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Welcome to the website of SUSY MACSAY, DDS, NMD, a licensed NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL DOCTOR who graduated in 2007 from the accredited medical school, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ, USA - www.scnm.edu
I'm a Primary Care Physician in GENERAL AND FAMILY NATUROPATHIC PRACTICE with a focus on
The intention is to rarely prescribe pharmaceutical meds, and then only when
found absolutely necessary. As a matter of fact, I'm willing to assist you in weaning off the meds that no
longer serve you. NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE is
always tailored to the individual patient. It has been said that naturopathy is "whatever it takes" to get
the patient back to health in both body, emotions, mind, and soul. To be more specific, the different naturopathic
modalities, or tools in my tool box, include, but are not limited to, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, behavioral
medicine and psychology, counseling, herbal medicine, homeopathy, minor surgery, nutrition, pharmaceutical drugs, and
physical medicine, including hydrotherapy. Naturopaths utilize technological screening methods to monitor
treatment, and to educate around life style's influence on health. Blood tests are a good health screening
tool, and they are also used to test for food allergies and sensitivities; urine tests a general screening
tool, and very valuable in testing for heavy metals and other toxins; saliva tests determine the true values
of specifically the sex hormones and the stress hormones, since the way these tests are done reveals the daily cyclic pattern
and not just a value at one single point in time, such as is the limitation with blood tests ; and last but
not least, we utilize various forms of imaging. Another
part of our scope in AZ is intramuscular vitamin injections; nutritional and therapeutic IV's such as the "famous"
Myers' Cocktail and other individualized vitamin/mineral combinations; oral and IV chelation for detoxification, and
more.
Being a certified YOGA INSTRUCTOR since 2001, certified in
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY I & II since 1995 with the Upledger
Institute, and having been trained extensively and certified in different types of ENERGY MEDICINE and HANDS ON HEALING, including Reiki, throughout
the last 20+ years, these disciplines are very much shaping the way I look at health, and the way I treat you. See below for description of and classes in WHOLISTIC ALIVENESS TRAINING. A former DENTIST, DDS, I will be
able to guide you when it comes to more natural and less harmfull ways of treating oral and dental issues.
It is actually advisable to recieve CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY prior to initiating orthodontic
treatment, since it has been shown effective at aligning not only the oral cavity but even the teeth themselves. TMJ, whiplash and headacheare other areas which can be treated very succesfully with this gentle
method of physical manipulation and alignment,but the list of benefits for the body, mind and emotions is long,
so please go to www.upledger.com for more details. Please understand that CranioSacral Therapy is very different from
the CranialSacral Massage offered at many massage clinics and spas. Since I am in GENERAL PRACTICE I will treat you with a HOLISTIC MINDSET, whether you suffer from
Nevertheless, I would like to mention SOME SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST: CHILDREN, WOMEN AND FAMILY MEDICINE Having given natural birth to two beautiful and healthy children, one of which was a home birth with only the parents present, and having breastfed both and raised them with emphasis on "nature knows best", I am ready to assist you during this important journey. Though not leading you through the birthing process itself, I will guide you through your pregnancy, including private pregnancy yoga classes, birth preparation with visualization and meditation, and after the birth assist you in the art of breast-feeding (a past member of La Leche League). If you would love to become pregnant, but have infertility issues, please read the paragraph below on Hormone Balancing. Many of your child's health problems later in life, whether it be ADD-ADHD , Otitis Media/ear infection, or maybe just a "stomach ache", have a multifactorial cause. The family's life style, coupled with the different influences at school or daycare center, is the foundation for a child's health. Food allergies and sensitivities often play a major role in the above mentioned cases, and it is paramount that this be taken into consideration before a treatment plan is finalized. BREASTFEEDING A past member of LLL, La Leche League, the world's leading authority on breastfeeding, and adding personal experience from breastfeeding my own children, plus my expertise as a licensed physician, I will prepare you for the sacred act it is to feed your baby with the very best of all: your breast-milk. It is important to be guided step by step, BEFORE you give birth, as well as during the