Our Staff

Patricia Ryan, M.D., CCN

• B.S., University of NE, Lincoln
• M.D., University of NE Medical Center
• 3 yr. Residency program in Family Practice at UNMC
• Board Certified in Family Practice;
• Touch for Health Instructor
• Certified Clinical Nutrition Degree; Board Eligible for the Clinical Board of Toxicology
• Member of the Bio-Identical Hormone Society
• Member of the International Association of Clinical Nutritionists
• Member of the American Association of Family Practitioners
• Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
• Founded Family Wellness Center in 1991
• Founded Alternatives - A Center for Conscious Health in 2004

I have always found the human body fascinating. What makes a person sick? What initially starts the unraveling of health into disease? I attended medical school in hope of finding the answers to my questions. However, instead of getting answers, I formed more questions.

There are many underlying causes of illness. In addition to allopathic medicine, I have studied nutrition, hormones, and toxicology to find ways to help the body heal. Most of the time it takes a combination of things to restore health, or at least move a body towards health.

It is my passion to provide information and guidance to my clients so they may make informed decisions regarding their health. There is so much more you can do to enhance how your body feels so you can enjoy life! Our bodies are here so we can experience and enjoy life, and become loving beings. The most important part of your journey towards health involves loving yourself. So happy journeying!

Take a step towards choosing a life entrenched in love starting with your own body. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Join us at Alternatives in our walk towards a more vibrant, alive, and loving experience of life -- through health!

Kathi Bratberg, RN

• Trained at Clarkson College of Nursing and University of Nebraska at Omaha.
• Management classes at Metropolitan Community College.
• Experience includes 14 years medical surgical hospital nursing, and clinic nursing in Ophthalmology and Dermatology.

During my 15 years at the Dermatology Clinic was head nurse, managed anesthesia department, and ultimately became clinic manager. For many years I had been concerned with the increased use of prescription medications and a general decrease in health in the U.S., and began searching for a different model of health.

In 2001 I was introduced to Holistic Functional Medicine, a system of health that recognizes that all healing takes place in the mind, body and spirit, and it uses nutrition as one path to healing.

I have a Bachelors degree in Holistic Nutrition and training in Healing Touch Therapy, through the Colorado Center for Healing Touch. I am excited to be a part of Alternatives and welcome the opportunity to assist you in your journey to wellness.

SUSAN FOX, R.N.

• Trained at College of Saint Mary, earned her RN in 2006, and worked at Lakeside hospital in the Telemetry unit.

Susan has trained in Thermographic imaging at Alternatives, specializing in Breast Examinations.

JAMIE MOORE, R.N.

• Has 15 years experience in critical care and 4 years experience in hyperbaric medicine.

Jamie has an understanding of the role of nutrition and detoxification as important components in healing.  In addition to his work with IV patients at Alternatives, he has trained in NeuroIntegration Therapy.

DONETTE SMITH, L.M.T., Aesthetician

• A Licensed Massage Therapist and Medical Aesthetician.
• Member AMTA.

Specializing in Neuromuscular Therapy and the St. John method, Donette has been practicing pain relief and rehabilitative massage therapy since 1992. She also provides quality skin care service at Alternatives.

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