Conditions
In addition to preconception and integrative wellness consultations, we provide integrative and functional medicine consultations for children and adults with the following conditions:
Neurodevelopmental:
- Autism & Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Cerebral Palsy
- ADHD/ADD
- Learning Disorders
Mental Health:
- Depression & Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- OCD
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Problem Behaviors (e.g., Aggression)
Digestive Health:
- Dysbiosis & Microbiome Optimization
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
Immune-Mediated & Autoimmune:
- Hashimoto’s Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Food Sensitivities & Allergies
- Long Covid
- PANS/PANDAS
Chronic & Neurodegenerative:
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Pain
- Migraines
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Endometriosis
- Obesity
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Infertility/Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Integrative Medicine is particularly beneficial for neurodevelopmental, mental health, and chronic
immune-related conditions, as it addresses underlying root causes such as gut dysbiosis, inflammation, and immune dysfunction. It incorporates therapies such as nutritional support, detoxification, stress management, and healthy lifestyle changes, enhancing brain function, immune health, and overall well-being.
By addressing physical, psychological, and environmental health factors, this approach enhances treatment outcomes and reduces long-term reliance on medications, ultimately improving quality of life.
Our integrative approach is guided by the principles of integrative medicine, ensuring personalized, whole-person care for every patient.
The Principles of Integrative Medicine:
- A Partnership in Healing: Integrative medicine fosters a collaborative relationship between patient and practitioner, where both actively engage in the healing process. The practitioner provides guidance and support, while the patient takes an active role in their own health and wellness journey.
- Whole-Person Approach: Integrative medicine emphasizes the importance of addressing the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, while considering the physical, emotional, and environmental factors that influence health, wellness, and disease.
- Personalized and Patient-Centered Care: Treatment plans are tailored to each individual, recognizing their unique health needs and experiences. This includes a strong emphasis on prevention alongside the treatment of existing health concerns.
- Use of Both Conventional and Alternative Therapies: Integrative medicine combines the best of conventional medical practices with evidence-based alternative and complementary therapies. It prioritizes the use of natural, less invasive interventions whenever possible, while applying scientifically grounded treatments.
- Mind-Body Connection: Recognizing that mental and emotional states significantly influence physical health, integrative medicine incorporates approaches such as stress management, meditation, yoga, and other modalities to promote emotional well-being.
- Prevention and Health Promotion: Beyond treating disease, integrative medicine emphasizes health promotion and illness prevention through lifestyle changes, nutritional support, and education on practices that enhance vitality and long-term wellness.
- Commitment to Lifelong Healing: Health is viewed as an ongoing process of achieving and maintaining balance and healing. Integrative medicine fosters self-care, self-discovery, and the development of healthy habits that support long-term wellness.
- Science-Based and Open to New Paradigms: Rooted in sound scientific principles, integrative medicine embraces new research and innovations in both conventional and alternative approaches. It emphasizes critical thinking, curiosity, and staying informed about new developments in health and wellness.