Teri Aldofo, MTCM, LAc
Clinic Director

Acupuncture
Ayurveda

I hold a four-year Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM). I am a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner. I have worked in clinics specializing in women's health, detoxification, drug rehabilitation, mental health, and chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia.

My approach to achieve wellness is to help each individual with his or her unique health needs and concerns by striving to treat the underlying cause of your complaints, not just your symptoms. I utilize both traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine principles in all of my treatments. This process is always interactive. I will teach you how to better understand your body and provide you with the tools necessary to assist and participate in your own healing process.

Alexandra Porter, ND, NSCA-CPT

Naturopathy
IV Therapy

I am a naturopathic physician, graduate from Bastyr University. I completed my undergraduate degree in nutrition from The University of Arizona. I also have a background in personal training, completed Master’s Level in Reiki, and have continued education is the areas of Ayurveda and IV nutritional therapy. These professional endeavors reflect my belief that in order to achieve “health” one must be fit in mind, body and spirit.

I will use both alternative & conventional medical tools to assess, diagnose and treat chronic or acute disease. For example, I will use herbs and physical medicine for the common cold or flu, but when the situation arises, I will also prescribe antibiotics. In addition, I practice primary health care, which includes screening procedures such as annual exams, sports physical exams, basic eyesight, blood sugar and cholesterol checks, just to name a few.

Dr. Porter offers 15 min. consultations, free of charge, to answer your questions if Ayurveda, Naturopathy or IV therapy can benefit your current state of health.

Cynthia Senter, ND

Naturopathy
Craniosacral Therapy

I have been practicing Naturopathic Medicine since 1998, after my graduation from Bastyr University. In addition, I am a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and was trained in Cranial-sacral therapy in 2000. It has been an important part of my overall approach to health and wellness. Naturopathic medicine and Ayurvedic medicine treat chronic conditions as well as acute illness. Most illnesses respond well to a holistic approach that includes botanicals or homeopathies as well as diet and lifestyle modifications. I utilize some conventional methods in my in Family Practice, such as blood tests and annual gynecological exams.

Crystal Daley, LMP, CAP

Massage,
Ayurveda

Crystal is the senior massage therapist, Ayurvedic lifestyle counselor, and PanchaKarma technician, with Kerala Ayurveda, Seattle.

She is a graduate of the Brenneke School of Massage, Kerala Ayurveda Academy and Pacific Yoga Teacher training. She integrates her wide range of training into each session. She is passionate about teaching clients to find inner awareness through movement, breath, and positive lifestyle changes.

Nina von Feldmann

Licensed Esthetician

Nina graduated from The European Institute of Naturopathic Skincare in 1999 and spent 5 years practicing aesthetics in a clinic setting at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, WA. Her father was a Gastroenterolgy doctor and she learned early on the link between digestive health and overall health and well-being. "The skin is the largest organ of the body and is the external representative of what is going on internally," she explains, "My intention is to gently bring the two into balance."

Sonia Telesco, LMP

Injury Treatment
Deep Tissue &
INTRA-ORAL MASSAGE

A newly licensed Massage Therapist and recent graduate from Renton Technical College, I am excited to open my practice at Kerala. I provide exceptional Bodywork for injury treatment and general wellbeing. I am here to help you eliminate neck, shoulder, back, and hip pain — by influencing neuromuscular relaxation and structural alignment with massage therapy.

I believe massage therapy can improve your healing process as you recover from auto accidents, work or sports related injuries, and surgery. Massage relieves muscle stiffness and pain, and accelerates recovery time. I can work in cooperation with your health care providers’ to ensure you receive the comprehensive care you need.

I am interested in the structural balance of our bodies as an integrated system. Often overly tense muscles can influence weaker structures, creating compensation patterns – which massage therapy can provide relief from. Bodywork sessions with me will often include self-care instructions – stretches or core strengthening, based on the Pilates method.

Certified in intra-oral massage for people who have: whiplash, head-forward position, head trauma, TMJ disorder, bruxism or clenching, orthodontia/braces strain, tension headaches & migraines, vocal cord tensions, sleep apnea, and scoliosis. Focusing on head, neck and jaw muscles the actual internal work is brief and highly effective.

