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[d]Holistic Health Practitioner for families dealing with a disability or senior issues. I specialize in research, advocacy, and training on health concerns. Information about my background and services follows:
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Hello! My name is Linda Mac Dougall and I have been providing support for persons with disabilities and care providers for many years. My efforts are aimed at helping people access and get the most out of community-based residential programs and independent living services. I specialize in giving assistance* to administrators and direct care staff, nurturing the development and growth of the programs they represent.
As a Holistic Health Practitioner, I welcome your questions on health issues and alternative solutions such as the use of herbs, color, aromatherapy, nutritional supplements, diet makeovers and the like.
Holistic means whole and that includes your mind/spirit/body/environment, anything that affects you and your life. Any in-depth analysis of a personal issue will incur a fee for time spent, but simple questions are free.
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By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea...
Want to know more about alternative health therapies? Foods? Herbs? Conditions? Just ask. I welcome your questions! I would love to see you as eager to pursue a healthy life as I am to help you succeed.
Please contact me for additional information about my services, rates, and availability. You may email me at: drgnstar@earthlink.net for details or call 1-805-202-6379, Home Office: Port Hueneme, California.
I hold an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and a B.A. in Anthropology
I am a Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapist, and teach, train, and coach toward healthy outcomes.
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities and Health Researcher for Hawaii's state Protection & Advocacy agency.
Administrator of two 15 bed homes for the developmentally disabled with 30+ staff
Member of the United Cerebral Palsy Training Team - Human relations areas:
Problem solving and Mediation
Counseling/ Educating/Training
Hiring / Termination
Staff morale and advocacy for clients, staff, and guardians.
Community relations involving persons with disabilities, parents, vendors, consultants, service organizations, donors, Department of Health Services and Tri-Counties Regional Center.
Fund Raising
In my 11 years as Administrator of the 2 United Cerebral Palsy group homes they progressed from the position of almost being decertified to being two of the best facilities in Ventura County, Ca. (per licensing and regional center representatives.)
Internship: Vista del Mar Hospital in the Addictions Medicine Unit
Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation internship (including dual diagnosed)
11 years instructing and/or aiding in special education classrooms at Camarillo State Hospital with individuals having Autism, Department of Justice DD inmates, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, etc.
1 1/2 years in the juvenile justice system at Ventura School
Buena Ventura Academy for developmentally disabled children
Houghton Home for the developmentally disabled
B. A. in Anthropology
M.A. in Counseling Psychology
Holistic Health Practitioner
Massage Therapist
Computer Programming, Electronic Technician, Peace Officer, Internet, Copywriting, Sensory Integration, Emotional Freedom Therapy, and several more.
Real estate sales and Life insurance (both inactive currently)
Teacher of classes for adults through Ventura Community College - one for all subjects and one for Expressive Language (both special education)
Basic Orientation Academy through the Department of Justice (top of class)
My most recent training in the area of Nutrition, Health, and Alternative Health practices.
The Advocate's Voice"Our Posture at Work"by Linda MacDougall A combination of poor posture and long hours working at computers causes a myriad of painful problems. Too many heads go forward as if they are being sucked into the screen. Shoulders round toward the keyboard hour upon hour. Poorly supported backs strain to hold the off center body erect. Assuming that you are not already in that pose, for just a moment put your body into that position and feel what is happening. When the body is in pain and poorly supported, everything changes. Add to our own pitiful postural choices the workplace issues such as woeful workspace design, lack of proper space, equipment issues, no or few breaks to realign the body, work overload, etc. and our bodies are suffering. Nerve pain or numbness here, muscle tightness and cramping there, and joint and spinal compression everywhere. Is it any wonder that we hurt? For many of us, the more we stare at the screen , the more weight we gain. The more weight we add, the more our problems multiply. Small problems become carpal tunnel, neck and back curvatures, sciatica, circulation problems, more weight gain and diabetes, for example. Stretch. Move. Be aware of your body. Magnify the screen. Get a supportive chair. Have the screen at a proper height and straight in front of you, not to one side. Put your feet flat on the floor. Roll those shoulders back and the neck around in circles. Take a walk at lunch. Seek out a therapist, if needed. I see the results of unaware choices every day and work to help people correct the body they have let down. Your body is your vehicle through this life. Is it as well maintained as your car? You depend on them both to serve you as you travel in your world. The choice is yours and so is the pain. That's all for now. Good Health to you all! Linda Mac Dougall, Holistic Health Practitioner/MT Questions or Comments? I'd love to hear from you! You may email me at: drgnstar@earthlink.net |
NOW EVEN MORE RESOURCES Specializing in the creation of Special Needs Trusts for persons with disabilities and their families, as well as other forms of estate planning. In addition, Ms. Chandler is also available as a speaker, providing information to her audiences about Special Needs Trusts, the collection of judgments and/or other areas of her expertise (which also includes Family Law).
[d]If you have a question or comment about this website, please E-Mail mstrue1@hotmail.com
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This Webpage has been Bobby approved.
*Disclaimer - All consulting interactions are to be considered my own personal advise and should not be construed in any way, shape, or form as a diagnosis, prescription, or mandate for action without further consultation with a medical professional, therapist, specialist, or other authority who is licensed to give such opinions, if you feel this is necessary. I offer advice and personal assistance solely based on my educational background and many years of experience. Advice and information received should be used as a source of direction.
Linda Mac Dougall, Mac Dougall Consulting
The views and opinions expressed on this page, (MacDougall's Consulting), do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the owner, publisher, or staff of Independent Life Resources, but are the sole responsibility of Ms. MacDougall.
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