A Better Life and Associates
"Offering Healthful Solutions for Modern Living"
Foster City, CA
Serving the
San Francisco Bay Area
(650) 581-1410
Fax:
(650) 592-1656
rncustomerinfo@comcast.net
Mission
Our mission is to provide outstanding holistic health services, training and products. This is provided in a supportive, compassionate and understanding environment where each individual knows that he or she is valued and is receiving the very best, healthful and natural solutions that this practice can offer.
Profile
Robin Novotny, PhD, CTN holds a Doctorate Degree in Naturopathy and is Board Certified by the American Naturopathic Certification Board (Formerly the American Naturopathic Medical Certification and Accreditation Board). She is also Certified in Kinesiology by the Kinesiology Institute and as a Bodywork Therapist. She is an active member of various professional associations, including the American Naturopathic Medical Association, the American Association of Nutritional Counselors, the Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals, The International Foundation for Nutrition and Health and the National Organization for Rare Disorders. Robin Novotny practices in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Information
Robin Novotny, PhD, CTN provides a variety of proven, non-invasive techniques to keep you feeling your best or to provide the best solutions to resolve current health-related challenges. Whether you seek relief from PAIN, STRESS, MUSCLE WEAKNESS, MUSCLE AND JOINT ACHES, relief from CHRONIC DISORDERS such as FATIGUE, or FIBROMYALGIA, or you just want to BALANCE OUT YOUR TREATMENT PROGRAM TO OVERCOME DISEASE, there are a number of approaches or options that one might choose. Her consultative approach determines which health care services would be most appropriate and most effective to your immediate and long term health needs.
Additionally, Robin Novotny collaborates with other holistic doctors and therapists, including other specialists in nutrition, homeopathy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy, energy work and massage. She welcomes collaboration (with your consent) with your own conventional medical doctors, psychiatrists and / or psychologists, even dentists - working in tandem to round out your optimal health program.
"I Provide Integrative and Collaborative Heath Solutions through Drugless Therapies for General and Chronic Health Conditions. Therapy may include, but is not limited to, nutrition enhancement and supplementation, lifestyle and diet modification, muscle/tissue balancing, stress reduction techniques and energy revitalization." -- Robin Novotny, PhD., CTN.
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CONSULTATION AND EVALUATION aims to support you, the patient, in making informed, safe and appropriate choices based on information you provide and evaluation by the clinician. It is also designed to assist in becoming a participant force in designing your customized holistic health and wellness program and to aid you in developing greater awareness of its nature and potential efficacy.
KINESIOLOGY a combination of Eastern and Western techniques utilizing muscle testing to identify energetic blocks in a persons physical, emotional and biochemical systems for determining correction methods. These methods may consist of, but are not limited to, lymphatic and neuro-vascular stimulation, muscle manipulation, acupressure, neuro-linguistic programming and dietary shifts.
BODY CENTERED THERAPY a mostly hands off approach utilizing breathing and movement techniques, as well as implementing transformational thought processes and dialogue to promote positive energy and well-being.
A Wide Variety of MUSCLE/TISSUE BODYWORK THERAPIES designed to relieve discomfort due to problems with superficial, soft, deep and connective tissues, often times brought on as a result of physical trauma, an inflammatory process, or structural imbalances. Excellent for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, or other chronic pain conditions.
SOMATO-EMOTIONAL RELEASE a therapeutic process designed to rid the body of residual effects of past injuries and negative experiences often associated with chronic conditions. Utilizes energy, movement and neuro-linguistic programming techniques to open up mental, spiritual and emotional awareness.
ESSENTIAL OILS / AROMATHERAPY Essential oils are non-oily and highly fragrant plant essences with highly beneficial therapeutic and medicinal properties. We use oil products by Young Living Oils for their superior stability and reliability.
NUTRITION COUNSELING Determining nutritional imbalances, educating and advising healthy solutions in the form of dietary shifts and appropriate supplementation. Nutritional needs are determined after evaluating symptoms, body type, blood type, and personal health and well-being goals.
PERSONAL HEALTH COACHING Active conversant participation with the patient designed to motivate and empower personal choices that influence over-all well-being and health. Coaching also focuses on life-style choices and replacing negative belief systems with positive, healthier ones. Techniques may involve active listening, feedback, neuro-linguistic programming, visualization, goal setting, kinesiology and more. Excellent for relieving emotional and mental stresses that are often underlying causes of physical discomfort. Coaching is offered both in-house and by telephone appointments.
TRAINING / WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS Different topics and themes offered individually or in group settings. Designed to educate, uplift, empower and raise consciousness regarding health alternatives, practices and benefits. They may also provide opportunities and tools for you to create a more powerful and balanced life for yourself.
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