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How Breathe came to be
Several years ago, Heather Lounsbury, L.Ac. worked with a well known acupuncturist who traveled with numerous musicians as their physician. He taught her all the ins and outs of this type of work & the great benefits performers would reap professionally and personally from Heather taking her talents on tour. This experience first planted the idea of ‘Breathe’ into Heather’s mind, which is now a successful reality. The company Breathe combines the three things she is most passionate about - total health, travel, and music.
Before starting Breathe, Heather Lounsbury, L.Ac. treated several
musicians and actors and knew exactly what their very specific needs
were. Working on sets and in studios is a common occurrence in Los
Angeles for many healthcare providers, and Breathe is takes it to
the next level. Breathe provides a large variety of holistic healthcare
services by several talented and experienced healers and physicians.
All of them have excelled in their line of work and now share their
expertise with performers all over the world.
We now work with several artists, locally and when they travel.
Breathe helps its clients perform, look and feel their best by supporting
them in attaining physical and emotional balance. This ensures longevity
in their careers and improvement in their health. Our goal is to
make stress, pain, and fatigue a thing of the past for ALL touring
artists.
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 HEATHER
LOUNSBURY, L.Ac.
In her early childhood, Heather discovered a love for travel. By the time she was ten, she was learning two languages and had been abroad three times. Her love of learning about different cultures led her to graduating from University of Maryland Magna cum Laude, with BAs in Russian linguistics and German literature. Throughout college, Heather worked as a vegetarian chef. For her junior year, Heather had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad. After graduating, her curiosity and interests led her to Los Angeles where she studied massage in preparation for acupuncture school. During four years of rigorous study at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Heather held an internship at Daniel Freeman Hospital in the Chemical Dependency (AKA Exodus), Psychiatric, and Trauma units. She then graduated Summa cum Laude. Heather has over 14 years of experience working as a healthcare provider. Along with acupuncture, she is an herbalist, nutritionist, Reiki master, and massage therapist. At her clinic in Santa Monica she treats a variety of illnesses, but specializes in pain management, mental health/addiction, and stress reduction. Her patients range from newborns to the elderly, celebrities to college students. Because of her expertise, Heather is a frequently invited guest speaker at local colleges and health food stores. As a well-respected physician, Ms. Heather’s unique holistic approach to healing encompasses all aspects of a patients needs, allowing the best results possible. On January 25, 2007 she appeared live on KTLA's morning show discussing the benefits of cupping and acupuncture.
Heather Lounsbury, L.Ac. is a leading healthcare advisor and acupuncturist who has worked with many award-winning celebrites over the past decade including Coldplay, Korn, Carmen Electra, Carmit of The Pussy Cat Dolls, Dave Navarro and James Black. She was featured as Best of the Best in Elite Traveler's 2006 Black Book.
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 LAUREN PETERSON L.Ac., L.M.T.
Experience and skill in the ancient artistry of Traditional Chinese Medicine, several years training in massage, and a passion for travel is what Lauren brings to the mission here at "Breathe". In 1990 Lauren graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Psychology and an enthusiasm for helping people suffering from emotional disharmony by extending them her undivided attention and an open heart. With two years experience in counselling troubled teens, Lauren moved to Berlin, Germany where holistic health care is embraced and thrives. Along with fluent German, she learned about the intricate bond between the health of the physical body and the psyche from the many alternative health care practitioners she met. Two years later, she had completed her European Union Licensing Exam as a Holistic Health Care Provider specializing in healing body work. She then moved her private practice back to California with the single-minded goal of completing the challenging four-year Master’s Degree program in acupuncture and chinese herbology at Emperor’s College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Santa Monica. With an internship in the Chemical Dependency and Trauma Units at Daniel Freeman Hospital under her belt, as well as participation in research studies of chronic pain at the L.A. Free Clinic, Lauren graduated Valedictorian from the program. Now a fully licensed acupuncturist, Lauren specializes in treating pain, stress, addiction and women’s health issues in her private practice in Santa Barbara, CA. She looks forward to offering you the tools to achieve radiant well-being with her compassion, therapeutic touch and the expertise born of a decade of dedication to the health care profession.
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SHANNON COLLINS
 Shannon Collins is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in Physical Therapy who successfully treats neck and back pain, shoulder dysfunctions, sprains and strains, overuse injuries and other orthopedic conditions.
