Banyan Holistic Team
One of the many distinguishing features of the Banyan Holistic is that a collaborating team of licensed experts is available to you. Our team is composed of specialists in their field, who work both independently and collectively to support you on your journey toward resolving any health challenges or obstacles preventing you from living the life of optimal wellness and wellbeing that you deserve. In addition to our team, the Banyan Holistic has relationships with other specialists in our community so that we can be certain to thoroughly address all of the needs presented by our clientele.
Meet our team of highly qualified healthcare professionals
Dr. Justin Newman
MS, OMD
Pioneer and innovator, Dr. Justin Newman, is an honors graduate of the University of Miami, and is a licensed primary care physician specializing in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and both functional and holistic healthcare for over 30 years. He has joined our team in order to provide expert guidance as our medical director. In addition, Dr. Newman is a certified life and wellness coach, reiki master, avid yoga and meditation practitioner, and 4th degree aikido instructor. He leverages his wide array of medical, psychological, spiritual, and therapeutic approaches into each unique and individually tailored visit. With university-level teaching experience, Dr. Newman has had numerous invitations to share his expertise on radio and television, and is very active in our community, conducting workshops for companies, schools, and professional associations.
Xotchilt Blanco
MS, LMHC
Ms. Blanco is a licensed mental health counselor with several years of diverse experience within the field of counseling and therapy. She distinguishes herself through her ability to establish her clients and their goals as the most important part of the therapeutic process. Ms. Blanco works from a foundation of trust, and prioritizes the development of a connection that feels comfortable, safe, and mutually respectful. Her sessions are customized to each client and set the stage for living a life of meaning and fulfillment. Finally, Ms. Blanco can support her clients in determining their values, examining their patterns, setting attainable goals, and working toward sustainable and meaningful change.
Ailen Andrea Escobar
LMT
An intuitive and highly experienced specialist in therapeutic massage, Andrea has profound knowledge and certifications in Swedish, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, prenatal massage, reflexology, deep tissue massage, biomagnetic healing, body sculpting, and reiki. Andrea has been licensed and in private practice for over 10 years.
Maria Pilar Gonzalez
MHt
Master hypnotherapist, life coach, reiki master, and certified stress management consultant with over 25 years of experience as both a therapist and hypnotherapy trainer, Pilar uses various modalities to help her clients find their true potential and overcome the hurdles that they face. She is well suited for addressing challenges both on the individual and organizational corporate levels. Some of the modalities Pilar uses are hypnosis, life coaching, regression therapy, Akashic records reading, hypnopuncture, biomagnetics, and reiki. As a minister ordained by the Universal Life Church, Pilar practices her profession with the utmost respect and dignity to her clients, regardless of beliefs or background. Pilar is from a multifaceted European background, and is fluent in English, German, and Spanish.