Provider Biographies
We don’t have a doctor. We have a team of them!
Our practitioners work as a team with your optimal health in mind. Our team approach helps eliminate the fragmented care typically found in the medical system where providers work in different offices, different systems, and often times with different medical care strategies in mind.
Electronic Medical Records – our office uses the latest technology for tracking and maintaining your medical chart and records. This computerized system allows all of our providers to view your chart and at a glance understand the scope of care you are receiving.
Janette Gray, MD
Co-Founder and Medical Director
Internal Medicine Physician
Board Certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine
Janette Gray was born in San Diego and attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco. After finishing her internship at Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, she completed her residency at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Gray, a licensed internist, practices “integrative medicine” emphasizing prevention and embracing both conventional and holistic treatment options. “The body has the profound ability to heal its self,” says Gray. “Education, prevention, and properly combining conventional and natural remedies are truly the best medicine.”
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Barbara Whiteside, MN, CNP
Medical Provider
Barbara Whiteside graduated from UCLA with her Masters in Nursing in 1991. She has her National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Barbara is happily married with one fantastic son and an energetic dog. To keep herself happy and healthy (and her dog calm) she participates in a regular running program.
“As medical providers we focus on prevention, education, and getting you involved in your own healthcare decisions. We believe in promoting your body’s natural ability to heal itself. By blending conventional medicine with holistic treatment options, we provide you with the guidance necessary to get you healthy and keep you that way.”
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Angie Bencke, MS, CNP
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Angie Bencke is Nationally Board Certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. She is passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle to prevent debilitating and life threatening diseases. As a practitioner she specializes in women’s health, heart health, the treatment of obesity for chronic disease prevention, and metabolic syndrome. She encourages her patients in life balance, good nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction in order to live a happy healthy life.
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John E. Humiston, M.D.
Dr. Humiston, San Diego’s Premier Candida MD, is recognized internationally for his work at the William Hitt Center where he treated thousands of patients with chronic illness. Upon the recent passing of Dr. Hitt, Dr. Humiston has accepted an invitation by Janette Gray,M.D., to join The Center for Health & Wellbeing. John Humiston, M.D., pursued a standard allopathic education throughout medical school and residency, but always with the goal of using that background to find a better way to treat illness. While in his residency in Family Medicine at the Naval Hospital in Camp Pendleton, the asthma John’s wife suffered from became life threatening—a condition caused by the high mold count that followed the El Nino rains of the previous winter. He didn’t understand much about yeast, Candida and mold at the time, but received a recommendation from a colonic therapist to pursue treatment with Dr. William Hitt, an American scientist working in Mexico. Within three weeks of treatment, John witnessed his wife’s symptoms go from life threatening to simply annoying without the use of drugs. So impressed was he with these remarkable results that he visited Dr. Hitt’s clinic often and joined the center upon completing his Navy service.
Since 2003, John has worked at the William Hitt Center where he has successfully treated addiction, chronic fatigue, auto-immune diseases, cancer, allergies, and many other ailments that respond poorly to conventional medicine.
We are very fortunate to have John Humiston, MD join us here at The Center for Health and Wellbeing and look forward to our patients benefiting from his expertise.
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Michael Hollis, ND
Naturopathic Physician
Michael Hollis is a Board Certified, licensed Naturopathic physician and founder of the Functional Medicine System for physicians – training Medical Doctors and Alternative Practitioners alike how to apply Preventative Medicine in Practice. His medical expertise includes working with Olympic athletes, including the Canadian Olympic swim team, Track and Field athletes and various political leaders. Dr. Hollis is best known for his work with Dr. Liebowitz and Dr. Prudence Hall. Dr. Hall, who has been featured on Oprah, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, The Doctor’s Show and other media, is best known for her groundbreaking work treating both men and women with bio-identical hormones and was included in the book Ageless “The Naked Truth About Bioidentical Hormones” by Suzanne Somers.
With a background in athletics, metabolic imbalance, and endocrinology, Dr. Hollis treats everyone at every stage of wellness: from chronically ill, to weight loss, to freshman physical training all the way up to the very highest levels professional athletics.
Michael offers the revolutionary HCG Weight-loss Program which can reduce up to a pound a day off patients wanting to trim down.
Michael has worked successfully on full-support detoxification protocols for patients of toxic environmental exposure including diet, intravenous therapy, chelation, and regimented exercise and nutraceutical detoxification.
He can provide a comprehensive multi-factorial bio-identical hormone replacement for chronically hormone deficient individuals, while resuscitating gland function in early detection cases – often when other doctors have given up on the patient.
