Dr. Robert Johnson is a Biologic Dentist who is certified in Naturopathy. He also has a Doctorate in Integrative Medicine from Capital University, a post doctorate program designed to further integrative healing skills of dentists as well as physicians. Dr. Johnson's extensive training encompasses a full spectrum of dentistry, including orthodontics.

As the director at Natural Horizons Wellness Center, his passion is understanding and treating the extensive connections between the oral cavity and the overall health of the body. These connections include

*Infections, periodontal gum disease, tooth abscesses, cavitational jaw infections and tonsils, which spread infections elsewhere in the body.
*Unhealthy, bio-incompatible dental materials--including mercury, nickel palladium, aluminum, which lead to damage of cells and tissues elsewhere in the body.
*Tooth and jaw imbalances, which affect the structure of the head, neck and rest of the body.
*Improper chewing and swallowing leading to chronic pain and poor digestion
*Electrical interferences from metal restorations (electrogavanic reactions) leading to interferences in the nervous system including the brain.

In addition to treating the dental components of these problems, Dr. Johnson works extensively with physicians, naturopaths, chiropractors, Chinese medical practitioners and other practitioners.

Known for his compassionate chair-side manner, Dr. Johnson helps involve patients in their own health care to resolve chronic health issues or to help relatively healthy patients achieve optimal health.

He lives with three children with whom he practices the lifestyle he advocates to his patients.

Education/Training

*Bachelors Degree, Boston University, 1975
*Dental Degree, University of Pennsylvania Dental School, 1979
*Doctorate Degree, Integrative Medicine, Capital University, 1998
*Served in the US Navy Dental Corps 1979-1981
*Hospital Residency, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1981-1982
*7000+ hours of continuing education from 1987 to present

Board Certified Addiction Medicine
Board Certified Internal Medicine

Joseph Shaw Jones, MD is the medical director for Natural Horizons' integrative substance abuse program, Horizons of Hope. He also oversees the integrative cancer care program, which includes IPT (Insulin Potentiation Therapy). Dr. Jones was Board Certified in Addiction Medicine in 2004. He is experienced in ambulatory detoxification from drugs and alcohol and the medical management of symptoms withdrawal.

Dr. Jones also provides internal medicine services at Natural Horizons, specializing in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and high blood pressure. A native of North Carolina, Dr. Jones graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 1984. He subsequently completed his Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship at Wake Forest University Medical Center, and practiced as a gastroenterologist for 10 years. He is also a member of the American College for the Advancement in Medicine (ACAM).

Dr. Jones provides the following services at Natural Horizons:
- Cancer treatment (low-dose chemotherapy)
- I.V. Chelation therapy
- Substance Abuse/ chemical dependency treatment
- Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
- General Internal Medicine
* Hypertension
* Diabetes
* Thyroid disease
* Fibromyalgia
* Chronic fatigue syndrome

Dr. Asher is a new addition to the Natural Horizons team. Her varied background and knowledge of the traditional and complimentary fields of medicine make her an incredible asset to our center.  She is an integrative holistic physician board certified in family medicine, holistic medicine, and homeopathy. She is diploma certified in whole foods medicine and functional medicine, and is also a reiki master.

Dr. Asher comes from a diverse background.  She grew up in Africa and has had wide exposure to different cultures and philosophies of healing through her volunteer work in Haiti, Ghana, Lesotho, Mali and Kenya, and locally in the Appalachian mountains.  She received her medical training at Howard University College of Medicine, and her residency in primary health and family medicine from George Washington University and West Virginia University.

Dr. Asher has more than 15 years of experience in integrative medicine and wellness.  She specializes in women’s health and bio-identical hormone therapy, pediatric wellness, whole foods medicine, homeopathy, evidence-based botanical therapies, spirituality and life coaching, stress management, and energy medicine.  She takes a relationship-centered, mind-body-spirit approach to all the services she provides, including:

• Pediatric wellness that includes newborn care and home visits
• Women’s health and wellness, including bio-identical hormone therapy
• Homeopathy for the whole family
• Chronic disease management
• Energy medicine that includes chakra balancing and reiki
• Life coaching, stress management and emotional wellness

Ehsan Arani has over 30 years of medical experience and joined Natural Horizons in 2003. He is a medical assistant in the infusion services lab at Natural Horizons and helps care for patients in our comprehensive cancer therapy program. 

