedures to be completed.
are in the ER, so people know they are not forgotten.”
“We are not medical staff, but we work with the
“We have a total of 20 volunteers, three are retired
medical staff to assist them,” says volunteer patient
doctors and at least four are nurses and/or retired
advocate Jack Rebholtz. “It’s a great program. The
teachers,” says Loretta Ortiz y Pino, MD, chief medical
feedback I’ve gotten from patients and their families has
officer. “The advocates are there for the patient, to help
been very positive. Whatever we can do, even if it seems
them feel more comfortable. They talk to patients,
small it can be really significant.”
advocate for them, act as a liaison between the medical staff and family, and make phone calls and arrangements.” Emergency room patients often have tests or
“Anyone who has ever been to the emergency room knows it is not a fun experience,” says volunteer patient advocate Avis Vermilye. “The highlight has been doing
procedures performed to find the appropriate diagnosis
the simplest things, such as sitting with the patient. There
and treatment. What patients may not realize is that after
has been such gratitude.”
the test is performed and they are back in their exam room, they must wait for their test results to come back.
If you are interested in becoming an Auxiliary volunteer call (575) 751-5728 or stop by the gift shop.
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wild herb walks
Medicine at our feet — wild medicine Herbalist Rob Hawley considers a question about wild herbs. Courtesy Photo
By Rob Hawley As the season warms and green returns to the upper
more intimate with the amazing variety of remedies
Río Grande we begin to see the many useful medicine
that are your neighbors. One of the very best ways to
plants that are so deeply woven into the fabric of
begin to understand the many uses of wild pants as
our culture. The wild plants that surround us are the
medicine is to go into nature and see them yourself,
original medicine and food that have sustained the
collect them yourself and prepare them yourself.
Native peoples and early settlers of the mountains and high desert of Northern New Mexico.
How does one begin to do this you may ask? Consider taking an herb walk, where you will learn
Despite the modern perception by some that
how to identify local medicinal herbs, how properly
the use of herbal medicine is somehow naïve or
to collect and dry them and how to prepare them as
considered to be “real” only in the eyes of the foolish
medicine. In conjunction with Taos Herb Company,
and misinformed, plants remain as the foundation of
I will be leading wild herb walks this spring and
modern pharmaceutical drugs. Without plants there
summer teaching simple, easy to understand
would have been no starting place for the compounds
principals of herbal healing along with careful
that have brought us antibiotics, pain medicine,
attention harvesting to these plants so that the plant
heart medicine and yes, even statin drugs used for
populations are kept in balance and insure that they
controlling cholesterol. Modern pharmaceutical drugs
remain abundant for all who make use of them.
are very important life-saving medicines and yet are sometimes too potent and fraught with the side effects that herbal medicine lacks. While herbs are most often used for the less severe forms of illness they can also
Herb walks with Rob Hawley of Taos Herb Company will take place in 2013 on the following Saturdays: June 15, July 20, Sept. 7
be used in addition to your doctor’s prescriptions to
Enrollment costs $75 for any one day class and the
enhance the process of healing.
class takes place from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. To attend
Making use of wild plants that grow in our area and perhaps even in your own yard is an empowering way to participate in your own health care and become
an Herb Walk contact Taos Herb Company, located in the Cruz Alta Shopping Plaza. (575) 758-1991 or herbs@taosherb.com
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PSYCHOLOGISTS
William Blevins, MD Spike Lynch, MD Linda Lynch, MD Tim Quigley Peterson, MD Christa Castro, PA
Michael Cummings, PHD
776-8421
758-9732 or 613-0493
PEDIATRICS
Family Mediation
Mogul Medical Urgent Care Clinic
338 Randall Lane, Taos
758-0345
Elizabeth Dinsmore, PHD 119 Cruz Alta Road, Taos
Taos Ski Valley
David Stewart, LPMHC
Family Practice Associates Of Taos Delores Endres, MD Christian Killer, MD J. Alan MacFarlane, MD Larry Schreiber, MD Ellen Warren, MD Lucas Schreiber, MD Marc Steinberg, MD Charles Bonfanti, PA Marty Schantz, PA Sandra Hamilton, CFNP Marti Miller, CFNP Beverly Teagle, CFNP
705 Felicidad Lane, Taos
737-9348
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Don Flory, PHD
11 Catalina Court, El Prado
751-3848
www.drdonintaos.com
William Kotsch, PHD
705 C Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
770-1873
A Port In A Storm Page Mastor, Phd
630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
1337 Gusdorf, Suite H, Taos
758-3005
Taos Clinic For Children And Youth Deborah McGrew, MD Denise O’Grady MD Daiva Olipra, MD Sylvia F. Villarreal, MD Sarah Drenning, CFNP
737-9352
PSYCHIATRY Robert Franklin, MD 401 Acoma, Suite 105, Taos
737-0240
Teambuilders Counseling Services
1393 Weimer Road, Taos
758-8651
1509 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
www.taospeds.org
758-7263
PODIATRY
Tricounty Community Services
Family Foot Care
758-5857
413 Sipapu St., Taos
Douglas Tozzoli, DPM PC
1337 Gusdorf Road, Suite O, Taos Also locations in Espanola & Santa Fe 751-0800
William J. Blake, DPM Jason Rockwood, DPM Chad Squire, DPM Edward Williams, DPM
1640 Hospital Drive, Santa Fe
505-983-9350
751-0123
New Mexico Foot And Ankle Associates (505) 983-7393
SantaFePodiatrist.com
2590 Camino Entrada Suite 103, Santa Fe
Santa Fe Imaging
1399 Weimer Road, Suite 200, Taos
665 Harkle Road, Santa Fe
Open MRI Of Santa Fe 505-946-3250
Foot & Ankle Assoc.
Joel Wilner, DPM, FACFAS
R ADIOLOGY
URGENT CARE TAOS URGENT CARE Debi Sanchez, MD Judy Lockwood, CFNP Mary Harrison, CFNP Lisa Bushnell, CFNP
330 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite C, Taos
758-1414
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Colostrum
Newborns receive colostrum from their mother's milk, but a bovine colostrum supplement offers myriad health benefits to adults.
