The following articles from the Green Health Care Spotlights and from Symbiosis: The Journal of Ecologically Sustainable Medicine highlight individuals or organizations, which incorporate Ecologically Sustainable Medicine (ESM) into their work. These professionals demonstrate the principles of ESM in action.

Professionals Bashwati Bhattacharya, MD Exposed to both western and ayurvedic medicine, Bhaswati began early to adopt a holistic and preventative attitude towards healing. Learn more >> Steve Bretow, DDS Steven Bretow and Ann Honigman, Owners of Westside Family Chiropractic realized that there were many things they could do with minimal effort to make their practice ‘greener.   Learn more >> Calista Hunter, MD Dr. Hunter describes Teleosis as “a perfect blending of two of my passions, medicine and sustainability.”     Learn more >> Michael Anne Conley For Michael Anne Conley, "Green Health Care" means "aligning your work environment with your intentions and values."   Learn more >>   James Dong A freshman at University of California-Berkeley who demonstrated an interest in promoting environmental management and sustainable development, helped develop the Green Pharmacy Program at Teleosis.   Learn more >> Luis Frigo Helped Teleosis save paper and other resources by putting the Symbiosis journal online.   Learn more >>   Doctors Luke Fortney, MD and Rian Podein, MD Graduates of the Teleosis Institute's Leadership in Green Health Care program, collaborate on Green Medicine Conference in Madison, Wisconsin.   Learn more >>   Andrew Jameton is currently focusing on ethical issues related to sustainability and the environmental impact of U.S. health care.   Learn more >> (PDF 340kb) Robert Litman By creating The Breathable Body Intensive we allow people to re-learn how to breathe correctly, we treat the cause of most breathing related illnesses.   Learn more >> Susan Lord, MD At 'Food As Medicine' the focus is on how our relationship with food help to keep us in balance—with ourselves, our communities, and the Earth.   Learn more >> (PDF 195kb) Cambria Lowe, LMFT By "greening" her office, Lowe has deepened her understanding of how our relationship with our bodies affects our relationship with the natural world.   Learn more >> Marianne Marchese, ND utilizes an integrative model of health care that respects the body’s natural healing process. Her decision to become involved in the Green Health Care Program came naturally.   Learn more >> Drs. Marshall & Martz Nestled in a converted ranch house in Walnut Creek, California, Dr. Andrew Marshall and Dr. Lynne Martz have transformed their cosmetic dentistry practice into a prime example of Green Health Care in action.   Learn more >> Dorisse Neale, R.N., B.S.N. Dorisse Neale teaches asthmatics about reversing the devastating symptoms of asthma and reestablishing the internal balance within the body through the Buteyko Method.   Learn more >> (PDF 73.5kb) Dean Ornish, MD Dr. Dean Ornish has established and promoted the efficacy of a comprehensive diet and lifestyle-based approach to managing and reversing heart disease.   Learn more >> (PDF 142kb) Namrata Patel, DDS In bustling Union Square shopping district you will find San Francisco’s first ecologically sustainable green dentistry practice.   Learn more >> Fred Pockrass, DDS & Ina Pockrass At Transcendentist®, they provide whole-person care that acknowledges the consciousness of both the environment, as well as their clients. Learn more >> Jessica Prentice Prentice provides a model for communities who want food that is healthy, environmentally responsible and grounded in the wise nourishing traditions of our ancestors. Cory Reddish Dr. Cory’s enthusiasm around Greening the Workplace reinforced her desire to integrate environmental wellness into her practice. Margo Roman, DVM “In a career where we connect to such an important part of nature, it is crucial that we work WITH nature in the creation of a healthy and healing atmosphere.”   Learn more >> Tamara Wolfson, LaC Wolfson sees her work in the kitchen as an extension of her medical practice; it’s a means of offering communities greater access to essential information about food and health.   Learn more >> (PDF 80.1kb) Cyrus Wood-Thomas, DC Dr. Wood-Thomas felt a strong need to contribute to the profession and the world. ESM is giving him the opportunity to do both at the same time.   Learn more >>

Organizations Bay Area Green Business Program This Earth Day we are celebrating leaders in sustainable medicine who are making the planet a healthier place one health care office at a time.   Learn more >> Bauman College Students learn how to reduce dependency on foods that contributes to the degradation of both the human body and our environment.   Learn more >> (PDF 190kb) Body, Mind, Spirit Massage Therapy Center Owner John Vito Moraglia describes his passion and dedication for integrating ecological sustainability into hands-on healing practices.   Learn more >> Center for Mind/Body Medicine CMBM is at the forefront of a movement to revive the spirit and transform the practice of medicine, to create a compassionate model of healthcare.”   Learn more >> (PDF 139kb) Children's Environmental Health Network A national organization dedicated to protecting the children from environmental hazards by promoting a healthy environment.   Learn more >> (PDF 64.6kb) Collaborative on Health and the Environment CHE is working to create a sustainable environment for the benefit of the health of humans as well as other inhabitants of this planet.   Learn more >> (PDF 128kb) Hastings Center A bioethics research institute that serves to explore fundamental and emerging questions in health care, biotechnology, and the environment.   Learn more >> (PDF 234kb) International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology We disseminate scientific information and promote relevant research, education, & noninvasive scientifically sound therapies.   Learn more >> (PDF 49kb) McKinnon Institute We offer certification in massage and other bodywork programs that blend technical expertise and compassion to acknowledge mind, body, and spirit.   Learn more >> National Association of Nutrition Professionals Our mission is to create a greater acceptance of nutritionists in medical arenas and gain insurance reimbursement for nutritionists.   Learn more >> (PDF 232kb) Prevention Institute The Prevention Institute has the unique mission of improving community health and well-being by building momentum for effective primary prevention.Learn more >> (pdf 249kb) Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy Pharmaca, a bustling community-based pharmacy, joined our Green Pharmacy Program to offer safe medicine disposal for their community.Learn more >> Preventive Medicine Research Institute PMRI's mission is to perform pioneering scientific research, education, and service of the highest quality.   Learn more >> (PDF 67kb)