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Nasha Winters... In 1991 Nasha Winters was on her way to becoming a conventional medical doctor when her own life threatening illness intervened and sent her onto a new path to pursue the field of Naturopathic Medicine. Originally drawn to working with addictions in the Native American population as a Certified Addictions Counselor, Nasha got exposed to traditional Native American healing practices that stimulated her interest in traditional medicine from around the world. She has spent nearly three years traveling through Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Mexico, studying with a variety of healers and exploring diverse perspectives on healthcare. In 1995 Nasha graduated from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and minor in Biology. She graduated from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Albuquerque, NM in 2000 receiving a Masters in Chinese Medicine and is a NCCAOM certified Diplomate of Chinese Medicine with an emphasis in Chinese Herbs and acupuncture. She received her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2003 and completed a year and a half residency with Dr. Louise Edwards in Durango, CO. She currently carries her ND license in the state of Washington being that Colorado is not yet licensed. Nasha has preceptored with many naturopathic physicians around the United States, and did her clinical rotations in a variety of settings including a HIV/AIDS clinic, a residential dual diagnosis center, Mesa Valley Lutheran Hospital Pain Center, a residential heroin and methamphetamine rehabilitation center and several general family practices as well as a neurology clinic. Dr. Winters had the honor of spending four summers working the medicine tent at the Little Big Medicine Sundance in the Four Corners catering to a diverse array of medical complaints from dehydration to diabetes. She is working on a grant to begin servicing the native people in and around her community with an emphasis on addictions and diabetes. Dr. Winters took over her esteemed-colleague, Louise Edwards, ND, L.Ac practice in 2004 and plans to carry on the vision of the center: to blend ancient wisdom with modern science to bring individuals back to balance in mind, body and spirit. She works to enliven the vital force in all her clients with methods including diet and nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal and supplement therapy, lifestyle counseling, and constitutional hydrotherapy. She is also certified NADA Nation Acupuncture Detoxification Assoc. and Wilson's Temperature Syndrome. She has a particular passion for working with chronic illness such as autoimmune disorders, endocrinology, and supporting clients with cancer. Dr. Winters is planning on taking her first group of clients to Kerala, India for two months in 2008 for an Ayurvedic immersion experience. She is scheduled to begin Healing Adventure Retreats summer of 2009, the first being to Turkey, located on a sailboat on the Mediterranean. • • •
He studied the history of art and culture of Western civilization at the Florida State International University in Florence, Italy, traditional Eastern arts at the Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado, modern society at the New School for Social Research in New York City, and biological science at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon in order to more fully understand the human condition before finally enrolling at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Oley had the opportunity to practice in several different fields during his clinical internship. He was able to work alongside western medical doctors at the Richmond Center for Family Medicine, treat addiction, detoxification, and withdrawal at the Washington County Correctional Facility, and assist the elderly at the Hollywood Senior Center. In 2005 he graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with a Masters degree in Chinese Medicine and is a NCCAOM certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine with a focus in Chinese herbology and acupuncture. After graduation from OCOM, Oley had the opportunity to travel to Nanjing, China and participate in a clinical internship at the Nanjing International University of Traditional Chinese Medicine where he was able to work in a Chinese hospital alongside the famous doctor "Flying Needle" Wang Ning Sheng. During this time in China Oley became certified by the World Health Organization in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine. During treatment Oley utilizes methods of diagnosis and treatment from the various traditions of Oriental Medicine that he has been trained in including Eight Principle, Five Element, Shiatsu, and Qi Gong therapies. He believes that the limits to what can be treated by Oriental Medicine exist in the practitioner and not in the medicine itself. The process of healing is a journey that leads the individual back to their original nature with balanced functioning throughout the body mind and spirit. If you are willing to walk this path we are here to help guide you. • • •
She has served as a medical researcher for several nutraceutical companies utilizing published research to substantiate claims and function of nutrient and herbal products. Dr. Stears has taught classes in Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, First Aid, Epidemiology and Public Health as well as lecturing in the community on a variety of health topics. Her background in health education is very much a part of her work as she seeks to empower her patients in truly owning their health through understanding and having the tools to reach a new level of well being. She is very pleased to be part of Namaste Health Center and looks forward to being part of her patients healing process. • • •
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Oley Smith • After graduating high school Oley Smith enrolled at Educating Hands School of Massage in Miami Florida where he began his love affair with the structure and function of the human body. He found that the study of the microsystem of the body was a vehicle for understanding the macrosystem of the universe, and upon completion of his massage therapy training he set out to learn more.
Dr. Julie Stears ND is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who focuses on Women's and Children's health. Dr. Stears graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in Community Health Education in 1993. She continued her education at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe Arizona and graduated in 2000. After graduating from Naturopathic school she traveled to the Rainforest of Peru to study medicinal plants, specifically Cat's claw and other plants which are high in flavanoids. Back in the United States Dr. Stears began private practice in Prescott and Flagstaff, Arizona. Her practice mainly focused on Women's health providing annual exams and naturopathic treatments for women's health issues such as: endometriosis, chronic urinary tract infections, fibroids, osteoporosis and menopausal support. Dr. Stears not only utilizes conventional medical testing but also specialty testing for environmental, parasitic and infectious diseases.
Mona White has been practicing Reiki, an ancient Japanese healing art, since 1995 and has been a teaching Reiki Master since 1998. Studying with several different Reiki Masters, she has been trained in traditional Usui Reiki and Tibetan Reiki. She is also a registered Karuna Reiki Master with the International Center for Reiki Training. Mona holds classes at Namaste Health Center as interest demands. For class or treatment information you may contact Namaste Health Center or call Mona directly at 970-946-5759. Although Mona works with all clients who desire Reiki, she is especially committed to working with victims of domestic violence and other traumas. For more information on Reiki and Karuna Reiki please visit www.reiki.org.