Colostrum:
Not just for babies By Win Smith, DOM Colostrum is a component of mammalian species-
Among the more important pathogenic organisms
specific milk, which is produced before and shortly
colostrum protects us from in this way are: candida
after birth. Colostrum has a balanced combination
yeast, Helicobacter bacteria (responsible for peptic
of immune factors and growth factors, and contains
and duodenal ulcers), Staphylococcus, dangerous
antibodies called immunoglobulins, which pass
E-coli, haemophilus, Streptococcus and toxic colon
immunity to certain pathogens from the mother to the
inhabitants such as Salmonella.
newborn baby.
Lactoferrin is one of the major health-giving
Most colostrum supplements use bovine colostrum,
components in colostrum, and has been shown to
which contains the same immunoglobulins as
be a potent and broad spectrum antibiotic and anti-
human milk but in much higher concentrations.
microbial agent. Lactoferrin has been proven to inhibit
These immunoglobulins are particularly effective in
the growth of E. coli, Shigella dysteneria, Giardia
neutralizing microbial toxins, viruses, and bacteria,
lamblia, and other potential intestinal pathogens by
and in regulating and strengthening the immune
modifying the cell membranes of the pathogen and
system, making it useful in all manner of illnesses,
interfering with the pathogen’s utilization of iron.
including cancer.
It can also prevent free radical damage by iron by
Colostrum provides antibodies to many toxins,
binding to free iron in the cells’ tissues and fluids of
and foreign micro-organisms, including bacteria,
the human body. In this way it protects the delicate
viruses and yeasts. When toxins and pathogens are
DNA and RNA of the body. Lactoferrin can also help
neutralized by the immune factors in colostrum, they
promote healthy utilization of iron by participating in
cannot attach to tissues in the body where they might
the synthesis of the heme portion of the hemoglobin
initiate an infectious or inflammatory condition.
molecule, thus increasing oxygen transport and
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Colostrum utilization in the body. Lactoferrin may be useful in
including Insulin-like growth factors I and II,
treating cancer, chronic fatigue, herpes, candida, and
epithelial growth factor, which helps damaged lining of
other infections.
the gastrointestinal tract heal, platelet derived growth
Colostrum also contains hormone substances and
factor, transforming growth factors A and B (TGF-A
growth factors, which promote health and regulate
and B), and growth hormone. Together these growth
the body’s immune system. Proline-rich polypeptide
factors provide an effective treatment for chronic
is one such hormone. It regulates the thymus gland,
bowel inflammatory conditions such as irritable
an important component of the immune system,
bowel syndrome, mucous colitis, chronic diarrhea,
which produces vital
leaky gut syndrome
T-cells, which fight
and the subsequent
viruses and antigens,
development of
and destroy cancer
food allergies and
and tumor cells. PRP
pro-inflammatory
stimulates an under-
and auto immune
active immune
conditions.
system and also
Moreover, these
helps balance and
growth factors
down regulate an
prevent accelerated
overactive immune
ageing by nourishing
system, often present
and protecting
in autoimmune
DNA and RNA,
diseases, making it
and by promoting
particularly useful
normal cell growth
for fibromyalgia,
and regeneration.
chronic fatigue,
Scientific studies
lupus, scleroderma,
strongly suggest
multiple sclerosis,
that these growth
and rheumatoid and
factors regulate
psoriatic arthritis.
T-cell production,
Colostrum
accelerate healing,
also regulates and
balance blood glucose
stimulates white blood cells or leucocytes. Within the
and reduce insulin need, increase muscle and bone
leucocytes and lymphocytes are contained the immune
growth and repair, and metabolize fat for use as the
system’s hydrolyzing agents called lysozymes that can
body’s energy source. Even when ELISA tests reveal
destroy bacteria on contact. These lysozymes contain
IgG immune sensitivity to milk, in most people the
various enzymes that contain packets of hydrogen
benefits of colostrum supplementation demonstrably
peroxide. Colostrum helps regulate and stimulate
far outweighs any negative effects because casein is
these lysosymes, as well as cytokines, which are
virtually absent. Colostrum also contains little to no
composed of immune components called interleukins.
lactose, so lactose intolerance is not a problem.
These cellular components boost the activity of immune cells and reduce inflammation, especially in arthritic conditions. Colostrum also contains powerful growth factors,
Dr. Win Smith obtained his bachelor of science degree from Furman University, and has been licensed in New Mexico as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine since 1982. He apprenticed in Oriental Medicine with Dr. Hsi Yu Tao, and has been incorporating natural healing methods in his clinical practice since 1976.
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Mogul Medical Urgent Care Clinic William Blevins, MD Spike Lynch, MD Linda Lynch, MD Tim Quigley Peterson, MD Christa Castro, PA
Peñasco Dental/ El Centro Family Health Arturo Sisneros, DDS Gregory Bauer, DDS
15136 State Road 75, Peñasco
587-2809 ecfh.org
Taos Ski Valley
776-8421
Rio Grande Dental
UROLOGY
107 Plaza Garcia, Suite E, Taos
Michael Rivera, DDS
Alden Cockburn, MD AUA 1399 Weimer Road Suite 600, Taos
758-3141 or 751-0334
DENTAL HEALTH
758-0531
Taos Family Dentistry Inc. Kathleen Rogers, DMD
1335A Gusdorf Road, Taos
751-9333
Judy Anderson, DDS
Taos Smiles
758-7337 or 758-7889
1027 Salazar Rd Suite 1, Taos
105B Paseo del Cañon West, Taos
Jeff Hammerman, DDS MAGD
www.keeponsmiling.org
758-1100 or 758-9338
Angel Fire Family Dentistry
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Strider McCash, DDS
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Embudo Dental Care Richard Padberg, DMD
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Taos Dental Group
Walter Jakiela, DDS, MAGD, Justin Nylund, DDS and Tom Simms, DDS
1392 Weimer Road, Suite A, Taos
758-8654
Richard Hendrin, DC
726 C Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
758-9006
Janet Lewis, DC
2451 State Road 522, Questa
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586-0259
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Mark Niemiec, DDS
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1399 Weimer Road, Taos
Gerald Smalling, DC, CCST
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751-4325
Northern New Mexico Center For Cosmetic Dentistry Kellie Harris, DDS, FAGD
1337 Gusdorf Road, Suite A, Taos
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PMS/Questa Dental Clinic Debora Castillo, DDS, MPH 586-0315
776-1117
El Centro Chiropractic
Keith Jameson, DDS
2573 State Road 522, Questa
Arthur Lynch, MD Lucy Whyte Ferguson, DC Lynn Serryei, DC Kathy Jackman, LMT Abigail Kaelin, LMT
Taos Center For Natural Healing Margaret Hansen, DC Christele Semaille, DC Karen Zakar, DC Christine Ciceri, DOM Keith Douglas, LMT Patrice Johnson, LMT Carolyn Genet Martin, LMT CMTPT Helen Tracey, LMT David Fischer, CPed 219 Cavalry Road, Taos
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ta k e c a r e o f yo u r g u t
The Causes of unhealThy MeTabolisM
Unhealthy Diet, Lifestyle, Toxins Excess sugar and fat, empty calories, low fruits and vegetables - unhealthy "food information." Also toxin exposure, unhealthy habits, physical inactivity and stress.
