Dr. Michael Eisman

Michael Eisman, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Holistic Medicine. He is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine and had his residency training in internal medicine at Syracuse University.  He has completed a fellowship in Biopsychosocial Medicine at the University of Rochester and was the medical director for Schuyler Hospital and Cayuga Medical Center's integrative medicine programs.

Currently Dr. Eisman is the medical director for the Seneca View Nursing Facility, Schuyler ARC, as well as the school physician for the South Seneca School District.  He also maintains a private practice in Schuyler Country. 

Dr. Eisman has studied acupuncture, homeopathy, anthroposophic medicine and polarity therapy.  Despite all this he still maintains he has a semblance of a sense of humor.

Richard Farnham

Richard Farnham, P.T., L.M.T., is a physical therapist with 32 years of experience. He is a 1974 graduate of Ithaca College P.T. School and in 2006, graduated from the Finger Lakes School of Massage. Mr. Farnham’s work experience has included hospitals and private practices in California and New York State, including Ithaca College Health Center, Robert Sprauge P.T., Tompkins Community Hospital (now Cayuga Medical Center), and Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC. Since 1985, he has owned and operated his own private practice in Ithaca, NY.

Mr. Farnham specializes in an integrated manual approach for the treatment of adaptive dysfunction affecting the spine, extremities, cranium, visceral system, and balance of the nervous system. His expertise in the evaluation and treatment of complex/confusing symptom pictures through his understanding of the contextual relationships between the various systems of the body.

The treatment modalities he employs are myofascial release, cranio-sacral therapy, positional release technique, visceral manipulation, and the Chinese elemental theory as related to the fascial/connective tissue system of the human body.

Dr. Amanda Hicks Fey

Amanda Hicks Fey is a Naturopathic Doctor who is excited about offering Naturopathic Medicine as an alternative form of health care to our community. She enjoys working with patients of all ages, offering nutrition and natural health services for a variety of health concerns and complaints. Her special interests include, but are not limited to, natural family medicine, cardiovascular concerns, allergies, digestive complaints, women’s health, and cancer support. She views each person as a unique individual, and she is dedicated to educating patients on natural ways to achieve optimal health and allowing them to take an active role in their health care decisions. 

Dr. Fey graduated from Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA and the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR. She is a board certified, licensed general health care doctor in the state of Oregon. She is currently a member of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians (NYANP). Before attending medical school, Dr. Fey was very active in scientific research where she was involved in projects helping to restore the oak tree population in West Virginia, as well as research involving plant molecular biology at Cornell University. Her work is published in several scientific journals. 

In her spare time, Dr. Fey enjoys running and biking, spending time outdoors, experimenting with cooking, and traveling. But most importantly, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.

Paula Fitzsimmons

Paula Fitzimmons, P.A. received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Cornell University.   She did her Physician Assistant training at Yale University. 

Paula is experienced in using bioidentical natural hormones and believes strongly in the role of nutrition in health, as well as working with nutriceuticals and diet for not just many health problems but also for one's general wellness. 

For the past 18 years Paula has practiced a combination of family medicine and internal medicine, with a special interest in woman's health.  She lives in beautiful Hector on a farm with her husband Phil and their two children.

Dr. John-Paul Mead

John-Paul Mead, an Ithaca native, grew up in a family serving Ithaca’s health care needs. His grandmother was a nurse at Cayuga Medical Center, his mother is a physical therapist and massage therapist, and his aunt practices homeopathy. From the time he was a young boy attending East Hill Elementary School, he has wanted to live in Ithaca and work alongside his family. Moving back to Ithaca in July of 2001 to work as a physician is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

After graduating from Ithaca’s Alternative Community School, John-Paul received a B.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a double major in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and Biochemistry. John-Paul attended NYU Medical School in New York City where he was able to work with underserved populations, doing a large portion of his work at New York City’s prestigious Bellevue Hospital. After graduating from NYU, John-Paul completed his residency work in Internal Medicine at Cambridge Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard University. There again his training focused on bringing excellent quality primary care to people from all walks of life.

John-Paul now practices with Dr. Adam Law, an endocrinologist and internist, in downtown Ithaca. The humanistic approach Dr. Law takes with all of his patients is in keeping with John-Paul’s deeply held beliefs about how medicine should be practiced.

John-Paul lives in Belle Sherman with his two young children and his wife Eliza Van Cort, an acting teacher. His hobbies include biking, gardening, computing and most importantly spending time with his immediate and extended family.