Michael has consulted with several Clinical Laboratories, lecturing and helping both doctors and patient interpret and apply clinical recourse for complex clinical laboratory reports. With this experience, Michael is available to take on difficult cases that many patients are unable to find treatment for.
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Kathleen Bundy, MS, RD, CLT
A Natural Dietitian
Registered Dietitian; Certified in Adult Weight Management; Certified LEAP Therapist- specializing in food sensitivities and adverse reactions to food; Member of Dietitians in Functional Medicine
Kathleen joins the Center from Seattle Washington where she ran a holistic nutrition counseling service as part of a natural medicine clinic and worked as a clinical dietitian with hospitalized patients at Virginia Mason Medical Center, just voted the Top Hospital of the Decade. Kathleen attended Bastyr University in Seattle where she studied Natural Health Sciences as an undergraduate and completed a Master’s of Science in Clinical Nutrition; she completed her dietetic internship at the Los Angeles County Hospital, the teaching hospital for USC. Kathleen has taught Nutrition Assessment at Bastyr and Biochemistry in Nutrition at Wu Hsing Tao Acupuncture School. Kathleen brings a broad scope of experience from conventional medicine, Chinese medicine, naturopathic care, and years of experience in the natural foods and supplement industry.
Kathleen specializes in food allergies and sensitivities, detox and liver support diets, digestive disorders and IBS, weight loss and weight management, fatigue, cravings, and blood sugar imbalances, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes management and prevention.
Kathleen believes in providing individualized and realistic nutrition and wellness plans that give people the results they want. She strives to be a source of knowledge and support and to assist people in making positive lifestyle changes; emphasis is on a personal approach to diet and health rooted in food quality and self-care. Kathleen spends the time to understand the context of her patients’ lives, reviews a variety of lab results, and collaborates with other health care practitioners to determine a diet, lifestyle, and supplement plan that is designed to work!
Whether you are just getting started on your journey to optimum health or you are well along and looking to take it to the next level, Kathleen will provide you with the tools you need to succeed.
Born and raised in Alaska, Kathleen has a profound appreciation for the great outdoors and the healing power of nature, as well as a natural love of salmon and blueberries! Kathleen stays healthy and vital by enjoying life and breathing fresh air as often as possible. In her free time, Kathleen enjoys gardening, cooking, practicing yoga, surfing, snowboarding, mountain biking, traveling, and walking around checking things out.
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Janet Webb Lee, L.Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist
A native of the Midwest, Janet has traveled the world to study traditional medicine systems. Her studies over the past 15 years have taken her to India and China. Now Janet is dedicated to improving the physical and emotional lives of Americans with her knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
A graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Janet has specialized training in orthopedic disorders and internal medicine. Some of her areas of expertise include menopausal complaints, addiction, respiratory disorders, pain management, and stress relief. Janet also helps patients design diet, exercise, and stress management habits that help them thrive throughout their lives.
“Through integrative medicine, we can not only manage and prevent serious conditions, but also cultivate the strength and vitality to enjoy our lives.”
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Dr. Jan Ewing, Ph.D MFT
Director of Wellness Consultants – Marriage Family Therapy Program
As the director of the Narrative Therapy Program – and our Marriage and Family Trainee Intern Residency program I want to assure you that we are interested in your customized care. Each of you comes to CHWB with unique health concerns based on a combination of genetics, life stressors, environment, and belief systems. Your voice always stays important to our work as your optimal health is addressed from multiple integrative perspectives.
I have been practicing individual, relational, family, and community therapy for more than two decades. My Ph.D is in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy and I have been the director of two university training clinics connected to medical settings focusing on integrative health. My interest and current practice in the integrative medical world is about how our belief systems impact our biology and health, specifically our ability to take action toward change.
I am currently a professor at San Diego State University and developed a Marriage Family Therapy intern residency program at CHWB to train therapists as Wellness Consultants with integrative approaches to health care.
I love living in San Diego, being outdoors, hiking, running, hanging out in coffee shops, and being at the beach with my family and friends. I also enjoy volunteering my time to a non-profit agency called The Center for Therapeutic Collaboration which provides low-income families with therapy services. I look forward to meeting you.
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Dr. Chuck Ferrante, DC
Board Certified Chiropractor
Chuck Ferrante holds a BS degree in kinesiology from UCLA and a doctorate degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College. He is passionate about educating his patients regarding their injuries and involving them in their own healing process. Dr. Ferrante specializes in sports injuries and especially enjoys helping athletes achieve their performance potential. On a personal note, Dr. Ferrante enjoys gardening and landscaping, taking his beloved dog to the beach, traveling; especially to Hawaii, and working out to stay in great shape.