To bloodstream
Take care of your gut, it will take care of you By Caroline Colonna, DOM In light of the seemingly uncontrollable rise
respected scientists we can find evidence suggesting
in chronic and auto-immune disorders and the
a strong correlation between the onset of vaccination
coinciding growth in pharmaceutical drugs available
and the use of antibiotics with the rise in auto-immune
to treat such complex ailments, how is anyone able to
disorders*.
make sense of it all?
Scientists are also noticing an exponential incidence
Understanding the mechanics of our relatively
of such disorders, including Type I Diabetes, cancer,
new, intricate, sometimes life-threatening illnesses
Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Rheumatoid Arthritis,
is particularly challenging when so many people are
Spectrum Autism, Crohn's and other auto-immune
taking such large quantities of pharmaceutical drugs,
and mental disorders correlating with the introduction
trying to alleviate symptoms and additional drugs
of GMO (Genetically Engineered Organisms) into our
to treat the side-effects of the very drugs that are
food supply in the mid 1990s.
supposed to help their condition in the first place. My
If we take a deeper look at the characteristics of our
purpose with this article is to try to untangle some of
immune system and how it functions we might start
the complexities in this puzzle and give suggestions on
seeing such correlation ourselves and even come up
how anyone can improve their health.
with a way to boost our immune system naturally.
If we look at new scientific studies authored by well-
Our immune system is what has kept us, modern
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ta k e c a r e o f yo u r g u t Homo Sapiens, alive for 200,000 years. It is a very
on during repeated attacks and a disease process
sophisticated system reminiscent of a modern army
gets underway, as in cancer, Alzheimer etc. Genetic
with layered defense mechanisms, sophisticated and
predisposition plays a role in the level of intensity of
diverse weaponry. Our elaborate army composed
the auto-immune response. For instance, someone
of immune cells works day and night throughout
with Celiac Disease or Hashimoto Thyroiditis can
our entire life.
react particularly
And each one of
strongly to a gluten
us possesses the
protein particle that
ability to strengthen
leaks out of the gut
it. Ultimately, the
into the patrolled
Immune System
areas surrounding the
works best when it
leaky gut. For such
doesn't have to work
people a strict gluten-
at all. Thus if an
free diet is a must. The gut/immune
infectious organism is unable to enter
connection may not
an individual's
answer all of our
body, no immune
health problems but
response need be
it sheds some light
mounted and the
on highly complex
person is healthy.
disease processes,
Eighty percent of
which in turn help
our immune cells
us understand better
reside in the tissue
how we function.
surrounding our gut
By focusing on what we ingest and what
(intestines.) These soldiers are made to detect and kill pathogens including
we expose ourselves to we can profoundly impact
viruses and bacteria, and other unwelcome aliens.
our health and possibly prevent gene expression. By
Unfortunately, over time with the consumption
consuming natural, organic, non-GMO foods (as
and ingestion of chemical drugs, vaccines, foods
long as they are labelled properly) we can limit our
(GMO), toxic particles found in polluted water and
exposure to damaging toxins and start healing. There
soil, cosmetics and more, we have exposed ourselves
is a lot more to be studied and discovered before
to enough damaging environmental particles to wreck
fully understanding the complexity of the human
havoc on our digestive system creating a "leaky gut,"
matrix. Chances are nature has the answer to the most
which are literally "holes" in the gut that allow non-fully
complex of our ailments. We may need to allow for her
digested particles to interact with our sophisticated
wisdom to enlighten us.
army. Unfortunately, our immune system, not
When consuming food and drinks think twice
recognizing that such particles are not enemies, attacks.
about what you put into your mouth because in the
This is our immune response. But our immune system
end it really matters at the other end.
not only attacks what it perceives as the infectious
*An autoimmune disorder is a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue.
agents but also attacks the surrounding healthy cells and tissues. This is an auto-immue response. Furthermore, in some cases unwanted genes turn
Caroline Colonna is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who practices acupuncture, herbology, nutrition, lifestyle and functional medicine at the Willow Clinic in El Prado.
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1337 Gusdorf Road, Suite S, Taos
758-9733
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751-1113
Northside Health & Fitness Center 1307 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado
751-1242
Astrid Brouwer, DOM
Acupuncture and Herbology 623 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
770-5918
Taos Chiropractic Health Center Keith Christian, DOM
813 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos 758-8498
Taos Center For Natural Healing Christine Ciceri, DOM
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Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa 50 Los Banos Drive, Ojo Caliente
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Taos Pilates Studio
1103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado
758-7604
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219 Calvary Road, Taos
751-1616
Taos Spa & Tennis Club 111 Doña Ana Drive, Taos
Ana Easter, DOM RN
98 State Road 150, Ste. 3, El Prado
770-2627
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Khalsa Health Center
Bodywork, emotional therapy, yoga, Pilates
Oliver McCrary, DOM
218 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
751-0377
The Health and Longevity Clinic Jim Dixon, DOM, Dipl Ac, CH
Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Qi Gong 408 Perry Lane, Taos
758-3638
Harbhajan Khalsa Rajinder Khalsa
Northstar Plaza, Ste. B2 67 State Road 522, El Prado
751-1335
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HEARING AIDS Premier Hearing Center
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Carl Wagner, DOM, Dipl Ac 1332 Gusdorf, Ste. E, Taos
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Southwestern Ear, Nose & Throat Hearing Care David Brown, MD Matt Hinsley, MD Lily Love, MD
Holy Cross Hospital 1397 Weimer Road, Taos
758-8883
www.taoshospital.org
Los Alamos Medical Center 3917 West Road, Los Alamos
505-662-4201
Peter Shepard, MD Thomas Thomason, MD
www.losalamosmedicalcenter.com
835 Bruce St., Española 1620 Hospital Drive, Santa Fe
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
505-982-4848
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HOME HEALTH CARE SUPPLIERS & PROVIDERS
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630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 180, Taos
758-4786
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Options Home Care Services
758-2244
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Farmers Insurance Group 330D Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
776-3224
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730 St. Michaels Drive, Santa Fe
505-438-3309
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811 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
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Joella A. Montoya Insurance Agency
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107 Plaza Garcia, Suite A, Taos
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877-275-4933
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751-3388
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Ta o s C l i n i c f o r c h i l d r e n
Doctor Sylvia Villarreal, (“Dr. V.”) at her office.
