Our Providers
David Tucker, DACM, EAMP
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
East Asian Medicine Practitioner
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I see myself as truly fortunate that what I'm most passionate about is also what I get to do for a living. In the summer of 2001, I left the dot-com industry to go live at a Buddhist Zen Center. It was there my life clicked into place. I discovered Zen meditation, martial arts, and Chinese Medicine, which has become the trifecta of my life that continually nourishes and guides me to this day.
I did my TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) training, receiving a Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University (2005) and my massage training through the Brenneke School of Massage (2003). My clinical residency in Chinese Medicine was finished in Shanghai, China, completing shifts in internal medicine, psychiatry and trauma. More recently, I received my Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (2021).
In pursuit of wanting to work with what felt like a deeper and more holistic system of Chinese Medicine, I sought out Classical Five Element Acupuncture (CFEA), training in Portland, OR and San Francisco, CA for an additional three years of study (2004-2007). I continue to study Worsley Five Element Acupuncture (WFEA) through the Worsley Institute and have the honor of learning from the inheritor of this lineage, Judy Worsley.
On a more personal note, I have been a practicing Zen Buddhist since 2001, having lived at Buddhist Zen Centers on the east and west coasts, practicing in both the Japanese and Korean traditions of Zen. I received my Buddhist name "Won Shim" meaning "Original Mind", in 2007 under Zen Master Ji Bong. In my free time, I train in multiple martial arts, play various musical instruments, speak Spanish, and most importantly, strive each day to be a more present father/stepfather and husband.
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My practice utilizes powerful systems of medicine such as Classical Five-Element Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with bodywork, point injection therapy, and Zen practices, to help patients heal no matter where they are in their journey. For almost 20 years, I have worked with people of all ages, struggling with injury rehabilitation, stress management, acute/chronic pain, anxiety/depression to a wide range of chronic illnesses. I specialize in working with the mental-emotional-spiritual root causes as to why the body isn’t healing itself, and am passionate about offering people the tools which will allow their body/mind to do what they were meant to do naturally.
Jenny Kaltunas, ND, EAMP
Naturopathic Doctor
East Asian Medicine Practitioner
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Dr. Jennifer Kaltunas is a naturopathic physician and East Asian medical practitioner who studied at Bastyr University and has a private practice, In Tune Healing Arts, in Seattle. She is also president of the non-profit, Resilient Health to provide naturopathic mental health care to low-income and underserved populations. Dr. Kaltunas believes that in order to fully address the root cause of pain and illness, several levels of health must be addressed, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Dr. Kaltunas aims to provide you with a safe environment to uncover these deeper roots, and assist you in building a strong and fertile foundation in which you can transform your health and flourish. Her passion for climbing, mountaineering, dance, meditation, and yoga keep her in tune with the rhythms and vibrations of nature so that she can be clear and focused to provide you with the best possible care. Dr. Kaltunas looks forward to joining you as a partner along your healthcare journey!
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Dr. Jennifer Kaltunas is trained in both traditional Chinese medicine, 5 element acupuncture and the sound healing therapy, Acutonics. Her specializations include mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychosis, PTSD and ADHD as well as gastrointestinal disorders such as SIBO and IBS.
Dr. Kaltunas gained additional experience in treating mental health disorders by receiving training through the professional organization, Integrative Medicine for Mental Health.
Dr. Kaltunas’ goal is to offer a more comprehensive approach to mental illness, blending orthomolecular psychiatry and functional medicine with therapies that address the mind and spirit.
Laura Crosby, ND, LAc
Naturopathic Doctor
Licensed Acupuncturist
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Dr. Crosby is passionate about nurturing the body's inherent systems to optimize mental, physical, and emotional well-being. She believes that through compassionate listening and partnership, patients can identify the behaviors that will bring their lives into balance. Developing creative solutions to daily health obstacles is of particular interest to Dr. Crosby, who believes that every individual can develop skills to promote wellness and thrive. With a strong background in nutrition education, Dr. Crosby is well-versed in many therapeutic diets, most notably those for gastrointestinal complaints, and provides strategies with a focus on intuitive eating practices and body positivity.
Dr. Crosby grew up as a competitive athlete and discovered that diet impacted her performance above all. This led to her pursuing degrees in wellness, earning two bachelor's degrees, in Nutrition and Exercise Science, and a master's in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from Montana State University in Bozeman. Before moving back to her hometown of Seattle to pursue natural healing degrees, she worked as a nutrition educator. She then attended Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington, earning her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and master's in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has completed trainings in Craniosacral therapy and Visceral Synthesis techniques. Her focus during her professional training was gastrointestinal health and mind-body medicine.
Dr. Crosby is the current president of the Gastroenterological Association of Naturopathic Physicians (GastroANP).
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My practice utilizes acupuncture, sound healing, herbal medicine, biofeedback, and bodywork to promote balance in my patients. I often incorporate nutritional support from both medical and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspectives.
