Message from Dr. Liz
Welcome. I am a chiropractor & functional medicine practitioner who is passionate about sharing ways to enhance our health naturally so that we can enjoy life to the fullest. As a D.C. who works in Functional Medicine, my philosophy is this:
The body is SELF-HEALING & SELF-REGULATING.
My belief is that our body is designed to be healthy. However, with so many advances that have created convenience in our lives, it has come at a price. Our bodies were not designed to sit for hours at a computer, eat processed foods, or be in a state of stress 80% of our waking day due to work, school, kids, etc. Due to these stressors accumulating over time, our bodies can express that they need some additional healing through aches, pains, and other signs and symptoms that may have urged you to think outside of traditional western medicine. With the right support at the right time, the body has the potential to actually heal the cause of symptoms. That is where functional medicine would be of great benefit. We utilize practices that work in harmony with the body and it’s natural processes.
MISSION: To create personalized and prevention focused natural health care delivered with respect for the healing capacity of the individual. I empower individuals and families in taking an active and mindful approach to their health.
The body is SELF-HEALING & SELF-REGULATING.
My belief is that our body is designed to be healthy. However, with so many advances that have created convenience in our lives, it has come at a price. Our bodies were not designed to sit for hours at a computer, eat processed foods, or be in a state of stress 80% of our waking day due to work, school, kids, etc. Due to these stressors accumulating over time, our bodies can express that they need some additional healing through aches, pains, and other signs and symptoms that may have urged you to think outside of traditional western medicine. With the right support at the right time, the body has the potential to actually heal the cause of symptoms. That is where functional medicine would be of great benefit. We utilize practices that work in harmony with the body and it’s natural processes.
MISSION: To create personalized and prevention focused natural health care delivered with respect for the healing capacity of the individual. I empower individuals and families in taking an active and mindful approach to their health.
What is functional medicine?
Disease-specific VS. Patient-specific
Functional medicine is a patient-specific approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of health conditions as opposed to suppressing symptoms. There may be multiple factors contributing to one sign or symptom.
As the graphic below illustrates, a diagnosis can be the result of more than one cause. For example, depression can be caused by many different factors, including inflammation. Likewise, a cause such as inflammation may lead to a number of different diagnoses, including depression. The precise manifestation of each cause depends on the individual’s genes, environment, and lifestyle. Only treatments that address the right cause will have lasting benefit beyond symptom suppression.
Functional medicine is a patient-specific approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of health conditions as opposed to suppressing symptoms. There may be multiple factors contributing to one sign or symptom.
As the graphic below illustrates, a diagnosis can be the result of more than one cause. For example, depression can be caused by many different factors, including inflammation. Likewise, a cause such as inflammation may lead to a number of different diagnoses, including depression. The precise manifestation of each cause depends on the individual’s genes, environment, and lifestyle. Only treatments that address the right cause will have lasting benefit beyond symptom suppression.
A patient-specific approach is the foundation of functional medicine. The fascinating thing about the use of functional medicine is that there could be two people having identical symptoms with entirely different causes.
This is a new way of approaching wellness. It is integrating science and a personalized holistic approach. I embrace the philosophy of functional medicine by identifying and treating the root cause of symptoms and health challenges.
My goal is to give patients access to information & the highest quality natural products in a world bombarded with misinformation & synthetic, low quality supplements that are unregulated.
Expected Recommendations
Personal recommendations will vary however you can expect nutritional supplementation, dietary changes, exercise regimens, stress management techniques, and other lifestyle changes.
My goal is to devise a plan of action tailored to your specific needs, goals, and commitment level.
We strive for progress, not perfection with natural safe methods. American health care rarely cures chronic illness, but rather manages disease with powerful and dangerous drugs. These drugs often have short and, many times unknown, long term side effects. Functional medicine can safely manage chronic illness with safe supplementation and lifestyle changes.
My goal is to devise a plan of action tailored to your specific needs, goals, and commitment level.
We strive for progress, not perfection with natural safe methods. American health care rarely cures chronic illness, but rather manages disease with powerful and dangerous drugs. These drugs often have short and, many times unknown, long term side effects. Functional medicine can safely manage chronic illness with safe supplementation and lifestyle changes.
Scheduling
Functional Medicine Scheduling
Dr. Liz is currently not accepting new functional medicine patients.
Current chiropractic patients interested in general nutritional guidance may email her at lizsantaDC@protonmail.com.
For current functional medicine patients only: Please use the button below to schedule your follow-up appointments.
Dr. Liz is currently not accepting new functional medicine patients.
Current chiropractic patients interested in general nutritional guidance may email her at lizsantaDC@protonmail.com.
For current functional medicine patients only: Please use the button below to schedule your follow-up appointments.
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