Meet the Staff

Dr. Michele Raithel, ND

Dr. Michele Raithel is the founder and CEO of Revolutions Natural Medical Solutions. She specializes in chronic disease, natural pain management and anti-aging medicine. This branch of medicine includes solutions for everyone interested in optimizing health and preventing disease.

Dr. Raithel received dual degrees from Lindenwood University in St. Louis Missouri including a BA of Biological Sciences and a BA in Theater with a minor in performing arts. While researching and applying to allopathic medical schools, Michele was also searching for ways to learn more about natural therapies. She was excited to find that there were accredited medical institutions that taught science based alternative medicine as part of the curriculum. As she read more about the philosophy and methods involved in Naturopathic Medicine her path became clear.

During her time at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Phoenix Arizona she learned that there were more proven natural alternatives to restoring health than she had ever imagined. Dr. Raithel has dedicated her education and life to learning methods of treatment that are proven to restore health and vitality (see Naturopathic Training). Revolutions medical group has made it a priority to create a business model that allows as much time as needed to treat a patient with the thorough medical care that they deserve.

A comment from Dr Raithel: "One year before my mother had a stroke she said to me that a doctor told her that her case was too complicated and he didn't have the time that he would need to help her. If I had known what I know now I truly believe that my mother would still be alive. No patient will ever be rushed out of my office. I will spend as much time with you as necessary to put together an effective treatment plan that you can live with. I will also manage referrals if needed to ensure you receive the best comprehensive care."

Michele believes that a balanced life is essential to a healthy mind and body. She has continued dancing throughout her adult life and was a member of the famous London dance studio "Pineapple". She enjoys exercising often using various styles from "gym rat" to yoga to hiking. Dr. Michele also goes to the theater as often as possible.

Dr. Michele is an active member of the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA), the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP), the Folsom Chamber of Commerce and the Folsom Leading Young Professionals (FLYP). She also holds Naturopathic Medical licenses in Arizona and California.

Dr. Raithel focuses on giving you back your health, making you feel younger, and more energetic while taking as little away from your necessary day to day lives as possible.

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Dr. Anita M. Larrow, ND

Dr. Anita M. Larrow received a BA in Biology and Chemistry from Bluffton University, Bluffton, Ohio.She then graduated with Honors from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Science (SCNM) in Tempe, Arizona. Throughout her medical training at SCNM, Dr. Anita workedwith MDs, DOs and NDs in Arizona, California and Ohio, thereby allowing her to understand the wide range of treatment options presented to patients. She challenged herself to appreciate the different medical structures, not judging one better than another but understanding each one's place in the treatment of patients. Dr. Anita believes that the purpose of being a doctor is to help the patient and that is the bottom line.

Dr. Larrow specializes in Women's medicine and Pediatrics. She enjoys helping women transition gently through menopause, helping newly menstruating women to understand everything new about their body and all of the things that go with this delicate stage in their lives, and empowering women to have better knowledge of how their body works. Dr. Larrow is a self proclaimed big kid, she is often seen running around the office with her pediatric patients, tormenting Dr. Raithel and wearing a name tag that says "No gorilla handling!". Her passion for children comes from her upbringing as a child of two Montessori teachers and spending summers working in Montessori classrooms. Dr. Larrow sees the individual in each of her patients and derives her greatest fulfillment in showing them how small changes can have lasting effects on their health.

She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA). In her spare time Dr. Anita enjoys working outside with her plants, the dirtier she gets the happier she is! She is a vegetarian and enjoys spending time in the kitchen with her husband creating new recipes, which she shares with family and friends. Outside of medicine, one of Dr. Larrow’s passions is traveling. She spent a semester in college circumnavigating the globe on Semester at Sea. Even today she enjoys traveling the world, meeting people and seeing firsthand how small and big and wonderful our world is.

