Our Practitioners
Smith Flat Center for Health:
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Dr. Ling was trained in orthopedic surgery at Loma Linda University and was fellowship trained in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles. He then moved to El Dorado County and practiced orthopedic surgery and sports medicine for over 17 years. Currently, he has a non-surgical practice. He offers assessment of orthopedic problems and provides a variety of non-surgical options that mix Eastern and Western medicine and that integrate the whole person. |
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Contact info: Benjamin Ling, MD
Smith Flat House Center for Health
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Deborahe Prock, Master Herbologist, ND
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Provides Ionic Detoxification with detailed Health Evaluations based on the viewable toxins. Deborahe uses Herbs, Natural Supplementation, Lifestyle and Nutrition for approaching health. Deborahe does her own herbal compounding to keep costs affordable to her clients. Deborahe offers classes in beginning Herbalism for the Home Herbalist on a monthly basis. |
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Contact info: Deborahe Prock, ND
Smith Flat House Center for Health
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Larry Gray, MPT (Master of Physical Therapy) Larry Gray holds a clinical Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from the Western University of Health Science, formerly known as The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific where he graduated in 1994. Larry offers physical therapy for elderly care, sports medicine and industrial injuries. He also offers exercise prescription and a monthly membership for $30 to utilize the facility for exercise. |
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Contact info: Larry Gray, MPT
Smith Flat House Center for Health
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Susanne Fox is trained in traditional Swedish Massage integrated with trigger points, deep tissue, and Trager Therapy. She has continued her education studies in Energy Active Cranial Sacral and Energy Medicine/Energy Kinesiology. Susanne provides her clients a full range of healing services; Traditional Swedish Massage, Integrated Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Neurolymphatic Massage, Neurovascular Reflex Therapy, Pain chasing, Somatic Movement, SEVA/Stress Acupressure Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Energy Work, The Black Pearl, Chakras balancing, Strengthening and Seating Meridian Stretching, Trager Therapy, MFT (Mental Field Therapy), and Health Light Therapy. |
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Contact info: Susanne Fox, CMT
Smith Flat House Center for Health
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Ronda Kasper, PhD is a Health Consultant. Her education includes: PhD in Health Psychology, MA in Counseling Psychology, MA in Education, and BS in Behavioral Studies. Her consultant services include education, presentations, and coaching on mindful strategies to reduce stress, build resilience, and increase energy through choices and connections that enhance personal growth and development (including stress management, nutrition, fitness, learning strategies, and goal setting). Dr. Kasper's E.N.E.R.G.Y. & Health © Program can be modified to meet your individual, group, or business goals. Consultation services are provided by appointment on site or at the Smith Flat House Center for Health.
Contact info: Ronda Kasper, PhD
Smith Flat House Center for Health
2021 Smith Flat Road, Suite C
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 622-3788
Email: rkasper@smithflathouse.com
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Gina Giacomini, Author, Intuitive, and Motivational Speaker. Gina is a stress and pain release instructor who has been teaching awareness courses for the past twenty years. With a background in education and outdoor adventure training, Gina shares coping and survival skills for today’s fast-paced world. Her books include Bringing Intuition to Work, published in the USA and Germany, and Intuition:The Key to Divination, published by Random House, UK. Coming Soon: The Go-With-The-Flow Stress/Pain Release Book |
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Contact info: Gina Giacomini
Smith Flat House Center for Health
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I have been practicing the art of massage for 20 years in El Dorado County. I am skilled in deep tissue massage, process acupressure, and Jin Shin Do. More recently I have also been working with Hospice patients and the very ill. I consider it an honor to assist people on their journey.
Contact info: Mary Walden, CMT
Smith Flat House Center for Health
2021 Smith Flat Road, Suite E
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (530) 906-2614
Email: mwalden@smithflathouse.com
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Katherine is a licensed psychologist with 30 years experience as an individual, family and couple counselor. She enjoys the challenge of working with a wide variety of individuals and treating a wide variety of problems. Her focus and philosophy is illustrated by the statement, "We don't control anything that happens outside of ourselves but we have tremendous power in choosing how we respond to what is happening outside." In addition to office counseling appointments she offers executive coaching services to small companies interested in promoting the growth and development of interpersonal and self management skills in senior personnel. |
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Contact info: Katherine Tuttle, Ph.D.
Smith Flat House Center for Health
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I was born and raised in Placerville. Current practice includes: craniosacral work, acupressure, body mechanics and home/class exercise programs (energy medicine, self acupressure, stretching and strengthening exercise).
Contact info: Kim McKinstry, PT
Smith Flat House Center for Health
2021 Smith Flat Road, Suite D
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: 916-601-5029
Email: kmckinstry@smithflathouse.com
The Creative Connection~Diane Bush, Susan Frazier & Maureen Gill
We are a strategically focused, innovative consulting group with over 30 years of experience in Organizational and Community Development, Environmental Design, Integrated Health and Wellness and Health Care Management.
