Have you ever been to a primary care doctor and wondered why they focus on treating symptoms instead of addressing the root cause of your illness? Rather than take a patient-centered approach to address questions like, “Why are you ill?” they prescribe medications that alleviate symptoms but don’t do much to solve the underlying issue that’s causing you to be sick.
When you have a runny nose, you’re handed an antihistamine. When you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure, you’re prescribed a pill that treats the number. The truth is that this approach only tackles your symptoms. When the root cause isn’t fixed, your symptoms can get exponentially worse. Remember - your body’s dysfunction isn’t due to your meds not working.
This begs the question: Wouldn't you rather address the underlying cause of your health concerns so you can experience long-term relief? As a naturopathic doctor in Ramona, CA, Dr. Erica Oberg takes a functional approach to medicine and well-being instead of treating the symptoms her patients endure.
Health is a state of vibrant vitality, abundant energy, and positive affect. It can be learned, cultivated, and practiced by everyone. Dr. Oberg's approach to health and medicine combines the rigors of science with the wisdom of nature and our bodies. She is passionate about helping people experience a higher level of health and vitality. As such, her clinical practice focuses on preventing, reversing, and taming chronic disease, neuro-degeneration, and anti-aging.
Dr. Oberg specializes in nutrition & lifestyle, IV therapy, and identifying the underlying causes of disease using advanced testing and creating customized treatment plans to help individuals dial in their lifestyle, dietary supplements, peptides, bioidentical hormones, anti-aging pharmaceuticals, and more. If you’re looking for individualized, science-based, proactive functional, integrative, or natural medicine, we believe you’ll resonate with Dr. Oberg and work your way through life’s challenges with help from our functional medicine clinic in Ramona, CA.
Dr. Oberg and her team of licensed providers specialize in a range of naturopathic and science-based services, including but not limited to:
If you're ready to reclaim your vitality and learn more about Dr. Oberg's approach to health and medicine, we make it easy to get started. The first step is to have a complimentary 15-minute phone call to ask questions and determine if her approach is a good fit. Once Dr. Oberg understands your health needs and goals, your journey to optimal health and wellness truly begins.
Now that you know more about what makes Dr. Oberg different from other physicians, let's dig a little deeper into some of the most popular programs and clinical services offered at her functional medicine clinic.
As people get older, many things change in life. Often, those changes are good, like having more self-control, financial freedom, and patience. Others are hard to deal with, especially when they're out of our control. Like all things in life, our hormones change when we get older. These fluctuations can cause problems for both men and women, including:
If those symptoms sound familiar, you're not alone. A 2019 American Psychological Association survey found that almost half of women aged 30 to 60 in the US have experienced symptoms of a hormonal imbalance. Of course, as men age, they suffer from imbalanced hormones, too. Research from BodyLogicMD states that nearly 38% of males in America aged 45 and older have a testosterone deficiency.
The good news is that balancing your hormones and addressing the root cause of your symptoms doesn’t have to be hard. It’s a realistic goal with Dr. Oberg by your side. As a functional medicine doctor in Ramona, CA, she can help your body metabolize and detoxify both your own hormones and the endocrine-disrupting chemicals infiltrating your life. When your hormones are in harmony, you experience improved energy, mood, and overall health – and that’s something to be excited about.
Our comprehensive Three-Month Hormone Balancing Program is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to take control of your hormonal health. This is no "one-and-done service" - it's a holistic journey that spans three transformative months, offering the support and guidance to become confident, capable, and healthier than ever. Features of our hormone balancing program include:
You will receive support throughout your journey from Dr. Oberg, who will provide healthcare services, and our health coaches, who offers personalized coaching tailored to your specific needs.
Nutrition has a significant impact on hormonal health. A customized hormone-balancing diet plan will be provided to help nourish the body optimally based on individual goals.
We provide a range of practical strategies and tips for regulating hormone balance through your nervous system. These techniques aim to empower you to take control of your well-being.
When appropriate, we’ll prescribe you hormone replacement therapy (HRT), testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), or growth hormone peptide therapy to help balance your hormones.
