PRACTITIONERS
Dr. Corinne M. De Soto
Naturopathic Physician
As a family physician, I empower my patients and help them navigate their health through all stages of life. I collaborate with other pediatricians, mental health workers and medical specialists to provide truly holistic medicine. I offer my patients a customized, guided health care system that other doctors do not; a system that includes nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, craniosacral, IV therapy, labs and imaging plus pharmaceutical medications. We will work as a team to achieve and maintain your health goals because I am your partner in sickness and in health. Want to know more about me? Please check out my website.
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Erin Heidrich L.Ac
Erin is a graduate of Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland , Oregon. She joined the Koa Clinic of Integrative Health in 2018.
She is an effective clinician utilizing TCM, Master Tung style acupuncture for musculoskeletal pain and specializes in Women's Health. She was a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship while at OCOM, and is currently pursuing her ABORM certificate in reproductive medicine.
Kimberly Schueler, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
No matter where someone is in life or illness, Kimberly Schueler is here support them with a holistic and customized approach to help them live their best life.
As a board-certified family nurse practitioner with 12 years of experience, including ICU and triage. She also has a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Sonoma State University, with a background in integrative primary care.
Much of her work starts with natural therapies such as healthy diet, lifestyle, and supplements, fostering a connection to the natural rhythms of the body and the earth. However, she is also considers and uses modern western treatments like prescription drugs that may be appropriate for more acute instances when the body is further unbalanced.
In addition to providing holistic primary care, her specialities include women’s health, anxiety and depression, hormone therapy, and palliative and end-of-life care. She believes in truly listening to her patients and working together with them for relief and healing.
Kimberly accepts Medicare, and all HMSA and UHA plans.
Dr. Cheri Wood,
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Cheri Wood is passionate about helping others navigate their health journey through education and empowerment to live happier and healthier lives. Dr. Wood is a licensed naturopathic physician, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner through the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFMCP), and a certified Obesity Specialist through the World Obesity Federation (SCOPE). She utilizes a collaborative healthcare model embracing both conventional and holistic treatment modalities.
Allison White, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Allison is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. She has worked in hospital-based medicine her entire career as a registered nurse, from the Emergency Room to the Intensive Care Unit. While obtaining her Master’s in nursing alongside becoming a mother she began to see healthcare in a different light. It is with this light that her passion for Functional Medicine and root cause care grew. As a certified practitioner of of Functional Medicine and the School of Applied Functional Medicine, she has learned a natural approach to treating traditional ailments. She says, “I truly believe Food is Medicine.” She also believes, there is a time and place for conventional medicine, but it is not to care for your chronic disease.
Allison specializes in natural cardiovascular health preventing and reversing diabetes and hypertension. She will do a very thorough intake to get to know you and as you work together, she promises to inspire, educate and empower you to live a life full of energy, optimal health and wellness.
You can read more about Allison on her website, www.NaturalWellnessNP.com
Tomi Knutson, LMT
Craniosacral Therapist
Hello, my name is Tomi Knutson and I'm an LMT specializing in Craniosacral Therapy for all ages, Manual Lymph Drainage and Family Constellation Work.
I fell in love with Big Island during a sabbatical from my Oakland practice back in 2013. Last year, I decided to follow my heart and moved to Kona. I am excited and honored to join the talented practitioners of the Koa Clinic and look forward to offering my skills and experience.
Over the last 20 years of working with others both as a Craniosacral Therapist and formerly as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, one thing is clear - we each carry within our bodies, minds and hearts all we need to heal and grow into the magical beings we are meant to be. All that's needed is the patience to listen and the willingness to Touch In and collaborate with what our innate wisdom is sharing with us. We each have our own healing journey to follow, and I would be honored to accompany you on yours.
For more information and to book an appointment, please visit my website: www.tomiknutson.com
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Emily Radisich
QHHT practitioner
Holy Fire Reiki
Quantum healing allows you to access the part of yourself that has all the answers. Through this technique, Emily will help guide you in receiving information around why certain experiences are showing up in your life. Once the root cause comes into awareness and is acknowledged, it is so much easier to release, allowing healing of your body, mind and spirit.
To learn more, visit my website at
https://www.emilyroseqhht.com/