Reno Integrative Health & Wellness Team
Dr. Kathy Goldsworthy, FNP-BC
Kathy is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with many years of diverse experience in healthcare including ICU, acute rehab and quality improvement. She also holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Nevada, Reno. Knowing that not all patient’s situations fit into a perfect box that is pushed by conventional medicine requirements, Kathy is able to provide a tailored integrative medical treatment plan that is individualized for each patient. She takes great pride in developing a caring and trusting relationship with patients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health choices.
Laura Landgraf, D.C.
Biography:
Dr. Laura has over 23 years of hands-on experience as both a doctor and massage therapist. She successfully treats an array of injuries, ranging from neck and back pain, shoulder and knee injuries, and helps many patients with more serious cases of sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and migraines. In addition, she treats pain associated with prenatal care and loves working with children. Dr. Laura evaluates each patient individually and finds the right treatment for your special case, utilizing thoughtful adjustments and integrated rehabilitative exercises. She incorporates advanced massage techniques such as: Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Advanced Muscle Reconditioning, and instrument-assisted Graston Technique®.
Education:
Dr. Laura received her doctorate from Western States Chiropractic College
in Portland, Oregon and graduated cum laude with her bachelor’s degree
in Physiology from the University of Arizona. She also received her
certification in massage therapy from Wood Hygienic Institute in Orlando,
Florida.
Advanced Qualifications:
Dr. Laura holds certifications and is an expert in the Graston® technique,
Kinesio® taping, and in Advanced Muscular Reconditioning. She was also trained in Myofascial Decompression Therapy (cupping therapy).
Dr. Bob’s Corner
Benefits of Mistletoe
Mistletoe extract is among the most widely studied complementary and alternative cancer therapies and is commonly prescribed to people with cancer in some European countries, most notably Germany.
Some research suggests that when used as adjuvant therapy (in combination with other therapies) it may be effective for improving quality of life, symptoms, and survival times with certain cancers.
More than 50 clinical trials have looked at the effects of mistletoe extract in people with cancer.
Not all studies have shown benefits but that is true of any clinical trial. It has been in use for over 50 years.
The most commonly acknowledged benefits of its use are boosting the immune system (by boosting the number of killer T-cell lymphocytes) and decreasing the "side effects" of other cancer therapies.
In general, negative side effects related to mistletoe use reported in clinical trials have been minimal, minor, and non-life threatening.
In short, it seems that mistletoe extract is worth a try in treating cancer, especially when used in conjunction with other therapies.
Dr. Bob