Heartspring Wellness Center

Heartspring Wellness Center Staff

Mary Ann Wallace, MD, MA

Medical Director, Division of Integrative Medicine

Dr. Wallace is board-certified in internal medicine, and holds a master's degree in psychology with an emphasis in holistic health. She has extensive training and experience in a variety of mind-body healing modalities, including meditation, Jin Shin Do acupressure, imagery, process-oriented psychology, vision quests, therapeutic touch and herbology, to name a few.  Dr. Wallace had led workshops and classes on spirituality in medicine and mind-body issues for over 25 years. Her current focus is on integrated health care and spirit-centered leadership and healing.

Dr. Wallace is available for speaking engagements and workshop facilitation on mind-body matters and spirit-centered living. Individual clients are seen on a consultation basis. She also trains health care professionals in mind-body medicine via class work and mentoring.

“We are more than the sum of our biological parts. Deep healing attends not only to the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical aspects of ourselves, but also to the rich interplay between them. The relationships we have—between self and others, between self and life, and especially between the different facets of ourselves—define our overall state of well-being. Our focus at Heartspring is to work closely with a patient’s primary care provider to explore more deeply the mental, spiritual and emotional components of their health.”

Rhonda Simpson, MD

Medical Director, Corvallis Heartspring Wellness Center
Dr. Simpson, a board-certified internist, completed her undergraduate training at Harvard University and received her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco.  A clinical training course in mind-body medicine at Harvard University has deepened her interest in integrating these powerful techniques with her first love of primary care.  She also has an interest in the interactions between spirituality and health. Dr. Simpson is available for consultation with a physician referral.

“Practicing integrative medicine allows me to express my belief that the body, mind and spiritwork with themost incredible synergy. When all is brought into balance, then true wellness can be achieved”

 

Pamela Chapin, MD
Medical Director, Albany Heartspring Wellness Center

Dr. Chapin is the medical director for Albany Heartspring Wellness Center. She received bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and biochemistry from Colorado State University and a medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Chapin completed residency training in family medicine at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. She is board certified in family medicine, medical acupuncture and holistic medicine. She has additional training in functional medicine by the Institute of Functional Medicine, and in mind-body medicine by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine. Dr. Chapin practices primary care with an integrative and holistic approach utilizing her diverse background in nutrition, acupuncture, mind-body techniques, botanicals and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

“It is from my own experience of healing through an integrative and holistic approach that I have come to believe in the power of this approach and have made it my life’s work to help others with supporting their bodies to achieve wellness.”

David Myers, DO - Corvallis Heartspring
Dr. Myers is board certified in family practice and osteopathic manipulative treatment. He completed undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego, and an osteopathic medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences. He completed residency training at Pacific Hospital of Long Beach, Calif. and the University of California, Los Angeles – Helms Medical Institute's Medical Acupuncture for Physicians course.

Dr. Myers has extensive training in general and cranial osteopathy, and had the opportunity to spend a year at the Osteopathic Center for Children and Familiesin San Diego, where he gained additional experience with osteopathic approaches to children. 

Dr. Myers uses a holistic approach to patient care, geared toward promoting and utilizing the inherent healing potential from within to seek and alleviate the causes of health problems. He treats patients of all ages with osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture and other integrative care approaches.

Gael Wheeler, DO - Corvallis Heartspring

Dr. Wheeler is board certified in family practice and osteopathic manipulative treatment. She earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and obtained an osteopathic medical degree from Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Wheeler completed an internship and residency training at the University Community Hospital in Tampa, Fla. Following residency training, she founded Carrollwood Integrative Medicine, a holistic health and wellness clinic in Tampa.

 Dr. Wheeler is also certified in holistic medicine by the American Board of Holistic Medicine. She completed the Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice training through the Institute for Functional Medicine, and has received second level Reiki training. She has had extensive training and experience with bioidentical hormone therapy, nutritional therapies and no-shot allergy therapy, among other modalities of treatment.

Dr. Wheeler draws from her diverse training and interests to provide an approach to medicine that respects the interplay between the physiologic and energetic in each individual. Her goal is to help patients maximize their own innate healing capability.

