Minnesota-Midwest Holistic Physicians

Carolyn A. Bowles, MD
6546 France Ave. S., Suite 352
Edina, MN 55435
952-929-4433

Specialty: Rheumatology, arthritis, osteoporosis

Focus: Evaluation and management of chronic autoimmune disease; allopathic medicine in a holistic environment; bone density testing and treatment of of low bone density/strength

Patients: Age 18 and older


Robert Bruley, MD, DC, ABHM
Bruley Center
2826 W. 43rd St. Ste. 101
Minneapolis, MN 55410
612-455-0444
BruleyCenter@AOL.com

Specialty: Functional medicine, integrative and holistic medicine

Focus: A consultative medical practice dedicated to the patient's total well-being, offering a uniquely respectful, personalized, and sensitive health care relationship between patient and doctor. Bruley Center is a fee-for-service practice with many patients pursuing reimbursement through their individual insurance company.

Client Conditions: Chronic illness, gastrointestinal issues, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, weight management, preventive healthcare and many other.


Michael Coomes, MD
410 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-2617
Email: michael.coomes365@pressenter.com

Specialty: Family practice, sports medicine

Focus: Family practice, sports medicine, acupuncture

Specific Therapies: Acupuncture, nutrition


Diane Davies, MD, MS Human Genetics
Davies and Associates
5616 Alameda St.
Shoreview, MN 55126
612-810-5168
Email: davies@visi.com

Specialty: Genetics and lifestyle coaching

Clients: Clients who want to understand their risk for chronic illness and who want help in managing that risk


Michael Dole, MD
Dakota Medical Clinic, PA
3408 Dakota Ave. S.
St Louis Park, MN 55416
952-924-1053

Focus: Specializing in functional medicine including oral and intravenous nutrient administration, chelation therapy and natural hormone therapies.

Fee for service practice. Not a primary care facility.


Patricia K. Felton, MD, ACOG
18900 James Ave.
Deephaven, MN 55391
612-991-0287
Email: pf47flyer@aol.com

Specialty: Gynecology

Focus: Health and wellness for women, especially mature women

Specific Therapies: Traditional and alternative therapy for peri-menopause and menopause, with approach focusing on belief system of each woman


Rachel Fleissner, MD
Attentive Mind
10560 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 15 Minnetonka, MN 55305
612-751-7609
Web site: www.attentivemind.com; www.gotkidproblems.com

Specialty: Board certified child and adolescent psychiatry; board certified adult psychiatry

Specific therapies: Developmentally senstive evaluation and treatment for all ages; hypnosis; neurobiofeedback evaluation and training; in-home evaluations and management for families and their kids


Michael Green, MD
4100 Grand Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN
612-501-1185
Web Site: www.drmikegreen.com

Specialty: Medical acupuncture

Focus: Acupuncture

Client Conditions: Chronic pain, "difficult to treat conditions", macular degeneration


Nedira Haik, MD
Center for Health and Healing
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare - Mayo Health System
191 Theater Road
Onalaska, WI 54650
608-362-5005
Email: Haik.Nedira@mayo.edu

Specialties: Family Medicine and Holistic Medicine
Manual Medicine, including OMT, Craniosacral and Biodynamic Cranial Osteopathy

Focus: Integrative medicine consultations for people of all ages. Including nutritional guidance, vitamin/supplement direction, natural menopause management and a holistic approach to both acute and chronic health conditions. Also hands-on treatment for musculo-skeletal issues and general health concerns.


Pat Hart, MD
Minneapolis, MN
612-273-9645
Email: hartx049@umn.edu

Specialty: Board certified in internal medicine and nephrology

Focus: Anthroposophically extended medicine

Clients: Anyone interested in exploring spiritual/energy healing as part of their approach in dealing with chronic illness.


John H. Hicks, MD, FAAP
Pathways Medical & Holistic Health Center
5411 State Road 50
Delavan, WI 53115
262-740-3000
Web site: www.pathwaysmed.com

Specialty: Autism spectrum disorders; chronic illnesses; genetic testing; all ages

Focus: Our mission at Pathways is to empower our patients on their personal healing path. We offer education, practical instruction, and follow-up support as each individual progress on their own self-care continuum. Evaluations consist of biomedical testing, energy balancing, and nutritional guidance, as well as the optional services of a gifted medical intuitive. Treatments include high quality nutritional supplementation, vibrational remedies, diet counseling, essential oils, flower essences, healing massages, and EFTs.