Dr. Nancy B. Stewart

Nancy B. Stewart, M.D., received her M.D. from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry after graduating cum laude from Boston University with a B.A. in psychology.  Following a three-year residency in family practice at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, she moved to Ithaca and worked in solo practice in family medicine from 1985-2000.  Since that time she has been a partner at Cayuga Family Medicine.  She completed a two-year fellowship in integrative medicine through the University of Arizona in 2003.  She continues to practice general family medicine, with special interest in preventive medicine and nutrition.

Dr. Ann Wang

Ann Wang is a National Board Certified and New York State Licensed acupuncturist and a National Board Certified Chinese herbalist. She has training in both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Before coming to the United States, she was a teaching physician at Shan Dong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1980-1983), then served as Chief Medical Administrator of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine from 1983 to 1987 and currently serves that group as a consultant. She also served as deputy director of the National Association of Rehabilitation of China in Beijing from 1985 to 1987.

Ann Wang is an adjunct professor at the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine.In the past few years, she directed the development of the largest Traditional Chinese Medicine database in the US. The database allows the integration of the finest aspects of Traditional Chinese medical diagnostic and treatment techniques with conventional medicine. The database has already been adopted into major pharmacy chain information systems, such as CVS and PharmaVite. She received her medical degree in Oriental medicine from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and her Ph.D. in research advancement in Oriental medicine from the College of Alternative Medicine Research Advancement. She specializes in pain reduction, management of chronic illness and women's health.

Neil Weinberg

Neil Weinberg is a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist and is also board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He graduated from the New York College for Wholistic Health Education and Research in Syosset, New York. He has completed advanced studies at hospitals in China.

His commitment to Chinese medicine grows out of previous training in botany and a graduate degree in Environmental Science from Antioch University. His deep interest in the natural world resonates with the Chinese philosophy of medicine, specifically the energetic correspondences between natural forces and human health.

Neil has particular interest in pain management, stress related ailments and women's health. He has lectured widely on the subject of Chinese medicine at many locations including Wilson and Lourdes Hospitals and the School of Nursing at Binghamton University; the Falck Cancer Center in Elmira; and Ithaca College and Cornell University.

He brings extensive experience in the collaborative healthcare model to the Integrative Medicine Center working in Vestal at Complementary Medicine and Healing Arts and Lourdes Wellness Center, in Elmira at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, and in Rochester at Equipose.

He utilizes a holistic approach, viewing each patient as a unique individual, requiring a custom tailored treatment. He has been in private practice in Ithaca since 1996.

Dr. Susan Brown

A medical anthropologist and certified nutritionist, Dr. Susan E. Brown has consulted widely on socioeconomic, cultural, educational and health issues. She has taught in North and South American universities and authored numerous academic and popular articles.

Currently, Dr. Brown directs the Osteoporosis Education Project and the Nutrition Education and Consulting Service in Syracuse, NY. With the Osteoporosis Education Project she conducts primary research, lectures widely on osteoporosis prevention and reversal, and teaches the use of a holistic, natural program for the regeneration of bone health. The Nutrition Education and Consulting Service (NECS) provides consulting, education, research and lecture services for health professionals and the public. Long-distance nutrition education consulting services are offered via telephone as part of NECS.

In addition to running a busy private practice, Dr. Brown serves as consultant to various medical and industry groups including Serammune Physicians Laboratory, Sterling, VA, Technical Sourcing International of Missoula, MT, and LaneLabs, Allendale, NJ.

Dr. Brown received her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 1972 and is the recipient of two Fulbright-Hays Scholar Awards, an Organization of American States Research Fellowship. She is also a member of Sigma Xi, the honorary Scientific Research Organization of North America.

Sondra Hartmann

Sondra Hartmann, a licensed massage therapist, has had a full-time massage therapy practice in Ithaca, New York since 1993. She was certified in therapeutic massage and hydrotherapy, with advanced training in sports massage and shiatsu, at the Florida School of Massage (Gainesville, Florida) in 1992.

Sondra has been an instructor at the Finger Lakes School of Massage since 1994. She is also an instructor at the Arizona School of Integrative Studies in Clarkdale, Arizona. The areas she teaches include hydrotherapy, elder and pregnancy massage, shiatsu and reflexology. In addition, she is a certified aromatherapist.

Sondra received her B.F.A. in Music from Ithaca College in 1984. She worked for a number of years as a Montessori teacher before studying massage therapy. Her interests include holistic health care, music, outdoor recreation and meditation.