Taos Clinic for Children and Youth: a medical home for kids and their families By Teresa Dovalpage
The clinic
well and are followed up properly. We also emphasize
Since its founding in 1977, the Taos Clinic for Children and Youth has been offering the highest quality of care and education to the children of Northern New Mexico. This is a patient center and medical home that provides services to children with normal growth and development and chronically ill children. “These are two different
the importance of preventive care for children with normal development; that’s why we encourage parents and caretakers to bring their kids in
This is a patient center and medical home that provides services to children with normal growth and development and chronically ill children.
populations,” says Dr. Sylvia
regularly for well child visits.”
The imporTance of prevenTive medicine Well child visits should take place once a year, from birth to 18 years of age. “When our patients are 16 or 17, we start preparing them for
Villarreal, CEO and owner of the
their transition to the adult medical
clinic. “We treat children with tumors, epilepsy, cancer,
system,” said Villarreal. “We make sure that they
etc., and premature babies to make sure that they do
continue to take care of their health.”
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Ta o s C l i n i c f o r c h i l d r e n During a well-child visit, the pediatrician assesses a child’s physical, behavioral, developmental and emotional status.
The sTaff Villarreal, (“Dr. V.” for patients and staff) entered Stanford School of Medicine
“We record their
in 1972. Later, she went
height, weight and
to the University of
other important
Colorado, Denver for her
information that is kept
internship, residency and
in our electronic medical
chief residency. She was
records,” said Villarreal.
nominated for a Kellogg
“We also talk to the
fellowship in 1982 and has
parents about issues like
co-authored two books
what the baby should eat,
on pediatric AIDS and
which medicines they
drug exposure. In 1999,
should use or not use, and
after being at University of
of course, we take care of
California San Francisco
regular immunizations.”
and San Francisco General
Before the
Hospital for some time, she
consultation, parents
moved to Taos to join the
fill out a Bright Futures
Taos Clinic for Children and
Previsit Questionnaire,
Youth, and in 2000 became
available in English and
the CEO and owner of the
Spanish. They contain several sets of questions
Dr. Daiva Olipra
addressing physical and psychological issues that could be discussed with the pediatrician. “They are great tools to get parents talking about their concerns and to educate them on age-appropriate development,” said Villarreal. “Our goal is to prevent illnesses, not to put a band-aid on the patients after they have a problem that could have been avoided.”
clinic. She is fully bilingual and very attuned to cultural sensitivities. “It is important to know the community and to understand which remedios caseros, home remedies, parents use,” she said. “A key aspect of our practice is to have culturally appropriate understanding of people because that allows us to take better care of their health.” Currently, there are two full time pediatricians, Villarreal and Dr. Daiva Olipra, and a nurse
The PaTienT PorTal
practitioner at the clinic. There is a pediatrician always
Parents, legal guardians and other caregivers
on call 24 hours and a nurse advice line.
can view and request commonly required medical information through the Patient Portal in the clinic’s website, taospeds.org/home “Once they sign in and create an account, they can view current prescriptions and request refills, examine vaccination and allergy records, and request appointments for well visits, referrals, school physicals and camp forms,” said Villarreal.
Taos Clinic for Children and Youth is located at 1393 Weimer Road Phone: (575) 758-8651 taospeds.org/home Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Mark Niemiec, DDS 575-758-9777
a lt e r n at i v e t r e atm e n t
Shonishin
Japanese traditional pediatric treatment By Carl Wagner, DOM Shonishin is a practice that is a relatively new
the body functions to reorganize and normalize.
concept in the United States, but has a long tradition
Gentle stimulation is used on the acupuncture
in Japan.
meridians and on dermatomes that send more specific
My teacher,
messages through
for example, is a
the central
third-generation
nervous system
practitioner
and create space
of Shonishin,
for the body to
a traditional
heal itself.
pediatric
Parents
treatment. He
might bring
practices in
their children
the same clinic
for Shonishin
where his father
treatment because
and grandfather
of issues like
practiced.
night crying,
Shonishin
bed wetting or
uses various
diarrhea, but
special tools
in Japan many
to stimulate
parents bring
the skin gently.
their children
According
for preventative
to oriental
treatment.
medicine theory,
Shonishin is
the “Defensive
excellent for
Ki” is close to
fortifying the
the surface of
immune system,
the skin and therefore can
Tina Larkin
Dr. Wagner practices Shonishin on an infant at his Taos office.
and helps prevent or minimize things like allergies,
be influenced by brushing the surface. This is especially true in children with their super-fine layer of skin. The “Defensive
or colds and flu. Children who are in daycare, or have started pre-
Ki” might be considered the rough equivalent of what
school or school, are exposed to many challenges to
western medicine calls the “immune system.”
their immune system, and also to a large amount of
Stroking and touching the skin sends messages
stress they can’t express. Shonishin is a way parents can
directly to the central nervous system and encourages
take a positive step in maintaining their child’s health.
