STACIA LANSMAN, MD

Stacia is the founder of Pediatric Alternatives, opening the office in 1998. She graduated from Tufts University Medical School in Boston, MA, in 1989 and completed her pediatric residency at Oakland Children Hospital, Oakland, CA, in 1992.

In addition to her training in western medicine, Dr. Lansman studied herbal medicine at the Pacific School of Herbal Medicine and is experienced using homeopathic medicine and energy medicine techniques in her practice. Her focus is promoting wellness through proper nutrition and a balanced lifestyle, addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions of illness.

 

"Early on in my pediatric career I realized that the disease-focused care I was trained in did not fit my beliefs of how to best care for children, and that we needed a new model. Since that time my goal has been to create a model that is wellness-based. The knowledge of what is true health, combined with the insights I have gained through my own experience being a mother, guides me in my practice of medicine."

SARABENET SEQUEIRA, MD

Sarabenet is a Board Certified pediatrician, graduating from George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, in 2000. Dr. Sequeira completed her residency at the University of California, San Francisco, where she was selected Chief Resident in Pediatrics. She also has completed her certification in Primary Care Homeopathy from the American Board of Homeotherapeutics.

 

"Growing up in Marin, my mother used everything from homeopathy to Bach flower remedies to Ayurvedic dietary principles to keep us well. I

discovered early on the healing powers of many alternative systems of medicine from firsthand experience, so I always knew that I wanted to

practice in an integrated medical model. I chose to go to medical school so that I would have a broad knowledge base with which to evaluate and utilize other forms of medicine. I love having so many tools at my disposal to help the families I care for."

 

A desire to learn another system of medicine led her to the Institute of Classical Homeopathy, where she completed course work in 2001. “I found my way to integrative medicine through my stomach. My love of food, a brother with celiac disease and a sensitive stomach sent me to my laboratory, the kitchen. I have always felt that food is medicine and can be the cause and cure for many childhood diseases such as allergies and eczema. I consider homeopathy, nutrition and gut health to be the framework for understanding wellness and curing disease.”

HILLARY FREDRICKSON, ND

Hillary received her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine in Seattle, WA, in 2004 from Bastyr University, the leading accredited academic and research center of natural health. Naturopathic doctors are educated as primary care physicians and receive training in basic sciences, clinical sciences and diagnostics. In addition, she has received extensive training in natural medicines and therapies. With a focus in pediatrics, women’s health, acupuncture and counseling, her passion is working with families. Hillary joins our physician team as a primary care physician for both children and adults. 

 

"I work hard to blend old naturopathic principals guiding health and wellness with current medical pediatric/family practice knowledge to keep the whole family unit healthy and thriving during these magical years of raising children. In addition to physical health, I believe in treating the whole person including the energetic and spiritual bodies of my patients. When I’m not working, I am busy loving my three young children, enjoying my friends and family, and continuing to explore and deepen my passion for energy healing.”