At our functional medical office, we make it a point to correct the root causes of our patient's problems. We don't treat symptoms - but we do use them to figure out the underlying issues you're facing. If you notice any of the following symptoms, it could be time to consider HRT.
When you mention hormone replacement therapy, most people think the treatment is exclusively for females going through menopause. While that's partially true - HRT can relieve night sweats, hot flashes, and other menopause-related problems - men also deal with imbalanced hormones.
Testosterone plays a crucial role in male sexual health. Low levels can result in decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and other sexual performance issues. Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection may be a sign of imbalanced hormones or low testosterone levels.
When your sleep patterns change - like when you have trouble falling or staying asleep - it could be a sign of a hormone imbalance. Testosterone is involved in regulating the sleep cycle, and insufficient levels of it can disrupt quality rest.
Imbalances in hormones can affect mental health and mood. If a man shows signs of irritability, mood swings, or depression, it could indicate low testosterone or other hormonal issues. Hormone replacement therapy can help regulate mood by balancing your hormone levels.
Menopause happens when a woman has not had a menstrual cycle for at least 12 consecutive months. It is a result of declining sex hormone levels, causing the ovaries to stop releasing egg cells. During menopause, women face a range of challenges.
Testosterone plays a crucial role in male sexual health. Low levels can result in decreased sex drive, erectile dysfunction, and other sexual performance issues. Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection may be a sign of imbalanced hormones or low testosterone levels.
Irregular menstrual cycles are a common sign that women are nearing menopause, and their hormone levels may be shifting. The frequency of their periods may increase or decrease, and the amount of bleeding could be more or less than usual, while also lasting for a shorter or longer time.
Hot flashes are perhaps the most well-known symptom of menopause and a frequent sign that a woman's hormones are imbalanced. Hot flashes are sudden feelings of warmth and sweating that are usually most intense on your face, neck, and chest.
Don't let hormone imbalances dictate your life. Take the first step towards reclaiming your balance, energy, and vitality. By working together with Dr. Oberg and her team, you can unlock the path to a healthier, more harmonious you.
When you choose Dr. Oberg as your naturopathic doctor in Ramona, CA, a new world of healthy living and wellness options are at your disposal. One of the most popular and effective ways to give your body the goodness it needs is with custom IV therapy at our functional medicine office.
Customized IV therapy from Dr. Oberg is all about tailoring your treatment to meet your health goals and needs. Unlike one-size-fits-all IV clinics, our team considers factors like nutrient deficiencies, hydration levels, and overall health to create a customized infusion. This personalized approach gives you better and more applicable results, whether you're looking to get a boost of energy, fortify your immune system, or get relief from a specific ailment.
Your custom IV therapy begins with a consultation with Dr. Oberg. During your initial meeting, we’ll get a better sense of what your brain and body needs. From there, we’ll create a custom infusion for you – not just a formula that matches your height, weight, and age.
Our IV drip therapy menu includes infusions such as:
IV therapy is considered one of the best ways to get the nutrients and immune-boosting goodness your body needs because it gives you a more direct, efficient means of delivery. Unlike oral supplement, which often falls short due to digestive limitations, IV therapy ensures swift and comprehensive nutrient absorption. Some of the biggest benefits of IV therapy from a functional medicine doctor in Ramona, CA include the following:
IV fluids and electrolytes rapidly hydrate your body, providing an efficient remedy for dehydration resulting from illness, physical activity, or excessive alcohol intake.
IV treatment is able to increase energy and fight tiredness, which can make you feel re-energized.
IV infusions containing immune-enhancing vitamins and antioxidants can fortify your immune system and assist in recovering from illness.
IV therapy containing growth factors, exosomes, and vitamins is effective in improving the health and appearance of the skin and hair. These components complement hair and facial microneedling treatments exceptionally well.
IV therapy can help reduce the symptoms of toxic exposure, like headaches, nausea, fatigue, and dehydration, whether it's from a basic hangover or prolonged exposure to molds, heavy metals, or other toxins.
