Meet Our Staff

Dr. Robert Edelburg
Chiropractor

Dr. Robert Edelburg started on the healer's journey in the 80's with training in Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release Therapy and Massage Therapy. He returned to school and graduated with his doctorate in Chiropractic in 2000 from Western States Chiropractic College. After graduation, Dr. Edelburg moved to Palm Springs where he established the Edelburg Chiropractic and Wellness Center. He prefers to practice in a multidisciplinary setting and is very excited about the opening of the Palm Springs Healing Center and the amazing people coming to participate.

Michael Boyer L.Ac.
Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine

Michael Boyer L.Ac. has spent over 20 years honing his skills in the healing arts. An early passion for yoga and shiatsu massage served as a springboard into the field of Chinese Medicine and, in 1995, Michael graduated from Oakland’s Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences with a Master of Science Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Read more...

Elemir Jakocs, LMT
Massage Therapist

Elemir is a highly skilled body worker with over 20 years of experience.  He is well educated, highly knowlegable and is certified in many different methods of treatment.  He is also a Certified Massage Instructor and has taught hundreds of massage school students since 1994. 

With over 3500 hours of training, from European, Canadian and American schools, Elemir is one of the best and most experienced Massage Therapists in the Coachella Valley.   In addition to Deep Tissue and Therapeutic Massage , he practices Kinesiology, Shiatsu, Somatic Bodywork, Sports Massage, Lymphatic Drainage and Reflexology to name a few.  

In addition to his considerable accomplishments in body work therapies.  Elemir also holds a Masters Degree in Natural Health and a Doctoral Degree in Naturopathy from Clayton School of Natural Healing.  He is also a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.  

Askat Ruzyev, L.Ac. CMT., Dipl. AOM
Acupuncture, Massage Therapy

Askat Ruzyev, LAc, MSTCM, Dipl. AOM is a Licensed Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture & Herbology. Askat is also certified by the National Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Askat received his Master of Science Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, CA.  Before joining the staff at the Palm Springs Healing Center, Askat was an acupuncturist at the ACTCM Community Clinic in San Francisco.  He was also a staff member at the ACTCM Auricular Clinic in San Francisco.  He provided acupuncture and herbal medicine services at the San Francisco Jewish Home.   Askat has completed an extensive internship with Michael Boyer, L.Ac. at Palm Springs Healing Center. He is certified in Muscle Channel Technique (MCT) by Frank He, L.Ac. of Sports Medicine Center in Sunnyvale, CA.

Prior to becoming an Acupuncturist Askat was, and still is a Professional Massage Therapist.  His work experience includes numerous five star hotels and spas from Chicago to San Francisco, including the local Riviera Resort and Spa here in Palm Springs, CA

Askat was born and raised in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and moved to the United States in 1998.

Askat’s treatment of acupuncture and massage therapy will bring your body relief from pain, and help restore natural health and balance back into your life.

 

To visit Askat's website click here.

 

Dr. Marc Eisman
Chiropractor

Professor, Dr.Marc Eisman, B.Sci, D.C., Health and Fitness Guru

Dr. Marc Eisman graduated Cornell University with a B.S. in Life Sciences on the Dean’s list. He later obtained a Doctorate in Chiropractic graduating Magna Cum Laude from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Eisman attained an Associate Professorship at Southern California College of Chiropractic and taught Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy for eight years whilst maintaining three very successful practices in Beverly Hills, California.  Marc migrated to Australia opening several Gyms and Fitness centres based on Chiropractic principles. He has published many articles pertaining to Health and Fitness while serving on the Board of Fitness New South Wales, Australia as well as the State Advisory Board of Community and Special Populations Community. He served on several  Gold’s Gym Advisory Boards. Marc lived and practiced chiropractic abroad in Australia, India, Indonesia, Sweden and Egypt.

In 2009 Marc was named President of Gold’s Gym Academy where he relocated to Jakarta, Indonesia. His duties and accomplishments included the complete set up of the largest Fitness Institute serving South East Asia. Responsibilities included setting up Wellness Centre’s , curriculum development, staff and management training  and obtaining accreditation.

The Academy is the only recognized   and accredited ACSM official facility in South East Asia. In 2010 Marc returned to the USA and settled down in Palm Springs where he practices his true passion CHIROPRACTIC . Marc specializes on members of the older community practicing a dynamic chiropractic approach stressing health and longevity.

Fred Henry, LMT
Massage Therapist

Fred Henry is a gifted massage therapist with over 1000 hours of training at the world renouned Esalen Institute in Big Sur California, the New School of Social Research in New York, and Kaplan College right here in Palm Springs. He is also a certified Reiki Practitioner. A member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, Fred is also the massage manager here at the Palm Springs Healing Center.

Brian Healey, LCSW
Psychotherapist

Brian Healey, LCSW, has been practicing psychotherapy in California for the last twelve years. He had served seven years as the clinical manager for a group practice in Palm Desert, and previously worked as a lead clinician with Riverside County Department of Mental Health. Brian obtained his Master of Social Work degree at Washington University in St. Louis, where he trained under nationally-renown therapists, psychiatrists, and researchers. He has successfully treated men and women who had struggled with a variety of concerns, such as depression, grief, substance abuse, family and work conflict, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. With a great breadth of understanding in interpersonal relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, mindfulness, personal development, and restructuring unconscious belief patterns, he has a wide range of skills and tools to help his clients. In addition, he has extensive knowledge and experience in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, family systems, holistic, and positive psychology. Clients he works with will be attune to, and appreciate, the intricate connections among the brain, the mind, the body, and personal energy.

Some specific population groups he has worked with include the gay and lesbian community, couples, substance-recovering clients, medical professionals, law enforcement, and military personnel. Working with children as young as four, with seniors in their eighties and nineties, and with families of every kind of background has richly broadened his experience. He is active in the community, and has volunteered with a diverse range of civic organizations. He loves to learn, to laugh, and to teach. He finds witnessing the healing, achievements, and new insights that clients develop to be incredible rewarding. He firmly believes that we all have innate abilities to create greater happiness and success, and works with clients to establish their own unique expression of their highest potential – to honor their own true self and their place in the world.

 

For information or appointments, please call Brian directly at 760-413-4013

Claire Kruppe, M.D.
Wellness Physician

Dr. Kruppe is a California licensed Medical Doctor, Board Certified Anatomic / Clinical Pathologist and Immunohematologist, and has been practicing traditional medicine for 22 years.  This foundation of traditional medical practice combined with her addition of alternative medical approaches provides patients with a uniquiely reliable and comprehensive wellness program. 

Specialties include:

• Patient advocacy
• Second opinion / Medical reviews
• Medical Marijuana Recommendations
• Wellness care for seniors
• Weight Loss /  Nutritional Counciling
Go to Dr. Kruppe's website for more information.

Please call Dr. Kruppe directly to make an appointment

714-865-9707