Integrative Approach to
Cardiovascular & Endocrine Health

with Michael Gaeta 

Saturday & Sunday, January 19 & 20
9:00am – 5:00pm 

at PIHMA College & Clinic
301 E. Bethany  Home Rd., Ste. A-230
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in the world and is essentially a deficiency condition. In nearly every person it is an unnecessary, preventable and reversible lifestyle-based condition. Improvements in nutrition, physical activity and social/relational health are safer and more effective than pharmaceutical interventions.

By completing this program, participants will be able to:

• Review cardiovascular physiology and pathology
• Explore current epidemiological and economic statistics related to CVD
• See through the lies and myths around cholesterol
• Clinically relevant laboratory evaluation
• Learn approaches to diet, exercise and know how to use herbal and nutritional
• medicine effectively lifestyle

• Review relevant thyroid, adrenal & endocrine physiology
• Present options for & interpretations of laboratory and home thyroid assessment and in-office adrenal assessment
• Understand diet, lifestyle, nutritional support and herbal therapy for restoring and maintaining optimal thyroid and adrenal health
• Accurately assess blood sugar imbalances
• Comprehend support of optimal blood sugar balance, using diet, and food- and plant-based supplementation

Dr Michael Gaeta is a visionary educator, clinician, writer and publisher in the field of natural healthcare.  He has distinguished himself in the areas of wholistic health, teaching, writing and music. Michael holds New York licenses in acupuncture, clinical nutrition and massage therapy, a Colorado license in acupuncture, and is a Doctor of Acupuncture in Rhode Island.

Michael earned his Master’s degree in acupuncture from the New York College of Health Professions where he was a faculty member for ten years. Prior to that he received undergraduate degrees in massage therapy, health sciences and advanced Amma therapy (Asian Bodywork Therapy). Michael is a Certified Instructor and former state representative of the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia.

In 1990, Michael founded the Hands-On Health Wholistic Centers, a successful group practice with two locations in New York. Now practicing through Gaeta Acupuncture and Nutrition, he combines clinical nutrition, acupuncture, herbal therapy and Asian bodywork to help people heal, grow and evolve. He is co-founder of Acupuncture for Veterans, providing free and low-cost treatment in New York City to US veterans.

Michael is past president (2001-2004) of the Acupuncture Society of New York. He served on the ASNY Board from 1998 to 2004, earning awards for State Association President of the Year and State Association of the Year.