Dr. Toby Hallowitz is a naturopathic doctor (ND), classically-trained Chinese medicine practitioner and licensed acupuncturist providing alternative medicine options to the Inland Northwest community. He concentrates his treatments on whole-patient wellness, evidence-based clinical naturopathic medicine and Chinese medicine theory and therapies that have been practiced over the past millennia. Dr. Toby tailors to each individual patient’s unique condition rather than focusing on the disease. Using natural treatment modalities such as acupuncture, dietary modification, nutritional supplements, botanical medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, Chinese herbology, nature cure and hydrotherapy, he emphasizes prevention and restoration of balance to the body, mind and spirit.
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EXPERIENCE
Dr. Toby spent seven years in Western New York developing a thriving integrative health care practice. In 2011, he moved his wife, Brigitte, and 2 year old son, Lukas, to the Inland Northwest to build his practice of naturopathic and classical Chinese medicine at Pilgrim’s Wellness Clinic in Coeur d'Alene and Spokane Valley. Dr. Toby grew up in the Washington D.C. metro area, obtained his undergraduate education at the University of Rochester, NY and received his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Oriental Medicine at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, OR. |
SPECIALIZATION
Dr. Toby has worked with patients who have many different health concerns and conditions. Some of these include: cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, neurodeg , smoking, autoimmune disease, heavy metal toxicity, musculoskeletal complaints, infertility, pregnancy (including pre-birth acupuncture), menopausal symptoms, insomnia, depression, anxiety, dermatological conditions and much more. Diagnosed years ago with Crohn's disease, he has a vast amount of experience in treating digestive disorders with natural medicine. Dr. Toby does not take any pharmaceutical medications for his condition. |
BreAnna Guan, ND
Specializing in Womens’ Healthcare
"I look forward to meeting you and discussing how best to address your women’s health needs!" |
Dr. BreAnna Guan attended medical school at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA, where she was awarded the prestigious Sheila Quinn Founder’s Award for service to the Bastyr community. Excellent service to her clients and community at large is something she continues to hold in the highest esteem.
Dr. Guan began her career working with breast and prostate cancer patients on an NIH grant at the Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center. Working with cancer patients instilled in her a deep commitment to prevention and understanding of what relentless hope means. She shifted her focus to integrative family health and health aging/prevention because she knew if we started “healthy” from the beginning with families, mothers, babies, and families we could positively impact many generations to come. Dr. Guan blends the art of healing with the the science of modern medicine. Most of her recommendations will include foods, nutrients, lifestyle changes, and herbal medicines to offer nourishment and greater balance. Dr. Guan lives with her husband and three children in Spokane, WA. |
Dr. BreAnna's Story?
Let's try this birth control pill to balance your cycle. These were the words I heard from many doctors while I sought out answers for my missing menstrual cycle. I tried the pills and I felt awful. Ultimately, they weren't in line with my values, plus I knew these pills were not actually balancing my hormones they were suppressing them. I wanted to feel my ovulation with the full moon and painlessly start my period on the new moon, maybe a bit romantic. What is wanted was someone to do some more in-depth testing to tell me, "this is why you are not having a period and this is how to fix it" to get to the root cause of my issue and find out what was really going on, I wanted to be healthy naturally! I kept hearing your hormones levels are "normal." I now know that random day hormone testing is pretty useless and almost always "normal." Women's hormones just aren't that simple. Gosh, I wondered, do I need to hire a detective for this missing period, someone who is really interested in finding the answers? I knew there had to be another way and I found it. This journey led me to Naturopathic Medicine, where I was no longer just hormone levels but a whole and unique person.
What is your story?
Perhaps you feel similar? Maybe you see the GI doctor for your IBS and the endocrinologist for thyroid and PCOS and the list goes on. All the while, you're still gaining weight and there's a nagging voice in your head that keeps asking, "could all these things be related." You ask your doctor and they say no. With a strong will to survive, you go online and search for information but it is all conflicting. You read some medical articles (you're smart!), throw a dart, cross your fingers, take some fish oil and inositol, try the IBS diet and the Hashimoto's gluten-free, high-carb, low-carb, adrenal bacon-cheese diet, and then you know this much stress and uncertainty can't be good for your acne and so you stop....
This is where I come in. I know your struggle, I get it. You want clear answers and you want the truth. You don't want facial hair, hot-flashes, IBS, loads of supplements, cream, powders, and pills, you want healing and having some carbs sounds pretty great right now.
Here's the plan, first we need to identify the causes to your difficulties, tie all the pieces together and see the bigger picture of who you are and your unique story. We then will work together to help support you towards healing and disease prevention so that you feel amazing for the long haul (no quick fixes here). My goal and intention is that all of this will lead to a relationship based on honesty and trust, and that you will gain the skills and know how to create vibrant and lasting health in your own unique way.
Let's try this birth control pill to balance your cycle. These were the words I heard from many doctors while I sought out answers for my missing menstrual cycle. I tried the pills and I felt awful. Ultimately, they weren't in line with my values, plus I knew these pills were not actually balancing my hormones they were suppressing them. I wanted to feel my ovulation with the full moon and painlessly start my period on the new moon, maybe a bit romantic. What is wanted was someone to do some more in-depth testing to tell me, "this is why you are not having a period and this is how to fix it" to get to the root cause of my issue and find out what was really going on, I wanted to be healthy naturally! I kept hearing your hormones levels are "normal." I now know that random day hormone testing is pretty useless and almost always "normal." Women's hormones just aren't that simple. Gosh, I wondered, do I need to hire a detective for this missing period, someone who is really interested in finding the answers? I knew there had to be another way and I found it. This journey led me to Naturopathic Medicine, where I was no longer just hormone levels but a whole and unique person.
What is your story?
Perhaps you feel similar? Maybe you see the GI doctor for your IBS and the endocrinologist for thyroid and PCOS and the list goes on. All the while, you're still gaining weight and there's a nagging voice in your head that keeps asking, "could all these things be related." You ask your doctor and they say no. With a strong will to survive, you go online and search for information but it is all conflicting. You read some medical articles (you're smart!), throw a dart, cross your fingers, take some fish oil and inositol, try the IBS diet and the Hashimoto's gluten-free, high-carb, low-carb, adrenal bacon-cheese diet, and then you know this much stress and uncertainty can't be good for your acne and so you stop....
This is where I come in. I know your struggle, I get it. You want clear answers and you want the truth. You don't want facial hair, hot-flashes, IBS, loads of supplements, cream, powders, and pills, you want healing and having some carbs sounds pretty great right now.
Here's the plan, first we need to identify the causes to your difficulties, tie all the pieces together and see the bigger picture of who you are and your unique story. We then will work together to help support you towards healing and disease prevention so that you feel amazing for the long haul (no quick fixes here). My goal and intention is that all of this will lead to a relationship based on honesty and trust, and that you will gain the skills and know how to create vibrant and lasting health in your own unique way.