Musings on life, love + health…
Are you eating enough protein?
Are you confused about how much protein you should be eating? Believe me, you’re not alone. One of the most common dietary mistakes I see in my clinic is women not eating enough protein to meet their body’s needs. In fact, part of the reason I got so sick is because I...
The HUGE epiphany that changed how I help people
I used to practice acupuncture and I loved it. It was my primary healing modality before I shifted into the work I do today. Acupuncture is a great tool for helping the body heal, but one day I realized that something had to change. I vividly remember when a client...
Ready to detox after the holidays? Try this!
I want to talk to you about something super important: DETOXING. I love the motivation the new year brings, and it’s wonderful that so many of you are wanting to cleanse and lighten up after the holidays. However, it’s super important that you choose a detox that is...
How to reduce your STRESS!
Life is stress-filled these days. And with the holidays on the way, a whole new layer of stress can be added, with family gatherings, travel, increased alcohol & sugar consumption, and extra to-dos like shopping added to your plate. I recently came across this...
Fat is NOT the bad guy
Ok, I know you just threw down your carrot sticks in rebellion – but listen for just a minute. We have made a big mistake in this country and that mistake is at the root of many health issues I see in my clinic every day: we have demonized fat to horrifying effect....
Why I ate one meal a day
Along my health journey, I have made some choices that were not so smart, they are even a little embarrassing to talk about! One of these choices was eating one meal a day when I was in my twenties. I didn’t do this to lose weight, and I didn’t do it because I was a...
The key to your child’s optimal development & health now and for the future.
For optimal growth and development a child needs many things. Love, food, water, and air are among the basics that contribute to a child’s wellbeing and most parents want only the best for their children. In the 13 years that I have worked with parents to improve the...
Not feeling your best? You may have barriers blocking your healing without even knowing …
Do you crave sugar, salt or other foods? Are you unable to lose those extra pounds? Have you experienced symptoms that have not resolved in more than a few weeks? Do you know you are not running on all your cylinders? Do you feel sick and yet, no matter what you do,...
Dr. Cari Schaefer, DACM
Dr. Cari Schaefer, DACM is a healthcare expert, provider, and lecturer on health and nutrition. Cari holds a Doctor’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is licensed as a primary care provider of Chinese medicine by the California Medical Board. She is a nationally certified herbalist, a 3rd level certified N.E.T. practitioner, a certified Nutrition Response Technique practitioner, and a certified yoga instructor.
For over 20 years, Cari has helped thousands of people identify and remove the barriers blocking them from feeling their best.
At age 32, Cari had to overcome her own health crisis. Challenged to walk three blocks due to extreme fatigue, in constant pain, and depressed, she learned firsthand the limitations that poor health creates.
Cari has combined all that she has learned through her training and her personal health journey and created Body Stress Analysis, the system she uses to help others obtain a solid foundation of high quality health.
Cari shares what she has learned with others through one-on-one clinical care, in group programs, public speaking, radio appearances, and by teaching and mentoring other healthcare practitioners. She is the author of the #1 bestselling book The Food Solution which demonstrates how the choices we make everyday can make the difference between a vibrant, success-filled life and a life fraught with ill health and other challenges.