About Tree of Light Health
Our Goal: We're on a mission to make functional and holistic medicine accessible and affordable.
Our Mission: Our mission is to guide others toward genuine healing by blending traditional, functional, and holistic medical approaches.
What We Do: We offer a unique blend of Traditional / Integrative Medicine with Alternative / Holistic Medicine. Our goal is to help individuals conquer chronic health challenges and attain optimal well-being. We're here to slow the aging process by providing your body what it needs.
Martin Van Lear, BS, BSN, MSN, FNP-C, is driven by a passion for uncovering the root causes of health issues to enable true healing. With over 40 years of combined experience in Traditional, Biological, Functional, and Integrative Medicine, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the table to help you achieve better health and optimal wellness.
About Martin Van Lear, BS, BSN, MSN, FNP-C
I had great health until I reached college. Out of nowhere, I started battling relentless fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, and irritability. My insomnia was overpowering, resisting all my attempts at resolution, including counseling, meditation, yoga, diet changes, and other interventions. I consulted numerous doctors, herbalists, and acupuncturists, but my sleep remained elusive. Frustrated, I turned to antidepressants and sleeping pills, only to find myself feeling sedated without relief.
My turning point arrived when extensive research hinted at my mercury amalgam dental fillings as the possible culprit. It made sense because my health took a nosedive after dental work. I shared this suspicion with my doctor, who reluctantly agreed to test my blood for mercury. Surprisingly, the results were negative. Driven by my intuition and research, I decided to have my fillings removed by a local holistic dentist. Within weeks of this change, my anxiety lessened, my sleep improved, and my overall well-being returned.
This became a 10-year journey that motivated me to explore the realms of functional, integrative, and holistic medicine. Along the way, I was inspired by friends and family who, like me, had faced perplexing health issues that conventional medicine couldn't unravel. These conditions ranged from anxiety, joint pain, headaches, and stomach problems to more complex ailments like autoimmune diseases and Parkinson's disease. This journey led me to seek a way to genuinely heal people, not just alleviate symptoms. My greatest reward now is witnessing my patients' quality of life improve.
About Charis Branson, LMT, MMQ, RM
I have dedicated decades of my life to the field of alternative health, and my journey began as a massage therapist and reflexologist. However, I became increasingly frustrated when clients would return week after week with the same persistent pain issues. It became clear to me that if I truly wanted to facilitate healing, I needed to explore beyond the realms of muscle and connective tissue.
As a result, I embarked on a transformative path, becoming a Reiki Master and Master of Medical Qigong. These modalities provided me with invaluable insights and healing experiences. Nevertheless, I recognized their limitations in a society that often requires tangible evidence and concrete results to believe in and commit to a particular approach.
With this realization, I made the conscious decision to shift away from bodywork and dive deep into the realm of personality psychology. I understood the profound impact of helping individuals gain self-awareness, yet I still encountered challenges as some people clung to limiting beliefs and detrimental patterns of behavior.
Then, a profound transformation occurred when I discovered Supreme Release Yoga. Together with plant medicine, it not only transformed my life but also profoundly affected my physical and mental well-being. I learned to surrender to not only my journey but everyone else’s.
Throughout my journey, I've been fortunate to consistently find employment opportunities that align with my personal growth, and I am deeply honored to be a part of Tree of Light Health. Here, I witness Martin's extraordinary ability to tap into multiple dimensions and facilitate holistic healing from the inside out. His dedication to his craft is inspiring.
“I feel beyond grateful to have Tree of Life as my primary healthcare. Martin has helped me to balance many areas of my life: nutritionally, hormone wise and most importantly emotionally. He is an ardent student of all things helpful for the human body, mind and soul and his quest for continuing education makes him so attractive to me. I want a primary who is constantly learning which is reflected in Martin's impressive bio."
— Courtney
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