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We believe that Acacia Health Center offers the finest and most experienced group of holistic practitioners ever assembled at one clinic. Each is an expert in a variety of fields and collectively they bring over 100 years of experience and education to the center.
Glenn Frieder, D.C.
Founder, Director of Acacia Health Center
Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Cranial Osteopathy
Dr. Frieder has been training in and practicing a variety of healing modalities over the last 25 years. At age 15 he was paralyzed in an accident. After medical treatment failed he was literally carried into a chiropractic office where one chiropractic session enabled him to walk again. It was on that day that he made the decision to become a chiropractic physician and to devote his life to helping others. Dr. Frieder earned a Bachelor of Science in School Health Education and Biology in 1975, and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1979. He is a Certified Metabolic Physician, and interned at Kelly Metabolic Cancer Clinic. He has trained extensively in chiropractic, naturopathy, osteopathy, homeopathy, and clinical kinesiology.
In 1986 Dr. Frieder was a sole practitioner providing chiropractic care out of his garage. In 1994 he leased a small suite in an office building in Solana Beach. Within the next five years he hired several associates to help him meet the demands of his growing practice, and then purchased the building in 1999 expanding the clinic to its current size of 10 treatment rooms. Acacia Health Center is now staffed by 15 holistic health experts who provide comprehensive healthcare services utilizing a variety of techniques and modalities.
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Bodywork/Massage Practitioners
Ryan Hoku Lani Gordines, L.M.T.
BioSync ® Facilitator, Reiki, Myofascial Unwinding, Yoga Therapy
Hoku Lani is Hawaiian for Heavely Star. Hoku was born and raised on the island of Kauai. After pursuing theater at the University of Hawaii, he began his path in the Healing Arts. In 1998, Hoku graduated from Aloha Kauai Massage School as a Second Degree Martial Artist, Yoga Gong Instructor and Reiki Master, he has developed a profound sense of the body's Bio-Energetic Field and its innate ability to heal. Hoku has trained in Chinese Yang style Qi Gong, Ashtanga and Iyengar Yoga Therapy. Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Myofascial Unwinding and Medical Thai Massage. For Hoku BioSync goes beyond neuromuscular rehabilitation, by guiding your body towards it full potential.
Begin the New Year with an unique experience by Hoku.
Jagrati Marina Bigo, CMT, CST, Trager Practitioner
Swedish Massage, Trager Approach, Craniosacral Therapy, Pre-Natal Massage, Hot Stone Massage
Jagrati has studied and practiced multiple bodywork modalities. Using all her training she customizes each massage to the individual and his/her current needs. Jagrati studied and practiced Trager Work at the Trager Institute from 1998 - 2000 and Craniosacral Therapy at the Upledger Institute from 2001 - 2002. In addition to Swedish and therapeutic massage she has also studied pre-natal, Tui Na, and hot stone massage. In 1993 she was badly injured in a car accident. This experience has helped her to better understand and treat patients who are suffering from injuries and trauma. Jagrati has worked for the Chopra Center of Wellbeing in La Costa, East of Bali Spa, and La Costa Chiropractic.
* Trager Approach: the body learns to be lighter, easier, freer by experiencing light and easy touch. Gently and rhythmically cradling, rocking, vibrating, and stretching the body sends messages to the central nervous system and triggers tissue changes through sensory motor feedback between the brain and the muscles.
* Craniosacral Therapy: a non-invasive, natural technique that enhances the area in which the brain and spinal cord function. Using a light touch, practitioners use CST to improve and rebalance the central nervous system.
* Hot Stone Massage: based on Native American ritual, the penetrating heat of stone and warm oil melts tight muscles and relieves stress.
* Pre-Natal Massage: increases blood and lymph circulations, and facilitates the flow of nutrition to all parts of the body including the placenta. Also aids in the removal of toxins from the body.
Natural, Holistic Therapies