Dr. Oberg’s personalized IV infusions can serve as an initial boost for making lifestyle changes and play a role in a sustained plan to control persistent conditions like diabetes, autoimmune disorders, cancer, heart disease, and others.
Support Mitochondria function and Anti-aging
Dr. Oberg offers carefully sourced and research backed regenerative therapies such as exosome and stem cell infusions. These can be powerful options for people recovering from chronic infections such as long COVID or Epstein Barr or Lyme. They are also powerful for neuro-regeneration and we frequently use them in stroke recovery and for traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Oberg offers personalized IV micronutrient therapy tailored to address specific nutritional deficiencies, hydration needs, and overall health. This therapy is based on advanced testing that evaluates your cells' nutrient levels. Whether you need more energy, a stronger immune system, or relief from different health issues, IV drip therapy can be customized to help you rediscover the very best version of yourself.
As we get older, our bodies experience a range of changes that affect our health and appearance. These changes are primarily caused by issues with mitochondria and cellular aging. However, there have been significant developments in regenerative medicine, offering the potential to turn back the hands of time and improve health. Schedule a consultation today with Dr. Oberg to begin your journey with regenerative medicine.
Regenerative medicine is an exciting, innovative field that centers on activating your body's innate regenerative abilities to repair and revitalize tissues, cells, and organs. Its focus is on improving your body's natural healing processes to counteract the impacts of aging and different health issues. If you find that old, nagging injuries won’t go away or that fine lines and wrinkles have become overwhelming, anti-aging medicine from a functional medicine doctor in Ramona, CA may be perfect for you.
At our naturopathic medical office, we use treatments like IV therapy, hormone replacement therapy, and Peptide Therapy to manage a broad array of health and aesthetic concerns. These treatments can aid in tissue repair, inflammation reduction, and enhancement of cellular function.
Anti-aging services offered at our functional medicine clinic include the following:
Peptides are fundamental components of proteins and play a crucial role in various biological processes, such as the aging process. Dr. Oberg offers peptide treatments to help counteract age-related decline, enhance muscle growth and performance, improve skin health, and more.
When you bring your hormones back into balance, you can fight back against issues such as fatigue, mood swings, reduced libido, and even erectile dysfunction.
Replenish vital nutrients, antioxidants, and hydration for improved energy levels, skin health, and immune support.
Exosomes are tiny vesicles generated from mesenchymal stem cells. These vesicles serve as powerful communicators, transmitting signals to various tissues in the body. Their main function is to trigger healing, regeneration, and repair processes, mimicking the actions of younger cells. They are considered to be one of the most effective strategies for combating the aging process.
When nutrition guidance, lifestyle adaptations, and powerful supplements are combined with naturopathic medical therapies from Dr. Oberg, you can reverse chronic diseases in your life and reach your anti-aging goals.
Our goal with regenerative medicine treatments is to rejuvenate deteriorating or aging tissue. Our approach to treatment centers on fixing and reversing damage instead of solely addressing symptoms like pain. Regenerative medicine harnesses the power of healthy cells to renew and restore function by enhancing the body's innate capacity for self-healing.
Dr. Oberg uses regenerative medicine to treat a range of issues, both aesthetic and injury-related, including the following:
Experience the future of anti-aging and regenerative medicine with Dr. Erica Oberg. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and embark on your journey to a healthier, more youthful you.
When you visit our functional medicine clinic, you can rest easy knowing Dr. Erica Oberg uses her unique skills, knowledge, and naturopathic principles for the betterment of your health and well-being. Unlike many traditional primary care providers, our team combines the best aspects of traditional wisdom and modern scientific medicine to diagnose, treat, and prevent chronic diseases.
You don't have to worry about us suggesting addictive pain medications or treatments that simply mask your aesthetic or medical challenges. Instead, our goal is to address the underlying factors holding you back. If you're ready to take the first step toward purposeful progress and healthy living, contact us today.