Lindy Lear-Konold, MSN, ARNP - Albany Heartspring

Lindy is an adult nurse practitioner with twenty years of experience in primary
care. She received a bachelor’s degree in life sciences from the University of
Nebraska and a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Washington.
She is certified in mind-body medicine by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine,
and has additional training in functional medicine from the Institute for
Functional Medicine. Lindy utilizes conventional therapies along with meditation,
autogenetics and biofeedback techniques as well as nutrition therapy with a
functional medicine approach. Lindy also has a special interest and extensive
training in diabetes care.

“I believe that optimal health is achieved by working in partnership with the
patient; that each person has unique requirements for optimal health and that all persons benefit from a holistic approach.”

J. P. Kaesermann, ND, MSAOM - Albany and Corvallis Heartspring
Dr. Kaesermann received a bachelor’s degree in human biology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and obtained massage/bodywork training at East-West College in Portland, Ore. Desiring to further his natural medicine education, Dr. Kaesermann earned a doctorate in naturopathic medicine and a master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Wash.

Dr. Kaesermann utilizes diet and lifestyle management, nutrient therapy, acupuncture, herbs, manipulation and massage as well as modern medicines to optimize the wellness of the whole family.

Dr. Kaesermann practiced massage/bodywork from 1997 to 2001 in Corvallis and is excited to be a part of Heartspring Wellness Center’s integrative approach to primary care as well as the Samaritan Health Services team.

“A team-care approach to integrative medicine allows for the unique needs of the individual moving beyond a state of dis-ease management onto a path of optimal wellness.  By attending to the body, mind and spirit, one can improve not only the quantity, but more importantly the quality of life (and death).”

Beth Laurenson, ND - Corvallis Heartspring

Dr. Laurenson, who is a naturopathic physician, received her degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Ore. Dr. Laurenson emphasizes treatment of the whole person, mind and body. Her practice includes general family health care and utilizes herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutritional support for chronic disease and physical medicine, including massage, manipulation, sports medicine and exercise therapeutics.

• General family health care
• Herbal medicine
• Homeopathy
• Nutritional support for chronic disease
• Physical medicine

“Integrative medicine is exciting because it is now on the forefront of what I believe is the medicine of the future.  It is the integration or blending of the wisdom of the past and the knowledge of the present.  As a naturopath I feel that I am able to address diet and lifestyle issues that are an impediment to healing.  I can act as a coach to encourage a person’s own innate ability to heal.”

Linda Taylor, ND, LAc - Albany Heartspring

Dr. Taylor completed a naturopathic medicine degree at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Ore., and a master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine also in Portland. She is a national board certified diplomat in acupuncture. Although originally trained in traditional Chinese medicine, Dr. Taylor has increased her expertise to include traditional Japanese meridian therapy, Zhu scalp acupuncture, Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) and facial rejuvenation acupuncture. Dr. Taylor integrates traditional Eastern and Western medical modalities through the use of acupuncture, physical medicine, exercise, nutrition, herbal formulations and meditation. She believes in a team approach where both the doctor and patient understand the disease process, working together to find solutions that will regain and establish energetic balance and optimal health.

“I believe that the body has the inherent ability to establish, maintain and restore health. When this ability is hindered and problems persist, my job is to identify and remove obstacles to health and recovery through treatments that enhance healing.”

Scott Safford, PhD - Albany and Corvallis Heartspring
Dr. Safford received a bachelor’s degree from Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore., graduating summa cum laude, before completing a master’s degree and doctorate degree in clinical psychology at Temple University in Philadelphia. He completed an internship at the Portland VA Medical Center, and postdoctoral training at the Psychology Clinic at Idaho State University, where he also taught graduate and undergraduate courses in the psychology department. More recently, Dr. Safford taught undergraduate psychology courses, including Abnormal Psychology and Theories of Psychotherapy, at Oregon State University. He has authored more than 10 publications on issues relating to anxiety and depression.

Dr. Safford works with adults and older adults, utilizing an integrative approach to therapy that emphasizes cognitive behavioral and interpersonal processing techniques.He treats and consults on a broad range of psychological disorders and mental health issues related to depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic pain or health conditions, life transitions, caring for ailing family members, cognitive impairment and dementia.