Katy Grace Ball, NTP, LMT, RYT
Licensed Massage Therapist
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I have been in practice for over 20 years here in Seattle, and when I was Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2015, I was able to turn my own health around through the individually tailored process I guide my patients through. It was then that I began to truly understand that there is not a “one size” fits all approach to health care, and that stoping, calming and resting are the preconditions to healing. By approaching my work from that wisdom I have been able to blend my modalities to create a space to deeply listen to my patients needs to help them navigate a path to vibrant and sustainable health. I am deeply passionate about assisting people on their journey to live in a state of balanced functional health, by helping them find wellness with the foundational tools that feed the body well on and off the plate. Working with me allows patients to ground back into their bodies with therapeutic massage, to be well fed through nutrition coaching, and find freedom of movement with yoga. When the root cause of stress is freed from our body, our bodies innate intelligence to heal can flourish.
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-Licensed Massage therapist specializing in therapeutic and integrative massage.
-Certified Nutrition Coach specializing in a whole food approach to autoimmune conditions, digestive, hormonal and mental health
- Nutrition Response Testing, Advanced Clinical Practitioner
-Yoga instructor in the Iyengar tradition
Molly McDonnell, PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Molly received a BS in Psychology with a minor in Biology from Seattle University in 2012 and started her masters program within a month of graduating. She graduated again from Seattle University with her MSN in 2015 and became a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a focus in addiction. She has 8+ years of direct clinical experience in a range of settings including crisis outreach, partial inpatient community mental health, outpatient mental health, and management of medical teams. She continues to complete appropriate continuing education to keep her board certification and her active RN and ARNP license in the state of Washington.
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Molly believes in a client centered, patient led approach when it comes to psychiatric care. Patients will have the best outcomes when they build strong, trusting therapeutic relationships with their providers.
Molly spends extensive time during assessment to try to understand her patients in a holistic way and not simply as a list of diagnostic criteria. She believes that mental, physical, and spiritual health are interconnected and that each deserve attention during assessment and when deciding upon treatment modalities together.
She believes that the relationship between provider and patient needs to be rooted in a non-judgmental, safe space and that any decisions regarding treatment should be researched-based and mutually agreed upon with her patients. She prides herself on empowering and educating patients to make their own decisions about their mental health care.
Celeste Houvener, LAc, DAOM
Licensed Acupuncturist
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Celeste is a licensed Acupuncturist and Eastern Asian Medicine Practitioner who has held a keen interest in health and wellness throughout her lifetime of artistic and athletic pursuits. She has worked as a licensed healthcare provider since 2011. She is currently in a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program with a specialty in longevity and healthy aging. Her doctoral capstone research is focused in TCM-based sound therapy.
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In her treatments she incorporates traditional and modern techniques of bodywork, therapeutic exercise, diet & herbal therapy, lifestyle management, and sound therapy. Specifically utilizing her mastery of acupuncture, medical qi gong, Chinese herbalism, and balanced lifestyle practices. She offers group and individual sound therapy and vocal toning sessions. She facilitates patients in realizing their health, wellness, and fitness goals by attuning them to their optimal flow of mind, body, and spirit.
Tema Gochberg, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
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Dr. Gochberg's philosophy of care is centered on a commitment to finding a path forward through pain and distress by harnessing your own inner wisdom. She works with you to build health by stabilizing acute concerns while uncovering and healing the underlying causes behind your distress.
Dr. Gochberg enjoys going on local adventures to explore area festivals and parks, as well as handicrafts at home. She is passionate about developing community, volunteering with her spiritual groups, and helping create a better world through every interaction throughout day: with family, friends, patients, colleagues, and strangers.
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My approach to care strongly emphasizes the foundations of health: environment, healthy diet, physical activity, sleep habits, community and fellowship, spiritual connection, and meaning.
My specialties include a focus on stress, trauma, sleep, and relationships, addressing these areas from a perspective of value-centered living.
Although I manage prescription medications and other supplements, I have a strong philosophy in food as medicine and sustainable lifestyle modification. I use nutritional therapies, immunotherapy, tailored herbalism, and biofeedback in my practice.
I also include physical medicine such as soft tissue massage, trigger point release, muscle energy stretching, spinal manipulation, and hydrotherapy as part of my naturopathic practice.
Danelle Cartun, LMHC, RYT
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Certified Yoga Instructor
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Danelle (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Certified Yoga Therapist who specializes in the treatment of trauma, grief, and loss across the lifespan. With over 20 years of experience in mental health settings, she understands the effects various life challenges including trauma and loss; life threatening illnesses; and anxiety and depression all have on emotional well-being. With compassion and an invitation to explore not only challenges, but also strength and resilience she helps her clients become aware of the incredible ability we all have to heal.
When not working, Danelle is often out and about enjoying wild and wondrous places as a respite from our fast paced world and to find connection with the healing power of nature. She can also be found gardening, riding her bike, and curling up on the couch reading with her family (human and feline).
