Melinda Roland M.A,P,T.,L.Ac.,O.M.D., holds a B.A. in Psych from UCSB, an MA in Physical Therapy from Stanford U., and a doctorate in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. In addition, she has studied extensively with the internationally known homeopath, Ananda Zaren. She has taught for The Upledger Institute since 1988. Dr. Roland's unique approach to patient care combines her extensive background in orthopedic and manual therapy, oriental medicine, CranioSacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release, homeopathy and energetic healing. Her goal is healing from the core with attention to and balancing of body, mind and spirit. She describes her work and the teaching of CST as her contribution to world peace. " Each person we treat, teach, or touch in turn touches another. As we achieve peace and balance within ourselves, our outer world will reflect that peace."