The What and Why of Integrative Healthcare?

Conventional psychiatry treats based on presenting symptoms instead of testing. Unfortunately, up to 50% of patients will fail initial treatment and go through a trial-and-error phase before they find a regimen that is helpful. Psychotherapeutics can take up to 6 weeks to be fully effective. This combined with unmanaged or intolerable side effects can lead to many patients discontinuing treatment and not having their needs met.

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 Integrative psychiatry utilizes a holistic approach to uncover the root causes of mental illness. It combines medication treatment with cutting edge advanced testing and treatments to curate an individualized plan that targets symptoms at the cellular level.

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My program is designed to improve your mental symptoms and emotional stability by 

• Revealing hidden traumas, injuries, familial history, interpersonal issues, or other circumstances (via a thorough intake interview) that has contributed to symptoms.  

• Discovering genetic dispositions that contribute to mental instability through advanced testing.  

• Assessing and treating dysfunction in other body systems that contribute to mental illness such as adrenal insufficiency, micronutrient deficiencies, gut dysbiosis, thyroid & sex hormone dysfunction.  

• Lifestyle coaching to address stress, sleep, nutrition, and exercise. 

• Using the latest in alternative and natural treatments to optimize your mental wellness.  

• Providing therapy to address negative thought processes, increase self-awareness and purpose, stress resilience, and coping skills.  

• Thoughtfully minimizing reliance on medication over time and minimizing side effects. 

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My goal is to help heal you from the inside out and give you the tools to live a meaningful and stable life.  

​Traditional weight loss programs focus on short term quick fixes with medication. The goal is to lose a ton of weight fast and that’s it. All too often patients don't receive the education they need to lose weight to sustain results and maintain good health. Patients are losing muscle mass and becoming malnourished in the pursuit of weight loss which further impairs metabolism and increases risk of injury, frailty, and chronic disease. People often regain their weight after stopping weight loss medications, which is reminiscent of yo-yo dieting and does no good for long term cardiovascular or metabolic health. 

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Integrative weight loss utilizes advanced testing to identify the causes behind weight loss difficulties. Medications along with natural therapies and lifestyle improvements are used to promote long term weight maintenance and optimize metabolism.

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 My program is not a cookie cutter quick fix, but one that produces long term results not just aimed at weight loss, but longevity and optimal metabolic functioning, thereby reducing your risk for chronic disease and potentially reversing them.

My goal is to make sure you have an efficient metabolism so you can maintain your weight loss and health without long term medication, have energy, mental clarity, and confidence.  

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 My program is designed to jumpstart your weight loss by 

• Identifying and treating any obstacles to weight loss such as genetics, inflammation, thyroid disease, metabolic dysfunction, gut dysfunction, insulin resistance, perimenopause/menopause via advanced testing. 

•  Addressing your weight loss issues at the cellular level utilizing medications and evidence based nutraceuticals (herbs, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants) that will target your unique issues. 

• Lifestyle coaching to address stress, sleep, nutrition, and exercise.  

• Providing accountability and monitoring progress. Let me be your cheerleader!

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Weight loss should not have a one size fits all approach. I ensure the whole person is addressed and unique body needs are considered in making a tailor-made plan. 

Online fitness coaching is a comprehensive individualized program that includes a training plan, supplement plan, and nutrition plan. This style of coaching is focused on achieving specific aesthetic or weight goals. This can include gaining muscle and/or losing fat mass. This coaching method requires clients to be self-motivated and accountable to themselves to execute the plan created for them. Clients often check in with their coach every 2 weeks to assess progress and makes changes to the plan as the client progresses. A good candidate for this style of coaching is someone who has general knowledge of nutrition and fitness.  ​

This differs from personal training, which only includes one on one in-person training at a gym. Fitness coaches typically do not provide in-person training. Personal trainer's can give guidance on nutrition and supplements, but do not offer customized all inclusive plans. Personal training is good for beginners or someone who needs instruction on proper form, more accountability, and exercise guidance.  

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My fitness coaching is tailored to the individual who wants to transform their body, has access to a gym, and is willing to strength train a minimum of 3x a week. They have some experience with nutrition and fitness and are ready to take it to the next level.  

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My program is designed to achieve results by  

• Offering customized plans tailored to your body’s starting point and goals. 

• An app that provides access to your plans to allow for tracking and communication with me.  

• Biweekly or monthly check ins via app to review progress and make changes if needed.  

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My goal is to help you see what you are capable of! 

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