Our range of work includes:
- Small business development - taking clients from concepts and ideas to implementation and profit
- Strategic planning for small businesses and community groups
- Facilitation and problem solving with complex, multi-organizational community based groups to realize and operationalize their common goals
- Health & Wellness program development
Our guiding principles for working with our clients are to:
- Inspire a deeper understanding of their options,
- Expand knowledge of the integrative approach to personal, organizational and community well-being,
- Educate and promote well-being of body, mind, spirit and environment,
- And Awaken new perspectives
Contact info: Diane Bush
Smith Flat House Center for Health
2021 Smith Flat Road, Suite G
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (775) 588-0258
Fax: (775) 588-7508
Cell: (775) 224-2983
Email: dbush@smithflathouse.com
Contact info: Susan Frazier
Smith Flat House Center for Health
2021 Smith Flat Road, Suite G
Placerville, CA 95667
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Email: sfrazier@smithflathouse.com
Contact info: Maureen Gill
Smith Flat House Center for Health
2021 Smith Flat Road, Suite G
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (916) 952-3371
Email: mgill@smithflathouse.com
Smith Flat Center for Health Annex:
Elizabeth, a Clinical Hypnotherapist, teacher, and Third Level Reiki Master, has been in private practice serving the Placerville and Sacramento area since 1990. Her hypnotherapy practice focuses on the following areas: Habit control-smoking cessation, weight control, drug/alcohol abuse, Cancer care/support, Hospice/grief support, pre/post surgery anxiety reduction, pain control, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and, Family Constellations. She is a member of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, A.C.H.E. |
Contact info: Elizabeth Ripley Butcher, CHT Smith Flat House Center for Health Annex
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Katherine Barstow, CMT, AMT, CNHP, RYT, AYT
Kathryn has participated In the healing arts since 1989. Offering the body therapies of Swedish, Ayurvedic Hot Oil ( Abhyanga), and Marma Point massage. Other body therapies include Acupressure, Bowen, Equine Touch, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Pranic Healing, Bio-Scan ( light therapy), and nutritional recommendations. |
Contact info: Katherine Barstow, CMT, AMT, CNHP, RYT, AYT Smith Flat House Center for Health |
Twenty-three years of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork experience and ten years as an instructor at the Integrative Therapy School (a professional training program for Massage and Bodywork) bring a wealth of insight and knowledge to Ann’s classroom and table work. Each Integrative Therapy session is unique, based upon what will create the greatest benefit for the client. Integrating numerous modalities (including but not limited to) Myofascial release, Orthopedic Massage, Swedish massage and deep tissue therapy, acupressure, neuro-somatic integration, muscle-balancing, aromatherapy, hot stone massage, orthobionomy, polarity, breathwork, therapeutic exercises and skills for self care. My integrative therapy practice also includes health and wellness coaching, counseling and education regarding potentially beneficial remedies. I have worked successfully with many challenging conditions including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, orthopedic related complaints, chronic and acute physical or emotional pain, injuries including whiplash and vertebral disc injuries, stress, etc., to provide complementary care for symptom relief and over all enhancement and well-being. Ann is also a certified Gyrokinesis instructor and a certified Pilates mat instructor.
Contact info: Ann Sibbet, CMT
Smith Flat House Center for Health Annex
1973 Smith Flat Road
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (916) 446-3439
Email: asibbet@smithflathouse.com
Website: www.earthspiritsanctuary.com
Sacramento Offices: 2415 L Street, Lower Suite
Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (916) 446-3439
Email: essanctuary@earthlink.net
John took his first massage training in 1975, and has since studied numerous specialty modalities including Touch for Health, Applied Kinesiology, Applied Physiology, Brain Gym, Neurological Organization Technique, Reflexology, Polarity, Acupressure, Muscle Balancing, Myofascial Release, Breathwork, and Flower Essence Therapy. He was on the teaching staff for three different massage training institutes from 1978 to 1982, and co-owner and Educational Director of the Integrative Therapy School, in Sacramento, from 1983 through 1996. Each Integrative Therapy session is unique, based upon what will create the greatest benefit for the client. Integrating modalities listed above as well as affirmation and prayer, massage therapy, sound and color therapies, and creative imagination. Sessions focus on bringing healing, balance, and integration of the many interrelationships within the physical, emotional, mental, energetic, and spiritual issues the client presents. I ask my clients to take an active responsibility in their healing process, both during and subsequent to the session.
Contact info: John Sibbet, CMT
Smith Flat House Center for Health Annex
1973 Smith Flat Road
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: (916) 446-3439
Email: asibbet@smithflathouse.com
Website: www.EarthSpiritSanctuary.com
Sacramento Offices: 2415 L Street, Lower Suite
Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (916) 446-3439
Email: essanctuary@earthlink.net
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