Tikkun Holistic Medical CenterSM represents the evolution of a Santa Monica orthopedic surgery practice established by Charles Schwarz, M.D. in 1987. The foundation of the practice continues to be based upon a personalized approach to each individual from a whole person perspective. Integrating evidence-based complementary and alternative therapies with conventional Western medicine in a “best of both worlds” approach, patients benefit from a comprehensive multi disciplinary approach by Dr. Schwarz and his team of medical providers. Expanding upon the medical center in Torrance, an orthopedic practice in West Los Angeles, and Tikkun Holistic SpaSM in Santa Monica, the Tikkun organization, offers a variety of medical and therapeutic services at three convenient locations.
“My path toward a holistic approach to my medical practice is attributable to many factors. Over the years of treating patients and a wide variety of conditions, I began to more fully appreciate the multiple causes that contribute to patient’s medical problems. In my orthopedic practice, people came for treatment usually related to an injury or pain, but their treatment would not be isolated without taking into account other factors’ in the patient’s life. Treating patients in a compartmentalized manner, only for specific conditions, common with many health care organizations often does not bring about optimal recovery. At Tikkun, we address patient’s needs from a physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional perspective to ensure treatment recommendations are appropriate, effective and lasting.
I do not abandon Western medical diagnostics or treatments, but incorporate them as a part of my holistic practice. This approach, combined with decades of patient observation has continually demonstrated the benefits of providing integrative approaches to evaluation, diagnosis followed with treatment programs customized to each individual. Responsive to individuals at all ages and stages of life, my goal is to assist people to optimize their health, well being and quality of life. Supporting the medical practice, we provide the convenience of a Natural Medicine Dispensary, offering an extensive inventory of pharmaceutical, homeopathic, nutritional supplements and herbal remedies.”