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Sandra L. Levitt, MD

Dr. Levitt is an Internal Medicine Physician. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona Medical College, and has been practicing medicine since finishing Internal Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medical School in Chicago, Ill., in 1990.  First practicing in New Mexico, and later in Tempe, Arizona starting in 1996, Dr Levitt is
the founder of Innovative Primary Care.

Melissa Coats, NMD

Melissa Coats is a licensed naturopathic physician (N.D.).  Dr. Coats graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, Virginia, with a bachelor's degree in Biology; she then went on to get her Masters in Bioethics from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.  Subsequently, Dr. Coats earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe, Arizona.  While at SCNM she was very active in promoting naturopathic medicine with the Naturopathic Public Awareness Campaign (NPAC), which supports legislation of naturopathic doctor licensure in all 50 States.

Dr. Coats offers general naturopathic medicine for all ages with a focus on the special needs of the geriatric community. She completed  rotations with the Geriatric Fellowship Program at Sun Health in Sun City while in naturopathic medical school and is a member of the Arizona Geriatrics Society.  She has been furthering her study of Naturopathic Oncology with Dr. Dan Rubin, ND, FABNO for the past two years at Naturopathic Specialists, LLC and has been seeing patients at 21st Century Oncology in Gilbert and Scottsdale since the beginning of 2009. Dr. Coats focuses on utilizing clinical nutrition, nutrient injections/IV therapy, homeopathy,
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Heather Paulson, ND, FABNO

Dr. Paulson earned a doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Paulson then went on to complete a two year residency in Naturopathic Oncology at Goshen General Hospital. During her residency, Dr. Paulson was responsible for inpatient and out patient care, management and reduction of treatment side effects, and general medical care. This residency also provided additional training in: Medical, Radiation, and Surgical Oncology; Pediatric Oncology, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Breast Disease, Pathology, Family Practice, and Cardiology.

     Dr. Paulson is board certified in naturopathic oncology, and provides expert care while      integrating a plan that treats the whole person. If you are interested in using herbs,      nutrients, diet, and lifestyle changes safely and effectively, Dr. Paulson will be an
     excellent guide on this path.


Linda Farris, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

Linda received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in 1989 at California State University, and later completed her Master's in Nursing at Arkansas Sate University in 1998. Linda has recently moved to Arizona from Arkansas where she worked as an Advanced Nurse Practioner at NEA Clinic in Jonesboro, and previously as Advanced Nurse Practioner and Director at the ASU Student Health Center. Ms. Farris is the recipient of numerous awards and recognition for her work including, a nomination for Nurse of the Year in 2003, and and Excellence in Nursing Award in 2000. Linda joins Innovative Primary Care in this, her tenth year as a Registered Nurse Practioner.

Ann T. Robb, MD

Ann Robb MD., completed medical school at the University of Arizona, became board certified in acupuncture through the UCLA program, and now practices acupuncture exclusively. Acupuncture has been used successfully for thousands of years all over the world, and now is practiced in many major medical centers.The CDC and the World Health Organization state that there is scientific evidence that acupuncture works. Dr. Robb has been able to help patients with pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, knee and other joint pain, sports injuries, gastrointestinal and gynecological problems, migraine headaches, and many other conditions. Free ten-minute consultations are available. She uses only sterile needles, which are not re-used.

Ilana H. Oren, PhD

Dr. Ilana Oren, has worked in the field of mental health since 1977, providing counseling services to individuals, couples and groups. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in hypnosis. Hypnosis is a heightened state of awareness that enables people to alter the way they perceive and process reality, thus modifying their behavioral patterns. Hypnosis can be used for pain management, anxiety disorders, attaining ideal weight, as well as the treatment of alcoholism, nicotine, and drug addictions. Some insurance plans are accepted. $135.00 per session, 45 min.,
(sliding scale available).

Jenn Kaye, CBP, CTH, CFT

Jenn Kaye, CBP, CtH, CFT is an internationally recognized lifestyle management and communications expert. Using her background in languages and her extensive training in multiple holistic and kinesthetic modalities including: BodyTalk, Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch and Fascial Flexibility, Jenn applies her expertise in communication strategies and her deep understanding of the synthesis between psychology, integrative medicine and practical lifestyle application to help clients who are “stuck” in feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, depression, change of life, unresolved anger and relationship conflict and facilitates the process of re-discovering their ultimate health and well being. Her candid, straight-to-the point style helps her clients get more of what they want, in their relationships and in their lives.

A true advocate for living a powerful life, Jenn is passionate about helping people live life on their own terms. She is a featured online expert at SelfGrowth.com and ChatChewandChocolate.com. She has been has been seen and heard on NBC Radio, Sonoran Living, Good Morning Arizona, RealTime Moms, BabyFirst TV, and quoted in dozens of publications including Femina, India's leading women's magazine and the Inspiration Journal.


Debbie Waxman

Debbie Waxman is a Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner, Self Help Instructor and Reflexology Practitioner. She uses these alternative therapies to release blockages in our energy pathways, to restore balance & well being. These therapies work hand in hand with conventional medicine to decrease stress, provide pain management
and restore health. Self help techniques are offered for home use. Debbie uses Aromatherapy (Essential Oils) as an adjunct therapy with either Jin Shin Jyutsu or Reflexology. $60.00 per session. Essential oil consultation $45.00.


Anita Reale

Our massage therapy program offers patients a way to relax, rejuvenate, reduce stress, and relieve muscle pain through therapeutic massage. Anita Reale is a certified massage therapist who offers a variety of massage techniques. Choose from Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point therapy and heated rock massage. 30, 60 and 90 minute treatments are available – $30 to $90 per session. Hot mint or lavender foot soaks are available for an extra $10 per treatment.


Pam Karlberg, RD

Pam Karlberg serves as our Certified Nutrition Specialist, planning food and nutrition programs. She can help you to prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and suggesting diet modifications, as well to educate and counsel you on dietary issues. Ms. Karlberg will work with you to create an individual eating plan that moves you toward greater health and to help you better maintain a healthy lifestyle. We believe that improved nutrition through better food choices can give your body the tools it needs to heal, after all, we are what we eat.

 

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