Our Doctors

Sanford L. Severin, M.D.,F.I.C.S.

Dr. Sanford L. Severin is an internationally renowned physician and Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco. He has lectured extensively throughout the world, having delivered several hundred invited lecture presentations. His lectures have been televised in Europe, and he has been featured twice on Dr. Dean Edell's syndicated medical television show. While serving in the Air Force at the Aerospace Medical Center in the 1960's, he worked extensively with the nation's first Apollo astronauts as part of a team evaluating their mental and physical fitness. He began a 20 year study of meditation in the 1970's and has continued this pursuit with Vapassana training with noted author and teacher, Steven Levine. Dr. Severin is a fitness enthusiast, former collegiate wrestler, and life-long student of Eastern philosophy.

Todd D. Severin, M.D.

Dr. Todd D. Severin began his study of the mind/body relationship at Pomona College. He received national recognition for creating his major field of study, Behavioral Biology, the integration of the human mind and body. He studied Tai-chi and Taoist healing with world renowned taoist master, Abraham Liu. Dr. Severin serves as lecturer at Meiji College of Oriental Medicine, San Francisco, and is Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Severin is the author of medical articles, chapters in books, and has received awards for his scientific research. He is a highly sought after speaker, having presented over two hundred lectures across the United States. Europe, and Asia. His seminars have been televised throughout California, and he has been a featured guest on the cable health show, Community health, and the radio feature Health Issues.