Rick was a successful health care practitioner for over thirty years in private practice in Willow Glen, and as the Lead for a dept of eight other physicians, in a chronic pain management clinic for Kaiser Permanente. He was a NCAL "Top Performer" providing "Exceptional" care & service during his time with Kaiser. As Owner/Director of a multi-practitioner health clinic integrating Western and Eastern Medicine, Rick led a team of like minded health professionals to provide coordinated, comprehensive health care services. Rick became a leader in his field of Chinese Medicine, and was invited to China as the keynote speaker on the modernization of acupuncture for treating orthopedic conditions. Rick authored the book, Orthopedic Electroacupuncture, which has become the foundation for treating painful conditions using electro-therapy combined with acupuncture. Rick has dedicated most of his business life to positively impacting the lives of people in need, and has the vision of building not only the health, but the wealth and prosperity of the clients he now has as a real estate agent. Total wellness is the mantra that drives Rick, and he is thrilled to join Compass from his former position at Coldwell Banker. Rick maintains an interest in sports as a former 7th round draft choice of the Golden State Warriors. Today he enjoys playing the guitar, exercise, and travel throughout Europe.