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Linda Rae Anderson has studied and practiced in the field of natural medicine for over forty years. She has worked as a general practitioner in clinical practice for twenty-six years, providing care in the field of acupuncture, Oriental medicine, and other modalities of natural medicine. As a private consultant she facilitates “Wellness Groups,” at a substance abuse residential, rehab/recovery facility. Through clinical experience, her book and work as a private consultant she is now specializing in the field of mental health. In addition to her clinical practice and private consulting Linda offers the NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) Protocol, a five needle ear acupuncture therapy in a group setting for the treatment of substance abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, cravings, trauma and pain. Through these services, her book and public speaking she aspires to reach more people with safe, effective, economical healthcare and be part of the solution to bring forth mental/emotional balance globally.
Linda’s book “I’m Hopeless, I’m Crazy chronicles her mother’s recovery from a lifetime of mental illness through natural medicine and integrative therapies. Linda worked intimately with her mother for 3 years along with three medical practitioners to regain her mother’s sanity. This story is important to tell as mental/emotional imbalances are more pervasive in todays society than ever before and the fall out is epidemic on relationships, healthcare costs, etc. There are many twists and turns in the book leading to her mother’s healing and Linda’s sheer determination, love, devotion and support were crucial components in addition to the various treatment modalities.