Dana Oenning, LMP

Massage,
Ayurveda

Dana graduated from the Seattle Massage School. She has worked with both hearing and deaf clients and is skilled in American Sign Language. She has a wide variety of experience in injury treatment, Traditional Ayurvedic detox bodywork, Aromatherapy, (with 100% natural essential oils,), Swedish/Relaxation, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy and Hot Stone massage.

Carol Sivertz

Certified Colon Hydrotherapist

Carol has clinical experience in integrative and nutritional medicine and specializes in full body detoxification, digestion and nutrition. She has worked in medical clinics since 1999 and completed the Professional Herbal Program at Highline Community College before owning and operating her own clinic for 6 years. She is thrilled to be part of Kerala Ayurveda's clinical team. Her philosophy is to remove obstacles in the colon, add nutrients and allow the body to heal.

Katie McKenna, MS, RC, CN

Nutrition & Counseling

Katie is a Certified Nutritionist and Registered Counselor who earned a dual Masters degree in Nutrition and Health Psychology from Bastyr University.  Before moving to Seattle, Katie spent three years as a Community Nutritionist for the Quinault Indian Nation, focusing on weight loss and diabetes prevention.

Currently practicing in Wallingford, Katie provides a supportive educational and collaborative environment that guides clients in developing optimal health and well-being.  Katie believes nutrition is foundational in integrating body, mind and spirit.  Improving your health is not about depriving yourself; it is about bringing the body's needs and desires into balance.  Changing your life takes courage and patience, but pays off giving you a fuller, happier life.

Robert Weinstein, L.Ac.

Acupuncture & Qigong

Robert graduated from the four-year program at The Northwest Institute of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine in 2002. He holds a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. In addition to his NIAOM training he has completed post-graduate training in the Toyo Hari system of Japanese acupuncture including several intensive trainings in Tokyo, Japan.

Robert uses a combination of acupuncture, moxabustion, herbal medicine, diet and lifestyle counseling to bring his patients to an optimum state of health and well-being.

Regular and consistent acupuncture treatment can help to bring your body back into good health. With continuing acupuncture treatment from Robert, you can expect to experience less pain and discomfort and achieve your health goals. Acupuncture has helped many of Robert’s clients to reverse long-standing complaints and feel good in their bodies again.

Kate Wells, CS

Registered Hypnotherapist

Kate has been a practicing Registered Hypnotherapist for over 5 years. She holds a B.A. degree in sociology from San Francisco State University and is a Certified Hypnotherapist through the National Guild of Hypnotists. Kate is a member of the International Association of Professional Conversational Hypnotists and in addition to traditional hypnosis, she also utilizes the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Neural Linguistic Programming (NLP). She has assisted people with Weight Management, Smoking Cessation, Stress Reduction, Pain Management, Releasing Fears, Goal Attainment, Habit Change, Grief, Bereavement and many other emotional issues.

Lisa Ann Mikulencak, MA, LMHC, CHMS, MP

Mental Health Therapist

Lisa Ann is a licensed Mental Health Therapist who has been practicing for over 15 years.  She holds a Masters of Arts in Psychology from Antioch.  She assists the healing of both adults and children in families with chronic mental illness, chemical abuse, homelessness, emotional abuse and neglect, depression, anxiety and stressful family dynamics. In addition, she focuses on enhancing social skills and improving interpersonal communications.

Lisa Ann believes that counseling is essentially a conversation which seeks to identify an individual's struggles and challenges.  In the process, one learns how to become aware of unhealthy patterns and how to make positive changes. Often counseling involves a shift in perception which allows a whole new way of looking at the situation and therefore, new tools become available to achieve resolution.

Andrea Artemis, NC

Reiki & Ionic Foot Baths

Andrea is a Reiki Master and Ionic Foot Bath Practitioner.  She is a graduate of the Body Mind Academy where she studied Fitness and Nutrition.  Andrea believes it takes balance of the body, mind and spirit to achieve total health and uses energy work, nutrition and ionic foot baths to achieve this balance.

Reiki - A Japanese healing modality that promotes stress reduction and relaxation to help with energy issues, chakra and chi balance and the healing process.  Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit to create peace, security and well-being.

Ionic Foot Baths - Pulls heavy metals and toxins out of the body using gentle current to stimulate the release of polarized mineral ions.  These ions interact with the body providing a gentle form of general detoxification.