Valley of the Sun Wellness Institute
Promoting Healthy and Balanced Lifestyles
Promoting Healthy and Balanced Lifestyles
Introducing our Senior Advisory Board
Tina Marcantel, NMD
Dr. Tina Marcantel is a licensed naturopathic medical doctor with over 25 years of experience
in the health care field. Her experience includes diabetes and weight management, women's
health, bioidentical hormone therapy, detoxification, and pain management. Her background
in allopathic (conventional) medicine as a registered nurse combined with her training in
naturopathic and alternative therapies enables Dr. Marcantel to incorporate the best of both
types of treatments in her practice for a truly integrative approach to patient care.
Alison Fry, M.D.
Dr. Alison Fry, M.D. graduated from Rush Medical College in 1994. Dr. Fry opened a wellness
practice in early 2008, The Art of Wellness, in Gilbert. Dr. Fry believes patients' needs for
prevention and wellness cannot always be met in a traditional medical practice. The goal of
her new practice is to provide more in-depth wellness evaluations, prevention guidance,
nutrition and fitness programs, and on-going educational seminars for the community.
Valeria Wyckoff, NMD, RD
Dr. Valeria Wyckoff is a healer, teacher and radio personality in the Phoenix area. She
has a practice in Chandler and is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and Registered
Dietitian. Her patients love her practical, effective approach to their health, nutrition
and life issues. Dr. Wyckoff was one of the Radio Doctors for three years, with a weekly
weekend radio show on local stations through the Spring of 2007. She writes a Women’s
Health column for Equine Wellness magazine.
Troy Albright, R.Ph.
Troy Albright is the owner of RxFormulations, Arizona's premier compounding
pharmacy, meeting individual patient needs through custom compounding.
RxFormulations tailors prescriptions to the individual patient, physician, and diverse
health care practitioner. Many medical conditions can be treated with commercially
available medications, while others require a customized formulation.
Susan Branch, Owner, Avalon Financial Advisors LLC
Susan has a 30-year career as a small business owner. She has been an international
trainer and consultant, and has been published in the personal and professional
magazines, Anchor Point and NANLP. Susan is passionate about helping people
achieve their goals, not just financial, but also their human, intellectual and civic goals
as well. Susan has a double master's degree from University of Iowa.
Ralph Green, DDS, MBA
Dr. Ralph Green's experience includes private dentistry, a variety of executive-level
positions in corporations within the dental industry, and collegiate teaching engagements.
He is the author of numerous articles about dentistry and has several dental patents.
He is active with organizations which promote dental care including National Dental
Association Corporate Roundtable, and the Forsyth Institute. Dr. Green is also a
former professor at Tufts University Dental School and currently spends a great deal
of time on dental readiness initiatives for the Army National Guard.
Eric Hampton, NMD
Dr. Eric R. Hampton is a Naturopathic Physician highly skilled in the areas of environmental,
nutritional, alternative and preventive medicine. He is the founder and medical director
of Westhampton Natural Medicine. He received extensive undergraduate education
in athletic training and exercise physiology at UNLV(University of Nevada Las Vegas)
that allowed him to work as an orthopedic rehabilitation specialist, exercise and fitness
consultant, and serve as the director of post rehabilitation wellness programs in Las Vegas
that encouraged people to adopt healthy and productive techniques to maintain and improve
their physical health status.
The Rev. Beverly Cohoon, Owner, the Lemurian Healing Center
Beverly Cohoon is an ordained minister and owner of the Lemurian Healing Center in Mesa
where she is a Life Coach. At the Center, she provides life changing classes and workshops
including healing and grief counseling with a support group. Meditation classes are offered to
those looking to reduce their stress levels.Beverly is also a certified Hypnotherapist and
member of the American Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy. She travels nationwide to
present motivational workshops.
Karen Billinger, Owner, Sacred Space A Wellness Place
Karen Billinger is an alternative health practitioner in Gilbert. She is the owner and
founder of Sacred Space A Wellness Place. Her background includes over 18 years
as a licensed massage therapist, three years as a certified hypnotherapist, three years
as a biofeedback specialist and 2 years as a Hypnobirthing (trademark) instructor. Her
compassion and commitment to helping people achieve good health and well-being is
genuine. Karen's vision is to improve the lives of others by helping them overcome obstacles,
both physically and mentally.