Mark L. Hoch, MD
4201 E. 54th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-727-2989
Past President, American Holistic Medical Association
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine, UMN Medical School
Community Faculty, Center for Spirituality and Healing, Academic Health Center UMN
Web site: www.markhochmd.com

Specialty: Holistic medicine for adults and children, family medicine

Board Certified: Family Medicine (ABFP) and Holistic Medicine(ABHM)

Focus: Osteopathy, spiritual healing, nutritional medicine and wellness

Specific Therapies/Client Conditions: Cranial and visceral osteopathy, myofascial release, nutritional healing, QiGong, spiritual healing, energy medicine, neuromusculoskeletal problems, heart disease, diabetes, preventive medicine, osteoporosis, and detoxification.


Todd Holmes, MD
PO Box 24086
Edina, MN 55424
612-940-8421
Email: tgholmes@juno.com

Specialty: PM&R

Focus: Musculoskeletal medicine

Specific Therapies: Manual medicine, manipulation, cranial sacral therapy


Richard Hruby, DO
3601 Park Center Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-920-0844
Email: rhruby@mninter.net

Specialty: Osteopathy, classical homeopathy

Specific Therapies: Cranial and other osteopathic techniques, single medicine classical homeopathy


Ronald L. King, DDS
6100 Excelsior Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-929-4545
Web Site: www.kingtooth.com

Email: kingtooth@juno.com

Specialty: General integrated dentistry

Focus: Compatible dental care integrated with holistic modalities


George H. Kramer, MD
Advanced Medicine Alternatives Ltd.
The Marsh
15000 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
and
10562 France Ave S.
Bloomington, MN 55431
612-706-1418
E-mail: drkramer@georgekramermd.com
Web Site: georgekramermd.com

Specialty: Physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain medicine, medical acupuncture

Focus: Musculoskeletal medicine, integrative pain medicine

Specific Therapies: Prolotherapy, neural therapy, trigger point injections, medical acupuncture

Clients: Chronic back and neck pain, headaches, degenerative joint disease, those wanting to avoid surgical procedures for cartilage degeneration or joint replacement for knees, hips, shoulders. Sports injuries, knee and shoulder pain, chronic tendinitis, ankle pain, continued pain post surgery, neuropathic pain, reflex dystrophy, TMJ, bunions, hand or thumb arthritis.


Jerome E. Kwako, MD
3830 E. Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55804
218-525-1075

Specialty: Pediatrics

Focus: Diagnostic clinic for FAS/FAE, ADHD

Specific Therapies: Hypnosis, personal life coaching


Kim Lane, MD
Wellness Lane, LLC
5849 Evergreen Lane
Shoreview,MN 55126
651-341-6621
Email: wellnesslane@comcast.net
Web Site: www.wellnesslane.org

Specialty: Homeopathy, holistic consultation

Focus: Working together with those who come in to maximize their health, with special interest in focusing on the whole person

Specific Therapies: Homeopathy and health consultation

Clients: All ages-fee for service, appointment needed, practice opening October 1,2007


Karen L. Lawson, MD
University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality and Healing
Clinical Services Delivery Site: The Marsh, a Center for Balance and Fitness
15000 Minnetonka BLvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-935-2202, ext 8450
Web Site: www.csh.umn.edu

Specialty: Holistic medicine, consultive practice (not primary care)

Focus: Consultations and development of health plans for any age client. I include mind/body practices, nutrition, movement, emotional healing, homeopathy, and shamanic work in my services, but I collaborate with a wide variety of practitioners to sculpt the healing program that is right for the individual at any particular point in time. It is a fee-for-service practice, though many clients are able to pursue reimbursement through their insurance company, if not involved in Medicare or a strict HMO policy.

Clients: Any individual seeking a holistic approach to their healthcare, be it for prevention or to address an on-going medical problem. I see many people suffering from chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, cardiac conditions, arthritis, depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc. I also will work with people with terminal diagnoses and end of life care. I have some families where I am privileged to work with three generations.


Bill Manahan, MD
21 E Rustic Lodge Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-823-1910

Specialty: Listening carefully and intuitively

Focus: Serving the needs of people who desire a comprehesive approach to health and medical problems. Help fill in some of the pieces of the puzzle that may not have been considered or explored.

Specific Therapies: Collaborative approach in helping people find the appropriate healer(s) for their problem(s)

Clients: Those who want to actively participate in their healing, are interested in exploring alternative healers and alternative ideas, but are not sure where to begin.


