About
Sandra Azar
Sandra has been practicing Homeopathy since completing a two
year diploma course
at the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy in Los Angeles in 1995.
She then continued studying
with Ananda Zaren for three years. Her interest in holistic
medicine developed during college pursuing an Associate Degree
In Dental Hygiene and Bachelor Degree in Health Science. Since
that time she has been trained as a Massage Therapist, a Kripalu
Yoga Instructor and then found her love for Homeopathy. Her
initial experience with the profound healing effects of homeopathy
were from her own 13 years of being a patient of Ananda Zaren.
A
guide to Homeopathy:
What is Homeopathy?
Classical homeopathy is an amazing holistic system of treatment
that relies on a profound understanding of the complexity of
human beings. It is a safe and effective system of medicine
which involves treating the whole individual with highly diluted,
non-toxic substances aimed at triggering the body's natural
system of healing. Homeopathy is based on the principle of "like
cures like", that if a substance can cause symptoms of
disease in a healthy person, then it can cure a sick person
suffering from similar symptoms. Based on their individual symptoms
a homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each
patient. It can safely be used with infants, children, adults
and animals. This system of medicine was developed by a German
doctor, Samuel Hahnemann, in 1796 and has been used worldwide
ever since.
Finding
your individual medicine.
When you see a homeopath it is their job to get a thorough understanding
of your health, on a physical, mental and emotional level, and
the exact symptoms you are experiencing so they can find a homeopathic
remedy which matches you and your symptoms as precisely as possible.
Therefore during the initial, confidential "case-taking"
interview, the homeopath will ask an extensive range of questions
to try and understand each patients unique dilemma. Homeopathy
regards symptoms as the body's healthy attempt to restore itself
to balance. Therefore a homeopath will choose a remedy that
supports the symptoms, rather than opposing them or suppressing
them as in conventional medicine.
The
treatment process.
An hour and half is scheduled for the first appointment time
and generally follow-up appointments are shorter. After this
"in-gathering", research is done to come up with the
best possible remedy . Each person manifests illness in a unique
and slightly different way so two people with the same illness
will not necessarily receive the same remedy. The trick with
homeopathy is to find the best possible match for each patient.
Homeopaths attempt to be completely accurate when prescribing
a remedy but, just as in allopathic medicine at times there
be a period of trial and error until the optimum remedy is determined.
If the wrong remedy is given, what generally happens is that
either nothing changes or else the symptom picture becomes clearer
so that the correct remedy is more obvious.
"Homeopathy
is so rewarding because it can relieve people from years of
suffering".
"My
intention is to provide a safe, trusting environment for my
clients to share their "story",
to provide me with the information I need to come up with their
specific remedy
and work together in the healing process".
For
more information or any questions;
Call Sandra: 805-680-2139
Testimonials
I have been a client of Sandra's for 15 years and in those years
she has helped me through many health situations. I used to
have four or five colds a year and now I rarely catch cold.
We are actively working on strengthening my eyes as I have a
glaucoma tendency . My last exam was the best I have ever had.
No active glaucoma or other eye related issues. Sandra is a
caring and dedicated practitioner. She checks in and always
returns your calls. I can't say enough good things about her.
She is always there for you.
- Jeanne Frame
Going
through that initial interview with Sandra was like sitting
with a caring detective. She was determined to untangle the
patterns that were at the root of the depression I had suffered
with for most of my life, and to prescribe the right remedy.
She found that remedy and I have never suffered with depression
again. It's been almost 15 years. I'm so grateful for Sandra,
for her caring and determined heart, and for the expert work
she does. It is not an exaggeration to say that working with
her has changed my life.
- Saral Burdette
I have been working with Sandra for over a year. I have severe
bipolar, with many side effects. Using homeopathy has allowed
me to sleep, limited the mania, and no depression. I still work
with my psychiatrist on a monthly basis, and she supports Sandra's
efforts. Homeopathy has no side effects with my other medications,
it's gentle and effective. Sandra is very dedicated, determined
and compassionate about her work. She has been invaluable in
my recovery.
- Karen Hastings
My
son started having a problem with his complexion when he was
in college and nothing he tried worked. From antibiotics to
many different acne creams, cleansers and washing his face more
often. I asked Sandra if she thought there might be a homeopathic
remedy that would help to clear up his complexion. She said
there was so we made an appointment to meet her. She found that
there was a remedy that fit his personality that might bring
everything into balance for him, from his anxiety to the back
pain he had and including his skin problem. Sandra was very
compassionate and thoughtful in the questions she asked and
the research she did to come up with a solution. She was amazing
how she would talk to him frequently to see how he was doing.
She told him there might be subtle changes he might not notice
some of them. Amazingly his complexion started to improve and
the bonus was that everything she suggested might get better
did too! Sandra really got to the root of the problem, And we
are so thankful.
- Annette Gilkeson