An 11-year-old in Ramona has learned a hard lesson about running a roadside business. His family says his lemonade stand was stolen over the weekend, and it was all caught on camera.The incident happened on Sunday evening, according to his mother Kery Rader, just eight days after her son Liam’s 11th birthday“That’s wrong. You know it’s not yours. Its not free. It belongs to somebody,” Rader said.Security vi...
An 11-year-old in Ramona has learned a hard lesson about running a roadside business. His family says his lemonade stand was stolen over the weekend, and it was all caught on camera.
The incident happened on Sunday evening, according to his mother Kery Rader, just eight days after her son Liam’s 11th birthday
“That’s wrong. You know it’s not yours. Its not free. It belongs to somebody,” Rader said.
Security video from a nearby business captured the sour moment when a silver pickup truck drives past the lemonade stand and then turns around and pulls up alongside Liam's stand.
“About halfway through the video, you can see he picks the sign up, and he reads it,“ Rader said.
“In really big letters, it said 'Lemonade.' Below it, said, 'Small $1, large is $3. Saving for a dirt bike. Anything helps. Thank you' with a smiley face at the end," Liam said.
The man tosses the sign, takes a quick look around, then loads the lemonade stand in the back of his truck and drives off.
“Why would this happen? Why would he do that? Take from a kid that is just trying to sell lemonade,“ Liam said.
The lemonade stand disappeared down the road in the bed of the pickup. Liam waved, but it was no use. In the time it took to run home and get more cups, about two minutes, his business was gone.
In a heartbreaking scene, the security footage from Diamond D Feed and Supply also captured Liam leaning his head against the utility pole, expressing his profound sadness.
“Ultimately, I hope that he doesn’t use this experience to think all people are like that and there’s not good people in this world,” Rader said.
Liam had paid $100 for the table and chairs from his earnings. He has been selling lemonade at the corner of D and Fifth Street for about a year and a half. Everybody who lives in the neighborhood knows who he is. But no one seems to know who stole his stand.
“Someone who is rude and selfish and has no feelings for other people and only cares about himself,“ Liam said.
The sadness of Liam’s misfortune spread through the neighborhood. It was met with support he wasn’t expecting. A fellow business owner sent him $100 and a card that read: “Keep smiling. Don’t let this that happened let you down."
So keep your eyes peeled for Liam’s new lemonade stand and the person behind the wheel of the silver pickup. The security video was turned over to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. So far, there have been no arrests or leads.
The Ramona McDonald’s is on track to open by the end of July, after nearly three years of permitting and renovation work.A grand opening celebration is planned but a date has not been set, said the outlet’s owner Sean Piazza.The updated restaurant at 1550 Main St. features a black-and-white color scheme accented by the McDonald’s signature red and yellow colors, Piazza said. And the interior has modern decor designed by Long Beach-based JBI Interiors.“We did a design that we thought the Ramona com...
The Ramona McDonald’s is on track to open by the end of July, after nearly three years of permitting and renovation work.
A grand opening celebration is planned but a date has not been set, said the outlet’s owner Sean Piazza.
The updated restaurant at 1550 Main St. features a black-and-white color scheme accented by the McDonald’s signature red and yellow colors, Piazza said. And the interior has modern decor designed by Long Beach-based JBI Interiors.
“We did a design that we thought the Ramona community would really like,” Piazza said during an interview in the remodeled restaurant on July 2. “I think they will be happy with it. The employees like it and since most of them live here we thought we did the right design.”
The menu will still be patterned after other menus at McDonald’s in Southern California. But one of the new features is a “Ready on Arrival” app that customers can use to order their food in advance and pick it up at the counter, the drive-thru or at one of the designated spaces where they can park and alert staff to bring their food to them in their vehicles.
The McDonald’s has been shuttered since August 2021, when an electrical fire caused heavy smoke and damage, mostly to a storage area, firefighters said at the time.
Piazza said he began seeking construction approvals and permits from the county of San Diego, the Ramona Community Planning Group and the Ramona Design Review Board, but the process continued through November 2023. Renovations got underway in December 2023 under the direction of Timberline Construction, Inc. of Westminster, he said.
