Written By: Brianna Jackson and Darby Carter
With the New Year upon us, it’s the perfect time to reset priorities and approach life with intentionality. At West Holistic Medicine, we’re focusing on health and wellbeing, and we’d love to partner with you on your journey in 2025. Today, we’re excited to reintroduce our exceptional team of practitioners and share how they can support you in achieving your health goals.
Dr. Ashley Maltz, MD, MPH
Dr. Maltz, one of our phenomenal primary care physicians, is dedicated to understanding each patient at their core. She takes the time to truly get to know her patients, crafting personalized healing plans tailored to each individual. In addition to primary care, Dr. Maltz offers medical acupuncture and IV therapy. If you’re seeking answers to longstanding health questions or want your concerns addressed with the utmost empathy and understanding, we encourage you to schedule a visit with Dr. Maltz.
Dr. Julia Afridi, DO, ABIHM
Dr. Afridi is a steadfast advocate for her patients, respecting and valuing their autonomy in all aspects of treatment. She takes a holistic approach to care, addressing both the body and mind. Dr. Afridi is passionate about working with patients of all ages, providing primary care for both pediatric and adult patients. She also offers osteopathic manipulation therapy to support overall wellness.
Danielle Bower, LA-c
Danielle is our amazing acupuncturist who cares for her patients with the highest level of kindness and respect. Danielle listens to her patients and implements treatment modalities tailored to each patient’s individual needs whether they are seeking to relieve physical pain or if they are seeking acupuncture to improve mental health. If you’d like to incorporate acupuncture into your wellness routine, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Darby Carter, IHC
Darby is our compassionate integrative health coach and EFT practitioner, offering guidance and partnership to clients as they navigate their individual health journeys. She supports her clients with goal setting, habit tracking, emotional regulation, and developing self-accountability to achieve lasting well-being. If you’re interested in pursuing health coaching or tapping to optimize your mental and physical health, Darby is happy to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be.
Kitty Woo Ham
APRN, FNP-c
Kitty, our newest addition, brings a wealth of expertise as both an allergy specialist and Ayurvedic practitioner. She offers in-office skin prick testing and creates personalized allergy drops based on your results. In addition, Kitty provides Ayurvedic consultations, offering insights into health through this ancient holistic practice. Whether you’re looking to manage seasonal allergies or gain a deeper understanding of your health from an Ayurvedic perspective, Kitty is here to help.
As we step into the New Year, the team at West Holistic Medicine wishes you a year filled with health and vitality. We’re here to support you in achieving your goals and look forward to helping you create a life of wellness in 2025.