Re: Doctors in Minneapolis

[Guest guest]

check the Database

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/trad-foods-MN/database?

method=reportRows & tbl=7

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> Hi:

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> I am new to this group. However, my husband and I have been Natural

> Foods enthusiasts for years. It is great to find a group to share

> ideas with.

>

> Anyway, we recently moved to Minneapolis and are in need of a

> pediatrician. The one we currently see seems to recommend I put my

> kids on soymilk anytime I take them to see her. She is also very

> dismissive about my questions regarding the necessity and value of many

> of the early childhood vaccinations.

>

> Do you have any suggestions for doctors that have a more holistic

> or " natural " approach to medicine in the area?

>

> Thanks.

>

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[Guest guest]

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We really like our pediatrician and so does everyone else I know that

uses her. I can't say she is a trad foodie (which is why I didn't

add her to the database), nor a naturopath or a chiro, but I bet she

would support it all. So, if you are looking for a traditional

pediatrician that is accepting and supportive, she might be a good

choice. Expect to schedule out a few/several weeks for a well check

with her. We have seen her on short notice for " sick " visits.

She has been very respectful and open with our vaccine discussions

(we separate/delay most and skip some). She has supported our family

choices: natural birthing, co-sleeping, extended BFing,

conservative/no antibiotics, and when we told her we were

homebirthing #2, she said " cool " . She has a WONDERFUL bedside manner

that is very respectful of little ones as people - not just an

accessory sitting on the exam table.

Dr. Lori Skallerud (SKAL-uh-rude)

Southdale Pediatrics

3955 Parklawn Ave, Ste 200

Edina 55435

(push 3 for appts.)

This is on France Avenue 1/2 way between Crosstown/62 and Hwy 494.

Barbara

[Guest guest]

I would recommend Heidi , DO who is with Quello Clinic. She is

fantastic! I noticed that she is in the Database, so you can find her

info there as well. She is a homebirther herself and very supportive

of us not vaccinating our son.

> Do you have any suggestions for doctors that have a more holistic

> or " natural " approach to medicine in the area?