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Functional Medicine

Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on addressing the root causes of illness and disease, rather than just treating symptoms. It emphasizes personalized care, considering each individual's unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that contribute to their health or illness.

Integrative Medicine

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1900 Polaris Parkway,

Suite 450-DWG

Columbus, OH  43240

(614) 785-6433

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2658 N. Columbus St

Suite H3

Lancaster OH 43130

(740) 520-2825

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Customer Support:

Ashley Knox

aknox@desirewellnessgroup.net

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Kim Sweitzer, Rn

Functional Medicine Coach

(614) 353-6615

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Cristin Crane

Functional Medicine Coach

MBA, FMCHC, SSM, CPhT

614-602-1424
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Acupuncture, Massage & Herbalism

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Caring, comprehensive education in the health and healing arts.

For nearly 30 years, the American Institute of Alternative Medicine or aIAM (pronounced “I AM”) has trained and graduated compassionate experts in integrative health so they can share their health and healing talents within their communities.

  • Acupuncture: Acupuncture can help treat : anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia some upper respiratory conditions, lower back pain, arthritis, MS, cataracts, dental pain, neck pain, labor pain, and more!

  • Cupping: Often used to treat plantar fasciitis, back, hip and IT band problems, pain in shoulders, upper back and neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and respiratory problems related to the common cold.

  • Herbal Medicine: Herbal therapy can be used to treat a range of conditions such as: insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, digestive problems, skin issues, women’s health issues, men’s health issues, migraines, long COVID symptoms, and the common cold, just to name a few!

  • Gua Sha: Reduce inflammation which is commonly seen in chronic pain or treat internal problems, such as respiratory infection. 

  • Cosmetic Acupuncture: Cosmetic Acupuncture is a non-surgical method of reducing signs of the aging process, resulting in increased elasticity, firmness, reduced fine lines, a smoother complexion and overall texture.

  • Pediatric Acupuncture: can help with pediatric pain, cerebral palsy, nocturnal enuresis, tic disorders, nausea and vomiting, digestive disorders, autistic spectrum disorder, respiratory disorder, attention deficit disorder, among others. It can also be used as a preventative approach to colds and reducing the spread of infection in the body to shorten the duration of illness.

  • Acupuncture for Addiction: Acupuncture can offer relief from cravings, promote healing and recovery from addiction. This can include food addiction, smoking, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, and more. 

  • Moxibustion or Moxa: Moxa is made from the herb mugwort. In acupuncture, moxa is placed near the skin to warm the area or placed on top of the acupuncture needle to warm the area for the purpose of aiding in the flow of Qi. 

  • Tui Na: Combined kneading, pressing, rolling, and stretching muscles. Tui Na treats muscle tension and promotes qi and blood flow throughout the body.

The Science & Procedure

Neuro Sympathetic RESET (NSR) is a 20-minute outpatient procedure that has been shown highly effective in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD/PTSI, hormone imbalance, menopause, and several other conditions associated with a dysfunctional sympathetic nervous system.

Introduction to the Procedure

Neuro Sympathetic RESET (NSR) is a procedure innovated from a 100-year-old treatment called a Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), which was originally used to relieve physical pain in the head, neck, chest, or arm. There is a stellate ganglion, a bundle of nerves located on each side of a person’s neck.  This concentration of nerves is a part of the sympathetic nervous system, which regulates your body's stress response, commonly known as fight, flight or freeze. Recent research increasingly shows the stellate ganglion plays a vital role in regulating our brains processing of emotions, particularly fear and anxiety.

In conditions such as PTSD(PTSI), anxiety, depression, and others, there is an overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system.  It’s almost like a stereo where the volume is stuck on 10, or when switched on, or triggered, goes automatically from 0 to 10.  We have learned that by administering medication near the stellate ganglion, we can help RESET the sympathetic nervous system's overactivity–– imagine rebooting the system so it starts operating correctly, returning it to the pre-trauma state.  For many, this RESET can lead to a reduction in symptoms such as hyperarousal or hair-trigger, intrusive thoughts, mood disturbances, hormonal imbalances, hot flashes, sexual dysfunction, sleeplessness or insomnia, depression, anxiety and more.  (Note, we are discovering new things it can help every day)

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Microbiome Testing: 
Microbiome testing, also known as microbiome analysis or microbiome sequencing, is a process used to analyze the composition and diversity of microorganisms living in a particular environment, such as the human gut, skin, mouth, or other areas of the body. The human microbiome refers to the collection of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microbes, that inhabit various parts of the body and play a crucial role in health and disease.