Carol Manning, MD
2110 Girard Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-377-9488
Email: c.manning@att.net

Specialty: Hypnosis for change, dream analysis

Focus: When change is desired but seemingly unattainable, these techniques clear the old that is in our subconscious minds, holding us in old patterns.

Specific Therapies: Hypnosis, past life regression, release of prior decisions, release of attached spirits, reclaiming lost parts of ourselves, help with recurrent dreams and nightmares.


Jacob I. Mirman, MD
Life Medical, PA
4201 Excelsior Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-933-8900
Web Site: www.demystify.com

Specialty: Internal medicine, homeopathy

Specific Therapies: Homeopathy, internal medicine, weight loss, neurotransmitter deficiency syndromes, low level laser therapy


Jeffrey Nesta, MD
Ignace Indian Health Center
1711 S. 11th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204-0065
414-289-7663
Email: jnesta@ticon.net

Specialty: Family practice

Focus: Nutritional, spiritual

Specific Therapies: Vitamins, minerals, herbs, spiritual guidance


Kara Parker, MD
Seven Bridges Holistic Medicine
407 Central Ave. SE, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Web site: www.sevenbridgesholistic.com
612-331-1453

Kara Parker, MD
Hennepin Care South
44 West 66th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
612-798-8260

Specialty: Family practice, holistic medcine

Focus: Holistic medicine for all ages. I emphasize wellness and self-care, and prevention with patients and work with a balanced blend of standard medicine and holistic therapies depending on patients' preferences and needs.

Specific Therapies: Nutrition, herbs, hands-on healing, mind-body techniques. I partner with other community holistic practitioners.

Clients: Any age - newborn through elderly are welcome. Standard family practice services are offered at Hennepin Care South.


Partners in Psychiatry & Psychology, LLC
David S. Alter, PhD
Deborah S. Simmons, PhD, LMFT
Glenda Cedarleaf-Orr, LICSW
Mark Rosenblum, MA
10201 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 350
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Web site: www. partnersinpsych.com
Email: info@partnersinpsych.com
763-546-5797

Specialty: Private mental health/mind-body oriented clinic

Focus: Particular illness conditions (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, other chronic illness issues, chronic pain, fertility issues, or cancer care); women's health, personal growth, weight loss; particular personal challenges or issues that complicate healing; particular mind/body skills (e.g., learning to use guided imagery, getting training in self-hypnosis, practicing meditation, doing yoga)

Therapies: Individual therapies, couples therapies, group therapies, and group-based healing programs/classes, body-based and energy-based therapies including clinical biofeedback, hypnosis, and guided imagery, EMDR

A recent addition to our clinic are two bodyworkers who will be contracting to provide cranial-sacral therapy, myofascial release and deep tissue massage.

On-site psychiatric services and medication management services for individuals for whom that is appropriate.

We also collaborate with other individuals and clinics/healing centers around the Twin Cities that offer services that may be important for an individual but which we do not offer. We bill insurance for reimbursable services.


Teresa Quinn, MD
640 Jackson St.
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-254-2851
Email: teresa.e.quinn@healthpartners.com

Specialty: Family practice, geriatrics

Focus: Geriatrics

Specific Therapies, Clients: Patients 50 or older, medical hypnosis


Noel Radcliffe, MD
Edina Sports Health and Wellness
6363 France Ave., Suite 525
Edina, MN 55435
952-926-6489

Web site: www.edinahealth.com

Focus: Family health, nutrition, healing chronic illness, integration of healthcare with their CAM providers.


Teri Reid, MD
825 S. 8th St., #720
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-347-6820
Email: reidjaye@hotmail.com

Specialty: Pediatrics

Specifif Therapies: Herbs, homeopathy, discussion about not using immunizations


T. Aaron Ridge, MS, LP
1135 5th St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-379-8750
Email: taaron@usfamily.net

Specialty: Anxiety, trauma, depression, interpersonal relationships, chronic pain, psychogenic disorder

Specialty therapies: EMDR, interpersonal neurobiology, bioenergetics, energy psychology, other mind-body therapies

Clients: Adults, children, couples


Donald Riemer, MD
304 Gessel Ave.
Rice Lake, WI 54868
715-234-5383
Email: serentipity-34@hotmail.com

Specialty: Family medicine

Focus: Integrated holistic medicine, Ayurvedic medicine

Specific Therapies: Studies involve the dynamics of cognition perceptions and affects based on Silvan S. Tomkins Institute, Philadelphia, PA


John G. Sandness, MD
Physical and Occupational Medicine Associates, P.A.
3601 Park Center Boulevard, Suite 311
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-922-2012

Specialty: Occupational medicine

Focus: Treatment of low back pain using manual medicine techniques from the osteopathic tradition.

