ABOUT DR. TASHA TURZO
OSTEOPATHY
30 years of experience treating complex craniofacial dysfunctions as an osteopathic physician.
HOLISTIC WELLNESS
Committed to optimizing your health with integrative and regenerative medicine.
THE ALF APPROACH
The ALF Approach a biocompatible approach to treating craniofacial dysfunctions.
Welcome!
I'm Dr. Tasha TurzoÂ
Osteopathic & Integrative Physician
Passionately curious about the etiologies of disease and dedicated to optimizing people's wellness.
As a pre-med student in the late 1980s, I began to question the traditional medical view that germs were the sole cause of disease. It didnât seem plausible to me that bacteria and viruses were the only culprits behind illness. In my quest to understand the purpose of modern medicine, I found that it primarily focused on eradicating pathogens and avoiding death at all costs.
Over the years, modern medicine has evolved significantly, now integrating holistic approaches that seek root causes and acknowledge the natural process of dying. As I shifted away from pursuing an MD degree, I discovered osteopathic medicine, which defines health as âmotionâ and emphasizes the importance of looking for obstacles and "root causes" to wellness. Learn more about Osteopathy here.Â
Let's Embark on Your Journey to Wellness
Personalized care for SUSTAINABLE Health
An initial two-hour appointment creates the space and time to understand your journey and identify the pivotal obstacles to your wellness.
As an osteopathic physician, I assess not only your physical injury historyâincluding birth and dentalâbut also your biochemical, functional, and nutritional health. By applying osteopathy, integrative medicine, regenerative therapies, and homeopathy, I strive to address the root causes of your dysfunction, restoring the body to its original state of wellness.
The journey of restoring oneâs health is not always linear but with compassionate calculated care hundreds of my patients have obtained their health goals of vibrant physical, mental and emotional wellness. I look forward to sharing this experience with you as you âunfoldâ into your optimal health.
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HOW I'VE LEARNED TOÂ
Master the ALF Approach for Holistic Craniofacial Health
In 1996, during my first month of practice, I met Dr. Darick Nordstrom, DDS, the creator of the ALF (Alternative Lightwire Functional) appliance. For the next 27 years, Dr. Nordstrom visited my clinic monthly, sharing a vision to collaborate on treating patients with complex craniofacial dysfunctions and to optimize ALF wire adjustments. Having personally experienced the benefits of cranial osteopathy, he was intrigued by the potential of a lightwire dental device that not only preserved normal tongue function but actually enhanced physiological tongue activity to positively influence craniofacial structure and function. He was eager to partner with a cranial osteopath like myself to refine both the design and application of this groundbreaking device.
MORE ABOUT THE ALF APPROACH âThe Power of the ALF Approach
For 30 years, Iâve been deeply passionate about integrating osteopathy and functional dentistry to help patients achieve lasting relief and optimal well-being.
As an internationally recognized expert in the application of the Advanced Lightwire Functional (ALF) approach, Iâve dedicated my career to teaching and empowering practitioners like you to use this transformative method to address the root causes of craniofacial and dental issues, rather than just treating symptoms.
Since 1997, Iâve had the privilege of teaching the ALF Approach to osteopaths, dentists, and other healthcare professionals around the world. My mission is to provide practitioners with the tools, knowledge, and understanding they need to help their patients overcome chronic pain, misalignment, and other complex craniofacial dysfunctions that impact both oral health and overall wellness.
Restoring the body to its natural state of health and harmony
The ALF Approach is a holistic, non-invasive treatment method that uses custom-designed lightwire appliances to stimulate the bodyâs natural neuro integrative process, âunwindâ craniofacial strains, stimulate bone growth to the upper and lower jaw, restore balance, and improve both function and alignment in the craniofacial region. By focusing on the underlying causes of issues like TMD, headaches, poor posture, and sleep disturbances, POTS, CCI, and more, the ALF Approach offers a pathway to healing that goes beyond temporary symptom relief.
Through my training, I aim to help you understand the deeper connections between the craniofacial system, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and the rest of the body. I believe that the ALF Approach offers you a powerful, patient-centered tool to create meaningful, long-term change in your practice. Iâm here to guide you through this transformative process, providing you with the practical knowledge and clinical insights you need to integrate ALF into your treatment protocols and deliver better outcomes for your patients.
If youâre ready to take your practice to the next level and empower your patients to experience true healing, I invite you to join me in learning the ALF Approach. Together, we can create a lasting impact on your patients' health and well-being.
ALF TRAINING âEXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST
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FORMAL BIO FOR DR. TURZO:
Dr. Tasha Turzo, DO FCA graduated from Western University, Pomona, California in 1994 where she received a Post Graduate Osteopathic Manual Medicine/Anatomy Fellowship. She completed her internship at the UCSF Family Medicine Residency. She has been in private practice since 1995 practicing osteopathy, homeopathy, functional medicine, prolotherapy/PRP, and specializing in craniofacial dysfunctions. Dr. Turzo has been teaching extensively in the field of craniofacial dysfunctions since 1997. She began co-treating patients with Dr. Nordstrom (creator of the ALF appliances) in 1995. Dr. Turzo is a founding member of AEI (ALF Educational Institute) and has taught (to date, 2024) 40 courses to osteopaths, dentists, and myofunctional therapists. Dr. Turzo presents an on-demand 11-hour course âThe ALF Approachâ and is the administrator of The ALF Approach Mentorship Program which is an inter-professional online educational platform. She is an internationally recognized expert in the application of osteopathy and functional dentistry, with a focus on the use of Advanced Lightwire Functional (ALF) devices and TMD. Dr. Turzo published her book, "The ALF Approachâ in 2020. Dr. Turzo is also the medical director of three nutritional IV and injectables clinics, BeWell IV.
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