Have you ever left a doctor’s office feeling unheard?
Perhaps you had complaints of fatigue or chronic pain, digestive issues or frequent illness, insomnia or stubborn weight gain. Too often when patients want to discuss issues that effect their quality of life, their doctor just doesn’t seem interested. They might suggest a change of diet and exercise, maybe order a test or two- and when everything comes back normal, they send the patient on their way.
Not here.
We believe in spending time with our patients, getting to know them as a person rather than a list of symptoms. We believe in ordering as many tests as we need to get to the source of a patient’s illness. We believe that quality health outcomes come from listening to the patient, believing them, and staying the path until resolution has been reached. We believe in meeting people where they are at. We believe that everyone can reach a state of good health.
Have you ever been told to live with a bothersome symptom because “it’s just part of aging”?
There is no clause in life that states that getting old has to be a painful or miserable process. We can help! The use of medications (like B-HRT), supplements, and gradual lifestyle changes can help you feel spry well into your golden years.
Have you ever been told you would feel better if you “just lost weight”?
Ignoring a patient’s health concerns due to their weight is one of the oldest tricks in the book. We reject the idea that weight is the only contributing factor to health status. Sensitive, collaborative care that builds a strong provider-patient relationship is the cornerstone of our practice. We investigate all potential causes of a patient’s health condition, regardless of body mass.
Have you ever been judged by your doctor?
In our modern world, there are a lot of choices- what to make for dinner, what to watch on your streaming service, what to wear on a night out… There are also many choices that we make about what kinds of medical care we do or do not want. But not every doctor understands this. They go beyond simply educating and try to choose your care for you.
We believe that the best medical care is the kind that is agreed on by both doctor and patient. It is collaborative and transparent. Beyond that, we understand that the final choice regarding your care is your own.
Has a doctor ever disregarded your menstrual pain?
It’s terrible… cramps that bring you to tears, flow that requires changing your menstrual product hourly, bloating until only your sweat pants fit, startling breast tenderness, mood swings that cause you to not recognize yourself, spotting between cycles (always when you’re wearing white pants). And it happens every 3-4 weeks.
Periods should not be debilitating, even though many medical professionals claim that it is normal. Birth control is not the only option. Along with a sympathetic ear, we offer natural, specialized methods of toning down Mother Nature and improving your quality of life that don’t mess with your hormones.