Providers

Dr. Irene Lien, (Shih-Chuan Lien) is a doctor in LA.c,

I am originally from Taiwan, and graduated as a doctor in medicine from Xiamen University in China, one of the top universities in the country. As an MD in Asia, I trained intensively with a solid academic background in both allopathic, (conventional medicine) and traditional Chinese medicine.

Ever since then, I realized that there are no conditions or diseases that can be fully treated or explained from just one point of view. Our body needs to be seen as a whole, with each part working both individually and together. Because of this, I keep the following statement from my medical textbook deeply in my heart: “Ultimately medicine is to prevent disease and treat patients.” I believe now, however, that many doctors have mistaken this principle.

They provide a lot of prescriptions or supplements that we don’t need, believing this is how to prevent sickness. This couldn’t be further from the truth, we should improve our function from the inside without compromising our health, by giving our bodies extra work trying to eliminate outside substances, because this turns into a burden to our bodies, causing disease.

This is the reason why I am more into Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. What also makes me different from other practitioners is that I don’t see conditions or diseases only from the eastern or western side, but from both. My treatment plan is comprehensive and based not only on science but on natural and holistic methods.

This brings my patients added benefits such as shorter recovery times. Even though my license in the United States is for Acupuncture, it doesn’t change my approach, diagnosing skills, or the fact that I will always provide what is best for my patients, seeking always to improve their health and well-being.

Dr. Carolyn McCotter ND

Dr. Carolyn McCotter is a Naturopathic Physician with focus in holistic primary care. Carolyn (Lynnie) received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University and has additional education in the conservation sciences. As a Provider, she believes in the capacity of every Human Being to find peace, gratitude, and moment-to-moment wellness.

She seeks to be an ally for those in need and to help balance body systems with traditional naturopathic care. Clinical focuses have included integrative oncology, pain management, and Eldercare. Healing modalities include botanical medicine, nutraceuticals, traditional pharmacology, IV therapy, craniosacral, musical and meditative therapies. She works closely with Western and Eastern Providers to create an individualized treatment plan that meets both your long-term health goals and more acute care needs.

Broadly, she understands that much of what ails us as a society is rooted in autoimmune and metabolic dysfunction linked to conditioned early, or hereditary nervous system upset. She seeks to help others ease life transitions by enhancing mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She honors our most sacred teacher, Mother Earth. She welcomes you in for care with a cup of tea and a listening ear.