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Medical Diagnoses and Conditions

Adrenal Insufficiency and Addison's Disease

Endocrine or hormonal disorders occur in all age groups and afflict men and women equally. These diseases are characterized by weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, low blood pressure, and sometimes darkening of the skin in both exposed and nonexposed parts of the body. Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. For this reason, the disease is sometimes called chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
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Allergic Responses

Allergeric responses are harmful immune responses from environmental substances that are not intrinsically harmful.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts, Anne Easthope, NP
Supportive Services: Helen Ye, LAc
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Anxiety, Mood and Emotional Conditions

These are general terms for a wide range of disorders that disrupt thinking, feeling, moods and behaviors, causing a varying degree of impaired functioning in daily life, and believed in many instances to be related to brain dysfunction.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Leslie Davenport, MFT, Sharon Meyer, CNC, Helen Ye, LAc, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of chronic disorders that begin in childhood and sometimes last into adult life. In general, children and adults with ADHD have a hard time paying attention and concentrating, sitting still and controlling impulsive behavior.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Bruce Roberts
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Cancer

Cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. Cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and can spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body. Our practitioners provide supportive care to people with many kinds of cancer, offering therapies to help with the side effects resulting from radiation and chemotherapy.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Helen Ye, LAc, Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Leslie Davenport, MFT, Sharon Meyer, CNC, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a type of repetitive strain injury. It is typically experienced as an aching in the wrist and can extend to the hand or forearm as numbness, pain and weakness.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Jeff Draisin
Supportive Services: Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais, Helen Ye, LAc, Ken Rosenberg, LAc
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Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is a digestive condition triggered by consumption of the protein gluten, resulting in poor absorption of certain nutrients. An immune reaction occurs in the small intestine, resulting in damage to the surface of the small intestine and an inability to absorb certain nutrients from food.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts, Anne Easthope, NP
Supportive Services: Sharon Meyer, CNC
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by profound fatigue that doesn't improve with bed rest and may worsen with physical or mental activity. People previously healthy and full of energy may experience extreme fatigue, weakness and headaches as well as painful joints, muscles and lymph nodes.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Molly Roberts, Anne Easthope, NP
Supportive Services: Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Sharon Meyer, CNC, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is pain that persists beyond the time of normal healing and can last from a few months to many years.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Leslie Davenport, MFT, Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Colitis and Crohn's Disease

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease both inflame the lining of the digestive tract. Crohn's disease can occur deep in the layers of affected tissues in the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis usually affects only the innermost lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. The most common symptoms of Crohn's disease are abdominal pain, often in the lower right area, and diarrhea. Rectal bleeding, weight loss, and fever may also occur. Bleeding may be serious and persistent, leading to anemia.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Helen Ye, LAc, Sharon Meyer, CNC, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Diabetes

Diabetes refers to a group of diseases that affect the way the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Symptoms that occur in many people with the disease are increased thirst and frequent urination, flu-like symptoms, weight gain or loss, blurred vision, slow-healing sores or frequent infections, nerve damage, and red, swollen, tender gums.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Sharon Meyer, CNC
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Fatigue

Fatigue can be experienced in different ways. Some people come to the Clinic with a persistent sense of tiredness that can prevent them from accomplishing even light tasks. In other cases, the patient generally feels rested, but can be overcome by a generalized sensation of fatigue after a few minutes of physical activity. Immune-mediated diseases such as Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia are also treated at the Clinic.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts, Anne Easthope, NP
Supportive Services: Helen Ye, LAc, Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Leslie Davenport, MFT, Sharon Meyer, CNC, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by fatigue and widespread pain in the fibrous tissues in the muscles, ligaments and tendons.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Molly Roberts, Anne Easthope, NP
Supportive Services: Ken Rosenberg, LAc, , Sharon Meyer, CNC, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Headache

Headaches are characterized by diffused, intense pain over the top of the head. They also may cause pain in the back of the neck at the base of the skull.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Kaz Shibao, Helen Ye, LAc, Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Sharon Meyer, CNC, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Heart and Vascular Diseases

Heart Disease is a gradual buildup of plaques in blood, narrowing vessels that feed the heart. Diminished blood flow to the heart can cause chest pain and sudden, complete blockage can lead to a heart attack.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Sharon Meyer, CNC
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is characterized by abdominal pain or cramping, and changes in bowel function, including bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Helen Ye, LAc, Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Sharon Meyer, CNC, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Lupus

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system, for unknown reasons, becomes hyperactive and attacks normal tissue. The result of this is inflammation that can bring about many symptoms ranging from achy or swollen joints to persistent fever over 100 degrees.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Bruce Roberts
Supportive Services: Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Sharon Meyer, CNC, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Menopause and Perimenopause

