staff

Hello! We are looking forward to serving you!

Shiroko Sokitch, M.D.
Medical Associate

Julie Halpin, N.C.
Staff Nutritionist and Mentor

Barbara Liss, N.E.
Staff Nutritionist and Mentor

Tom Padrick, N.C.
Staff Nutritionist, Mentor
and Administrator

Karen Diggs, N.C.
Nutrition and Culinary Associate

Shiroko Sokitch, M.D. Shiroko Sokitch graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1984 and the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Seattle, WA in 1990. Since 1993, she has owned and operated Heart to Heart Medical Center, a complementary medical center in Santa Rosa, CA.

Shiroko Sokitch is an unusual physician in that she is able to provide a comprehensive blend of treatments including Chinese and western medicine. Since opening Heart to Heart Medical Center in Santa Rosa 10 years ago, she has become an expert at using many modalities to bring the body to balance and wholeness. In addition to acupuncture, she works with craniosacral therapy, herbs, nutritional supplements, specific diagnostic tests, exercise and diet to help you find the best balance for your body.

Julie Halpin, N.C. Julie Halpin is a certified Nutrition Consultant with a private practice in Sonoma County, CA. She works with individuals, families and groups. Her passion is empowering people to regain or maintain their health through nutrition, lifestyle, supplements and herbs. She also offers nutrition classes and lectures to schools, parenting groups, and the local community.

Julie received her Nutrition Consultant certificate from Bauman College in Penngrove, CA in January, 2005, and has returned there on occasion in recent years to be an instructor in the Nutrition Educator program.

Julie lives in Sebastopol, CA, where she enjoys cooking, outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and gardening, and spending time with her husband and twin daughters.

Barbara Liss, N.E. Barbara Liss is a certified Nutrition Educator. Her private practice, Nutrition Solution is located in Marin County, CA. She counsels, educates and coaches individuals, families and groups in how to achieve their best possible health. Barbara creates customized nutrition and lifestyle programs based on the unique needs of the individual.

Barbara completed her Nutrition Educator certification at Bauman College, Penngrove CA. in 2004. Additionally she was certified as a Bauman College Clinical Intern in 2006.

Barbara lives in San Rafael, CA with her husband. She finds pleasure in mountain biking in the foothills of Marin and Lake Tahoe, hiking with her Labrador retriever, kayaking, cooking and entertaining friends and traveling.

Tom Padrick, M.S., N.C. Tom Padrick works as a whole foods Nutrition Consultant in private practice and for Bauman Nutrition. After 22 years in the natural products industry, he worked for the Nutrition Consultant Training Program at Bauman College (Penngrove, CA) for 10 years, teaching all levels of the program. His work centers on the Eating for Health Model originated by Ed Bauman, sharing effective strategies for self-healing. Tom gained certification as a Nutriton Consultant from Bauman College in 1997.

Tom resides in Sebastopol, CA with his wife and has fun playing music, hiking in Armstrong Woods, and visiting local beaches and art museums.

Karen Diggs, N.C. Karen Diggs, NC is a graduate of Bauman College and the California Culinary Academy. She combines her love of cooking with nutritional wisdom to help individuals achieve optimal health through private consultations, cooking classes, and lectures.

Karen received her certification as a Nutrition Consultant in 2006, and is currently an instructor in the Natural Chef's program offered by Bauman College. She is also certified in the use of Homeopathic remedies in acute conditions.

Karen lives in San Francisco where she has learned to enjoy the hustle & bustle of the metropolis by balancing with inner tranquility attained through yoga and meditation.