Women’s Integrative Wellness

Too many women who don’t feel well are being told that nothing is wrong, or that there is nothing to do for their symptoms or conditions.

There is another way!

I am so excited to share what I have learned through my post-graduate education in women-centered, herbal and functional medicine. As a graduate of Dr. Aviva Romm’s Functional & Integrative Medicine Professional Program,  I love combining my new skills with my 30 years of experience in the “mainstream” medical model- as a Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Midwife and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I am integrating the best from all of these worlds into a new way of caring for you.

My mission is to elevate you to your full potential, helping you to reach your own personal health goals.

In my heart and soul, I am a midwife – all that I do reflects being “with women”. Treating women with respect, honesty and true caring is so vital to me. Partnership is key. I do not believe that a medical professional should do anything to, or for you; rather she should work in partnership with you.

As I am entering my “wisdom” years, I am realizing that the intuitive knowledge that I have gained from the women that I have served over time, and from living through family and personal health obstacles, enhances my practice. Yes, age has its virtues. I bring this with me to our visits.

What is Women’s Integrative Wellness?

It is listening to your story, hearing your concerns, addressing what is most important to you. It is a blending of care- sometimes “mainstream” blood work or tests, sometimes other testing (such as salivary hormone testing, food intolerance testing or stool testing). It’s delving deeply into your history and examining your lifestyle practices. It is formulating a plan together, after discussing options and what feels comfortable for you. This may involve guidance through nutritional and lifestyle changes, sleep and relaxation techniques, herbs, supplements or vitamins, exercise recommendations, suggestions on reading material, and opportunities to network with like-minded individuals, through meetings or social media. This type of wellness care is designed to guide you through your personal plan with health coaching, referrals for where and how to shop, healthy product guidance, etc.

 

       My aim is for you to never feel alone in this process of change

 

Who Can Benefit from Women’s Integrative Wellness?

Integrative wellness can benefit all women. We all deserve to be treated with respect, honesty, and full attention. Specifically, this type of care is ideal for women with the following concerns:

• Preparing for pregnancy
• pregnancy wellness (not prenatal care)
• post partum and breastfeeding health
• adrenal imbalance
• thyroid conditions such as Hashimotos/hypothyroid
• PMS
• PCOS
• perimenopause and menopause
• anxiety
• depression (mild)
• fatigue
• insomnia
• overweight
• gut imbalances- such as irritable bowel, dysbiosis, yeast overgrowth, SIBO

More serious health issues may involve working collaboratively with your doctor, using our plan as an adjunct to a treatment plan when the diagnosis falls outside of my scope of practice.

What is it like to be a member of  Women’s Integrative Wellness?

This is a 3-6 month program, depending on your needs and health concerns. Before our first meeting, you will complete an in-depth health history form which we will review together at your visit. Nothing rushed here- expect to spend about 60-90 minutes together. We will get to know each other and discuss your concerns and goals. I want to hear your story, what symptoms are worrisome for you, what you would like to change and what is going great for you. We will take a deep dive into your nutrition, exposures, sleep habits, stress levels and eliminations patterns. A focused physical exam, if applicable, will be done. Together we will begin to formulate a plan including what testing is appropriate, what dietary changes to start with and some simple suggestions to get assist you and relieve some symptoms right off the bat. This may include some supplements or medication if that is appropriate. Within a few days of the first visit, you will get a written plan, summarizing everything for you. 

Between visits, you will have access to me through my secure EMR, with chats as needed, and visits either in person or by video, to assure that you are feel guided and supported as you heal and blossom.  

During our follow up visits, we will discuss how you are feeling, challenges and progress, review results, and update our plan. We may order additional testing and adjust diet or supplements/medication, or discuss lifestyle changes.  

As a member of the practice you will automatically be a part of the Women’s Integrative Wellness Community, you will have access to our private, patient-only Facebook group. You will be invited to special events and meetings, which you may attend, if that appeals to you. You will automatically be enrolled in the “5 Day Resets” that I offer seasonally.  You will get deep discounts on all supplements and vitamins through our online dispensary (Fullscript) for you and your family. You will be a part of our growing community of women who are learning, growing, healing and thriving together.

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