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Endocrine Balance

Hormone Testing: Hormone testing involves measuring the levels of various hormones in the body through blood, saliva, urine, or other bodily fluids. The benefits of hormone testing can vary depending on the individual's health concerns and goals. Potential benefits include: identifying hormonal imbalances, diagnosing hormonal disorders, Hormonal treatment such as replacement therapy, optimizing fertility, preventive healthcare, personalize treatment outcomes in order to optimize health & wellness

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Psychotropic Testing

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The GeneSight Psychotropic TestThe GeneSight Psychotropic test analyzes how your genes may affect your outcomes with medications commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other mental health conditions. The GeneSight Psychotropic test provides your clinician with information about which medications may require dose adjustments, may be less likely to work for you or may have an increased risk of side effects based on your genetic makeup.

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Pain Management

Minimally Invasive 
  • Steroid Injections

  • Ketamine IV Treatment

  • Nerve Blocks

  • Interventional Behavioral Health

  • Trigger Point Injections

  • Opioid Management

  • Pain Pumps

  • Radiofrequency Ablation

  • Spinal Chord Stimulation

  • Regenerative Medicine

  • Minimally Invasive Spine

  • Kyphoplasty

  • Ultrasound Therapy

Pain Points
  • Facial 

  • Pediatric/adolescent 

  • Pelvic

  • Nerve/neuropathy

  • Back

  • Abdominal

  • Neck

  • Breast 

  • Joint

  • Cancer

  • Post Surgical

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

  • Artery & vein

  • Spinal Stenosis

  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

  • Geriatric

  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

  • Phantom Limb

  • Arthritis

  • Bursitis

  • Tendonitis

  • Headaches & Migraines

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Trigger Finger

  • Shingles & Postherpetic Pain

Supplements & Models for Clinical Treatment:

Anxiety
  • Vitamin D3

  • Vitamin B Complex

  • L-Theanine

  • Magnesium

  • Melatonin

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids

  • Chamomile

  • Valerian Root

  • Ashwagandha

  • Kava

  • Passion Flower

  • Lavender

  • Lemon Balm

  • Shilajit

  • Reishi

  • Lions Mane

  • Cordyceps

  • Chaga

  • Lavender

  • Chamomile

  • Bergamot

  • Ylang-Ylang

  • Frankincense

  • Jasmine

  • Sweet Orange

  • Clary Sage

  • Marjoram

  • Vetiver

  • Cedarwood

  • Hypnosis

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Herbal remedies

  • Meditation

  • Acupuncture

  • Yoga

  • Expressive therapies (i.e., music, art, equine)

  • Exercise

  • Walk and talk therapy

  • Adventure

  • Neuro Sympathetic Reset

Depression
  • St. John’s wort

  • Ginseng

  • Chamomile

  •  Lavender

  • Saffron

  • SAMe

  • Omega-3 fatty acids

  • 5-HTP

  • Psilocybin

  • Cordyceps

  • Reishi

  • Bergamot

  • Lavender

  •  Roman Chamomile

  • Ylang Ylang

  • Frankincense 

  • Patchouli

  • Hypnosis

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Exposure

  • Acceptance & Commitment

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)+

  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

  • Herbal remedies

  • Meditation

  • Acupuncture

  • Yoga

  • Expressive therapies (i.e., music, art, equine)

  • Exercise

  • Walk and talk therapy

  • Adventure

  • Neuro Sympathetic Reset

Addiction
  • Cayenne Pepper

  • Milk Thistle

  • Kudzu

  • Liquorice

  • Kava Kava

  • Dandelion

  • St. John’s Wort

  • Passionflower

  • Goldenseal

  • Ginseng

  • Psilocybin

  • Lions Mane

  • Reishi

  • Basil

  • Chamomile

  • Clove

  • Grapefruit 

  • Juniper 

  • Sweet Marjoram

  • Hypnosis

  • Cognitive Behavioral 

  • Contingency Management 

  • Dialectical Behavioral  (DBT)+

  • Rational Emotive Behavior 

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

  • Internal Family Systems

  • Herbal remedies

  • Meditation

  • Acupuncture

  • Yoga

  • Expressive therapies (i.e., music, art, equine)

  • Exercise

  • Walk and talk therapy

  • Adventure

  • Neuro Sympathetic Reset

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