About Estara Programs

Purpose ~

Building Bridges of Love & Peace

Vision ~

Healing through the use of purposeful activity, modern integrative modalities and culturally and spiritually relevant indigenous medicines.

Mission ~

Establishing bridges between allopathic health care agencies and indigenous medicines Developing and implementing community outreach programs that facilitate emotional, physical and spiritual wellness. Promote the inclusion of the Indigenous Healing Model through research and collaboration between Medical Professionals and Traditional Healers, education of public and policy reform.

Dr. Sofia Chavez is recommended by the University of Colorado:
Letter of Recommendation, Skaggs School of Pharmacy, University of Colorado (PDF)

Read Dr. Sofia Chavez's Dissertation:
The Effects of Auricular Therapy and Traditional Mexican Healing Modalities on Bipolar Disorder (PDF)

Thanks from
Casa Loma Residents

Thank you Sofia, Cindy and Dr. Rojas for the services you bring to Casa Loma residents. Every time they know you are coming over, they look forward to it. Residents comment that the time they spent there, is so relaxing to them. Some of them have received advice regarding trouble sleeping, or pain. They do use the advice that they learn about. Many of our people here are on prescribed medication and do not want any more prescriptions, so they look for the advice you give them regarding alternative natural remedies. I had an opportunity to sit down in one of the sessions and received a massage along with aroma therapy. I understand why you have such devoted participants, it was wonderful. The attention devoted to Casa Loma is very much appreciated.

Sincerely, Veronica Sanchez

Wholeness or health is our natural state. The nature of healing involves removing obstructions to this natural state and bringing individuals into alignment with themselves and their world. Free of these obstructions, an individual's innate intelligence and self-regulating capabilities will guide him toward a state of well being.

Richard Carlson, Ph.D.

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a downcast spirit dries up the bones." -Proverbs 17:22

"Music Therapy (Sound and Healing) can make the difference between withdrawal and awareness, between isolation and interaction, between chronic pain and comfort-between demoralization and dignity." -Barbara Crowe, past president of the National Association for Music Therapy