Authentically Shawna

Brian Plante, Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Relatefulness expert joins Dr. Shawna on today's episode. Brian specializes in helping individuals embrace their true selves through embodied connections. In this episode he shares practical strategies for fostering meaningful conversations and deeper connections.If you are interested in working with Brian, you can find his services here or on his Instagram, @drbrianplante.#authenticallyshawna #authenticconversations #relatefulness #authenticconnections #curiosity

Christina Nguyen, MS, Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), one of Dr. Shawna's providers, joins her on today's episode. Christina is a women's health specialist acupuncturist specializing in fertility, hormone health, and cycle syncing. In this episode she shares how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views the female body, how to optimize your lifestyle with your menstrual cycle, and how acupuncture can support you through all seasons of life. If you are interested in working with Christina, you can book an appointment here or on her Instagram, @yinsandneedles.#authenticallyshawna #TCM #hormonehealth #fertility #cyclesyncing

James Astrero, Nurse Practitioner (NP-C), one of Dr. Shawna's providers, joins her on today's episode. James owns IV Bungalow in Long Beach (Naples neighborhood), CA. He discusses what IV therapy is, common reason to receive IV therapy, and key ingredients to look for if you are interested in getting an IV.To find out more about working James and his team, click here. #authenticallyshawna #ivtherapy #vitamins #recovery #myerscocktail

Dr. Richard Gerardo, D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic), one of Dr. Shawna's providers, joins her on today's episode. Dr. Gerardo discusses the number one factor he sees impacting health: chronic stress. He shares how he learned about structural stress through the Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), explains the difference between acute and chronic stressors, and describes how he has seen our society shift toward increased stress over the last 25 years.If you are interested in working with Dr. Gerardo, please contact his office at either the Burbank or Thousand Oaks location here. #authenticallyshawna #stress #aging #nervoussystemregulation #sacrooccipitaltechnique 

Dr. Laurel Kwon, ND (Naturopathic Doctor), one of Dr. Shawna's providers, joins her on today's episode. Dr. Laurel discusses one of her favorite modalities, ozone therapy. She shares how it works, its benefits, and why it is safe and effective for almost all patients. She also discussed food sensitivity screening, liver detoxification, hormones through the female lifespan, and the key bone density (hint: it has to do with blood pH).If you are interested in working with Dr. Laurel, please contact the Cohn Health Institute located in Costa Mesa, CA. #authenticallyshawna #naturopathicmedicine #ozonetherapy #optimizinghormones #foodsensitivity