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Total knee replacement is intended for use in individuals with joint disease resulting from degenerative, rheumatoid, and post-traumatic arthritis, and for moderate deformity of the knee. As with any surgery, knee replacement surgery has serious risks which include, but are not limited to, blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and death. Implant related risks which may lead to a revision include dislocation, loosening, fracture, nerve damage, heterotopic bone formation (abnormal bone growth in tissue), wear of the implant, metal sensitivity, soft tissue imbalance, osteolysis (localized progressive bone loss), and reaction to particle debris. The information presented is for educational purposes only. Knee implants may not provide the same feel or performance characteristics experienced with a normal healthy joint. Speak
to your doctor to decide if joint replacement surgery isappropriate for you. Individual results vary and not all patients will return to the same activity level. The lifetime of any device is limited and depends on several factors like weight and activity level. Your doctor will help counsel you about strategies to potentially prolong the lifetime of the device, including avoiding highimpact activities, such as running, as well as maintaining a healthy weight. Ask your doctor if the GetAroundKnee is right for you. Stryker Corporation or its divisions or other corporate affiliated entities own, use or have applied for the following trademarks or service marks: GetAroundKnee, Stryker. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners or holders. NL12-AD-BS-387
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Cranial Sacral & Thai Massage
Directory, from page 42
Peoples Insurance
Inside Peoples Bank South, Taos
758-4500
Patrick Shaw, LMT 4967 Taos
586-1726/ 770-5020
www.dancingelephantstudio.com
State Farm
Wanda Lucero
El Monte Sagrado Spa
737-5433
737-9880
211 Kit Carson Road, Taos
317 Kit Carson Road, Taos
www.statefarm.com
www.elmontesagrado.com
MASSAGE & WELLNESS Aero-Spa Of Taos
522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos
Essential Massage & Spa Therapies
Kyoko Hummel, LMT 072 Ananda Kali, LMT 6351, esthetician 045408 Elizabeth Burgess, LMT 3372 824 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
770-8611
751-4040
www.aerospaoftaos.com
www.TaosEssential.com
Affinity Healing Arts
Ruth Fahrbach, LMT 4621
Anne Thrun, LMT 5324 776-3135
770-7517
Agape Massage
Liz Gilbert, LMT 259 BCST
taoshemp.com
Elizabeth Squires, LMT 5812 770-6356
Ahana Massage
751-7513 or 770-1698
Mary Vandenberg Green, LMT 3413 Taos
Medical Massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation
737-0338
Ranchos de Taos 776-7239
779-2040
Athena Swinford, LMT 6708
Angel Fire Massage Therapy Norma Hoffman, LMT 3007
Inn Business Center, Suite 6, Angel Fire Hwy. 434 377-2613
Tricia Guinle, LMT 4287 Inner Rhythms Polarity Therapy Cat Hale Taos
779-2810
Innovative Therapies
Auro Mesa
101 Coyote Loop, Arroyo Hondo
776-2212
Terri Picard Taos
770-7914
www.auromesa.com
Nancy Johnson, LMT 070
Austin Massage
Harry Austin, LMT 659 776-1563 or 770-0716
Taos
Balinese Massage
Susan Kalen, LMT 5992
751-6586
Kirstie Segarra, LMT 4888 770-1274
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Therapeutic Massage
www.balinesetraditionalmassage.com
770-1700
Jessica Birnbaum LMT
Khalsa Health Center
770-6762
Harbhajan Khalsa Rajinder Khalsa
Bodywork, emotional therapy, yoga, Pilates
Taos
Certified Advanced Rolfer & Movement Teacher Marilyn Grimes Taos
Northstar Plaza, Ste. B2 67 State Road 522, El Prado
751-1335
www.khalsahealth.com
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Therapeutic Massage
Carolyn Genet Martin, LMT 2513 Taos
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa 50 Los Banos Road, Ojo Caliente
770-1907
800-222-9162 or 583-2233 www.ojospa.com
You! Taos Day Spa
330-J Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
Pryanta Healing
751-9837
Pamela Schlade, BHSP Raven Tompkins
www.youtaosdayspa.com
MASSAGE THER APY Ginny Waterstreet, LMT 3362 Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
613-2090
Taos
776-8752
www.pryanta.com
Salon Marjorie - Aveda Concept 237 Ledoux St., Taos
Susan Myers, LMT 2180, CNMT
751-7246
776-2566
L. Bernice Sandoval, LMT 3903
Taos
www.salonmarjorie.com
Shree Yoga Taos
522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte
758-8014
Darrell Schauermann, LMT 4510
112 Camino de la Placita Taos www.shreeyogataos.com
Taos Sage Waters
770-7118 Taos
770-0628
Lee Hester, LMT 1473
Sonja’s Skin Salon
758-4634
758-7580
Taos
www.taossagewaters.com www.nurturingbodyworks.com
330 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste. E2 Directory, continued on page 60.
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Specialty care close to home.
Family Medicine
Jodi Casados, MD Vidya Subramanian, MD Tanya Gallegos, CFNP
Internal Medicine
Rajan Mirchandani, MD Murray Ryan, MD Joanna Toews, MD
Pediatrics
Hamood Malik, MD Chelsea Kirby, MD Katherine Seluja, PNP
Same Day Care Clinic Tina Abbott, CFNP Beth Donaldson, CFNP Now open 7 days a week
Orthopedic Care
Physical Therapy
Podiatry
First Born Program 747-2050
Matthew McKinley, MD Herbert Rachelson, MD Steven Jones, DO Yolanda Martinez-Salazar, PA Linda Garcia-Lucero, FNP
Ryan Tingle, DPM
Promoting joyful and confident parenting for first-time parents
Pulmonary Medicine Sal Narayanan, MD
Home Care 753-1510
Sleep Disorders Medicine
Post-operative care and chronic disease management for patients at home
Sal Narayanan, MD
Urology
Fernando Gonzalez, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob-Gyn)
Nutritional Counseling
DiAnne Johnson, MD G.V. Swan, MD
Enid Lewis, Dietitian
General Surgery
Diabetes Resource Center
Marshall Jordan, MD Miguel Iturregui, MD
Care for orthopedic, neurological, spinal cord and stroke recovery. Heated pool for aquatic therapy.
Radiology 753-1519
State-of-the-art Imaging, Digital Mammograms, 3D Ultrasound, Bone Density Screening, Multiple Detector CT
Education, Community Programs, Worksite Wellness
To make an appointment, call (505) 367-0340. Presbyterian Medical Group is a department of Presbyterian Española Hospital
Presbyterian Medical Group at Española Hospital 1010 Spruce St. Española, NM 87532
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yoga
A case for yoga By Monique Parker pressure, slipped disks, backache and other health issues.
