IHAN's Emergency Response: Supporting Communities Impacted by the LA Fires
At Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN), our mission is to provide trauma-informed care to communities affected by disasters. In response to the devastating LA Fires, we are actively working to support first responders, evacuees, and affected residents with integrative health services that promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
This work is made possible through our strong partnerships with the Volunteer Fire Foundation and Acupuncturists Without Borders. Together, we are ensuring first responders and impacted communities receive the healing support they need during this challenging time.
This work is made possible through our strong partnerships with the Volunteer Fire Foundation and Acupuncturists Without Borders. Together, we are ensuring first responders and impacted communities receive the healing support they need during this challenging time.
IHAN’s Recent Efforts: Supporting Firefighters & First Responders
In collaboration with the Volunteer Fire Foundation (VFF) and Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB), Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN) has mobilized over the past several weeks to deliver critical integrative care to firefighters and first responders across Southern California. These responders are facing extreme toxic smoke exposure, physical injuries, and trauma, and our services have been essential in helping them recover.
What We Have Accomplished So Far:
✅ Over 2,500 integrative treatments provided for more than 850 first responders since we began this effort on January 9th, with clinics continuing through mid-February.
✅ We’ve set up clinics in key locations, focusing on environmental health, detox, trauma recovery, and resilience building:
In collaboration with the Volunteer Fire Foundation (VFF) and Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB), Integrative Healers Action Network (IHAN) has mobilized over the past several weeks to deliver critical integrative care to firefighters and first responders across Southern California. These responders are facing extreme toxic smoke exposure, physical injuries, and trauma, and our services have been essential in helping them recover.
What We Have Accomplished So Far:
✅ Over 2,500 integrative treatments provided for more than 850 first responders since we began this effort on January 9th, with clinics continuing through mid-February.
✅ We’ve set up clinics in key locations, focusing on environmental health, detox, trauma recovery, and resilience building:
- Rose Bowl First Responder Base Camp: Over 1,000 treatments offered, including naturopathic detox support, acupuncture, massage therapy, craniosacral therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic care, clinical homeopathy, and mindfulness techniques.
- Redondo Beach Pop-Up Clinic: For a Sonoma County Strike Team, offering critical detoxification and recovery care over the first weekend we arrived in Southern California.
- Downtown LA Pop-Up Clinic: Provided care for a Cal Fire Strike Team, addressing the cumulative effects of long shifts, smoke exposure, and trauma.
- Pasadena Fire Department: Extensive detox treatments and integrative therapies provided, targeting physical recovery and trauma resilience.
- LAFD Station 69 (Pacific Palisades): Clinics located in the heart of the burn zone, where firefighters continue to face high exposure to toxic smoke and environmental hazards.
Treatments Delivered:Our integrative health services create safe, restorative spaces where first responders can decompress and recover. Treatments include:
- Naturopathic Medicine & Detox Support: Nebulized and IV glutathione therapy to clear toxins, repair lung tissue, and reduce oxidative stress. Targeted supplements are prescribed for detoxification, immune health, and adrenal recovery.
- Acupuncture (in collaboration with AWB): To address trauma, regulate the nervous system, and reduce physical pain.
- Massage Therapy & Craniosacral Therapy: To alleviate musculoskeletal strain, physical tension, and emotional stress.
- HeartMath & Mindfulness Practices: Helping first responders manage trauma, stress, and emotional overwhelm through improved heart-brain coherence and mental clarity.
- Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Care: Supporting mobility, recovery from physical injuries, and musculoskeletal realignment.
- Clinical Homeopathy: Promoting both emotional and physical healing.
Why This Work is Urgent
Firefighters risk everything to protect our communities, but they face immense physical and emotional challenges. Toxic smoke exposure is linked to long-term respiratory damage, immune dysfunction, and chronic illness. The trauma and PTSD from life-threatening situations and relentless work conditions can have lasting effects. Our clinics specifically address these issues by offering both immediate relief and long-term healing support.
Our Volunteers Make It Possible
We are deeply grateful to our incredible volunteers, whose dedication, compassion, and skill have made this work possible. From licensed and certified practitioners and clinic coordinators, all of whom undergo trauma-informed care training specific to climate disasters, their contributions are immeasurable.
How You Can Help
The need for support is immense, and we can’t do this without you. Here’s how you can contribute:
Firefighters risk everything to protect our communities, but they face immense physical and emotional challenges. Toxic smoke exposure is linked to long-term respiratory damage, immune dysfunction, and chronic illness. The trauma and PTSD from life-threatening situations and relentless work conditions can have lasting effects. Our clinics specifically address these issues by offering both immediate relief and long-term healing support.
Our Volunteers Make It Possible
We are deeply grateful to our incredible volunteers, whose dedication, compassion, and skill have made this work possible. From licensed and certified practitioners and clinic coordinators, all of whom undergo trauma-informed care training specific to climate disasters, their contributions are immeasurable.
How You Can Help
The need for support is immense, and we can’t do this without you. Here’s how you can contribute:
- Volunteer: We’re seeking licensed practitioners and administrative volunteers to join our team. If you’re ready to make a difference, sign up here.
- Donate: Your contributions help cover travel expenses, medical supplies, and volunteer stipends. Donations can be made securely via our donation page. In-kind donations (medical supplies, supplements, office supplies, etc) please email [email protected] and [email protected].
- Spread the Word: Help us amplify our mission by sharing our work on social media and within your community. You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Thank You for Supporting Our Mission
Together with the Volunteer Fire Foundation, Acupuncturists Without Borders, and your generous support, we are bringing hope and healing to firefighters and first responders impacted by the LA Fires. Your contributions make a life-changing difference for these heroes and the communities they serve.
For more information or to get involved, please contact us at [email protected].
Together with the Volunteer Fire Foundation, Acupuncturists Without Borders, and your generous support, we are bringing hope and healing to firefighters and first responders impacted by the LA Fires. Your contributions make a life-changing difference for these heroes and the communities they serve.
For more information or to get involved, please contact us at [email protected].