Lisa Battaglia, LAc, MAcOM - Corvallis Heartspring
Lisa Battaglia has a master’s degree in acupuncture and Oriental medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Ore.  She is nationally certified as a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine by The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is licensed by the state of Oregon’s Board of Medical Examiners.  In addition to Oriental modalities, Lisa has 25 years experience in Western medicine in the area of diagnostic imaging.  Lisa utilizes traditional Chinese medical theory to make a differential diagnosis and formulate a treatment strategy.  She also has training in trigger point therapy, Japanese acupuncture, scalp acupuncture and reflexology.

• Acupuncture
• Electro-acupuncture
• Chinese herbal therapy
• Tui Na massage
• Moxibustion therapy
• Cupping and Gua Sha
• Chinese nutrition and exercise

“Oriental medicine is another modality within integrative medicine that enables the patient to improve their quality of life and allows them to be an active member on their health care team.  Oriental medicine has made a positive impact on my life and I enjoy every opportunity to share my knowledge and skills with others.”

Katy Stocks Brown, MSW, LCSW - Corvallis Heartspring
Katy has a master’s degree in social work with an emphasis on child and family therapy. She is interested in the transformational possibilities of psychotherapy and believes in an integrative approach to therapy that incorporates mind, body and spirit. Katy integrates psychodynamic, family systems and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches with mind-body techniques such as mindfulness, breath practices, and guided imagery. 

• Mindfulness and psychotherapy
• Family therapy
• Child and Adolescent therapy
• Trauma recovery
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief and Loss
• Spiritual growth/awareness

“ I see psychotherapy as opportunity to expand our capacity to see, learn, grow and heal.  Each person has enormous potential for resolving difficulties no matter how complex they are. I enjoy working with my clients on discovering their own remarkable strengths, deep personal meaning, joy along with new ways of knowing and being.”

Abby Terris, MA, LPC - Corvallis Heartspring

Abby has a master's degree in psychology with a specialization in the use of creative modalities in healing. In addition, she has taught parent education and been a parent coach. Over the years Abby has increasingly integrated body, breath and energy awareness into her therapy work

• Personalized meditation
• Reiki
• Guided imagery
• Mind-body therapy
• Counseling
• Parent education

“Enlivening conventional therapy with the insights and skills that meditation and energy work bring to healing and health has been a natural and joyful direction to take. I use art, energy exercises, guided imagery and dreamwork. I believe in offering these powerful tools for living an awake and healthy life.”

Xiaowei (Rose) Tian, LAc - Corvallis Heartspring
Xiaowei (Rose) Tian is a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology.  She received her Doctor of Oriental Medicine from Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China. During her residency at the teaching hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Rose trained with Dr. Chang-du Lee, one of the best known acupuncture physicians in China. Rose specializes in classical Chinese acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Yang-style Tai Chi. In her acupuncture practice, she sees a variety of illnesses, including but not limited to: acute or chronic pain syndromes, neurological disorders, arthritis, tendonitis, allergies, sinus infections, chronic digestive disorders, depression / anxieties, acne, women's health issues and sleep disorders.  She utilizes a variety of healing modalities to address both
symptoms and root causes of illnesses, and to restore the flow of life force,
or the Chi.

• Classical Chinese acupuncture
• Herbal medicine
• Yang-style Tai Chi

“I believe that health is not onlyan absence of illnesses, but also an optimal state of mental, spiritual and social well being. Integrative medicine offers an effective approach in promoting health and I enjoy sharing its essentials with my patients.”

Seishiro Hokazono, LAc - Albany and Corvallis Heartspring
Seishiro is certified as a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners.

He received a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from Carroll College in Helena, Mont., and a master’s degree in Oriental medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, N.M. Seishiro trained for six months at the TJM Aizawa Clinic in Tokyo, Japan, studying Japanese meridian-style acupuncture. He is trained to perform soothing acupuncture to those who are sensitive. He speaks English, Japanese and Spanish.

Seishiro specializes in using a combination of two Japanese acupuncture styles, Traditional Japanese Meridian style and Abdominal Clearing style; moxibustion; and Chinese herbs and dietary counseling to produce the balance each patient needs to heal.