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Dr. Codrin Blosiu, DC
Doctor of Chiropractics
As a Graduate of Southern California University of Health Sciences, he practices very gentle low force diversified technique as well as muscle release technique. He incorporates many modalities including Laser therapy for pain control and inflammation, as well as traditional ultrasound and electric muscle stimulation to accelerate healing. He is also a Frequency Specific Microcurrent practitioner, and a Physiotherapist. Dr. Blosiu believes that for the human spirit to thrive, a sound mind must be maintained in a sound body.
Born in Romania, Dr. Codrin Blosiu is the only son of a father who is a rocket scientist and a mother who is an archeologist. Dr. Blosiu attended UCSD, earning a BA in Psychology while working on campus for four years as a Community Service Officer and off campus as a California State Lifeguard and Paramedic. After graduating, he worked for Ralph Lauren doing everything from managing the stores in Chicago and Honolulu to modeling and even fashion photography, which led to a Masters of the Arts in Photography and Film. Dr. Blosiu set his sights on Chiropractic and was accepted to Southern California University of Health Sciences where he received his Doctorate in Chiropractic. While there, he was elected class representative and traveled to Washington DC to lobby for bills involving chiropractic affairs. He continued to lobby both in Sacramento and in DC, was inducted into DTA honor fraternity, and graduated on the Dean’s list.
Dr. Blosiu’s interests in health include the physical and psychological aspects of the human condition. He believes that a strong mind and body are conducive to reducing stress and optimizing health and well-being. As a Chiropractor, it is his goal to educate and lead by example. He wishes to work with the community to optimize health and well-being. Codrin’s approach to wellness is one in which the diversity of the individual dictates individual attention. Chiropractic has been proven to be the most successful treatment of the non-specific back pain.
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Jeffrey Dufault DPM
Podiatric Surgeon, Contemporary Medical Acupuncturist
Dr. Dufault is a graduate of the California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco. He completed his 3 year surgical residency in the Bay Area training at the University California, San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente systems. Dr Default’s interest in Integrative and Holistic medicine has progressed over 30 years, while traveling the world and experiencing different cultures first hand.
Dr Dufault has been an Active Duty Officer and Podiatrist in the United States Navy for over 11 years. He has been in practice for 14 years. His Navy travels have returned him to California with stints in Italy, Cuba and Florida. After his extensive surgical training he has honed his skills, specializing in sports medicine injuries of the foot and ankle. Trained in contemporary medical acupuncture, he has been very successful in mind-body pain management for musculoskeletal, neurologic and psychological conditions and addictions.
“As a Healthatarian, Acupuncturist and Surgeon, my goal is to help speed your recovery and more importantly empower you to take control of your health and honor the temple that is your body.”
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Dr. Bruce Hutchinson
Podiatrist
Dr. Bruce Hutchinson’s experience as distance runner led him to choose podiatry as his medical profession. He graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at the VA Medical Center in Baltimore.
Dr. Hutchinson is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the California Podiatric Medical Association. He is Board Certified with the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics & Primary Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry – Prevention & Treatment of Diabetic Foot Wounds & Diabetic Footwear. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine and a Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association.
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Ron Estes, MA, MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
License # 37086
Possibilities for “therapy” have shifted in the last couple of decades. Working therapeutically no longer requires imagining persons are sick or “crazy” because they are faced with a struggle or a problem. Problems can influence our lives, but it does not mean there is some pathology at work, nor does it mean that those problems must overshadow personal hopes, aspirations and purposes. The complexities of contemporary living often call for a time and place to sort-out ways of living that dovetail with what each of us values. Consequently, I offer conversations that help make sense of the relationships we have with our bodies, ourselves, other persons and the cultures we live in.
When there is a health concern, we can gather what you know from your first-hand experience and combine it with what you understand from healthcare practitioners to consider steps you want to take toward health. These conversations are not centered on “norms.” Rather, they notice your preferences and the particulars of your situation and reveal opportunities to move toward a personalized health and wellbeing.
Over the last 18 years I have been investigating and applying narrative practices to my therapeutic work. What is sometimes known as “narrative therapy” provides a rich pallet of theoretical and practical understandings that act to undercut problems then helps put together what you know (and what you are coming to know) about living in ways that suit you.
