"I like to work with my patients to find diagnostic and treatment approaches with which we are both comfortable. I encourage my patients to participate in the management of their neurologic issues as much as possible, and I appreciate when they express their ideas and preferences. When appropriate, I prefer to recommend non-invasive, non-toxic approaches to treatment, including physical therapy, exercise, relaxation techniques, and vitamin/mineral supplements. As a practitioner of traditional Western medicine I often also recommend medication or surgical treatments when needed."