“The planning process and approval process took a long time,” Piazza said. “We were persistent and stayed on top of each step to get open as soon as possible.
“We started the construction during the holiday period,” he said. “It wasn’t the best time to start but we wanted to get going as soon as we had our permits in hand.”
Piazza, who acquired the Ramona McDonald’s in 2018, owns 20 McDonald’s locations in Southern California, including in Escondido, Fallbrook and at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
Customers will notice a different layout in the dining area, but the number of seats will remain the same at around 70, Piazza said. The previous outdoor seating accommodating about 20 customers was removed and the dining area was extended forward to make room for an enlarged kitchen, he said.
The redesigned kitchen is 200 square feet larger and has updated appliances, increased storage and greater capacity to serve more customers more rapidly, he said.
“Behind the counter is the latest and greatest you would find anywhere,” he said. “Right now we’re making it easier for our crew, and if we make it easier for our crew, we’ll be able to serve our community so much better.”
When the restaurant was closed after the fire, some of the employees were relocated to other McDonald’s restaurants he owns, Piazza said. Some employees who chose not to relocate reapplied for positions at the Ramona McDonald’s and have been hired back, he said.
The restaurant has 70 employees, including about 15 who previously worked at the Ramona location and are returning, he said.
Once open, the Ramona McDonald’s is expected to serve dine-in and drive-thru customers from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
“We’re excited to be open and the Ramona community will be pleased with what we’ll be able to provide for them,” Piazza said.
If you're looking to beat the heat indoors or get outside and enjoy the warmer weather, we've got you covered.Patch Parents, Patch StaffSummer is officially underway, bringing with it long sunny days and endless possibilities for fun! Whether you're looking to beat the heat indoors or get outside and enjoy the warmer weather, there's no shortage of kid-friendly activities in the Ramona area.We've rounded up some summer ...
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Summer is officially underway, bringing with it long sunny days and endless possibilities for fun! Whether you're looking to beat the heat indoors or get outside and enjoy the warmer weather, there's no shortage of kid-friendly activities in the Ramona area.
We've rounded up some summer activities that are sure to delight the whole family. A few recommendations before you embark on your adventure: Bring plenty of SPF and bug spray, stay hydrated and call ahead to confirm the hours and access before you head out the door.
Address: 1927 Orange Ave, Ramona, CA 92065Phone Number: 760-788-3780Cheyenne Arabians offers a unique experience for young equestrians. The farm provides riding lessons, summer camps and opportunities to interact with beautiful Arabian horses. It's a fantastic way for children to learn about horse care and riding in a safe, friendly environment. Click here for more info.
Address: 405 Maple St, C-102, Ramona, CA 92065Phone Number: 760-870-5154Ramona Kidz Clubhouse is a vibrant indoor playground that offers a variety of fun activities for kids. With slides, climbing structures and interactive play zones, it's the perfect spot for children to burn off energy and make new friends. The playground also hosts birthday parties and special events. Click here for more info.
Address: 12544 Kirkham Ct, Suite 5, Poway, CA 92064Phone Number: 619-535-6259The Unlockables in nearby Poway is an exciting escape room adventure perfect for kids and families. With themed rooms and engaging puzzles, it's a great way for children to work together, think critically and have a blast. Click here for more info.
Address: 26757 Hwy 78, Ramona, CA 92065Phone Number: 760-787-0983The Oasis Camel Dairy offers a unique and educational experience for kids. Visitors can learn about camels, watch live shows and even enjoy camel rides. This fun and informative outing is perfect for families looking to explore something out of the ordinary. Click here for more info.
Address: 12850 Brookprinter Pl, Poway, CA 92064Phone Number: 858-748-1716Gyminny Kids Poway provides a fun and safe environment for kids to explore gymnastics. Children can develop their physical skills and confidence with classes ranging from beginner to advanced. The facility also offers summer camps and birthday party packages. Click here for more info.
