Dr Debra Torosian

Our Story

Welcome to my page! I am a dual practitioner, practicing both pediatric (and adult) anesthesia as well as pediatric functional/osteopathic/anthroposophic medicine. I am triple board-certified in anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia and integrative medicine. Using what I have learned about health, healing, and consciousness I have been able to help many people, children and adults, find their optimal healing path. Since I was a child, I suffered from chronic pain, low energy, and frequent painful fibro flares. I have had adrenal fatigue, depression, and poor gut health. Despite all of my academic accomplishments, I never felt like I was “winning.” Through a twist of fate, my oldest son regressed into autism. It was this event that triggered my desire to finally figure out what is means to be truly healthy, and to be living my best life possible. Through years of self-study, and trying many. many, many ways of healing, I have been able to regain my physical, emotional, and mental health, as well as my son's. I am passionate about sharing what I learned and empowering mothers (and fathers) to take ownership of their family's health. I am currently writing content for Patreon on how parents can make decisions for their children through a lens of warmth, as well as a book on pain and consciousness. I'd love for you to join me in this process. To sign up for my newsletter, go to www.drdebragambrell.com. I am currently undergoing a 5 year anthroposophical medicine training program. Using this threefold approach to medicine looking at the body, soul and spirit, I gain a deeper understanding of the patient to craft a treatment addressing more than just the physical. When we are on a healing path, it is important to heal the patterns that have been keeping us sick, lest we fall right back into dis-ease once the external support is removed.

New to my practice, I am offering Consciousness Shifting Trauma Repair in my Foster City office. Using ketamine and other medications that I have spent years working with and that have been scientifically proven to help with PTSD, trauma, and depression, I will craft a treatment plan based on individual need. Gentle sensory reintegration therapy is added during the treatment to reach deeper levels of healing.

I also use biomedicine and other integrative medicine therapies, as well as biodynamnic craniosacral therapy to address all levels of the body to support a patient’s healing process. Every patient is different, however we always start with a thorough history and physical exam (the physical exam not included in a phone appointment, and if our relationship is solely via the phone, you are required to maintain an ongoing relationship with a primary care provider who is able to evaluate you in person). After the initial appointment, labs are usually requested. I do not take insurance but some patients are able to get reimbursement for some of the costs. Some of the labs are from private companies and generally are not reimbursable by insurance, but some of the labs are common ones that can be obtained from your regular doctor. You will need to check with your insurance company on this.

You will be given an evaluation based on your stated goals and what I feel will best help you. Some people are ready to dive in and start their healing process, some are not. I rely on your ability to be active in this process and make a commitment to your healing based on what you feel you are able to do. There is no judgement or expectation about your process, only that it is authentic.

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