"I would like to be considered not as a healer, but as a facilitator of the body´s natural healing processes. Rather than healing directly, I consider my job to be releasing and developing the healing power inherent in each and every patient."

Barbara George, RD - Albany Heartspring Wellness Center

Barbara is a registered dietitian with 17 years of experience in the field of nutrition. She received a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Russell Sage College, New York, and an internship in dietetics and a master’s degree in health services administration at Sage Graduate School, New York.

Barbara has enhanced her clinical and counseling skills during her years in acute and long-term care, most recently working with patients with diabetes, cancer and obesity in the outpatient setting.

After completing the Food as Medicine clinical training program by the Center for Mind-Body Medicine she began to integrate a holistic approach when working with chronically ill patients, emphasizing whole foods as well as the role of the environment and community in nutrition.

“I am a strong advocate for the healing powers of nutrition and I use my experience working in mental health to bring a holistic and behavioral approach to nutrition therapy.”

Mary Jane Kennel, BSN, LMT* - Corvallis Heartspring

Mary Jane has a bachelor's degree in nursing, has training in oncology massage, and has been a licensed massage therapist since 1997.  Mary Jane specializes in massage therapy utilizing reflexology and trigger point therapy. She enjoys teaching and providing tools to empower people to take responsibility for their health. 

• Massage therapy

“I enjoy interacting with people and helping them with health care related issues. Integrative medicine allows for a broader range of options in relation to health care. I believe in the ability of the body to heal itself, given some tools and space to do so. I enjoy guiding clients through a new way of thinking and participating in the healing process with them.
It is humbling and rewarding.”

*Oregon license number 5919

Shaun Wilcox, BS, LMT*- Albany and Corvallis Heartspring
A native of Corvallis, Shaun Wilcox received his BS in psychology at Oregon State University. He then went on to train in massage therapy at the Oregon School of Massage, focusing on therapeutic and shiatsu techniques. His interest in massage therapy stems from a strong belief in the healing power of touch.

• Massage therapy

"My desire is to work closely with people in the way that best suits my abilities - through touch. I believe that receiving massage is an important aspect of the holistic approach to a myriad of conditions."

*Oregon license number 12907

Beeara Edmonds, BA, LMT, RCST - Corvallis Heartspring
Beeara has a bachelor’s degree in movement studies and dance, and has been practicing massage therapy--including Jin Shin Tara, a form of energy acupressure--since 1996. She has completed advanced craniosacral training specific to working with infants and has been a registered biodynamic craniosacral therapist since 2001. Beera has a special interest in working with prenatal through postpartum women and their infants.

• Massage therapy

• Biodynamic craniosacral therapy

• Jin Shin Tara

“My intention in working with people is to recognize and honor the inherent health that is in their systems, making space for and inviting it to express itself in ways more vibrant and pain free. Our bodies are always striving toward optimal health, and yet, can become overwhelmed by life’s stresses and benefit from some external support. It is a joy for me to be part of that process with my clients.”

*Oregon license number 11734

Joan Clapper, MA, OTRL, CFGP - Corvallis Heartspring
Joan is a certified Feldenkrais Method movement therapist and a licensed occupational therapist. She received a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and a mater’s degree in the area of woman, disability and aging. She has made the principles of Feldenkrais the core of how she lives and provides care.

Joan has presented at numerous conferences and has been instrumental in the development of nationally recognized Feldenkrais Method therapy programs. She has implemented treatment groups and worked individually, using the Feldenkrais Method, with people of all ages who are living with arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, joint replacements, chronic pain, on-the-job injuries, brain injury and stroke.

“The Feldenkrais Method is for anyone who wishes to aim at their highest potential on all levels--physical, social, emotional, mental or spiritual. It is a gentle yet profound use of movement that awakens and reorganizes a person’s sensory-motor pathways in the nervous system and brain. The result is an enhanced self-awareness, a heightened responsiveness to the environment and greater confidence in moving, thinking and feeling. The development of ourselves in this way is essential to meeting the demands of life, whether the challenges be neurological, orthopedic, chronic pain or a stress-related condition, or the endeavors of an athlete, musician, dancer, equestrian, or yoga or Pilates participant.”

 

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