process - especially during the very first days of breastfeeding, since this is when you lay the foundation for months to come. Good breastfeeding habits for mother and child are crucial, if you are to succeed. Even though it is the most natural thing in the world, we seem to have lost this art in the maize of priorities in the Western world of today, but what could ever be more important than the health and well-being of your new-born child? ADD-ADHD 5-10% of children in the United States have been diagnosed with some form of Attention Deficit Disorder, whether in it's pure form, dominated by hyperactivity, or a combination of the two. The definition upon which the diagnosis is based is somewhat vague, and the diagnosis is unfortunately often given, and medication prescribed, even without a proper professional evaluation. These pharmaceutical drugs can have some grave side effects, and a considerable amount of children have very negative reactions to them. These children could be helped with a more natural approach. Some health care providers claim that there is no direct correlation between what the children eat and the diagnosis and/or severity of ADD-ADHD, others have seen a strong correlation. As a matter of fact, some children have experienced complete relief from symptoms, simply by having a blood test taken, which reveals what foods should be excluded from the diet, and then following through with that under the guidance of a professional. Most health care providers caring for children with ADD-ADHD agree, that the best treatment approach involves a broad spectrum of modalities, where the whole child and its environment needs to be examined and incorporated into the treatment plan. (The diagnosis is not only given to children, but adults as well). One treatment modality, which I offer in my office, and which has proven to be very helpful, is CranioSacral Therapy - see above and the link provided for further information and detailed explanation of this gentle physical manipulation form. FOOD SENSITIVITIES AND ALLERGIES Having lived with sensitivity/allergy to both gluten, sugar, caffeine,
alcohol, and dairy for almost 20 years, I can guide you through the process of learning how to eat and live differently, compared
to most people around you. It is one thing when you discover sensitivities/allergies in yourself, another when
you discover it in your children as well - it often happens in the reverse order, just as it did for me. There is a
way of not only getting by without, but actually living happily without. It is a process of awareness, acceptance,
elimination and adjustment. It helps to keep and open mind and heart, and to be creative. HORMONE BALANCING - THE MOST NATURAL APPROACH Hormones and emotions are very closely connected. Every woman knows that stress can "throw her period off" when it comes to timing, duration and quality. Some will not get their period for a while, others will get it sooner than usual; some will bleed longer and more, others shorter and less. Each woman is unique. This is not an isolated event for women only; men's hormones need to be balanced too. It IS possible to balance the hormones WITHOUT adding synthetic or even so-called Bio-Idential Hormones. A healthy balance in life style is required for healthy hormone balance. Right relaxation, rest and sleep needs to go hand-in-hand with right activity and exercise. A joyful and optimistic outlook on life, along with positive relationships and an inspiring work situation, is just as important as healthy habits and healthy foods. You may be what you eat, but you are certainly also what you think. Do we have to be "perfect" human beings, living a "perfect" life? No, but we need to pay attention to who we really are, what our true needs are, and where we repeatedly compromise ourselves. In order to change what is out of balance, we need be aware of our patterns. Whole foods and so-called super foods, combined with CranioSacral Therapy, Energy Medicine and Hands on Healing, and Acupuncture, gently, but sometimes rather rapidly actually, help the body re-gain a healthier hormone balance. Massage, yoga and meditation have also been shown to be very beneficial, as have herbs and homeopathy. The results are mood stabilization, increased or balanced libido, healthy sexual performance, return of monthly menstrual cycles, increased fertility, reduction or elimination of hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, increased energy level, enhanced endurance, increase in lean muscle mass, and so much more. Good bye to imbalance and lack of function, hello to balance and rejuvenation! TMJ, HEADACHE AND WHIPLASH CranioSacral Thearpy can treat these problems in the most gentle and effective way. Please go to www.upledger.com for much more information. VERY IMPORTANT: Headache can be caused by chemical intoxication, intracranial bleeding, tumors, and many other serious issues - if the headache is "the worst ever", persistently getting worse over the course of time, or if you otherwise have any alarming head symptoms and signs, you need to be examined by a specialst as