Ehsan has a wealth of training and experience in both the conventional and holistic fields of medicine and brings a true integrative approach to Natural Horizons. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree in Tehran, and graduated from the Homeopathy College of Cananda and the Toronto Institute of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. 

Lizette Ayala is a uniquely practical and intuitive Energy Healing Professional and Mind-Body coach with over 10 years of experience in the healing arts.  

Whether your goals have stalled, your health is compromised, or you want to change a habit, Liz’s simple and effective approaches will help make your journey efficient and harmonious.

Liz’s training and experience started in 2000 and covers a rich pool of holistic and naturalistic practices like, ThetaHealing, Guided Imagery, Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Therapeutic Breathwork, Somatic Techniques, Anatomy and Physiology, Culia Ki Therapy (acupressure), Far Infrared, Yoga and Pilates – all geared towards helping us heal from the inside out.

With an understanding that our rich inner worlds can sometimes contribute and keep us stuck in dis-ease, Liz focuses on helping you removing unhealthy subconscious beliefs, heal from trauma, and change habits in the most efficient and harmonious ways.  In addition, she teaches simple and powerful self-empowering tools like, Active Meditation for the Active Mind, which helps her clients change their reactions to stressors, increase their level of mindfulness and self-awareness, and allows them to have better control of their health and well being. 

Liz is a Certified Advanced ThetaHealer, Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and Comprehensive Pilates Instructor from the PhysicalMind Institute of New York City.  Her training is enriched through mentorship programs and continuing education for specific conditions like, addictions, breath-work, functional fitness and pain management.  Other memberships include the International Society of Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine, Institute of HeartMath and the Center for Non-Violent Communication.

Originally from New York, Liz enjoys walking and running outdoors, discovering new restaurants and staying current with the performing arts scene.   

Nahzi Bahrami is Natural Horizons’ Registered Dental Hygienist.  Nahzi has over 20 years of professional experience in the dental field, with 13 years as a hygienist working in a variety of dental practices.  She has worked with periodontists, oral surgeons, general dentists and centers providing sedation dentistry.  In addition to her experience in dental hygiene, she is also very knowledgeable and competent in neuromuscular dentistry and full mouth reconstruction.

Nahzi graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northern Virginia Dental Hygiene College in 1997.  As a result of her consistent and superior clinical performance, she received the Clinical Excellence Achievement award from the Northern Virginia Dental Hygiene Association in that same year.  She has excelled throughout her hygiene career, and has mastered all aspects of soft tissue management of periodontal disease with a non-surgical approach, using a gentle yet effective manner.

In 2008 Nahzi joined Natural Horizons’ Biological Dental Department to follow her passion in providing dental care to her patients in a biological setting with the use of various natural treatments.  Since then she has established a highly successful soft tissue management program incorporating early intervention, patient education, preventative protocols, homeopathic remedies and nutritional counseling. 

Nahzi is singularly focused on assisting her patients achieve optimal health.  She feels that a healthy smile and a well maintained mouth are two of the keys to achieving good health.  As Nahzi preaches to each of her patients:  “It has been proven that achieving optimal health without attaining proper dental health is impossible.”

With that in mind, Nahzi has devoted her career to the continuing search for new and innovative methods for not only treating the diseases of oral soft tissue, but preventing it with non-invasive methods and by coaching her patients to attain excellent dental care on their own.

Education/Training:

• Shiraz University, Iran, 1986
• Hillsborough Community College, 1989
  Associate degree in Liberal Arts, English
• Northern Virginia Community College  1997
  Dental Hygiene Program
  Associate degree in Applied Science  (Summa Cum Laude)

Nahzi relaxes in the company of her husband, daughter and son in her off time.  Nahzi enjoys cooking, gardening, traveling, meditation and studying self-awareness.

