I have a 2 month old son. My wife and I do not want to vaccinate and our pediatricians, the KIWIs have not been very supportive. We are interested in non-western medicine and would like to find a Dr who is a Homeopath or Naturalpath, etc. who also is an MD so they take our insurance (Blue Shield HMO). Any suggestions? It's just so expensive to see someone otherwise. Thank you. Emanuel

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Consider the option of two pediatricians: an alternative doctor (a chiropractor, naturopath or acupuncturist specializing in children)and an MD, giving you the best of both worlds.

I am a chiropractor with years of experience treating children. We offer alternative care including cranial work and natural therapies for illness in children with an emphasis on prevention. I ask my patients to maintain a relationship with an MD who is there for problems beyond the conservative scope, ie. infections that require antibiotics. Incidentally, much of my work is covered by Blue Cross and other insurance. Dr. Arn Strasser

I would also recommend Sada Anand Miller, DC, for chiropractic, Chinese herbs, and holistic dietary advice. She's really made a difference in how I eat and how I feel. She's on Pill Hill, downtown Oakland. Bonnie