From Doctor to Healer: The Mountain Lion's Gift - Paperback

Elliott, Erica M.: - About the AuthorErica Elliott lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she has a busy medical practice treating patients from across the country. After graduating from University of Colorado Medical School and completing her training in family practice, Erica began her medical career in an understaffed, underfunded health clinic in Cuba, New Mexico. From there, she served in a variety of healthcare settings, including a clinic for indigent care, a busy emergency room, a women's clinic, and a multi-specialty clinic.In 1993, Erica opened her own private practice in her home. Affectionately referred to as "the Medical Detective," Erica specializes in difficult-to-diagnose chronic illnesses. Over the years she has written countless health-related articles and has spoken at many different venues. She gave a weeklong workshop at both Esalen and Omega Institute.Erica is a founding member of The Commons, a cohousing community where she raised her son, Barrett. She gave a TED talk in 2015 about life in cohousing.Erica is currently writing a "how to" book about her techniques for discerning the underlying causes of both common and elusive medical problems. The working title is The Medical Detective: Simple Solutions for Solving Medical Mysteries.Over the past decade, Erica has blogged about her life and her medical insights at www.musingsmemoirandmedicine.com. Her website, www.ericaelliottmd.com, features synopses of her books, photos from her life, and short, compelling videos.