Yoga is used therapeutically in conjunction with
That’s where yoga comes in as a healing modality.
modern medicine to aid in a variety of physical and psychological conditions. Research shows yoga can help
When practiced regularly, yoga brings about balance:
reduce high blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol
structurally, physiologically, and mentally. Here are some
levels.
tips for incorporating this ancient science into your life.
When the physical exercises or asanas are combined
tipS for Starting Yoga
with breathing exercises or pranayama, meditation, and a well-balanced diet, the body’s physiological
Find a teacher. Get direction from a yoga therapist
systems stabilize. The endocrine system — the
or instructor. Guidance from a qualified professional
thyroid, parathyroid, and thymus glands — normalize.
will not only help you feel better, but also help you avoid
Assimilation and
injury or exacerbate a pre-
digestion improves,
existing condition.
respiratory rate increases
Look around you.
and circulation and
Increase awareness by
cardiovascular efficiency
learning to pay attention
improves. Yoga improves
to your body and how
both musculoskeletal
certain activities affect
strength and flexibility.
your sense of well-being.
Yoga also has an advantage in that it directly and positively
Practice unplugging from John Fullbright/Courtesy Monique Parker
Monique Parker, standing, works with students in a yoga class.
affects well-being and
activities like TV, Internet, boredom eating. Notice the world around you:
mood stability since breath regulation and focused
the wind, the mountains, how the body relaxes when
concentration enhances one’s ability to cope with stress.
exposed to the warmth of the sun.
There’s also more alpha and theta brain wave activity
Start small. Don’t overcommit. If you do less, on
(which occur when we are relaxed and calm).
a more consistent basis, your body will more quickly
Yoga for SvaStha
regenerate. Habits form after around 30 days. You’ll have a better chance of sticking to a routine performed daily
The Sanskrit word svastha is derived from two roots, sva meaning “self ”, and stha meaning “to stay”. Thus, the
for 20 minutes than once a week for ninety minutes. Join a class. A yoga class is beneficial because of the
goal of yoga is to stay as one’s self. As a practice you show
social support. Find a class that meets several times a
up to your exercise-pranayama-meditation in order to
week. Many teachers are trained to offer modifications
remind yourself to stay present in the moment, and bring
for participants at varying levels of experience.
yourself back into harmony with nature and yourself. Whenever you invest more energy in activities, work,
Be gentle with yourself. When we practice selfacceptance versus competition, we experience life in a
and other people than you get back, you operate at a
way that nourishes rather than promotes conflict, both
deficit. This state of imbalance leads to degeneration
internally and externally.
rather than regeneration. Because of the pull of gravity,
The best news is that every step you take to improve
our vital pranic life force flows in one direction, causing
your health will have a noticeably positive impact on the
the stagnation of chi, which can result in high blood
path of yoga.
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OPTOMETRISTS/ OPTICIANS
www.spiritsofbeauty.com
Botwin Eye Group
Directory, from page 51
Spirits Of Beauty 758-1178
Mark Botwin, OD
Taos Center For Natural Healing
Santa Fe
Margaret Hansen, DC Christele Semaille, DC Karen Zakar, DC Christine Ciceri, DOM Keith Douglas Blair, LMT Patrice Johnson, LMT Carolyn Genet Martin, LMT CMTPT Helen Tracey, LMT David Fischer, CPed
505-954-4442 or 800-473-0988
751-1616
Robert Ratzlaff, OD
Taos Healing Arts
758-3215
219 Cavalry Road, Taos
Eye Associates Of New Mexico Angela Bratton, MD Jock Morrison, MD
1399 Weimer Road, Suite 300, Taos
758-0621
www.eyenm.com
Real Eyes
1353 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Suite C , Taos
Julia Ruth Claus, LMT 4879 Bonnie McNairn, LMT 3439 Dory Hulbert, LMT 7073 Daniel Pretends Eagle, LMT 6825
www.realeyestaos.com
758-7975
www.sunshadesoftaos.com
308 B Paseo Del Pueblo Norte at Duane Street, Taos www.taoshealingarts.com
Sunshades Of Taos 108 West Plaza, Taos
751-1565
Taos Eyewear
Jane Compton, OD
Taos Mobile Massage
Mitzy Kennaugh, LMT 2148
Cruz Alta Plaza, 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste. F
Taos
758-2205
751-1924
www.visionsource-drcompton.com
Taos Rocks
PHARMACIES
Taos
Savon Pharmacy In Albertson’s
www.taosrocks.com
758-1203
Taos School Of Massage
Smith’s Food & Drug Centers
Ana Chavez
710 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
751-3309
224 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
758-2725
758-4823
Taos Spa & Tennis Club 111 Doña Ana Drive, Taos
Taos Compounding Pharmacy
Mary Tara Massage
737-5810
622 A&B Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos
758-9030
Mary Tara, LMT 0027
taoshealthandwellness.com
758-1741
Walgreens Pharmacy
Shayla Pasternack, LMT 5279
758-1704
770-3734
Walmart Discount Pharmacy
Transformational Body Work
758-2743
Taos, near plaza
811 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
103 Central Station, Taos
926 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
Judah Botzer, LMT 116 751-0779
Directory, continued on page 67
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www.SandiaHearingCenter.com
shreeyoga FEEL BETTER, GAIN MORE RANGE OF MOTION & STRENGTH, FOR AS LITTLE AS $6.
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Holy cross Care tea m
A mind, body, spirit experience at Holy Cross Hospital By Maria Meadowcroft "I am simply amazed with how much better I feel.
