An interview with Peg Schafer from Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm, Petaluma, CA Written By: Cynthia Quattro P.A., L.Ac. DAOM “I would like to be an advocate not only for growers but for the plants themselves and of their medicine. It is important for people to know that...
It’s common that our first experience with herbal medicine is in the kitchen. Cooking with fresh culinary herbs is often the secret to distinct flavorful dishes. Favorite foods may come to mind based on the aroma of the herbs. They may evoke a special taste or smell...
Healthy Aging and East Asian Medicine What limits us from living indefinitely? Is there a way to preserve life sustaining Qi reserves? It is known in fundamental science, that the...
Do you Thrive during Flu Season without getting Sick? Although we are already beginning to see early signs of spring it is does not mean we are near the end of the flu or viral season. Science has confirmed that common cold viruses don’t survive as well in warmer...
Arthritis is not just a single disease; it is a complex disorder involving multiple organ systems. Two of the most common forms of arthritis are categorized as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While these two forms of arthritis have very different causes, risk...
On a scale of 1 to 10, Dr. Quattro is an 11. I was in crisis mode when I first went to see her, having abdominal issues. She diagnosed it right away as a gall bladder problem. I found her attunement and depth of knowledge very reassuring. I had never had acupuncture and I didn’t know what to expect, but she uses the Japanese needles which are super-thin…
What brought me to Dr. Quattro initially was my concern that I was taking the right supplements. Over the years, she has gotten me through some challenging health issues. Even though I have an MD, I see Cynthia for my primary care. I find her to be a phenomenal diagnostician—on target every time…”
-Rosaleen Read more
Cynthia Quattro is at the top of my list when it comes to healthcare professionals. I initially went to her for acupuncture to get more energy and she recognized immediately that I had been bitten by a tick. She’s an amazing detective—she picked it up just my looking at me…”
–Steve Read more