Wendy Wells, NMD
Dr. Wendy Wells is a licensed naturopathic physician. She is trained in traditional medicine
and focuses on restoring health through safe, effective, natural means. She has a practice in
Scottsdale and teaches preventative health care at various locations throughout the Valley. Dr.
Wells' passion is finding and treating the root causes of health issues. By removing the causes,
establishing a healthy regimen, stimulating self-healing mechanisms, and supporting the
weakened systems of the body, health can be restored. She specializes in food intolerances,
hormone balancing, heavy metal chelation, IV nutrition, and weight management.
Casey Johnston, D.C.
Dr. Casey M. Johnston is the owner and Clinical Director of Desert Springs Chiropractic
Center (DSCC) located in Mesa. DSCC is a family practice chiropractic center
serving children and adults. Dr. Johnston has been in full-time private practice since 2001
with an emphasis on holistic health through chiropractic care, physiotherapy (PT),
exercise, nutrition and living a wellness lifestyle. Prior to moving to Arizona he was
the Lead Chiropractor in a multidisciplinary medical group in Houston, Texas, where he
trained and designed protocols for the Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Departments for
seven offices. With a personal mission to improve health education for everyone, he lectures
extensively throughout the Valley of the Sun at the city and college level.
Richard D Wyckoff, LAc, CCP
Ric is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Arizona, receiving his MS in Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine in 2003, from Rainstar University in Scottsdale. He also holds
certification as an Esogetic Colorpuncture Practitioner. Ric holds a BA in Interdisciplinary
Studies and an MA in Geography/Climate Studies, both from Southern Oregon University
in Ashland, OR. Ric incorporates an eclectic mix of therapies in his practice, utilizing
acupuncture to ease pain and to help remove obstacles to cure, Chinese herbal formulas
to nourish and restore the body to health and balance and essential oils to help bring
physical and emotional balance, as well as delighting the senses.
Judyth Shamosh, Ph.D, Medical Herbalist
Dr. Shamosh received an undergraduate degree in the sciences and her Ph.D.in Natural Health.
She is an adjunct professor at Prescott College, formerly on the faculty of the Southwest
College of Naturopathic Medicine, the governing council and a professional member of the
American Herbalist's Guild, the credentialing committee for the Arizona Center for Health
and Medicine, Vice President of the Arizona Herb Association and a Master Gardener. Dr.
Shamosh teaches and lectures on Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine, and growing and
preparation of herbs, as well as maintaining a busy clinical practice in Phoenix.
Jolin Brandes, Owner, Transformational Energies
Jolin is a Certified Biofeedback Specialist, using the Quantum Biofeedback System, EPFX.
She has had a full time practice for five years using this stress reducing system which has
helped hundreds of clients achieve balance, harmony, and well-being. Jolin has also been a
consultant and counselor for the past 20 years. Jolin conducts Quantum Biofeedback
Stress educational presentations and manages the Phoenix Quantum Biofeedback Practitioners
Group.
Joe Brown, NMD
Dr. Joe Brown is an expert in immunotherapy and naturopathic treatments for patients
diagnosed with cancer and chronic disease. Dr. Brown overcame his own battle with cancer
and, therefore, offers first-hand knowledge about the most cost-effective preventative
health measures one can take to stave off cancer. Dr. Brown has been a guest lecturer
at Arizona State University where he speaks about dendritic T-Cell stimulation, lifestyle
choices that lead to cancer, stimulation of the immune system, and of course his own personal battle.
Cathie Regan, Yoga Teacher
Cathie Regan is a Certified Hatha Yoga (CYT) instructor who was first introduced to yoga at the
age of fifteen. Cathie enjoys sharing yoga with children and spent the last four
years teaching children yoga in private and public schools as a part of the physical education
program.
Nischala, Owner, Gilbert Yoga
Nischala is a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) and is registered with the American Yoga
Association as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). In 2003 she opened Gilbert Yoga,
a center focused on helping others find health and well-being through yoga and meditation
classes, workshops and special events.
Jeanne Mac Laughlin, Owner, Soul Aspiration Coaching
Jeanne is a Certified Life Coach. She owns and operates Soul Aspiration Coaching. Her
eight years of public speaking experience in Toastmaster's International, combined with
a Bachelor of Science degree in Management, her ability to write, produce and perform
inspirational music, and her 22 year corporate career has shaped who she is today. Jeanne
has created a unique coaching style blending music into her practice.
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