Specific Therapies: Osteopathic manipulative therapy, muscle energy techniques.

Clients: Clients with low back pain, neck pain.


Jeffrey B. Sawyer, MD, PA
Phone: 952-224-0150
Fax: 952-224-0152
Website: www.jeffreysawyermd.medem.com

Doctor Sawyer's 20+ years of training and practice in medicine and psychiatry provide him with a breadth of knowledge to provide a well-rounded treatment experience for his patients. In addition to traditional psychiatric and medication treatment, Dr. Sawyer also engages in psychotherapy with an eclectic approach which draws upon traditional therapies such as psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies in addition to utilizing more holistic/mind-body approaches such as hypnosis and EMDR.


Milton Siefert, MD
490 Oak St.
Excelsior, MN 55331
952-474-4467

Specialty: Family practice

Focus: Holistic medicine

Specific Therapies: Diagnosis not important. Prefer patients who can participate in partnership health care because this is our single most important therapy and is endorsed by the American Board of Holistic Medicine and the AHMA


Selma Sroka, MD
Family Medical Center
5 W. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-545-9286
Email: ssroka@earthlink.net

Specialty: Family practice

Focus: Women's health, geriatrics

Specific Therapies: Nutrition, herbs, Mayan uterine massage, cognitive therapy/stress management, meditation/visualization, energy work/hands-on


Thomas A. Sult, MD
Integracare
100 2nd St. S.
St. Cloud , MN
320-251-2600
Web Site: www.icareclinics.com
Email: drsult@icareclinics.com

Specialty: Family medicine, functional medicine, holistic medicine

Specific Therapies: Life style modification, diet change, nutritional and herbal therapy, and standard "MD stuff"

Client Conditions: Chronic disease, GI, arthritis, heart disease, support for cancer, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue. We take all comers committed to feeling better and willing to do what it takes.


Carolyn Torkelson, MD, MS
Women’s Health Center
Fairview-University Medical Center
Phillips-Wangensteen Building – Clinic 1C
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-626-3444 – Clinic
612-884-0999 – Appointment

Specialty: Integrative and holistic medicine

Focus: Woman’s health offering comprehensive, integrated care that focuses on holistic approaches to wellness and healing.

Specific Therapies: Nutritional and botanical medicine; hormone therapy, life style changes, and guidance with selecting appropriate alternative options.

Client Conditions:
• Holistic primary care offering acute and chronic care including general health maintenance and physicals
• Integrated approaches to menopause and PMS: Natural HRTs
• Chronic illness: irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and stress related illness


Karen Vrchota, MD
Integrative Health Care of Winona, PA
120 Center Street
507-457-9000
Fax: 507-457-9001
Web Site: www.karenvrchota.com
Email: doctor@karenvrchota.com

Specialty: Integrative medicine

Focus: Respectfully researching all therapeutic interventions to stimulate healing at the deepest possible level.

Specific Therapies: Food as medicine, elimination diet, nutritional support, herbal therapies, acupuncture, stress reduction. I recommend the most appropriate prescription and OTC preparations to treat chronic infections, while carefully renewing normal bacteria and aiding digestion. Jacob Teitelbaum's protocols followed as outlined at www.endfatigue.com

Client Conditions: Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, chronic Lyme disease, irritable bowel syndrome, Wilson's thyroid syndrome as on www.wilsonsthyroidsyndrome.com, bio-identical hormones, menopause, migraines, allergies, PMS.


David von Weiss, MD
1885 Plaza Dr.
Edgan, MN 55122
952-993-4001
Email: vonwed@parknicollet.com

Specialty: Family practice

Focus: Family practice, encouraging mind/body medicine

Specific Therapies: Mindfulness meditation, mind/body techniques

Clients With: Anxiety, depression, chronic pain


Kevin T. Wand, DO
Midwest Wellness Center
10564 France Ave. S.
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-942-9303
Email: midwestwellness@aol.com

Specialty: Family practice

Focus: Nutrition, lifestyle, detox, mind/body, networking with other alternative providers

Specific Therapies: Family practice combining both traditional and nontraditional


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