Too often individual and family needs go unheard.
Break the cycle by knowing your options when it comes to healthcare.
These online modules are designed empower people with the missing link.
Attain easy to digest actionable information to increase health and wellness!
Welcome to the site!
I'm Heather Peterman, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a Mom of three. The information you find in these modules has been carefully constructed from almost 20 years of experience as a practitioner of integrated medicine.
The modules have been lovingly put together in order circulate knowledge and empower people to take control of their health.
Children's Health
Trends in children's health show an increase in chronic pain, obesity, mental health and social concerns.
These classes address some of the most concerning issues and offer a way for you as parents to better relate to and understand your children.
Mindfulness, nutrition, acupuncture, aromatherapy and 5 element typing are explored to deliver solutions that can be easily integrated into your home.
Fertility
Women are waiting until later in life to have children. As this occurs there is a drastic increase in woman who struggle to conceive.
Most women know that fertility declines after 30. What many do not know, is that you increase your chances of conception in the 90 days prior to trying to conceive.
These modules explore conditions specific to infertility, egg reserve, egg quality and the timing of the menstrual cycle.
Woman's Health
From the start of the first period through menopause these modules explore various women's health concerns.
A large portion of women in the world suffer from painful periods, mood swings and pelvic pain related to their cycle. Periods do not need to be, and shouldn't be, painful.
Hot flashes, insomnia and loss of libido haunt women in peri-menopause and beyond. This does not need to be the new norm.
Gain the insight needed to take back control.
Essential Oils
There is a lot of attention on essential oils. The use of oils can be a welcome addition to any home if they are used safely and correctly.
Gain the information you need form a certified clinical aromatherapist and have confidence that you using the oils in a useful and secure way.
Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture
Explore various topics related to Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and integrated medicine.
Learn how to use TCM theories to enhance your life and understand relationships through the modules on 5 phase theory.
Strengthen your immune system and lower your stress levels by exploring the restorative healing modules.
Nutrition / Supplements & Herbal Medicine
Learn the basic building blocks of nutrition and help your family make healthy eating decisions.
Explore and understand obesity trends, insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes.
By understanding how the Standard American Diet came to be, we learn from the past. We reverse false understanding and create a new understanding of nutritional needs.
Elemental Kids
Dr. Peterman's first book Elemental Kids is due to be released in the Fall 2020. It is a comprehensive guide to understanding complex modern health concerns our children face and how to address them. This book helps families understand each other and communicate better. By practicing the easy to follow solutions families can create a more harmonious home and work towards healing the unwell.
Education & Credentials:
Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago Illinois)
Master of Science and Oriental Medicine (Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Racine Wisconsin)
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition (Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Racine Wisconsin)
Massage Therapist (Blue Cliff College, Biloxi Mississippi)
Licensed Acupuncturist (WI)
Diplomat Acupuncture ( NCCAOM)
Certified Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner (Jane Buckle & Associates)
BIO
Dr. Peterman is an acupuncturist practicing in Wisconsin. She graduated Suma Cum Laude from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Racine Wisconsin and completed her doctoral work through the college’s Chicago, Illinois campus.
She served the community as the medical director of her practice, Sana Acupuncture and Apothecary, for many years before choosing to leave private practice to join a hospital based integrated medicine team.
As an acupuncturist within a large healthcare organization she serves various roles. Her specialties in practice are woman's health, reproductive medicine and pediatrics.
She has helped launch new acupuncture programs embedded in a hospital based fertility clinic, cancer care center and physical medicine and rehabilitation program.
She is leader in the field of integrated health who is passionate and fearless about delivering options and knowledge to patients and families.