Her life-long fascination with how the body works, and the interactions of the mind and body, which led her to a BScPE degree (Kinesiology), and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy . Shannon went on to complete the prestigious Canadian Orthopedic Division courses and exams in manual therapy in an unheard of time frame of 4 years.. She has now been practicing 20 years, and has continued to advance her academic qualifications by teaching at the Graduate School in Physical Therapy at Mount Saint Mary’s College.
Professional athletes, executives and performers seek her out for her personal touch and the peace of mind they find with working with Shannon and her expertise. She has a private practice in Santa Monica, and works with performers and athletes on the road. |
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JERRY ERICKSON, Ph.D.
Dr. Jerry "Shimon" Erickson, Ph.D. has had the love for the healing arts for over 4 decades. After high school, Jerry entered the Air Force and as part of the Elite Special Forces "Para-Rescue" team. After his military career, Dr. Erickson stayed in the Orient studying diverse types of healing and martial arts. Returning home, he achieved his BS in Biology, a Masters degree in Physical Therapy, as well as his Ph.D. in Physical Therapy, specializing in Sports Medicine. Dr. Erickson now has over thirty years of practical experience in physical therapy, chiropractic, nutrition, fitness training and martial arts. Dr. Erickson has provided his services through out the years for people such as H.H the fourteenth Dalai Lama, Shania Twain, Ozzy Osbourne, and Rosanna Arquette. He is happy to be a part of the Breathe team, because he feels that it’s a blessing being with like-minded people who love to help others.
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M.J.B. STALLMEYER, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. M.J. Bernadette (Bernie) Stallmeyer is an Assistant Professor
of Radiology and Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School
of Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree in physics from
Northeastern University in Boston, while running a vegetarian catering
business on weekends. She received her medical degree from Cornell
University in New York City, and a Ph.D in Biophysics from Brandeis
University. She completed a combined Medical-Surgical internship
at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts, followed
by residency and fellowship in Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology
at the Massachusetts General Hospital. For the past six years, she
has specialized in diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic
back pain, and of blood vessel diseases of the brain and spinal
cord such as brain aneurysms and stroke. Although the nature of
her "day job" is high-tech, she emphasizes a holistic
approach in treating patients: for example, in treating back pain,
especially in professional athletes and performer, this includes
movement analysis and instruction in injury prevention techniques.
Dr. Stallmeyer most often uses her talents on the road for those
with acute injuries and pain.
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JOSHUA DELSON, D.C.
Born in New York City and growing up in New Jersey,
where Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen were locals, Joshua Delson,
D.C. was destined to have a great love for music. He started learning
various instruments as a child and still plays in his spare time.
Having received a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Fitness from
Florida State University and being a member of one the top personal
training programs, Dr. Delson was on his way to becoming a holistic
practitioner. Dr. Joshua Delson, D.C.continued his education at
the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic & earned his degree
as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Joshua has been helping people heal
through nutrition, fitness, and chiropractic for over 10 years.
He has a private practice in both New York and Los Angeles with
a focus on balancing the body's systems through meridians, applied
kinesiology, gentle & non-force chiropractic adjustments, whole
foods, and exercise. Being a musician himself, Joshua Delson has
hands on experience of both the physical and emotional challenges
of this type of work.
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LINDSAY LOPEZ
Lindsay Lopez started as a professional dancer, working in feature
films and on several national tours. A back injury lead her to
Pilates for rehabilitation. She was then offered a job to teach.
She found herself drawn to the work and its effectiveness in dramatically
changing bodies.
Having experience as a performer, Lindsay creates workouts tailor
made for the individual and their needs. Adding Pilates to a performer’s
regimen creates stamina and prevents against injury. Dancers,
artists, and athletes have all used Pilates for many years to
help sustain the physical demands of their careers.
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 J.J.
FLIZANES
J.J.
Flizanes is a talented, energetic personal trainer. J.J. works with
each our clients to increase endurance and strength, aid in weight
loss, reduce stress, and give you that body you’ve always
dreamed of. She specializes in finding the perfect fitness program
according to your goals and needs. If you have any injuries, no
problem. J.J. knows exactly how to modify exercises for injuries,
and in many cases, completely alleviating any pain and correcting
the problem. She has created fitness educational programs, taught
workshops, given lectures and instructed trainers across the United
States. She has been selected as one of the top six personal trainers
for 2003 by Shape Magazine. A familiar local media figure in the
Los Angeles fitness industry, J.J. was chosen as a spokesperson
for the American Heart Association and has appeared in many national
magazines and on TV. J.J. Flizanes is a Certified Nutrition Specialist,
Certified Kickboxing Instructor, and has achieved multiple certifications
with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and The Resistance
Training Specialist Program.
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