I was feeling very bad, then I received a therapeutic
Who would think you would come to the hospital and be
massage that also incorporated a ginger scent mixed
healed emotionally as well as physically?” says Georgia
with the cream they used. They told me ginger helps
Hale, when she talks about
with circulation. It made a
the aromatherapy massages
real difference in helping
she received as a patient at
me feel better and then that
Holy Cross Hospital.
made a difference in how I
The hospital believes
approached my breathing
in providing a rounded
exercises. I just felt so much
experience designed to
better, like I’d spent $1,000
treat the whole person. The
on expensive treatment, I am
hospital’s CARE Team offers
just so impressed,” says Hale.
integrative therapies to help
Patients can request
patients heal faster and
any of the integrative
recover better.
services offered, including
“Our CARE Team is a
Aromatherapy, Reiki, Guided
free service that is available
imagery, Music therapy,
to all in-patients. We have
Foot and hand massage,
recently expanded the
Meditation, Reflexology and
program to include patients
Animal-Assisted Therapy.
getting ready for surgery. Our
The whole-patient
plan is to eventually offer
approach to healing began in
services to outpatients,” says
2006 and from the beginning
Loretta Ortiz y Pino, MD, chief medical officer. “All of
hospital administration has supported the program.
our therapies are provided by registered nurses who are
As the doctors began seeing the positive results it was
employed by the hospital. These nurses have all received
providing patients they began supporting the program
special training in one or all of the therapy modalities of
and appreciated the benefits their patients were receiving.
Integrative Medicine offered at Holy Cross Hospital.” The healing experience is a combination of traditional
“Physicians and academic researchers finally have the science to understand the connection between the brain
western medicine and complementary treatments.
and the immune system, emotions and disease,” says Dr.
Caring providers treat patients with safe and gentle
Ortiz y Pino.
healing therapies that have been proven to help with
The Hospital’s CARE Team offers Integrative Services
faster healing time, improved circulation, relaxation,
with Compassion, Attention, Respect & Empathy. Patients
better pain control, reduced swelling, and decreased
can request services through their nurse or health care
muscular tension.
provider. For information, visit www.taoshospital.org or
“I received such wonderful care. When I was admitted
call the CARE Team office 575-751-8942.
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Your Hometown Pharmacy The Total Health & Wellness Center of Taos
The Mossman Family Continues to Provide Traditional Pharmacy Products & Services Compounding Pharmacy Custom tailored medications to fit your needs Medical Supply Store OTC medications, braces, walkers and much more Wellness Center Health assessments, vaccinations, cholesterol testing, diabetes screening, etc.
622 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Mon - Fri, 8 am – 5 pm
(575) 737-5810
www.taoshealthandwellness.com
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Dedication
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Skin Care
Taos has many skin care experts who can help you find the right balance for your largest organ.
How to best care for your Taos skin By Monique Parker When it comes to taking preventative measures for
exfoliate, and moisturize — you rebalance. Your senses
health and well being, most people overlook skin care.
are sharper; lymph drains better. When skin is out of
Our skin is the largest organ, covering approximately
balance you feel worse emotionally, allergies flare up.”
19 square feet of the human body. Simply put, the skin
Interestingly, daily moisturizer is not enough. “Each
is our first line of defense, and it takes a beating from
step in the skin care process is equally important,” says
the environment.
Mayer. “For instance, you wouldn’t exfoliate without
Because we live at an altitude of 7,000 feet in an arid desert climate with gusty spring winds, our skin dries out faster than if we lived in say, Oregon or Bali. Add to this the transition from winter to early summer, when people want to get out of the bitter cold and into the sun.
moisturizing or moisturize without cleaning.”
Step-by-Step proceSS Cleansing sets up the whole process and should be done daily in order to remove makeup, dirt, and
There are atmospheric free radicals: those tiny
pollutants. On a daily basis our skin’s pH changes due
particles in the air that are responsible for aging and
to environmental stressors. When you cleanse, you’re
tissue damage, such as car exhaust, chimney smoke,
bringing your skin back into balance. “But make sure
and dirt. Even in a place like Taos, where our air
you avoid alcohol in any skin care products as dries
quality is relatively clean, we need to take precaution
your skin out,” warns Mayer.
since free radicals are unavoidable.
Cleansing is followed by exfoliation, which
“The skin is the boundary between the body and
helps to remove dead skin cells two to three times a
spirit,” says Sonja Mayer, owner of Sonja’s Skin Salon in
week. “Men have an advantage because they shave,
Taos. “When you properly care for your skin — cleanse,
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Skin Care, continued on page 66
Skin Care Skin Care, from page 65
begins with an SPF rating of 30 or more. Sunscreen
which naturally exfoliates the skin,” says Mayer. “It’s
should be applied daily, regardless if you are indoors
important to understand that there can be different
since 63 percent of UV rays still penetrate through
ways of exfoliating and to find the right one for your
windows. “Sunscreen is not just for sun,” adds Mayer.
skin type. Over exfoliating can traumatize the skin.”
“It’s also keeps the skin from getting dehydrated and
After exfoliation it’s important to moisturize right away because your pores are open. At that moment it’s most effective to treat the skin with moisturizer to avoid further drying it out. That’s where a spray toner, serum, lotion, cream and even a
therefore needs to be washed off at the
Practicing safe sun exposure in our environment begins with an SPF rating of 30 or more.
treatment mask come in, in that order. Moisturizing is a many step process. Last but not least, is protective sunscreen. With skin
end of the day.” At night it’s important to wash and replenish your skin, especially if you’ve been exposed to the environment. After cleansing, use a moisturizer before bed as the body not only recovers with sleep so does your skin.
While you can go to the grocery or department store to purchase cosmetics that aren’t necessarily
cancer ranking as the No. 1 cancer killer in the U.S.
healthy for your skin, there are technically trained skin
today, sunscreen is undoubtedly the most important
care experts called estheticians in Taos who can help
skin care product.
advise you with a customized regimen for your specific
Practicing safe sun exposure in our environment
skin type.
HERE FOR YOU Questa Health Center Offers: — Family Medicine —
Gina Perez-Barone, MD & Carol Quintana, FNP • Sick & Well Child Care • CDL/Sports Pre-Employment Physicals • Immunizations • Lab Services • Pharmacy Services • Patient Education
— Behavioral Health —
Jessica Harrower, LMSW • Individual & Family Counseling • Case Management • Child/Adolescent/Adult Counseling
— Dental Care —
Debora Costilla, DDS, MPH • Preventative Care • Basic Restorative • 6 months thru Adult • Emergency Care
Call 575-586-0315 for an appointment! (Walk-in’s also accepted) 2573 State Highway, Questa, NM 87556 www.pms-inc.org AA Meetings, WIC Enrollment, Diabetic Shoe Service Payment options: Medicare, Medicaid, Salud, and private insurance. Sliding fee scale services for the uninsured.
