A
child's voice stating emphatically, "I want to see Dr. Ruth!"
is something frequently heard in the waiting room of her practice
in the Palisades Highlands. Dr. Ziemba has entrained infants as
young as a few days. If you think about it, birth is one of the
most profound, and often difficult, physical traumas we experience.
She sees toddlers in the various stages of learning to walk and
talk, children dealing the rigors and disciplines of education,
and young adults dealing with the stress-filled years of pre- and
post-adolescence. The
practice offers special family plans with discounted rates for immediate
family members. All this in a peaceful, comfortable environment
where children feel welcome. This is definitely not the stereotypical
"Doctor's Office" where children are fearful and expecting
pain or discomfort. Children are happy to be here and seem to have
an innate sense that this is something supportive of their healing.
Dr. Ziemba nurtures and values children and their families. |
