Meet Our Staff

Dr. Robert Edelburg

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.

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

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.  

Fred Henry, LMT

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.
John Slicker

John Slicker
Core Energetics, Bodywork, Medical Qigong

John studied massage and Shiatsu at the Swedish Institute in New York City graduating in 1995.  While working as a licensed massage therapist in NYC, John expanded his bodywork skills to include Polarity Therapy, Cranial-sacral balancing and reflexology at the Polarity Wellness Network in Stoneridge, NY.  With a passion for a holistic “body-mind-energy” approach John studied at the Core Energetics Institute and graduated from their 4-year training in 2004.  John has studied Qigong since 1994 and is now a Practitioner through the International Institute of Medical Qigong, Palm Desert.  John brings a synthesis of these various modalities into a unique style of body and energy work.


 

Claire Kruppe, M.D.

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:

      Please call Dr. Kruppe directly to make an appointment
      714-865-9707


     

    Linda A. Shestock, MBA, M.S., SEP

    Linda A. Shestock, MBA, M.S., SEP
    Somatic Experiencing, Marriage and Family Therapist

    Linda Shestock, LMFT, SEP, is a CA. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (MFC40396) and has been in practice for twelve years. She brings a rich background of more than 20 years experience working in nonprofit organizations to her work. Her practice focus includes relationship issues, depression, anxiety or fears, divorce or separation, including being a Collaborative Divorce Coach and Child Specialist, domestic abuse or violence, child abuse, trauma and PTSD, gay and lesbian issues, loss or grief, parenting, spiritual issues, marital and pre-marital counseling. She brings a holistic focus to her practice that is integrated into traditional modalities. The specialty areas of her training are trauma, addiction, collaboration and mediation. She is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).

     She treats individuals and couples of all ages. She can be reached directly at 760-413-0216.

     

    What is Somatic Experiencing® (SE)?

    Somatic Experiencing® is a body-awareness approach to trauma being taught throughout the world. It is the result of over forty years of observation, research, and hands-on development by Dr. Peter Levine. Based upon the realization that human beings have an innate ability to overcome the effects of trauma, Somatic Experiencing has touched the lives of many thousands. SE® restores self-regulation, and returns a sense of aliveness, relaxation and wholeness to traumatized individuals who have had these precious gifts taken away.  www.traumahealing.com

    Claire Husted
    Massage Therapist

    After nearly 20 years of experience in the health care field, Claire Husted received her training in massage therapy in 1997 from the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. With over 1000 hours of training, She has developed a unique style that is based in Swedish massage, while integrating other modalities including shiatsu and myofacial release. Claire believes that this approach promotes overall relaxation and supports the healing process. She tailors her massage to the needs of each individual. In this way, Claire is able to focus on areas needing more attention where the client holds his or her stress.

     

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