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Absolutely! As an FDNP, I am not a licensed medical professional and cannot diagnose or treat disease. I would always encourage you to communicate with your doctor about what we are working on together, and would never advise a client to stop use of medication without the aid of their physician.
 
That being said - there is SO much you can do to improve the quality of your life and how you feel each day, whether you have a diagnosed condition or not. I would love to work with you and help you feel better!

can we work together if i have an autoimmune disease or other diagnosis?

I work with women and men over the age of 18. At this time, I am not seeing children at my practice
(but maybe in the future!)

who do you work with?

FAQs

what is an htma?

HTMA stands for Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis. It is performed by mailing in a small amount of hair cut from the scalp (sounds scary but you can cut from a few different places so it blends in!). The test provides a very unique look at your body's intracellular levels of minerals and heavy metals over the past 3-4 months.
 
Minerals are often referred to as our “spark plugs” because they are responsible for millions of enzyme reactions throughout the body, including hormone synthesis. By looking at the levels of these vital nutrients and toxic elements, and their relationships between each other, we gain insight into our digestion, blood sugar balance, stress response, thyroid function and metabolic type.
 
Following the interpretation of your results, we will work together to make a plan that includes diet and lifestyle changes as well as supplementation, specific to your results.

what is a gi map?

The GI Map is a PCR stool test performed at home and mailed in to a lab. The results show us any pathogens found, including h.pylori and virulence factors, bacteria, viruses, parasites, yeast or fungi. It also shows us the overall health of your gut microbiome and microbial overgrowth, as well as overall immune function, GI inflammation and gluten sensitivity.
 
Following the interpretation of your results, we will work together to make a plan that may include eradicating any pathogens or overgrowth found, lowering inflammation and balancing gut bacteria.

what about hormone testing?

I can perform hormone testing on clients, and would recommend the DUTCH test for a comprehensive look at hormones and their metabolites, including melatonin and DHEA-S. 
 
I would not, however, recommend running a hormone test until first working on mineral levels and gut health. Hormones are not root cause - they are directly affected by our mineral levels, gut health, and our overall toxic burden and stress levels. The cost of the DUTCH is between $300-400, and I do not think it would be worthwhile until a client already has their foundations in place.

can i do testing if i'm currently pregnant or nursing?

Mineral Balancing is the perfect place to start if you are currently pregnant or nursing. Our mineral balance is especially important while growing or sustaining new life, and new moms are particularly at risk of becoming depleted of vital nutrients.
 
I would not recommend running a GI Map while pregnant or nursing, as it is not safe to do any pathogen eradication or intense detoxing at this time. 

i've already had testing done, can we still work together?

Yes! As long as your tests were run in the last 12 months, I would be happy to work with what you have and offer a discount for the tests we would not be running. Contact me and we can discuss what testing you've done already and how we can work together!

do you accept insurance?

I do not take insurance. The fee for the GI Map (about $400) can be paid using an HSA, and some insurances will reimburse the fee for the GI Map.