My formal background includes a Marriage and Family Therapy license, recognition as an American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists approved supervisor and contributions to articles published in therapeutic journals. Currently, I collaborate with and supervise therapists in training and continue working with a wide variety of persons to take apart the problems they face and recognize ways to live that fit for them. As well, I have history with physical, mindfulness, and arts practices that influence my work.
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Carmen Kessing, MT
Massage Therapist
A massage will revitalize your body and calm your mind by restoring a natural state of relaxation and serenity.
Our certified massage therapists have extensive training in therapeutic techniques, and can help you relieve stress and restore balance and harmony. It also promotes a strong sense of emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Let us help you relax and unwind.
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Carolyn Goggin
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
I am interested in engaging in collaborative dialogue to generate new and expanded ways of thinking and conversing about ourselves and those we are in community with. I am intrigued by the power of language and how the narrative in which we describe our past, present, and future often influences how we come to make sense of our experiences. As a training therapist, I strive to help connect conventional medicine, psychotherapy, and holistic practices to facilitate wellness that is unique and meaningful to each individual.
My experience as a Marine/Navy respite provider for children and adolescents with medical and/or developmental needs has fueled my interest in continuing to service the military community and supporting parents and families with exceptional children or family members. I am currently completing my Master’s degree for Marriage and Family Therapy at San Diego State University.
I love the beautiful climate and culture of San Diego and prefer to be outdoors as much as possible. My favorite activities include running, swimming, hiking, reading, traveling, and laughing with friends and family.
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Joerg Ineichen
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
Joerg was born and raised in Switzerland and moved to San Diego in 1997 to earn his bachelor degree in business from USD. He has been acting in entrepreneurial positions since until he chose to expand his career path in pursuing counseling last year. “I believe we all are entrepreneurs, which to me means exploring new ventures. In counseling I can be part of making meaning of such events in peoples lives. I also enjoy thinking outside the box and questioning socially constructed ideas and norms.” Currently earning his Masters in MFT at SDSU, Joerg is a trainee at CHWB and amongst many things is passionate about multiculturalism and the LGBT community. In his free time he enjoys traveling and spending time with his friends, especially in New York, playing with his dog Jackie, doing CrossFit, and triathlons.
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Holly Hunt, MA
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
I approach my work with a fundamental belief that each of us has the strengths and know-how’s to achieve a healthy and satisfying life. Through conversations focused on your ideas about wellness, I hope to support you on your journey – whether through an acutely challenging time or as a part of an integrative approach to healthful living.
Therapy is my second career. After more than 20 years as an attorney, I made the shift to work with people in a more personal and, for me, significant way. I came to the Center for Health and Wellbeing because I am drawn to this community of Narrative practitioners, and I believe strongly in an integrative approach to wellness. I have significant training as a therapist working with survivors of trauma, relationship violence, and sexual assault. Other treatment areas include anxiety, life transitions, women’s issues, and substance abuse.
Your wellness is important to me. I look forward to meeting you and understanding how I might support you on your way.
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Sarah Kahn, MA
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Sarah approaches her work from an integrative perspective and believes in the powerful connection between mind, body, spirit, and identity. Be it preventative care, offering support during times of stress, or the treatment of acute and chronic life challenges, Sarah believes that therapy can become a place for you to uncover the effects of problems, and support you in making the changes that you want to make in your life.
Sarah’s treatment specialties include: Depression; Anxiety; Family and Relational Problems; Life Transition; Chronic Illness; Insomnia; Sexuality; Adjustment to Diagnosis; Stress Management as well as Relaxation Techniques. She is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment which is based upon collaboration, respect, and the appreciation of her client’s unique combination of cultural, social, and familial dynamics.
Sarah received her M.A. in Marital and Family therapy from Alliant International University in San Diego and is currently working on her Ph.D. in Education and Social Justice at San Diego State University and Claremont Graduate University. Sarah has been practicing psychotherapy since 2004 and has been an integral part of the CHWB team since 2005. She has received extensive training in systemic and relational therapeutic practice as well as specialized training in Narrative Therapy. In addition, she enjoys teaching in the Counseling and School Psychology Department at San Diego State University and functioning as a Co-Director of a local non-profit agency.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with friends and family, salsa dancing, cooking, swimming and traveling.
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Lola
Office Mascot and Official Canine Receptionist
Lola is Dr. Gray’s 7 year old border terrier. She holds a world record for the fastest sprint from one end of the office to the other and back and has a great bedside manner. She loves drinks of water from the sink and her stuffed toys.
