Kara Werner, D.C.

Kara is the founder and visionary of Monarch Integrative Health Center. Bio to follow

Zayin Neumann, M.A.

Zayin brings a pragmatic presence to his work, which he thinks of as integral gardening. Moving towards our fullest expressions, this work encourages a little imagination and is about planting seeds of change and sprouting new life in ourselves. The depth of Zayin's gardening is supported by comprehensive experiential and theoretical work within the intersection of western psychology, contemporary wisdom traditions, and his own evolution towards participatory living through integral gardening.

Franco Garritano L.Ac. Dipl, OM

Franco has been studying and practicing since 1996. Originally from Brooklyn, he began his education with a degree in Medical Massage Therapy and Shiatsu at the Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences, located in Manhattan. Here he spent two years studying with Jeffrey Yuen, a renowned expert in Chinese medicine. One unique area of focus was Chinese Dietary Therapy. He then completed advanced courses in Western herbs at the Flynn's School of Herbology. Subsequently, Franco earned a Master's of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine, a 4-year program at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He also studied at Chengdu University and Hospital in China, concentrating on the treatment of internal medicine with herbs.

He has worked in many integrative clinics including: the UCSD Center for Sports Medicine, San Diego Hospice, and New York Medical, P.C., which integrated massage therapy, acupuncture, internal medicine, neurology, and physical medicine. He worked there for 3 years alongside Dr. Xi Qui, an acupuncturist and MD with over 40 years of experience in the treatment of trauma. He just completed a 1-year course in Integrative Musculoskeletal Medicine with Dr. Alon Marcus in the East Bay.

Gabriella Yates

Yoga Therapist. Bio to come.