PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder)

We have five senses that allow us to experience the world around us. When that experience is extremely painful or overwhelming, your ability to process the experience effectively gets distorted. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) arises in response to situations you encounter that overwhelm your mind-body's abilities to convert experience into effective memories: to learn from experience and move ahead in life. In its place, a person with PTSD can re-experience the past in the form of flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, emotional numbing, depression, anxiety, or periods of disconnection to time, all of which represent your mind-body's attempts to successfully "metabolize" the traumatic experience and move forward with your life. Untreated PTSD can lead to persistent difficulties in day-to-day functioning, dramatically stealing energy necessary for healthy and fulfilling relationships, work experiences, and ultimately your relationship to your Self.

At PIH, we approach the treatment of PTSD with attention to your unique nature and experience and utilize a variety of treatment approaches designed to enable you to fully resolve the traumatizing events and help you move forward in your life. Since PTSD is a condition affecting the mind-body--physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually--the approaches we utilize reflect a holistic perspective that allows you to feel whole again, because where there is wholeness there is health!

Psychologically based trauma therapies (Lois Fischer, MA, LMFT) (Harriet Kohen, MSW, LICSW) (Alana Riss Fine, PhD, LP) (David Alter, PhD, LP) (Deborah Simmons, PhD, LMFT) (Glenda Cedarleaf, MSW, LICSW) (Georgia Panopoulos, PhD, LP)

Hypnosis and guided imagery training (David Alter, PhD, LP) (Glenda Cedarleaf, MSW, LICSW) (Lois Fischer, MA, LMFT) (Alana Riss Fine, PhD, LP) (Harriet Kohen, MSW, LICSW) (Georgia Panopoulos, PhD, LP) (Deborah Simmons, PhD, LMFT)

EMDR (Deborah Simmons, PhD, LMFT) (Lois Fischer, MA, LMFT) (Georgia Panopoulos, PhD, LP)

Chinese medicine incorporating acupuncture and herbal therapies (Diane Tanning, RN, MS, LAc)

Body-based therapies that utilize different massage traditions, energy medicine approaches, and training in ways to improve your connection to your own physical body (Patricia Enstad, MS, CMT) (Kathy Jennings, CTP)

Small group experiential therapies to safely explore and reconnect to your healthy self (Kathy Jennings, CTP) (Glenda Cedarleaf, MSW, LICSW)

Effects of chronic stress on the body, nutritional guidance, and psycho-spiritual 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.