A network of integrative healthcare providers in Northern Colorado
The Healing Gardens Health Center works with an extended network of healthcare practitioners, all in private practice but joined in vision and in spirit.
Sharon Austin, PsyD Clinical Psychology
“Love doesn’t just sit there like a stone; it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.”
Ursula K LeGuin
Dr. Austin specializes in Couples Therapy utilizing knowledge from neuroscience, attachment theory, somatic psychology and equine-assisted therapy. She is passionate about helping couples attain a level of security, commitment and intimacy they couldn’t previously imagine or experience. She strives to live and work with authenticity and integrity influenced greatly by her husband, two teenage children, her horses, various farm animals and nature.
Dr. Austin is a licensed clinical psychologist. She received her doctorate from the University of Denver, completing her internship at the Boston VAMC National Center for PTSD. She is an advanced practitioner in PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy), level II practitioner in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and a Certified EAGALA practitioner (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Assoc). She has also completed EMDR level II training, numerous trainings in complex PTSD, and mindfulness trainings.
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T: 970.493.4093 | Website
Mary Bashkin, Massage Therapist
Mary specializes in neuromuscular rehabilitation and deep tissue massage, Swedish relaxation massage, and prenatal massage. In practice for over 17 years, she has worked in chiropractic offices, spas, and physical therapy clinics, allowing her to develop a diverse set of massage skills. Mary studied at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy and graduated with over 1000 hours of training, continuing to update her skills with additional training in myofascial release and prenatal massage. She offers 60- or 90-minute sessions.
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T: 970.391.7491
Maria Fenty, CMT and Energy Kinesiologist
Maria Fenty graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy and Healing Arts in 1984. She is a Certified Massage Therapist, and Energy Kinesiologist/Applied Physiologist at BodyWork Therapies.
Maria specializes in several areas, including neuromuscular massage, Shiatsu, pre/post natal massage, somatic therapies, stress management, flower essences, energy kinesiology, food and mood, wilderness adventures, nature as nurturer, and earth-centered spirituality.
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T: 970.472.2606
Shonna Kempter, Certified Holistic Practitioner
Shonna, our resident functional nutritionist, is a certified holistic practitioner and healthy-living educator. She also has a background in aromatherapy, herbalism, flower essences, nutraceuticals, stress management, Reiki and specialty diets. Shonna is passionate about helping others find health and balance, and is excited to help you find the right supplements to meet your needs. Shonna also manages the Healing Gardens Medicinal Store so you can find her there to answer any questions you might have about store products.
Jean-Christophe Prin,
Certified Acupuncturist & Oriental Medicine practitioner
Jean-Christophe has a Master’s in Oriental Medicine from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as well as a a degree in Sports and Exercise Science. He also completed a four months internship at “Tianjin First Teaching Hospital” in North Eastern China, followed by 12 months in Kunming, China studying sinology and Chinese language. Jean-Christophe has lived in Fort Collins since 2007 and is licensed to practice acupuncture and herbal medicine in Colorado.
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T: 970.430.6088 | Email | Website
Paul Slaughter, LMFT
I have 27 years as a psychotherapist and over 30 years of meditation practice. I see clients struggling with depression, anxiety, or with their relationships. My clients discover unconscious beliefs and habits of perception–and ways to change them. This is important!
I use an experiential mindfulness-based approach, Hakomi, which neuroscience has shown to be effective. I welcome people with anxiety, depression, anger, social anxieties, and addictive behaviors who want to live more fully.
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T: 970.988.7042
Kathy Williams-Tolstrup, LPC, EMDR II
I provide a safe and caring environment where you can begin the transformative journey of uncovering core issues and limiting beliefs
that are the obstacles to emotional health and well-being. Offering a blend of the best practices of Western Psychology and the mindfulness-based approaches of the East, my style can best be described as non-judgmental, compassionate, and collaborative. I am also trained in EMDR, an integrative psychotherapy approach proven effective for the treatment of trauma. Last year I completed the requirements to become Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator based on Brené Brown’s groundbreaking work
on vulnerability, courage, worthiness and shame. Using this model, I co-facilitate weekend retreats for women with Michele Faris, PsyD.
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T: 970.391.8292 | Website
Amy Willman, Certified Rolfer ™
Amy is a native of Missouri and has been treated and taught by osteopaths her entire life. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master’s degree from Colorado State University in design, and has now refocused her 3-dimensional eye on bodies in movement. Her belief in holistic philosophies guided her to Rolfing SI work. She graduated from The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration® in Boulder, CO in 2013, and started her practice in Fort Collins. “I believe life is meant to be enjoyed pain-free. Everyone has the ability to heal through body awareness and the willingness to love themselves. Rolfing is a great tool for learning about your body, movement, and strength from within.”
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