Jacques de Broekert, M.Ed., CPT is the Program Director and Clinician for the Horizons of Hope intensive out-patient treatment program located within the offices of Natural Horizons Wellness Center. Additionally, he maintains a private psychotherapist practice in Reston, Virginia where he specializes in individual, couples and family psychotherapy with an emphasis in addiction treatment, eating disorders and disordered eating patterns, and obesity related issues.
With over 8 years experience as a clinician Jacques has learned that it is never easy to find effective treatment for multiple problems and so he uses many different tools to treat individuals and their conditions. He is a graduate of George Mason University specializing in Cognitive and Solution Focused therapy. Among his areas of expertise are:
*Addiction
*Eating Disorders (Bulimia Nervousa and compulsive eating)
*Obesity Treatment
*Abuse Victims
*Family/Relationship Therapy
*Depression
*Trauma
*Anxiety
*Phobias
*Body Imaging

In addition, Jacques has conducted educational presentations to large and midsized corporations on topics ranging from healthy lifestyle choices, exercise, eating disorders, eating and dietary changes, sports psychology, motivational presentations, and healthy cooking.

Jacques is a practical, interactive, solution-focused therapist. His treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. He incorporates a blend of conventional and alternatives approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. He regularly incorporates meditation, inner visionary therapies, and faith based approaches to his practice depending upon client needs. With sensitivity and compassion, he works with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals.

Jacques has seen that physical well-being is very dependent upon having a strong and healthy body. He has always used exercise as a bridge to improving a client’s life. He began working as a fitness instructor in 1981 and has been incorporating personal training in his therapy model since beginning private practice. He has been certified as a personal trainer since 1994. He trains clients in their homes and in area gyms.

Jacques is very active in a variety of sports including martial arts, boxing, and tennis. He maintains a strict adherence to a philosophy of personal fitness leading to overall personal wellness. He believes that a healthy lifestyle is a reflection of how we live our lives. For him fitness is a state of being both physically and mentally healthy and balanced.

Education:
*George Mason University, M.Ed. Counseling and Development
*Georgia Southern University, BS Recreation Administration
*Marymount University, A.S. Nursing (partial completion)

Certifications & Awards:
*American Counsel on Exercise, *Certified Personal Trainer
*Fitour, Advanced Personal Trainer Certification
*International Fitness Association, Personal Trainer Certification
*International Fitness Association, Senior Fitness Instructor
*International Fitness Association, Sports Nutritionist Certification
*American Multiple Sclerosis Society, Certified Aquatics Instructor
*American Arthritis Foundation, Certified Aquatic Exercise Instructor
*American Red Cross, 25 year volunteer
Sigma Chi Iota National Honor Society

Professional Activities and Memberships:
*American Counseling Association, Member
*National Eating Disorders Society, Member
*Academy For Eating Disorders, Member
*American College of Sports Medicine, Member
*World Anti-Aging Academy of Medicine, Member
*American College of Health Care Executives, Member

Laura Cerda handles each of her responsibilities at Natural Horizons front desk with professionalism and a caring attitude toward our patients.  She also possesses excellent communication skills and is able to multi-task.

 Laura has worked in a variety of positions in teaching, sales and office administration. She has her pharmacy tech certification and will be attending Northern Virginia Community College to continue her studies.  Laura likes to play with her son in her spare hours.

Bonnie Coberly is a Certified Health Counselor that received her certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University. As a holistic health counselor she has studied all the major dietary theories, such as macrobiotics, Ayurveda, low carbohydrate, low glycemic, raw foods and blood type diets.

In 2008, she founded Healthy Bites and Conscious Routes Wellness. Healthy Bites is an organic meal delivery service designed to make fresh, healthy food convenient for busy people. Healthy Bites prepares homemade meals featuring organic and local ingredients available for local pickup or home delivery. Conscious Routes Wellness provides a range of wellness services to individuals and corporations. Through her individual and corporate health coaching programs, Bonnie educates and inspires clients to choose whole and healthy foods that energize and support the body while helping them reach their health and wellness goals. Bonnie has worked in multiple areas of healthcare and wellness as a consultant for nonprofit organizations, schools, healthcare facilities, fitness centers and corporations.

