Meet Your Health Care Team

Christine T. Newell, M.S., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., CH
Christine T. Newell is a licensed acupuncturist since 1995 and a National Acupuncture Diplomate, herbalist. She provides integrated health care, and by taking advantage fo both Eastern and Western approaches, Christine works with patients to navigate the maze of health care options to implement a treatment plan that will be most effective in achieving optimal health. Along with classical Chinese and Japanese styles of acupuncture and herbal medicine, Christine provides dietary counseling and nutritional supplementation. Christine is also a Da Yin Qi Gong Instructor, Clinic Supervisor at the Acupuncture Integrated Medicine College, Certified Reiki Master and Teacher, and a Self Massage Acupressure for Self Healing instructure at Kaiser in Vallejo. She holds a Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Science, Oakland, CA. To schedule a consultation with Christine, call 510-409-0145.

Betsy Lowenne Reagan, L.Ac. and herbalist
Betsy practices classical Chinese and Japanese styles of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Included in treatments is discussion of practices the patient can implement. Betsy is a pharmacist at Spring Wind Herbs and teaches at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences. In California, acupuncturists are primary care physicians 0 in short, acupuncturists treat meany kinds of problems. To schedule a consultation with Betsy, call 510-290-8812.

Dr. Abrin
Dr Thauna Abrin, N.D. is a naturopathic doctor who recently relocated from Honolulu, Hawaii to practice in both Albany and Walnut Creek. Dr. Abrin worked as a medical and surgical assistant in the field of women’s health before receiving her N.D. degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. There, she specialized in women’s health and pediatrics. At NCNM, Dr. Abrin took advanced training in herbal medicine, homeopathy, and obstetrics, receiving her Obstetrics Certificate in 2002.
Dr. Abrin has developed a special interest in treating women and children with conditions caused by environmental toxins. She believes that naturopathic medicine and detoxification can both prevent and treat ADD, autism, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, thyroid disorders and gynecological disorders.
Dr. Abrin utilizes nutrition and lifestyle counseling, herbs, Biotherapeutic drainage from Belgium, and craniosacral therapy to bring people back to the state of optimal health. She plans to teach classes at the Creating Harmony Institute on herbal first aid for the family, ADD & autism, anti-aging and genetic testing for disease prevention.
Dr Abrin can be reached at (510) 282-2104 or wellness@drthauna.com www.drthauna.com.

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Yolanda Vazquez-Yoga Instructor and Bodyworker
Yolanda Vasquez is a Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher who has studied and practiced yoga for 35 years. She is living proof that what we most focus on, we become. Also Nationally Certified in body work and therapeutic massage, she has worked structurally with chronic pain patients for 20 years. Yolanda specializes in corrective alighment through CranioSacral and Yoga Therapies, directly unwinding tension patterns within the brain and spinal cord. Clients receive CranioSacral Therapy to balance the central nervous system and restore their alignment through precision in asana(hatha yoga postures). Her advanced studies now include brain tissue release, dolphin-assisted CranioSacral Therapy, and Tantric sound practices(Naad Yoga) in the Sikh Kundalini tradition. In addition to her work at the Gertonson Institute, Yolanda runs the Quiet Mind Healing Sanctuary at Piedmont Yoga, where she has taught yoga for 12 years, teaches at the Oakland Yoga Studio, and directs a global peace project called Yoga for a Cause. (www.quietmind.com) Thanks to the amazing Dr. Gertonson, she is also and avid samba dancer.

Sydney Metrick, PhD.-Hypnotherapist and Life Coach
Sydney Metrick is a certified clinical hypnotherapist. She has a masters' degree in counseling psychology, a doctorate in expressive arts therapy, and has successfully been working with transition and transformation for many years. She is the author of three books. www.chickensoupcounseling.com