Address: 1350 Warnock Dr, Ramona, CA 92065Phone Number: 619-871-8504Velocity Paintball is an exciting outdoor activity for older kids and teens. The venue offers various fields and game scenarios that promote teamwork and strategy. It's a perfect spot for a fun-filled day of action and adventure with friends or family. Click here for more info.
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Falling on the last Monday of May each year, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. It's a federal holiday that many people get off from work, resulting in a three-day weekend.This year, Memorial Day falls on May 27, and for many, this holiday weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. We've rounded up some things to do Memorial Day Weekend in and around Ramona. Please note: We recommend calling ahead to confirm the hours and access before you head out the door.When: Fr...
Falling on the last Monday of May each year, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. It's a federal holiday that many people get off from work, resulting in a three-day weekend.
This year, Memorial Day falls on May 27, and for many, this holiday weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. We've rounded up some things to do Memorial Day Weekend in and around Ramona. Please note: We recommend calling ahead to confirm the hours and access before you head out the door.
When: Friday, May 24 - 9:00 p.m.Where: The Barn, 344 Main St., Ramona, CA 92065What: Local country band Barbwire will bring their musical stylings to The Barn, promising a rollicking good time. Enjoy a mix of classic and contemporary country hits as you dine.
When: Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27 - 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Monday show ends at 5:00 p.m.)Where: Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main St., Julian, CA 92036What: Down the road in Julian, this show will feature fine minerals, gems and crystals, as well as crafts and gifts from local artists and vendors. There will also be a raffle to benefit Julian Elementary’s Pathways garden program.
When: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 - 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.Where: VMF's Volcan Mountain Nature Center, 22850 Volcan Rd./4002 Farmer Rd., Julian, CA 92036What: Explore the Volcan Mountain Nature Center to collect materials to create your own nature-inspired beauty products. Attendees will craft wild mountain soap, horsetail raw sugar scrub and wild herbal bath salts, all while sipping on handmade pine needle lemon tea. Workshops cost $25 per person; attendees are asked to arrive between 9:45-9:55 a.m.
When: Monday, May 27 - 8:00 a.m.Where: Webb Lake Park, 11666 Avena Pl., San Diego, CA 92128What: Head over to Webb Lake Park in nearby Rancho Bernardo (San Diego) for a pancake breakfast, including sausage, fruit, juice, yogurt and coffee. Breakfast tickets are $15 (free for children under 3, as well as veterans and active duty military). The breakfast will be followed by the Veterans Memorial Association’s Ceremony at 11:00 a.m.
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April 6, 2024The Eclipse YouTube channel has uploaded video of Uli Jon Roth's April 4 concert at Ramona Mainstage in Ramona, California. You can now watch all the clips in the playlist below.In a recent interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, Roth spoke about his North American tour, which kicked off on April...
April 6, 2024
The Eclipse YouTube channel has uploaded video of Uli Jon Roth's April 4 concert at Ramona Mainstage in Ramona, California. You can now watch all the clips in the playlist below.
In a recent interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, Roth spoke about his North American tour, which kicked off on April 2 in Mesa, Arizona. He said: "Well, touring North America has been a thing that I've been doing for many years on a regular basis, because I love doing that and then we've got a lot of audience over there in that neck of the woods. But we haven't been since before COVID. And so we had a 70-date tour booked for North America, including Canada, when COVID hit. And so I did a few shows in Europe. It was also called 'Interstellar Sky Guitar'. It was a solo tour, just with a big screen, an orchestra behind me, and I wrote a lot of music for it, new music. And then, yeah, thanks to COVID, there was no tour. So, forward to 2024, I thought it would be good to pick up that thread. And a lot of people still have tickets from back then, and they're, of course, fully valid, but I thought it might be a nice idea to not only bring the solo show, because after so many years bring the band as well. So we're actually doing a dual kind of show — two shows in one evening. I'm kicking off with one and a half hours of solo, which is called 'An Evening with Uli John Roth', which includes a little TED talk about my new book, 'In Search Of The Alpha Law', which I'm gonna be presenting. And then there's a break and then we're playing a full-on rock show consisting of my earlier material — SCORPIONS, ELECTRIC SUN and then also a little bit of Jimi Hendrix."