Denise is a registered nurse who comes to Natural Horizons with nearly 20 years experience as a certified colon hydrotherapist and naturopathic health counselor, guiding her clients in body cleansing techniques and nutritional support.  She received her Naturopathic Doctor degree from the Clayton school of Natural Healing.

She previously worked 16 years as a critical care RN on the shock trauma team at Washington Hospital center and was also an EMT with the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad.  She was a student of Hanna Kroeger’s and has been influenced by the teachings of Dr. Deepak Chopra. 

Denise embraces a philosophy that the body is inclined toward self healing when provided with proper diet, appropriate supplementation, and cleansing toxins through the colon and other channels along with attention to other basic needs for clean water, air, sunlight, stress reduction to promote healing of the body, mind and Spirit.

Dr. Christopher Dail comes to Natural Horizons’ Biologic Dental Department with over 24 years of dental experience and brings a unique set of skills and experience to our dental team. Dr. Dail is General Dentist with advanced training in Dental Anesthesiology and IV sedation.  He attended Virginia Commonwealth  University where he got his undergraduate degree in Developmental Biology and  Psychology.  Dr. Dail attended Dental school at Georgetown University School of Dentistry. 

Dr. Dail has advanced training and experience in full mouth reconstruction and occlusion. Dr. Dail has trained in both Neuromuscular and Dawson philosophies of diagnosis and treatment of occlusal problems.  Dr. Dail has advanced training and experience in Oral surgery, Implantology, Endodontics, TMJ and Restorative Prosthetics. 

Dr. Dail was born and raised in Northern Virginia and lives in Fairfax with his wife Beth and Children Gabrielle, Haley and Noah.  He is also actively involved in a number of professional dentistry associations.

Education/Training:
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Georgetown University School of Dentistry
Bachelors Degree, Virginia Commonwealth University

Carol Ann has over 30 years clinical experience with a critical care background. Fifteen years ago, she embraced the world of alternative and biological medicine. She now manages the infusion department and Natural Horizons’ IPT cancer care program, along with other orthomolecular therapies.

Training and Education:
RN Licensure, Cleveland OH, 1979
IPT training in Arizona, 2000

Annette Eccles joins the Natural Horizons team as a practitioner and a patient liaison. As our patient liaison, she helps familiarize patients with our Center and understand the many services that can help them achieve optimal health. As a practitioner, she offers cranial sacral therapy, lymph drainage, and myofascial therapy, in addition to other bodywork services.

Annette has been in the field of dentistry for the past 25 years. She is a registered dental assistant, and has worked in every aspect of a dental office as well as consulting in many offices. However, the more she learned about dentistry and health in general, she realized there is more to achieving a healthy body than healing symptoms and chasing pain. She has received her training in Cranial Sacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Emotional Release Therapy, and a degree in Medical Massage from the The Ohio College of Massotherapy, a branch of The Ohio School of Medicine. Through this education she was able to add proficiency in Swedish and Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, and Myofascial Release Therapy to her repertoire.

Annette's long time love of running has led her to the world of marathon running. However, after sustaining a skiing injury 9 years ago she was fortunate enough to be introduced to the rehabilitating principles of Pilates Exercise. She was so excited about these principles and how they complimented her bodywork training that she decided to become certified in teaching Pilates on both the Mat and Reformer from Polestar Neuromuscular Education System. She also holds a certificate for Cardio Heart Rate training and is an active member of IDEA, The Health and Fitness Source.

Her multiple experiences of running, Pilates, and body work, have taught Annette how a body can move and flow with fluidity as it was meant to do. She enjoys anything involving that movement, such as swimming, hiking, cycling and yoga and believes you can too.

Carole Ewens as Dental Department Administrator, has been a driving force behind the restructuring and growth of Natural Horizons’ Biological Dental program.  Under Carole’s supervision the Department has grown nearly threefold in just two years.  Carole is responsible for all patient related activity including patient relations, scheduling, treatment plan coordination, financial planning and hygiene recall.

