SPECIALTIES

Integrative naturopathic care for challenging chronic illnesses.

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    CHRONIC INFECTIONS

    If you have puzzling symptoms that have been resistant to treatment, chronic infections may be to blame.

    Many microorganisms, like Lyme & co-infections, Epstein-Barr virus, and mycoplasma are known as stealth infections because of their ability to hide from, and even suppress, your immune system. These pathogens can survive undetected in your body for years because they produce vague, chronic symptoms that are difficult to diagnose.

    Using advanced diagnostics, including autonomic response testing (ART), I help you determine if chronic infection is playing a role in your symptoms. Then I use a variety of treatments to subdue the infection and restore balance to your immune system.

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    PAIN & JOINT PROBLEMS

    Get relief from pain and get back to the active life you love.

    When your body hurts, it’s almost impossible to live a vibrant life. Whether you’re having headaches, back pain, knee problems, or anything in between, I’ll work to find the underlying cause.

    Pain is often caused by local inflammation, widespread inflammation, infection, mechanical and structural problems, or autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Often, there’s more than one underlying factor which each needs to be addressed to reduce pain.

    I treat pain and its causes with a variety of methods including injections, supplements, and IV therapy.

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    PANS/ PANDAS

    Break free from PANS/ PANDAS and help your child return to who they really are.

    Your child might be experiencing a range of confusing symptoms including severe anxiety, OCD, tics, anger/rage, and sensory issues. These symptoms can be life-altering for both your child and your family.

    In PANS/PANDAS, there are usually many layers of dysfunction and imbalance that need to be addressed to restore your child’s health.

    I work to uncover the immune triggers that are at the root, which may be infections, toxins, allergies, and other sensitivities. I focus on not only removing the triggers, but also on balancing the immune system so it’s less reactive to the triggers.

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    CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY (MCS)

    Be less reactive to everyday chemicals and live with more freedom.

    Our world is full of an enormous number of manmade chemicals. Most people go about their daily lives without paying much attention to the chemicals around them. But for others, a passing exposure to a chemical can bring their day to a crashing halt with symptoms like dizziness, headaches, and nausea.

    My goal for you is to live a normal life, without having to avoid grocery stores, friends’ homes, and gas stations. I’ve had great success treating chemically sensitive patients with LDA/LDI.

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    MOLD/ MYCOTOXIN ILLNESS

    Mold illness can feel like a prison. When your home is contaminated, it’s easy to feel like you have nowhere to go and no solutions in sight.

    Indoor mold is highly toxic to your health. It has damaging effects on nearly every system of your body – especially your immune and nervous systems.

    I take a common-sense approach to guiding my patients through mold illness. First, the source of the mold (a leaky pipe, etc.) must be corrected. Then, the mold must be properly removed and remediated to prevent further exposure. Finally, your body needs support as it recovers from the exposure.

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    ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY

    The abundance of chemicals in our world today inevitably means some of them will find their way into your body.

    Heavy metal toxins, petroleum byproducts, air pollution, and contaminants in our food and water supply are the biggest culprits of environmental toxicity.

    And they have detrimental effects on your brain and nervous system, as well as your hormones and immune system. Some individuals appear to be more susceptible to their effects than others.

    Through proper diagnosis and detoxification therapies, you can reduce the effects of these toxins in your body.

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    MAST CELL ACTIVATION (MCAS)

    Have you been living with multiple, severe symptoms like fatigue, skin issues, gastrointestinal problems, and respiratory distress?

    If so, you may have mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), a newly recognized syndrome. It occurs when immune cells called mast cells release large amounts of histamine in response to everyday occurrences like stress and temperature change. Normally, mast cells should only release chemicals when they detect an allergen or pathogen.

    MCAS is treated by identifying and avoiding your specific mast cell triggers.

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    ALLERGIES/ INTOLERANCES

    Tame your allergies and breathe easier again.

    Allergies can make you feel miserable. A stuffy head, sneezing, brain fog, and itchy skin make it impossible to focus on anything else.

    Allergies are a problem of immune hypersensitivity. By properly identifying your unique allergies and intolerances, we can create a treatment plan to improve your immune system’s tolerance to its triggers.

    I use LDA/LDI and a few key supplements to treat allergies and intolerances with great success.

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    GI DYSFUNCTION

    Gain freedom from gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea.

    You may have a diagnosed condition like Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, or IBS. Or you may suspect a condition like small-intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or leaky gut. Whatever the cause, these symptoms can keep you from the activities you love.

    I use a variety of diagnostic techniques including stool analysis, allergy testing, traditional labs, and ART to get to the root of the problem. Treatments may include LDA/LDI, diet therapy, and IV therapy to replenish depleted nutrients.

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    METABOLIC PROBLEMS

    Reverse metabolic issues and improve your health, vitality, and longevity.

    Metabolic problems are increasingly prevalent among Americans today.

    Weight gain, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and poor blood sugar control are particularly dangerous because they increase your risk of virtually every other type of disease. They even have the potential to shorten your life.

    Most metabolic issues can be corrected with proper diet and nutrient optimization. But it can be confusing to know what you’re supposed to eat with so many opposing recommendations.

    I help you discover what your body needs to get your metabolism functioning at its best.

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    AUTOIMMUNE CONDITIONS

    Get control of your autoimmune illness and live with less pain and inflammation.

    Autoimmunity occurs when your immune system mistakenly recognizes specific cells or tissues in your body as foreign and goes on the attack.

    This can happen for a variety of reasons, but often there’s a microorganism or toxin (from drugs, metals, chemicals, etc.) at the root. Certain people have genes that make them more susceptible to developing autoimmunity.

    Using ART and traditional diagnostics, I identify and treat your immune triggers, while helping your immune system become less reactive and more balanced.

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    NEUROLOGICAL ISSUES

    Think more clearly, have more focus, and improve performance.

    Nothing is more frustrating than feeling like your brain isn’t firing on all cylinders. Your brain uses more energy than any other organ in your body. So when there’s something off in your body, your brain usually feels it, too.

    If you’re experiencing symptoms like brain fog, insomnia, poor memory, and difficulty concentrating, your brain is telling you that it’s not getting the energy it needs.

    I help identify underlying infections, toxins, nutrient deficiencies, and problems with detoxification that may be at the root of your neurological symptoms. By treating these issues, we give your brain back the energy it needs to keep up with life’s demands.

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