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Danelle provides both individual counseling and integrated movement (yoga) therapy. Whether you are coming in for talk therapy or movement therapy, Danelle integrates conventional psychotherapy techniques with experiential activities that strengthen the mind/body connection as a pathway to recovery. During sessions, Danelle interweaves concepts from solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and from her yoga therapy training, she also brings in concepts of mindfulness, self-awareness, and self-compassion. Using this integrated therapeutic approach, Danelle helps people retell their stories, create new meaning in life, and build greater connection with themselves and others.
Danielle Axtell, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Danielle Axtell PT, DPT has been a Physical Therapist for over 13 years. She is passionate about working with patients across the lifespan to reduce symptoms, restore function and work in partnership to help people of all ages and abilities explore new physical activities, enhance mechanics and efficiency of movement, and get back to doing what they love.
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During your session, you will not be doubled up with other patients or transitioned to an assistant or an aide. Danielle is entirely focused on you, whether you’re receiving in-home physical therapy, engaging in aquatic therapy, or undergoing manual therapy techniques. Her goal is to optimize your time and improve overall outcomes, including conducting thorough vestibular assessments when necessary.
Stacy Earlywine, LMT, BCSI, SEP
Licensed Massage Therapist
Structural Medicine Specialist
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
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As I look back I see clearly now that movement is the continuous thread through my wonderful and varied career path. I began dancing at the age of, oh, about 3 I think. In 1993 I received my BFA in Dance and went on to have a short but passionate tenure performing with the Stone Dance Collective and teaching in the Seattle area. And then I fell madly in love with rock climbing, a magical sort of vertical dance with nature. I worked in the world of outdoor education and climbing for a decade before taking time “off” to raise my boys…by far, the most challenging work of my life.
It was during my years at home, wondering what would come next, that Structural Medicine found me. The intensive but flexible 4 year program allowed me to be largely present with my children while still moving towards this new endeavor. I opened my practice in 2016 and focused on treating people with pain and movement dysfunction caused by structural and myofascial restrictions.
Somewhere around 2020, I began noticing that I was having less success with some people due to high levels of stress and anxiety. They simply could not relax enough during the treatment for my techniques to be effective. I realized I needed to add to my toolbox and to deepen my understanding of the role of the nervous system and it’s effects on the body. This lead me to Somatic Experiencing. SE offers a powerful lens to see the whole person and to address pain more holistically. I am a level 7 (out of 8) Somatic Experiencing Advanced Student and have completed Kathy Kain’s highly regarded, Touch Skills for Trauma Therapists training.
I am incredibly curious about the intersection of physical pain and emotional trauma. I would be honored to explore this with you. I am equally interested in bringing powerful nervous system regulation tools, trauma prevention skills and trauma healing to those in the outdoor community. If you’ve experienced something scary, difficult or overwhelming in a mountain setting, I want to talk with you about it, hear your story and work together to help you find your way back to yourself and what you love the most. Please reach out!
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My practice is a Trauma Informed, Structural Integration (SI) Bodywork practice. I specialize in Structural Medicine, a branch of SI that addresses specific pathologies, painful complaints and movement dysfunctions through a process of intake, postural assessment and evaluation, manual therapy and reevaluation.
Somatic Experiencing (SE™) aims to resolve symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma that accumulate in our bodies and nervous systems. It is a body-oriented therapeutic model for healing trauma and other stress disorders using a nervous system lens.
I see clients for Structural Medicine appointments and Somatic Experiencing appointments. These two modalities can also be blended. All of my bodywork sessions are trauma informed.
Additionally, I consult with wilderness oriented organizations and first responders who seek to develop trauma prevention practices and well as supporting individuals and groups during and after a crisis for stabilization, resolution and healing.
Tracey Stewart, AACC
ADHD and Executive Function Coach
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My work history includes supporting and managing neurodiverse kids and teens as an Instructional Assistant and tutor for 10 years in Seattle Public Schools. This role gave me an understanding of neurodiversity in the real world that frankly, no other experience can equal. During that time I was not only learning about neurodiversity through my job, but being the curious person I am, I was continually reading and learning and building a whole menu of knowledge and tools. Within that school journey, my own kids were diagnosed with ADHD, and I thought “huh, I wonder if this is me, too!” With that realization and my own diagnosis, I’ve gone down the ADD rabbit hole, learning everything I could get my hands on so you don’t have to. I have a huge wealth of knowledge after all these years, and I’d like to share it with you.
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I work and live in Seattle, Washington, but I can coach virtually, so I can see you wherever you live! I also have an office space in NE Seattle, so I can see you or your family in-person on Saturdays. I am an AACC, a coaching certificate earned at ADDCA, which is the global leader in ADD Life Coach Training. This program is rigorous and highly regarded worldwide. I am also pursuing certification with the ICF, which is the International Coaching Federation. I am a member of the ACO (ADD Coaches Organization) and a member of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).