Vital Health Support
I hold this work as something beyond simple biochemistry. By touching the well of our hearts, and preserving and enhancing our health, we keep an open door to the deep and profound experiences of human life.
Over my years of practice I have focused primarily on Internal Medicine. I specializes in the following areas:
Cancer Support
I have supported hundreds of clients on the cancer journey. I help people at every level of treatment and all stages of illness.
- From the time of diagnosis
- Support during treatment
- Rebuilding and renewing after treatment
- The use of nutritional and lifestyle strategies to prevent re-occurrence
- Comfort, coaching, and honest conversation at all stages of diagnosis


Brain Health
- Trained by Dr. Breseden and is an approved practitioner for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease
- Dr. Amen Certified Brain Health Coach
Other Areas of Interest
- Helping calm the fire of auto-immune disease
- Optimizing health and well-being
- Supporting women through peri menopause and menopause
- Supporting the immune system during the time of COVID-19

In order to optimize your health I design a treatment plan specific to your individual biochemistry. I utilize supplements, herbal remedies, dietary recommendations, wellness coaching, gentle detoxification, brain and body exercises, acupuncture (this is very limited because of COVID-19), and relaxation practices.
“I was diagnosed w/ leukemia 6 yrs ago. I had heard good things about Barbara’s work w/ cancer patients. Today, I am stronger. Eat better. Feel better. My blood cell count has elevated some, but is largely stable and the leukemia has not progressed. I attribute this to the excellent care I get from Barbara : her knowledge, her loving hands, and kindness of spirit.” Hollace Westfeldt
Barbara Mahler, LAc, Dipl OM (NCCAOM), NBC-HWC offers a 15 minute consultation at no charge to see if her work is right for you. Please call 828-484-9298 to find out more.
Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”