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Lifestyle Medicine Director
Dr. Braman received his Medical Degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in California, where he also completed a Residency in Preventive Medicine. Dr. Braman holds a Masters Degree in Public Health and is a founding member and current officer of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
The field of lifestyle medicine has experienced tremendous growth over the last two decades. It is becoming increasingly popular for not only the prevention, but for the treatment of most chronic diseases, including type-2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension, obesity, insulin resistance syndrome, osteoporosis and many types of cancer.
In his practice, Dr. Braman utilizes lifestyle interventions such as diet, exercise, stress management, smoking cessation, and a variety of other non-drug modalities as the primary treatment for disease. Scientifically supported natural therapies and standard therapies are used as needed.
Family Practice and Sports Medicine
Dr. Schweigert received his Medical Degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center, where he also served a Residency in Family Practice. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine.
Nurse Practitioner
Mary, a graduate of the University of California in San Francisco, is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with a master's degree in nursing science. She also holds a certification for Nurse-Midwifery from the University of California in San Diego.
Since her graduation in 1994, Mary has been involved in maternity and women's health working with women and their families to achieve health care that meets their individual needs. She has years of experience providing gynecologic care for healthy women, family planning, lactation guidance and maternity services. Her work has carried her to the state of Oaxaca in Mexico and to Guatemala as a volunteer to provide and teach women's health care to indigenous midwives, nurses and physicians.
At Wellspring Mary will continue to offer family planning options, preconception counseling, well-women gynecological exams, and care for menopausal and hormonal concerns. Through her philosophy of preventative health and education she will focus on balance throughout the life cycle, emphasizing nutrition, exercise, and self-awareness to enhance each woman's journey through the natural transitions of life.
Massage Therapist, Reiki Master
After becoming a licensed Massage Therapist in May of 2005, Michael knew he wanted to specialize in working with cancer patients. Continuing education and volunteer work, both tailored towards building new skills has helped in achieving that goal. He has provided massage for patients and their families at Willamette Valley Hospice as well as cancer patients and their families at Mid-Valley Cancer Care Community. As a volunteer at Salem Hospital, Michael gave massage to cancer patients on the inpatient cancer unit.
Michael’s oncology massage training involved taking the Oncology Massage Course at The Schere Institute of Natural Healing, which included completing a course in Lymphatic Massage that has allowed work with cancer patients who are having lymphatic issues. He was certified in 2005 as a Reiki Master, a massage technique that was developed in Japan allowing work with people who require gentle noninvasive work.
Massage with Michael may include the use of Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki, Hot Rock Therapy, and/or the use of East Indian Ayurvedic oils, which have therapeutic benefits. Through this thoughtful blending of different techniques, every massage is unique and is sure to keep the client or patient at the heart of each session.
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