An Integrative Medicine Consultant is a practitioner focused on patient's healthcare options from the perspective of both Western and alternative medicine. Dr. Boisen's goal is to find the most effective treatment for your healthcare issue, utilizing her training and experience in many modalities.

The importance of this holistic approach is to be cost effective, efficient, commited to results and to promote a speedy recovery.

Dr. Boisen has been in private practice since 1979 and draws from many years of experience in numerous specialties to establish the most effective treatment protocol.

Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET)
An individual can be allergic to anything; foods, drinks, pharmaceutical drugs, environmental allergens. pollens, pets, chemicals, paints, perfumes, substances they crave, and infinitely more. These allergic reactions are increasing every year with sometimes life threatening reactions.

In 1983 Devi Nambudripad, MD, PhD, LAc, developed NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques) which combined with acupuncture de-sensitizes the body's overreation to the allergen. She has trained thousands of practitioners from all over the world, over 25 years with excellent results.
(visit www.naet.com for more information)

Dr. Boisen has trained with Dr. Nambudripad and is pleased to add this innovative, natural treatment to her practice.

Testimonials "From the age of 6 months old I have had a severe allergy to egg. I would get welts and anaphylaxis sending me to the ER. With Dr. Boisen's NAET treatment I can now eat or touch egg with no reaction. What a relief! Next we are working on my anaphylactic reaction to all nuts." - S. E. (Speech Pathologist, Santa Barbara) "I love my dogs, but not the sinus problem and headaches I had due to pet allergies. After Dr. Boisen's NAET treatment my sinuses and headaches no longer trouble me. It's great." - C.M. (Environmental Analyst, Santa Barbara) "My daughter has always suffered with allergies, stuffy nose and asthma. At age 12 Dr. Boisen treated her with NAET and she is now clear all the time, we are very pleased." - K.M.B. (Medical Technician, Santa Barbara) "My husband's allergic reaction to alcohol and sugar gave him headaches, neck tension and disorientation. With Dr. Boisen's NAET treatment he is now able to have a margarita with me. I has made our lives much more relaxed". - J.T. (Physical Therapist, Santa Barbara)

Acupuncture and Herbs are more commonly understood and used today than ever before. Most people know that acupuncture is practiced alongside Western medicine in hospitals in China. In fact there is more experience with Oriental Medicine over the past 4,000 years than with any other medical system. And yet we often don’t know if it is specifically helpful for any one particular health issue.

Dr Boisen is available to discuss any health issue with patients and informing them of what is the most helpful treatment plan based on her knowledge and experience.

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Commonly Treated Problems

All types of pain conditions, WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES, including puberty, pre and post menopause, infertility, hormonal imbalance gastro-intestinal, IBS, digestive dysfunction * neurological i.e.; migraines, pre and post operative care, * fatigue * insomnia * stress * anxiety * Dermatology, acne, hives, allergies- skin and environmental - and many more, too numerous to list. It is important to treat the patient in a comprehensive way, not just their illness or symptoms.

Nutrition is an integral component of wellness and there are many specific types of nutritional considerations. From both the traditions of Western and Eastern medicine Dr. Boisen weaves together a perfect blend of what foods are best according to the patients condition, personal preferences and what nutrition will tremendously speed up their recovery and prevention.

In 1987 Dr. Boisen completed her training as a Certified Hypnotherapist as a way of better helping patients with the emotional components of their health issues. Her previous training in both Psychology and Medical Anthropology (specifically the use of trance states in native healing practices) is blended in accessing an in-depth healing.

PERSONALIZED CD - WITH THE USE OF A DIGITAL RECORDER
Dr. Boisen creates individualized CDs for: relaxation, stress reduction, preparation for surgery or childbirth, and techniques to shift negative thinking or emotional patterns or habits.

• Degree in Medical Anthropology, Finland 1974
• International College of Oriental Medicine, England
• Bachelors of Acupuncture 1979, Masters 1981
• Doctor of Oriental Medicine 1983
• College of Homeopathy, London 1979-1981
• Certified Hypnotherapist 1987
• Additional specialized training in the use of Bioidentical hormones, Thyroid disorders, Diabetes I and II
• Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine, Dean of Acupuncture and College Clinic Director 1982-1986
• American Lotus Healing Arts Institute, Current Dean of Acupuncture and teacher.