 Carole came to Natural Horizons with an extensive retail management background. Her retail career began with Bloomingdales, and then Raleighs, The Cosmetic Center and Victoria’s Secret, where she attained the position of Regional Manager.  From there Carole joined her family’s home healthcare business, American Respiratory Associates, as its Office Manger for 16 years.

 Carole has a simple philosophy in working with our patients/clients:  “I learned a long time ago, that if you treat your customers with respect, and make them your highest priority each time you see them, they will be forever loyal to you and your company.  This the entire staff carries out on a daily basis at Natural Horizons.”

 Carole enjoys spending time with her family, her two Golden Retrievers, Cleo and Chloe, and loves antiquing, shopping for clothes with her daughter and visiting spas.

Pete is a dynamic entrepreneurial visionary who is proficient in creatively designing or redeveloping corporate concepts, business models and strategic planning for startup, emerging growth and turnaround companies.  Under his professional leadership, Pete has started, developed and grown five successful companies in his career, including an INC 500 company, with Natural Horizons being his fifth.

Pete’s philosophy in business is that “everything begins and ends with the right people within the business.”  He considers the current staff at Natural Horizons his “ultimate all-star team” made up of people not only dedicated to fulfilling their roles within the center, but who are also passionate about the center’s mission and philosophy with complete focus on the patient.

Under Pete’s guidance Natural Horizons has grown exponentially in its eleven-year history.  The building process continues through the development of innovative new wellness programs that are dedicated to unique and underserved populations of consumers who are seeking new and better ways of treating their illness or condition.  These new programs include: 

• Comprehensive Cancer Care
• Biologic Dentistry
• Women’s Wellness
• Horizons of Hope, Substance Abuse
• Healthy Horizons, Weight Loss and Management
• Pain Management
• Lyme Disease (under development)

Pete is dedicated to his family in his off time, and enjoys tennis, cooking, reading and portrait painting.

Ryan Gorman is a new addition to the Natural Horizons team. She is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and has nine years of varied medical and psychiatric nursing experience. Ryan practices from an understanding that we are a mind, body, spirit being and that attending to one’s mental health is a critical component in realizing optimum total health. Her background in medicine combined with advanced training in psychiatry makes her a unique provider and valuable addition to our integrative team.

Achieving sustainable mental health is a lifetime process that requires a commitment to growth. Ryan is prepared to assist clients in clarifying and reaching their goals using a combination of stress reduction techniques, EMDR, mindfulness instruction, and educational resources that empower the individual in his/her process. Her experience includes treating addictions, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, domestic violence, individuals in crisis, coping with chronic illness, and caregiver fatigue.

Unprocessed grief, anger, anxiety, and trauma can result in mental and physical pathology. The psyche, in its innate wisdom, signals through symptoms of depression, anxiety, and pain where we need to put our attention. Using an individualized approach, Ryan works with each client and supports him/her in a process that addresses the root cause of distress, not one that merely treats or masks the symptoms. Ryan practices a holistic approach and will evaluate pertinent lifestyle factors such as diet/nutrition, metabolic health, exercise, thought schema, environmental issues, sleep quality, family/relationship patterns, and spiritual wellbeing in order to identify needs and restore clients’ mental health. 

Helen Keller once said, “Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it.”  Ryan practices yoga and meditation and is committed to helping overcome suffering.

Ryan provides treatment for the following at Natural Horizons Wellness Centers:

*Psychosocial issues involved in chronic and acute illness
*Family/Relationship issues
*Trauma related disorders
*Anxiety and Stress management
*Insomnia and sleep hygiene
*Depression
*Bereavement
*Insomnia/ sleep hygiene

Areas of specialty include:

*Loss or grief
*Codependence
*Trauma and PTSD
*Mindful approach to anxiety and stress management
*Comprehensive treatment approach to depressed mood for those seeking an alternative to prescription medication

 Education and Training:

MSN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
BSN, Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee
EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trained
Neuronetics, NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Trained
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society, Member

Dr. Craig John is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician whose integrative and holistic style of practice bring about true corrective change and balance to the body. A graduate of South Carolina State University with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, and a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from Sherman College of Chiropractic.

