MEDICINE

The Society of Direct Care Medicine is a non-profit organization seeking to expand knowledge and research about health and wellness, supporting better medicine for patients and providers. We are dedicated to strengthening optimal health, wellness, and preventative medicine by encouraging patient empowerment and direct care medical practices. We believe that the spirit of direct care - restoring the direct relationship between patients and doctors and returning focus on preventative care - can exist on many levels.

Mato Wopiye (Medicine Bear) was a member of Heart Medicine Lodge as well as other Lodges throughout the southern California basin, he comes from Gabrilino/Tungva/Blackfoot/Apache/Cherokee/Yaqui heritage. His teachings are varied from the Lakota Peoples, Mescalaro Apache,Cherokee, Yaqui, Arapaho, Kiowa. He is a traditional Pipe Carrier for the people and a ceremonial dancer, Medicine Bear is an ordained minister. As well Bear is also a carrier of the Inipi ceremony, Medicine Wheel, Vision Quest,Water Dedication,Puberty,Making of Relatives ceremonies to name a few. His healing teachings are passed down from generation to generation, he practices crystal healings, pranic healing, and traditional teachings of the medicine peoples. Bear began his journey in the Wakasa Wakan way (Holy Man) at age 6, through the instructions of his first teacher Standing Eagle a holy man from the Arapaho peoples. Bear has spent time over the last 36 years with teachers from the Lakota Nation, Apache, Blackfoot,Cherokee to name but a few. He also does public speaking, lectures.

Herbal-Natural Medicine Student

Keith works professionally in the Hollywood entertainment industry as a Rights and Clearances supervisor. He has also volunteered in drug education and rehab and has studied alternative medicine for over 30 years.

I specialize in Internal Medicine. I play badminton and I love to travel. It has only been over a month since I went back to writing, I hope to hear from my readers.

Owner of BodyMind Wellness Center, San Diego. Expert in natural treatment of disease and promotion of health with Ayurveda/Chinese Medicine. Began in 1972 with 12 years intensive Kriya Yoga practice, including 3 years in India. Licensed since 1992

I graduated a while back and now back to school to study acupuncture and oriental medicine. Although not an expert at writing, but I do enjoy writing and researching, especially when it is an attempt to try solving a puzzle in a topic of interest. Now and then, I would write and post certain articles of interest in many categories from food, to science, to acupuncture and oriental medicine. I'm especially a fanatic in Chinese herbal medicine. Hopefully, someone or other students in the same field of interest would also read them for fun. To sum it up, I am quite a nerd.

I am a 3rd year resident in cardiovascular medicine, at the prestigious Timisoara institute for cardiology.

Dr. Nitin Bawa, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine and he has a special focus in bio-identical hormones, weight loss and holisitic medicine. His practice is in Santa Rosa Beach, near Destin, Florida. He is one of the only one physicians who is combining Zerona and Thermage treatments to help with body contouring.

I am a physician in the US, board certified in internal medicine. I practice hospital medicine and have a broad range of knowledge in many topics in medicine. I also have a strong science background, having done research in cell biology.

Gloria Garland is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist with a Master's Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. A lifelong horse gal, she practices in Oakhurst, California, near Yosemite National Park. Gloria is the author of Equine Acupressure Therapeutics and is

Benjamin Kartchner is a professional medical writer and consultant for Kappa Medical Consultants LLC and Kappa Medical News. He has written book chapters for medical texts and produces medical writing that is used for educational purposes in legal proceedings. He holds a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Colorado and lives in Seattle.

Leslie is a wife and mother of two children. She graduated from the Global College of Natural Medicine and is currently practicing as a Nutritional Educator. She enjoys spending time with her family and working on building her career. Researching health and wellness topics is a passion as well as sharing that knowledge with others. Education is the key to success!

I'm a former radio broadcaster, after ten years on the air, I switched careers and followed my passion of gourmet cooking and holistic health. Currently, I'm a Personal Chef, practicing Holistic Nutrition and other modalities of Alternative Medicine.

Originally from the Philippines now residing in California, USA. I am a physician with more than a decade of practice in family medicine.

Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Diplomat of Acupuncture (NCCAOM) Former Martial Arts Instructor (15+ yrs), Former Full-Contact Womens Self-Defense Instructor (5+ yrs) U.S. Navy Fire Marshall. Calm and Serene I am loving life!

I was born in Venezuela and made a bachelor in sciences, study medicine and made 2 postgraduated courses in internal medicine and critical care medicine

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Providing you the best in integrative medical care - Sports Medicine, Anti-Aging, Acupuncture & Primary Care Medicine

I am a family practice physician making a career change to writing on health and medicine. My writing experience includes writing a masters thesis for my masters degree in nutrition, which was later published in the journal of Lipids. Also while in graduate school I publishe

I am a non-traditional 4th year medical student who will be starting my Internal Medicine residency this summer

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Dr. Bruce Eichelberger, OMD practices Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Reno, Nevada. Anti-Aging therapies including qigong, co-author of "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health" and "The Spiritual Basis of Good Fortune" www.RenoAlternativeMedicine.com

I am an Okinawa Karate Enthusiast as well as the drummer and Co-writer for Rapheumets Well. I study Asian Medicine.

Adria's education encompasses astrophysics, mathematics, theoretical physics and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist working in two busy general practice clinics. She is also a professional musician and mother.

I am 30 years old and a lifelong resident of the United States. I hold a B.S. in Biology and an M.D. My interests in medicine focus around pathology and the pathophysiological mechanisms of disease.

Occidental College, 1974-1978; UCLA School of Medicine, 1978-1982; UCSF School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, 1982-1986

I'm a family physician with a strong interest in disease prevention and alternative medicine. I'm particularly interested in how diet plays a role in disease prevention. Hope I can inspire someone to lead a healthier life. :-

I have spent last 10 years getting my undergraduate degree in Physiology and finishing up my graduate education in podiatric medicine and surgery. My goal in life is to find the cure for at least one major disease and to solve at least one major social problem.

I'm a 34yr old mother currently at home pursuing postgraduation in Medicine.I like writing in almost all subjects except finances or history and geography.