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Dr. Joel Morgan, ND

Dr. Joel Morgan is a California and Arizona licensed Naturopathic Doctor specializing in treating Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delays, ADHD/ADD, language and learning disorders, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, IBD, celiac disease and other intestinal health issues along with asthma, allergies, eczema, and immune dysregulation. At Revolutions Natural Medical Solutions, Dr. Morgan´s focus is placed on the relationship between the patient and their family, while being centered on the whole person, and making use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, alternative and conventional.

Dr. Morgan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition while minoring in Exercise and Wellness and later received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine with honors from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. He completed a one-year internship in family practice naturopathic medicine with Dr. Kenneth Proefrock, a nationally recognized Naturopathic Doctor with a focus in the treatment of children within the Autism Spectrum Disorders. He has trained with Dr. Bryan Jepson and Dr. Arthur Krigsman at the Thoughtful House Center for Kids in Austin, TX, and completed medical rotations at the Melmed Center, a leading facility in the assessment of behavioral, educational and developmental challenges in children and adults. Dr. Morgan has lectured to various groups on topics ranging from nutrition to integrative treatment approaches to autism.

With the current rising tide of children and families being affected by neurodevelopmental disorders, parents are searching for answers. As confusing and contradictory as available information often is, there is hope, as more and more children are progressing and even recovering utilizing biomedical treatments. It was through the journey his family traveled in their attempts in helping their son diagnosed with autism that Dr. Morgan began implementing these modalities. These treatments are centered on dietary modification, nutritional supplementation, environmental controls, assisting detoxification and medications that when combined with behavioral therapies have shown significant benefits in many children and adults.

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Emiko Okabe, L.Ac. & Dipl.O.M.

Emiko received her first BA in English Literature from Ferris University in Yokohama, Japan in 1985 and moved to the U.S. to continue her English education. She obtained her second BS in Business Administration with dual concentrations in Management Information Systems and International Business from California State University, Sacramento. After this she worked at Sanwa Bank in San Francisco for seven years before she met her current mentor, Dr. Masakazu Ikeda, when she decided to quit her banking career and move to the Oriental Medicine field.

In 2001, Emiko graduated from Meiji College of Oriental Medicine (currently Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College) in Berkeley, California with an MS in Oriental Medicine. After graduating she worked at Village Acupuncture Center for Optimum Health in Roseville, California, as an associate acupuncturist where she managed to see and treat up to 60 patients per day. The high volume of patients was precious experience for her as the patients´ medical conditions were so diverse. She gained valuable knowledge on how to identify and treat various medical conditions through reading the meridians of the body. Since 2000, Emiko has been studying directly under Dr. Masakazu Ikeda, an instructor & the President of the Academic Department of the Society of Traditional Japanese Medicine. He has taught Traditional Japanese Acupuncture in Japan, Australia and the United States, and has also published 23 books.

Emiko´s acupuncture style is called Traditional Japanese Medicine or Meridian Therapy where she reads each person´s energy by checking abdomen and pulses. She then decides which meridian (energy pathway) has problems and works on both root and branch issues. This style of acupuncture is considered the oldest style of acupuncture. Since the meridian therapy is the gentlest acupuncture technique available, she has been treating not only grownups but also young children and babies. In October 2009, Emiko joined Revolutions Natural Medical Solutions, where the doctors share her passion for the well-being of their patients.

David Rude, MA, CPC

David Rude is a Certified Professional Coach and received his Master´s in Psychology from LoyolaMarymount University and has more than 25 years of real-world experience, including instructor of human development and psychology at the college and university level and Director of Counseling for two private institutions. He is a published author on a variety of subjects related to psychology, coaching and education.

David created the "Who Am I? Project" (Copyright 2008 David A. Rude Coaching) and has had much success using it with a variety of ages, individuals and groups. The program involves answering approximately 15 - 20 questions that delve into the core of the person´s beliefs and values, their origins, passions, heroes and so on. The responses lead to much discussion that reveal many important truths and insights.

David has spoken on coaching and related issues at numerous venues, including local International Coaching Federation chapters and with the Association for Coaching in Dublin, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland. David has also been interviewed on radio and TV and has been written up in the Irish Times as well as local newspapers in Northern California.