In addition to chiropractic, Dr.John brings extensive experience in nutrition, massage therapy, sport performance, corrective personal training, rehabilitation/therapeutics exercise program development, aquatic therapy, taping, strapping/bracing, custom orthotics, foot casting and molding, computerized muscle and range of motion testing, non-surgical spinal decompression and low intensity laser therapy.

Dr. John’s manipulation techniques include:

• Activator
• Gonstead
• Diversified
• Sacro Occipital Technique
• Toggle Recoil
• Carver
• Charette (extremity adjusting)
• Malloy
• Craine
• Geriatric and Pediatric Adjusting

Dr. John specializes in the treatment of:

• Chronic Pain Conditions
• Bulging/Herniated Discs
• Sciatica (leg pain)

• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Spinal Stenosis
• Shoulder/Arm Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Arthritis
• Sports Injuries
• Scoliosis

Carla Johnson has 33 years of nursing experience and helps run the infusion services lab at Natural Horizons.  She completed her BSN at the University of Texas in Austin and attended their first holistic nursing program.  She began her career in oncology and continued on into all areas of intensive care. She also worked in Emergency Medicine for the 15 years.  She has worked as a G5 in the military, in phone triage and as a health provider in schools. 

Specialty Areas include:

*Applied Physiology
*Allergy Elimination
*Kinesiology

A Functional Health Evaluation is used to design comprehensive strategies incorporating naturopathic and homeopathic principles and bioenergetic techniques. Stressors are analyzed through the use of muscle function. This evaluation is not used as a medical diagnosis for disease identification. Health services are designed and delivered in order to manage stress, increase energy and optimize performance.

Education/Training

*Bachelor's Degree, Biology & Environmental Management, George Mason University, 1996
*Allergy Elimination Technique includes Ellen Cutler's BioSet and Pat Omiecinski's Metabolic Protocol for NAET, 2000
*Certified Massage Therapist, Board of Nursing in Virginia, 2002
*Touch for Health Instructor certification, 1977
*Potomac Massage Training Institute in 1985, Certificate
*Applied Physiology Certificate, 2006

Deborah “Max” Maxwell, as lead Dental Assistant is responsible for the effective and efficient clinical operation of Natural Horizons’ Biological Dental Department.  She insures that each procedure is carefully thought out and planned completely by the dental team, and then oversees to make sure that it is carried out according to the time schedules established, so that patients are seen on time and not kept waiting.  In addition to the warm feelings our patients all have toward Max, they also see her as “the life of the party” through her exuberance and bubbly demeanor.

Max has a total of over 25 years in the dental field.  Max began her career training in the United States Navy in 1982.  She completed her military service in 1988, when she became a mother to her two children, and stayed at home to raise them for 8 years.

Max then returned to the work force in 1997 and has worked in a variety of dental practices in that 23 year span.  Max is experienced or certified in dental radiography, orthodontics, TMJ, operative/restorative dentistry, periodontics, dental hygiene, acute oral diagnosis, cosmetic and emergency examinations and all aspects of dental laboratory procedures.

Education/Training:

• Naval School of Dental Assisting and Technology
• Class A School – U.S. Navy – San Diego, California  1982
• Chemistry/Physics – Saint Leo College  1983
• Naval School of Dental Assisting and Technology
• Class C School – U.S. Navy – San Diego, California  1987
• CEREC 3D Training – Houston, Texas  2003

Max spends her off time with her husband Bucky, her son Stephen, daughter Alex and grandson Noah.  She enjoys fishing, the outdoors and being around people.

Teresa Owens is a certified colon hydrotherapist who also works with ion detox footbath therapy. She specializes in detoxification and weight loss. Her goal is to help effectively eliminate toxins from the body in a natural way so you can experience optimal health.

With the increasing exposure of toxins, petrochemical, heavy metals and other chemicals in the environment, a regular detoxification program including colon hydrotherapy and ion detox footbath therapy is beneficial to everyone. Colon Hydrotherapy, also referred to as colonics, is a therapeutic procedure that uses filtered water to gently cleanse the large intestine or colon. It helps remove accumulated waste, mucus, bacteria, gas, and other toxic matter by hydrating, softening, loosening and rinsing the walls of the colon. The Ion Detox Foot Bath gently detoxifies the body of pesticides, heavy metals, nicotine and other toxins through a unique and relaxing 30-minute foot treatment.