soon as possible, or go to the ER. PHYSICAL INJURIES AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE A former National Team 4-events gymnast, a dancer, yogini, etc, I have experienced many grave injuries to the physical body, and always found natural non-invasive ways of healing. As a competitive gymnast I learned how to both optimize my training and perform at my best; always fine-tuning the psyche as well as the body. The methods I have applied with great success are: Nutrition and supplements, botanical medicine, homeopathy, yoga, breathing exercises/pranayama, visualization/meditation, qi gong, tai chi, contrast hydrotherapy, water exercises and swimming, bodywork (energy medicine and hands on healing, massage, and as always CranioSacral Therapy), acupuncture and Chinese herbs, and more. All of these methods work together in synergy, healing and balancing the whole being. ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND ADDICTION It is human and natural to feel sad or anxious once in a while, especially when sad and disturbing things occur in our lives. When the feelings are felt, processed and released, the only remnant is a distant memory with no or little emotion attached to it. If the disturbance is of major proportion and/or if we are not able to process and release the impact, we can become chronically anxious or depressed. This state of un-easiness can be very difficult to bare, and often times we turn to something that will dull the feeling - food, alcohol, recreational and prescription drugs, etc. Also feeling bored, insignificant or without purpose can lead us to abuse and addiction - we look for an escape because things feel too dull, or too overwhelming and unbearable. Then again, we might have found purpose, but something tells us we are not doing enough and not producing enough, so we start adding stimulants/drugs to enhance our ability to perform. Life can be very challenging at times, no matter how positive and optimistic we are, and we can feel too overwhelmed to deal with things in a healthy way. Unfortunately, once we begin to dull or pain with toxins, we have created a vicious cycle and a ticking bomb. Not only are we not happy, but our body will also suffer from the constant stress, and we can become dis-eased. I believe in the importance of conversation and counseling, where one becomes aware of one's own feelings, and thoughts, so they can be examined and dealt with in a natural and healthy way. I also believe that the art of forgiveness is paramount to healing, and that healthy habits and healthy structure in one's life is a very important part of becoming mentally and emotionally stable. Of course there are a multitude of natural remedies and therapies to help treat the cause and the symptoms, but I firmly believe that one has to actively seek a change, as well as be open-minded and disciplined, in order to heal successfully. I am here to help you get back on track and off to a good start. My expertise has been verified by www.healthprofs.com as well as several other sites referred to by this one CANCER TREATMENT - NATUROPATHIC ONCOLOGY I am very happy to be able to refer you to Naturopathic Specialists, LLC of Scottsdale, AZ. The Drs Daniel Rubin, ND, FABNO, and Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO are board certified in Naturopathic Oncology and highly experienced in integrative cancer therapy. Please, go to www.naturopathicspecialists.com Naturopathic Oncology works in close collaboration and synergistically with Conventional Oncology by 1. Enhancing the beneficial effects of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation 2. Reducing trauma and even eliminating many of the side effects of these same conventional treaments mentioned, and finally 3. Reducing tumor growth and/or killing off cancerous tumor tissue. I'm really looking forward
to seeing you in my OFFICE...or
in my
A LITTLE STORY My business card has a beautiful PEACOCK on the front. I did not choose to put the Peacock on my card, IT CHOSE ME! The day I
found out that I had passed my board exams, and therefore earned my medical license, a full-size male Peacock had
mysteriously found its way to the top of my roof! I live in AZ, had lived in the same house for more than 6 years and
never seen it before - where did it come from? They cannot fly, only jump a few feet...It stayed for 1/2 hr enjoying
the setting of the sun, as several people parked outside of my house and took pictures. Two days later, I am about to
order my business cards, and a folder with images is presented to me. I open it up, and inside on the first page is...a
Peacock! Right away I decide to put it on my business card, as I tell my story to the printer. Two days later
again, I am going to my first health care related business meeting. As I approach the cafe we are going to meet at, I
suddenly see the sign "The Blue Peacock" - the name of a store right before the cafe! Three times within
one week, two days apart, I encounter the Peacock in different ways. I decide that the Peacock is my totem! |
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