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Many in the US are familiar with the effectiveness of therapeutic bodywork, movement education, acupuncture, yoga and massage in treating pain, relieving stress and addressing other psychological and physical trauma. However, these techniques that are so common here, have not widely reached abroad to countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Indonesia, recently devastated by natural disasters and in need of effective affordable health care options.

While most relief organizations recognize the need for immediate medical care, many have not yet taken advantage of the long term benefits that cost effective holistic protocols can provide to those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress, chronic pain and neuromuscular disorders. Through Team Whole Health, Real Medicine can now provide both clinical support and instruction in progressive, complementary holistic healing techniques to physical therapy networks in these devastated countries.

Unique to these education programs are the benefits that continue after the trainings. Once taught, therapists can train others, including lay caregivers, long after the initial costs are absorbed, and the ongoing enhanced treatments per patient further leverage the initial donation and continue to reduce the cost benefit per patient over time.

  • Beth Cole, Director of Team Whole Health, is an Acupuncture Physician and Yoga Instructor with a background in systems engineering. In her private practice in St. Pete Beach, Florida, Beth blends together multiple modalities to guide patients back to wellness. As a volunteer, she teaches adolescents in a residential substance abuse program. She is coordinating the development of holistic protocols and educational trainings for integration into Real Medicine projects.
     
  • Michael Lear has been a longtime TRAGER Movement Educator, Yoga Instructor and Vipassana meditator. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and International Management. In addition to his domestic practice and international teaching activities, he has conducted volunteer TRAGER training workshops at Navajeevana Rehabilitation Center in Tangalle, Sri Lanka to enhance the treatment protocols for chronic pain, muscle spasticity, Cerebral Palsy and post traumatic stress. As part of Team Whole Health, he hopes to expand on this idea and create a simple yet effective model of participation for other complementary and alternative therapists to share there expertise in this capacity in remote locations around the world.

    To facilitate his activities and support other projects in Sri Lanka, Michael raises funds through the sale of his photography at www.artofdhamma.com.
     
  • Pari Vokshori is a Doctor of both Oriental Medicine and Homeopathy, holds a Ph.D in Homeopathy, and is a licensed acupuncturist. She has been practicing alternative medicine for more than fifteen years by integrating various healing techniques such as acupuncture, herbs, cranial sacral therapy, homeopathy, and various diet programs in order to provide a comprehensive natural healing system. She possesses the unique ability to factor in physical, mental, social and spiritual planes when diagnosing and treating patients. Originally from Iran, she currently resides in Los Angeles where she maintains two practices. Pari enjoys daily doses of meditation and yoga to improve self-discipline, further spiritual growth, and to relax from a busy daily routine.
     
  • Megan Yarberry provides acupuncture services in Hawaii and abroad. She is currently in private practice in Hilo, and Academic Dean of the Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii. With degrees in Oriental Medicine and International Affairs, Megan now develops collaborative healthcare projects with educational intent.