After cleansing the body it is equally important to help your body to rebuild healthy blood cells and boost the immune system. Teresa believes that when the body has been cleansed and rebuilt with healthy foods, the pounds melt away and we have the tools to ward off disease.

Eugene Spence is a licensed a Board certified Acupuncturist with over 20 years experience in Chinese healing arts brings a wealth of knowledge to his practice. He has over 10 years of experience in western Medicine as a Medical Imaging Technologist. In addition to acupuncture Eugene offers a wide range of complementary therapy's such as Chinese herbal medicine, Tui Na massage, cupping therapy, micro-current electro-stimulation therapy, acu-point heat therapy known as Moxabustion and nutritional counseling based on the theory's of Chinese medicine. With his solid background in both Western and Eastern Medicine Eugene has a very effective, grounded and safe approach to the practice of Acupuncture.

Eugene Spence was raised in a medical family and was exposed to the healing arts from the time he was born. His father was a Doctor of Pediatrics and he had his office in a converted garage that was attached to their house. So as a child Eugene was surrounded sights, sounds and magic of a healing environment.

Education: B.A. in liberal arts , A.A. in diagnostic medical imaging technology , Graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture , National board certified in Acupuncture

Acupuncture treats a wide range of health issues including chronic and acute pain, Asthma, Allergies, Headaches, TMJ, Back and Spinal issues, Sciatica, Insomnia, Anxiety and Depression, Dizziness, High Blood Pressure, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Addictions, Indigestion, Constipation, Sexual Dysfunction, Women's Health issues, Men's Health issues, Pediatrics and Preventive Health.

Lori Thomasson coordinates all daily activity within the Medical Department and the front desk of Natural Horizons.  She is responsible for taking calls and properly routing them, confirming appointments, checking patients in, scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements for patients coming to the Center from out of town, coordinating all activity with each of the medical doctors including organizing charts, handling lab results, etc., and checking patients out after their appointment is completed.

 Lori is the consummate “glass is half full” person at the Center.  She possesses a magnetism which all patients gravitate towards.  It is fair to say that all patients love Lori for her jovial manner and her empathetic and caring attitude.  She consistently goes out of her way in making each patient feel welcome, warm and comfortable here at the Center.

 Lori is endowed with exceptional multitasking abilities, which are particularly valuable in her position when things are very busy.  Prior to Natural Horizons, Lori held a number of responsible positions in collections, office management and administration.  She is a native Virginian with 24 years in the medical field.  Lori attended Northern Virginia Community College.

 Lori spends her time off with her family which includes her two sons, a daughter, and her precious granddaughter, Trinity.

Dr. Robert Wagner has recently joined the Biological Dental Department at Natural Horizons as one of its four dentists.  Rob has practiced dentistry for over twenty-five years in the Northern Virginia area, and brings unique finely-honed skills and a vast dental experience to the Center.

Dr. Wagner is particularly interested in restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, periodontal treatment and TMJ therapy.  He is also accomplished in the use of CEREC CAD/CAM long-lasting porcelain restorations, having brought it to Natural Horizons. We are now one of the few clinics in this area offering this state-of-the-art process.

In addition to his work here, Dr. Wagner treats inmates at several area correctional facilities and spends many weekends treating National Guard soldiers.

Dr. Wagner is actively involved in a number of professional dentistry associations, including the Northern Virginia Dental Society, the Virginia Dental Association and the American Dental Association.  He has served on numerous committees over the years.  In addition, he is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, an organization dedicated to promoting continuing education.  Dr. Wagner is also a Past President of the Virginia Chapter. 

Education/Training:

• Bachelors Degree, University of Nebraska, 1979
• Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Nebraska, 1983
• Continuum Series, Pankey Institute, 1989-1991
• 1,300+ hours of continuing education

Rob spends his free time with his family and reading, golfing, bicycling, participating in and studying politics, and is active in his church.  He has also traveled extensively throughout the United States.