Perimenopause is the transitional period of time before menstruation actually stops, which is marked by changes in the menstrual cycle, along with other physical and emotional symptoms. It averages four years, but perimenopause can actually last up to ten years for many women. Menopause is defined as the time after 12 months have passed since your last period. This begins naturally when the ovaries start making less estrogen and progesterone. Symptoms are sleep disturbances, hot flashes, vaginal changes, decreased fertility, emotional changes, and change in appearance.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Molly Roberts, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Michael Cantwell, Anne Easthope, NP
Supportive Services: Helen Ye, LAc, Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Sharon Meyer, CNC
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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). The body directs antibodies and white blood cells against proteins in the myelin sheath surrounding nerves in the brain and spinal cord. This causes inflammation and injury to the sheath and ultimately to the nerves. The result may be multiple areas of scarring (sclerosis). The damage slows or blocks muscle coordination, visual sensation and other nerve signals.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Sharon Meyer, CNC, Massage and Bodywork Therapists, Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais
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Muscle Tension

Pain resulting when a muscle is stretched beyond its limit, overused or held in one position too long, possibly tearing muscle fiber.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais, Helen Ye, LAc, Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Leslie Davenport, MFT, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain

Pain may occur due to injury or for no apparent reason and at any point on the spine. The most common sites are the neck, shoulders and lower back.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais, Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Leslie Davenport, MFT, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Occupational Stress

Occupational Stress is work-related stress that impairs normal function of any kind.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts, Anne Easthope, NP
Supportive Services: Leslie Davenport, MFT, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Molly Roberts, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Michael Cantwell
Supportive Services: Sharon Meyer, CNC
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Pediatric

Pediatric conditions and diseases are those affecting children.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell
Supportive Services: Juanta de Sanz, MFT, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Physical Rehabilitation

Physical rehabilitation refers to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders—particularly those of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems—that may produce temporary or permanent impairment. Treatment of neurologic and musculoskeletal disabilities focuses on the restoration of function to people with problems ranging from simple physical mobility issues to those with complex cognitive involvement.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais
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Posture

Poor posture—when one or all three natural curves of the spine are unsupported by strong, flexible muscles—can cause back strain and pain.
Supportive Services: Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease that affects the entire body and is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is characterized by the inflammation of the membrane lining the joint, which causes pain, stiffness, warmth, redness and swelling. The involved joint can lose its shape and alignment, resulting in pain and loss of movement.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Helen Ye, LAc, Sharon Meyer, CNC, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Sexual Health and Dysfunction

Sexual vitality can play an important role in the health of your relationship and sense of self. Common conditions such as hormonal changes, low libido, pain during intercourse, issues after childbirth, ejaculation difficulties, erectile dysfunction, or sexual trauma can be addressed to revitalize this aspect of your health and wellbeing.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Leslie Davenport, MFT, Helen Ye, LAc, Ken Rosenberg, LAc
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Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an acute infection of the sinus cavities caused by bacteria.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Ken Rosenberg, LAc
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Smoking Cessation

Smoking cessation is the discontinuation of smoking as an unhealthy habit. Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Helen Ye, Leslie Davenport, MFT
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Sports Injury

Sports injuries are those resulting from aerobic or weight-bearing exercises, usually involving pain, decreased range of motion and decreased strength.
Supportive Services: Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais, Ken Rosenberg, LAc Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Stroke Rehabilitation

Stroke rehabilitation refers to helping stroke survivors relearn skills that are lost when part of the brain is damaged.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Jeff Draisin
Supportive Services: Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais, Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Surgery Preparation and Recovery

Surgery preparation and recovery is pre and post-operative care for those undergoing major or minor operations.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Michael Cantwell, Dr. Jeff Draisin, Dr. Molly Roberts
Supportive Services: Leslie Davenport, MFT, Helen Ye, LAc, Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais
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Tendonitis

Tendonitis is the inflammation and irritation of any of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscles to bone, causing pain and tenderness just outside a joint, most common around the shoulders, elbows, knees, hips and wrists.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Jeff Draisin
Supportive Services: Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais, Helen Ye, LAc, Ken Rosenberg, LAc, Massage and Bodywork Therapists
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) refers to a rare and painful group of distinct disorders that affect the nerves that pass into the arms from the neck and various nerves and blood vessels between the base of the neck and armpit. These disorders have very little in common except the site of occurrence. The disorders are complex—each with various signs and symptoms of the upper limb.
Supportive Services: Kaz Shibao, Feldenkrais
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Thyroid Imbalances (Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism)

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland affect almost every organ and system in the body. Symptoms of an underactive thyroid include sleepiness and fatigue, loss of memory, scant menstrual periods, dry skin, depression, increase in weight, puffiness, sensitivity to cold, hair loss and constipation. When the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine, accelerating the body's metabolism, symptoms can include nervousness, irritability, difficulty sleeping, bulging eyes, rapid heartbeat, increased sweating, heat intolerance, unexplained weight loss, heavy menstrual periods, tremors of the fingers and frequent bowel movements.
Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services: Dr. Molly Roberts, Dr. Bruce Roberts, Dr. Michael Cantwell
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