Asked when "In Search Of The Alpha Law" will finally be released, Uli said: "The book will be released pretty much during the tour. So we're not gonna have it on the tour. We're a little late. Unfortunately, it was quite complicated to get everything under wraps, but we're gonna have it. So I think what they're gonna do, at the merch, they're gonna sell vouchers, so 10- or 20-dollar vouchers for the book, and then people will be sent the book. Which is a good idea anyways, because you don't want to carry that book around you in the evening… It's quite a tome. It's big and heavy — four kilos. It's got 600 pages with about a thousand pictures and illustrations. I did all the design myself, because I wanted it to also be artistic, and I wanted the text to be one with all the imagery.
"The way this came about was thanks to COVID, actually," he explained. "I'm one of the few people who, actually, I guess, can be thankful to COVID because it was a horrible thing for most people. I was able to spend two years in lockdown writing this book. And this book has quite a history, because I started many years ago writing it. I wrote several versions. I was never quite happy because I wasn't quite sure how to present the book.
"The subject matter is not an easy subject matter. It's quite philosophical. It's about my view of life, and music has a lot to do with it. And I wanted to have a book that also non-musicians can enjoy. And that's not so easy when you're sometimes talking about technical stuff like octaves and fourths, et cetera. How do you explain that to somebody who doesn't know what an octave is?
"So, to cut a long story short, when COVID came and I was at home with all this time, the book just started to pour out and it kind of wrote itself," Roth added. "And the subject matter really goes back 40 years, because I've been always fascinated by these ideas that are described in the book… It's difficult to explain the book in a few words. That's why it's a book and that's why it's big. It's got a lot of facets. And I scripted it a little bit like a movie, so there are many different facets and various storylines, which sometimes drift side by side and then they jell together."
Asked what the most challenging part of writing the book was, Uli said: "The bigness wasn't really the challenge. I could have written a much bigger book. My original intention, back many years when I first started to do 'Sky Academy' in Los Angeles, was to write seven books, because it was a complete kind of philosophical system in itself, kind of. But I went away from that and I thought I'd make it more user friendly. I didn't want a dry something. I wanted something that can touch people that's inspirational rather than academic. And once I figured that out, it kind of started writing itself. And there were really no obstacles. Well, I did have to learn about book design; that's something that I didn't know before, how to do that. I wouldn't say I mastered that craft, but I got by in order to do what I wanted to do. And now I'm very, very happy with it. And it's a good foundation for my 'Sky Academy' also. Whereas before, when we did these 'Sky Academy' seminars, I never really had anything in writing, and now I do. This ties in very much with my musical output, my musical philosophy. Having said that, this book comes with a couple of bonus CDs because I thought it might be nice to bundle it with actual music, not just the visuals. And of all my output, the stuff that I figured was best for this was my 'Metamorphosis' album, which is Vivaldi's Four Seasons with electric guitar and orchestra, and a concerto of my own, 'Metamorphosis Concerto'. So, that's gonna be in here as a newly remastered release. And also half an hour's piano music, which I wrote in the early '90s called 'Aquila Suite', which isn't so well known, but that will also go very well with this book. And they're just other creative angles."
In recent years, Roth has revisited the early music of his period with the SCORPIONS, which resulted in the "Scorpions Revisited" double CD and "Tokyo Tapes Revisited" DVD/Blu-ray releases.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar players ever, Uli pioneered a unique style of guitar playing which — for the first time — combined complete mastery of the instrument with an intensely melodic and emotional appeal.
From his earliest days onwards, Uli has always been a bold and uncompromising musical innovator of the first order. Being the first guitar player in rock to incorporate complex melodic arpeggio sequences, Uli Jon Roth — in the eyes of many of his peers — practically reinvented modern guitar technique almost singlehandedly during his SCORPIONS tenure, but even more so during his ELECTRIC SUN days.
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