Chronic fatigue Syndrome/Fibromaylgia Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia Syndrome (CFS/FMS) is better accepted as a "legitimate" condition than has been the case in the past, but its particular cause remains poorly understood. CFS/FMS is a persistent condition characterized by debilitating levels of fatigue that does not resolve with sleep and that can be exacerbated by exercise (CFS) and pain experienced at multiple tender points around the body, often at the insertion points of the muscles into the joints (FMS). Finding the best way to remain functionally active is often challenging. Ultimately, FMS/CFS appears to be an illness "destination" that can be reached by following many different paths. Sometimes, particular traumas or stressors (e.g., an injury or surgery, an illness, or an emotional trauma) can activate the CFS/FMS pattern. At other times, the condition develops without a a specific triggering event. At PIH, the treatment of CFS/FMS is approached from a multi-causal and cross-disciplinary perspective that reflects the unique combinations of musculoskeletal, nutritional,energetic, psychological/emotional, and medical factors that must often be resolved with any given individual in order to achieve significant symptom relief and bring the client back to a healthy and functional life. The types of therapies we use to treat CFS/FMS at PIH include:

Stress management training, biofeedback training (David Alter, PhD, LP), (Alana Riss Fine, PhD, LP)
Hypnosis and guided imagery training (Glenda Cedarleaf, LICSW)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to address emotional and physical trauma (Lois Fischer, MA, LMFT), (Deborah Simmons, PhD, LMFT), (Georgia Panopoulos, PhD, LP)
Chinese medicine incorporating acupuncture and herbal therapies (Diane Tanning, RN, MS, LAc))
Body-based therapies and energy-based therapies utilizing different treatment traditions drawn from Eastern and Western healing traditions (Patricia Enstad, MS, CMT)
Trager bodywork to improve your connection with your own body (Kathy Jennings, CTP)
Resolution of relevant psychological triggers and historically predisposing events (David Alter, PhD, LP), (Alana Riss Fine, PhD, LP), (Glenda Cedarleaf, MSW, LICSW),
Osteopathic treatment, medical management, nutritional guidance (Mark Hoch, MD)

The Women of Wisdom Program to Find a New You

Do you find that no matter what you do, you cannot accomplish all that you want to? If you find that you wake up tired, stressed, and wishing you could pull the covers over your head, this 6-week program is for you! Meet with other wise women and find a New You, starting Tuesday, June 16th. Click here to consult with Lois Fischer, MA, LMFT or call 763-546-5797.

Does your baby have colic or reflux? Is it driving you to despair? We can help!

Patricia Enstad, CMT, has years of experience helping babies to settle with gentle craniosacral therapy and bodywork. Dr. Mark Hoch treats babies osteopathically. Dr. Deborah Simmons is skilled in helping parents with post-partum depression. Help your baby and your raw nerves. Click here to learn more about Patricia Enstad. Click here to learn more about Dr. Hoch. Click here to learn more about Dr. Simmons.

Concerned About Your Teens?

Is your child stressed out? Is your child worried about school, friendships, or fearful? We can help! Harriet Kohen, MSW, LICSW and Lois Fischer, MA, LMFT have years of experience helping children and adolescents to learn new ways to managing their worries, their sad feelings, or their fears. Harriet Kohen emphasizes self-regulation strategies and work with families to support their children. Lois Fisher emphasizes family therapy and EMDR. Click here to learn more about Harriet Kohen. Click here to learn more about Lois Fischer.

Make the Lifelong Change You Always Wanted.

Call Alana Riss Fine, PhD, LP at 763-546-5797 for help developing the skills you need to enable you to reach your goals. To learn more about Alana click here.

To learn more about the LEARN program for weight management click here.

Concerned About Your Teens?

Do you have family stresses and concerns about talking with your teens who seem to spend more time away from home than at the kitchen table? Do you argue about cell phone and computer use, grades, curfews or friends? Lois Fischer, MA, LMFT, and Harriet Kohen, MSW, LICSW have years of experience working with adolescents and their families dealing with stressful and sometimes painful relationships. Adolescents' unique perspectives are sometimes challenging for parents and siblings. We can help! Click here to learn more about Lois Fischer. Click here to learn more about Harriet Kohen.

Does Your Child Have a Serious Illness?

Are you stressed out about daily cares? Harriet Kohen, MSW, LICSW, can help! Harriet Kohen has years of experience working with children, teens, and families around health issues. Trained in biofeedback-based relaxation and clinical hypnosis for symptom management, she emphasizes self-regulation strategies and teaches relaxation and stress management to promote behavioral and somatic change. Harriet also integrates expressive writing, art, and storytelling to facilitate self-expression and emotional healing. Click here for more information on Harriet Kohen.

Trager Bodywork

Trager is gentle yet very effective bodywork for all ages! Kathy Jennings brings Trager to PIH with 18 years experience as a Certified Trager Practitioner. Deepen your relationship with yourself and experience more ease, less mind chatter, and more vitality, flexibility, and grace. To learn more about Kathy and Trager Bodywork, click here.

Guided Imagery CD's by Glenda Cedarleaf

Glenda Cedarleaf has created a website for Custom Guided Imagery CD's and Audio Downloads. These include audios for peaceful sleep, healing surgery, and letting go with forgiveness. To order click here. To learn more about Glenda, click here.