William Duarte, D.A.O.M., L.Ac., A.E.M.P., C.Hom.
In 2013 Dr. William Duarte relocated to Kirkland from Portland, Oregon, where he maintained a holistic health practice for 25 years. He is a nationally certified Diplomat of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and state Licensed Acupuncturist (A.E.M.P., L.Ac.), as well as a Certified Homeopath (C.Hom.) from National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Duarte holds a BA in Chemical and Biological Sciences from the National University of Mexico, an MA in Psycho-physical Therapies from the Mexican Institute of Human Improvement and a Doctorate (D.A.O.M.) and MA in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine; where he subsequently served as a faculty member for many years. He has been practicing Acupoint Injection Therapy since 1993 and teaching it to medical professionals since 1999 in the U.S. and internationally.
In his youth, Dr. Duarte studied Native Traditional Medicine with several renowned healers in the jungles of Mexico, and is fluent in Spanish. As a professional healer, he has made numerous educational trips to China, and Central and South America. In more than 40 years of clinical practice, with a broad array of tools and experiences at his disposal, Dr. Duarte strives to educate and empower his patients with new choices and perspectives, and encourages them to be responsible for their own healing process. Read more about Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy & Acupuncture here.
Shannon Walden, Licensed Massage Therapist, L.M.T, B.Sc.
Shannon’s approach to bodywork integrates Eastern and Western philosophies and techniques, influenced by her education in massage, psychology, and herbalism, a mentorship with Dr. William Duarte, D.A.O.M., ayurveda, and yoga. Through her own healing process, she found bodywork to be integral to the process of releasing trauma and stress, resulting in reduction of pain and symptoms of “dis-ease.” Treatment is tailored to her clients’ unique constitutional patterns. She is a Certified Sarga Bodywork Practitioner®.
If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of massage therapy and our available services, visit our massage services page here. Or see massage rates and discounts here.
Sonia Weirich, Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Sonia Weirich is a Yoga Therapist C-IAYT and Viniyoga instructor and educator E-RYT 500 with 17yrs of experience. She holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate and is a renunciate practitioner studying with a Guru in the non-dual tradition. These combined experiences provide the unique energy and perspective that Sonia brings to her clients.
As part of the team at Kirkland Whole Life Clinic, Sonia has integrated the philosophy of whole body health to her naturally intuitive sense of motion, breath and meditation to assist clients in restoring balance. She is inspired each day by the transformation she sees in clients, on all levels (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual), through customized Yoga Therapy practices. Read more about yoga therapy here. To learn about classes and workshops Sonia is offering visit her website at www.OneToOne.yoga.