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Angel Fire Physical Therapy
Directory, from page 60
PHARMACIST COUNSELING
12 Crestview Drive, Ste. 1F, Angel Fire
377-1900
www.angelfirept.com
Taos Compounding Pharmacy 622 A&B Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos
PSYCHOTHER APISTS/ SOCIAL WORKERS
taoshealthandwellness.com
Joey Blue, LISW LCSW SLCS
737-5810
PHYSICAL THER APY Nora Bishop Physical Therapy Services Located in the Taos Spa & Tennis Club 111 Doña Ana Drive, Taos
737-0715
Taos Center For Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine
Taos
758-9511
Connie Croom, MS LPCC 705C Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
770-4316
Joni Dunn, LISW
Psychotherapist/energy healer Taos
1398 Weimer Road, Suite 203, Taos
770-3126
North side: 1307 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado
Bruce Grossman, LPCC
737-0304 758-1004
Taos Physical Therapy Inc. Sports Rehabilitation 414 Sipapu St., Taos
758-8761
631 Kit Carson Road, Taos
758-7835
Stephanie Gutz, MSW, LISW Taos
779-3391 Directory, continued on page 68
HeADACHeS–We Can Help Treat Your Pain
"Treating myofascial pain syndrome is our specialty and it's often a contributing cause of pain in conditions such as headaches, arthritic pains,tendonitis, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome and whiplash associated pain."
Lucy Whyte Ferguson, D.C. Lynn Sellyei, D.C. Kathleen Jackman, L.M.T Abeille Kaelin, L.M.T. Arthur Lynch, M.D.
98 State Hwy 150 Suite 7 • P.O. Box 1589 • El Prado, NM 87529 (575) 776-1117 www.taosnews.com/meddirectory • 67
Teambuilders Counseling Services
Directory, from page 67
Nancy Hazen, MA MFT
1509 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
758-7263
308 B Rio Lucero Road, Taos
758-1494
www.teambuilders-counseling.org
Barbara Hope, LISW, LCSW
Linda Todd, MSSW LISW
William Kotsch, PHD
Barry Williams, MDiv PsyD
770-1873
758-2005
224-1132
705 C Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
758-3533 Taos
Josie Lenwell, MA LMFT
Caryle Zorumski, EDD LPCC
751-0407
751-0449
3006 Cottontail Road, Taos
515 Gusdorf Rd. Ste. 1, Taos
Janet Oliver, LPCC
RETIREMENT LIVING
595-2149
The Bridge at Alamosa
Angel Fire
Barbara Sherman LMFT 751-3847
An Independent and Assisted Living Community 3407 Carroll Street, Alamosa, Colorado
719-587-3514
www.AlamosaAssistedLiving.com
Mona Silkwood, LPCC 1332 Gusdorf Road, Taos
Taos Retirement Village
505-259-1019
Douglas G. Scott, PsyD LMFT 827 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
770-2324
www.taosbehavioralhealth.com
Independent, Home Health, Assisted and Skilled Care 414 Camino de la Placita, Taos
758-8248
taosretirementvillage.com Directory, continued on page 70
Mountain Home HealtH Care, inC. Home town, non-profit Home Health & Hospice Care Agency 38 years of service in Taos County - providing quality and comprehensive community based medical care in the home for qualifying individuals.
Hospice Care
Compassionate terminal care to those wishing to die at home with personal dignity.
Home Health Care
Supportive and instructive Nursing, Physical Therapy, & Home Health Aide care.
Personal Care Services (PCO Program)
Customized daily living assistance for eligible clients to maximize individual potential and independence.
Private Duty Services (Non-Medical)
Broad range of quality personalized services. Providing peace of mind by allowing individuals to remain independent and enjoy living where they want to... at home.
www.mountainhomehealth.com 575.758.4786 • 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 180 (Located behind Family Practice Associates of Taos) 2013-2014 Medical & Wellness Directory • 68
Persistence
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Directory, from page 68.
VITAMINS & FOOD SUPPLEMENTS Cid’s Food Market
Total Health & Wellness Center Of Taos 622 A and B Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
737-5810
taoshealthandwellness.com
623 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
Walgreens Pharmacy
758-1148
811 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
www.cidsfoodmarket.com
758-1704 or 758-3185
Taos Herb Co.
710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste. J, Taos
The Health Mill Liz Winslow Fruits
www.taosherb.com
liz@thehealthmill.com
758-1991
613-2828
Initial response
Here’s an explanation of all the medical acronyms used in the 2013 Taos News Medical Directory. AUA: American Urological Association
LMFT: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
BCST: Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist
LMSW: Licensed Master Social Worker
CCST: Chiropractic Certificate in Spinal Trauma
LMT: Licensed Massage Therapist
CFNP: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
LPCC: Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
CH: Classical Homeopathy
LPMHC: Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors
CMTPT: Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist CNM: Certified Nurse Midwife CNP: Certified Nurse Practitioner CPed: Certified Pedorthist CPM: Certified Professional Midwife DC: Doctor of Chiropractic
MAGD: Master of the Academy of General Dentistry MBA: Master of Business Administration MD: Doctor of Medicine MFT: Marriage and Family Therapy Mdiv: Master of Divinity MPH: Master of Public Health
DDS: Doctor of Dental Surgery Dipl Ac: Diplomate of Acupuncture DMD: Doctor of Dental Medicine DNM: Doctor of Natural Medicine DO: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine DPM: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine EDD: Doctor of Education FACS: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons FACFAS: Fellowship of American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
MSA: Masters degree in Acupuncture MSHS: Master of Science in Human Services NBCC: National Board for Certified Counselors OM: Occupational Medicine PA: Physician Assistant PA-C: Physician Assistant — Certified PC: Professional Corporation PhD: Doctor of Philosophy PsyD: Doctor of Psychology
FAGD: Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry
RN: Registered Nurse
FNP: Family Nurse Practitioner
RRMT: Registered Reiki Master Teacher
IRP: International Reiki Practitioner
RPA: Registered Physician Assistant
LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
RSHom: Registered with the Society of Homeopaths
LISW: Licensed Independent Social Worker
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