Migraine Headache

Migraine headache is a condition involving periodic and often intense episodes of head pain associated with a host of vascular (blood vessel), biochemical, and micro-muscular changes that can be brought on by many different triggering events. Common triggers include hormonal changes, food sensitivities, barometric pressure changes, recent injuries and injuries from long ago, musculoskeletal fatigue, and changes in sleep patterns, as well as a variety of emotional and stress mediated circumstances. Different combinations of triggers build up that eventually lead to the migraine event. Sometimes, the migraine is preceded by migraine aura, but this is not true for everyone. Treatment of migraine at PiH involves understanding your particular combination of migraine sensitivities that lead to expression of migraine in your particular circumstance. We then work with you to develop effective strategies to help you remain below your migraine threshold: No threshold, no migraine.

Specific treatment approaches may include:

A comprehensive, multidisciplinary consultation to identify migraine triggers and migraine- maintaining factors that may be the focus of the integrated treatment process
Stress management training and biofeedback training (David Alter, PhD, LP) (Alana Riss Fine, PhD, LP) (Glenda Cedarleaf, MSW, LICSW) (Harriet Kohen, MSW, LICSW) (Georgia Panopoulos, PhD, LP)
Hypnosis and guided imagery training (David Alter, PhD, LP) (Glenda Cedarleaf, LICSW) (Harriet Kohen, MSW, LICSW)
Chinese medicine incorporating acupuncture and herbal therapies (Diane Tanning, RN, MS, LAc)
Trager bodywork to improve your connection with your own body (Kathy Jennings, CTP)
Craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, and energy medicine approaches (Patricia Enstad, MS, CMT)
Osteopathic treatment and nutritional guidance (Mark Hoch, MD)
At PIH, we begin with a comprehensive evaluation to identify your particular needs and then work with you to design an individualized program of care that will support you in reestablishing health and increase your sense of vitality and well-being. We look forward to working with you on your way to balanced health.

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.