Frequently Asked Questions

 At Simplify Health, our goal is to provide personalized, compassionate care to help you achieve optimal health and well-being. Here’s what you can expect during your new patient appointment:

*Pre-Appointment Forms
Before your appointment, you will be asked to fill out some forms. These forms will cover your health history and lifestyle information, giving us a comprehensive view of your current health status and daily habits.

*Health History Review
During the appointment, we will review the information you provided in the forms. We’ll go over your health history and lifestyle details to ensure everything is accurate and make any necessary adjustments. This step is crucial for understanding your health background and any factors that might influence your well-being.

*Physical Examination
I will conduct a physical examination to assess your current health condition. This exam helps us identify any immediate concerns and provides a baseline for future assessments.

*Personalized Testing Recommendations
Based on our discussion and the physical examination, I will recommend specific tests that can provide further insights into your health. These tests are tailored to help you meet your health goals and may include blood tests, urine test, saliva tests, hormone evaluations, comprehensive stool testing, food allergy testing, mold testing and more.  

I will select the tests that are most pertinent to helping you achieve your health goals, ensuring they are useful and economical. Your input is very important in this process. While I will provide my best recommendations, I am open to adjusting based on your preferences. This collaborative approach ensures that you feel comfortable and empowered in your health journey.

*Next Steps
After the examination and recommendations, we’ll discuss the next steps. This includes any immediate actions you need to take regarding lifestyle adjustments or supplement additions, scheduling follow-up appointments, and addressing any questions or concerns you may have.

We look forward to partnering with you on your journey to better health. If you have any questions before your appointment, please don’t hesitate to ask 

At Simplify Health, we focus on a wide range of conditions with a holistic approach, addressing the root causes of health issues. Our areas of expertise include:

• Autoimmune Diseases: Comprehensive care for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ulcerative colitis, autoimmune thyroiditis, Chron's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
• Hormonal Imbalances: Support for issues such as thyroid disorders, adrenal fatigue, PCOS, endometriosis, and menstrual irregularities.
• Metabolic Dysfunction: Management of conditions like insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and weight management.
• Digestive and Gut Health: Management of conditions like IBS, SIBO, leaky gut, and food sensitivities.
• Chronic Inflammation: Strategies to reduce inflammation and associated symptoms.
• Nutritional Deficiencies: Personalized plans to address and correct nutritional imbalances.
• Stress and Anxiety: Support for managing stress, anxiety, and their impact on overall health.
• Musculoskeletal Pain: Relief from chronic pain, joint pain, and back pain through chiropractic care and other therapies.
• Women’s Health: Support for pregnancy, postpartum care, and overall reproductive health.
• Mold Illness: Comprehensive plans to address symptoms and underlying causes of mold exposure.
• Infertility: Guidance and support to enhance fertility and reproductive health.
• Long COVID: Management of ongoing symptoms and support for recovery.
• PANDAS: Strategies to address Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections.
• Chronic Activated EBV: Comprehensive care for managing symptoms and reducing the impact of Epstein-Barr Virus.
• Colic and Reflux in Infants: Gentle, effective approaches to alleviate discomfort and improve digestive health in infants.
• Mood Disorders: Comprehensive support for managing depression, anxiety, and other mood-related conditions.

Our goal is to provide personalized, compassionate care that helps you achieve optimal health and well-being. By addressing these conditions with tailored plans and expert guidance, we empower you to take control of your health and thrive.

No, we do not prescribe medications. However, we have a referral network and work closely with other medical professionals who can and will prescribe medications if necessary. At Simplify Health, we utilize herbal medicine, custom-formulated supplements, and lifestyle adjustments to support the body and promote healing naturally. 

No, we do not accept insurance. Our goal is to provide comprehensive and personalized care without the limitations that insurance companies may impose. Additionally, many of our specialized services are not covered by insurance. We focus on offering high-quality, individualized care tailored to your specific needs. 

Recovery times vary greatly from person to person. The duration depends on factors such as the length of time you have been experiencing symptoms and how responsive your body is to treatment. As a general guideline, you can expect noticeable improvement within 12 months. However, if you have been dealing with chronic illness for over two years, it may take 24-36 months to achieve optimal health. Patience and consistency with your treatment plan are key to successful outcomes. 

Yes, follow-up testing is an important part of your care plan. It allows us to monitor your progress, assess the effectiveness of treatments, and make necessary adjustments to your care plan. Regular testing ensures that we stay on track towards achieving your health goals and can adapt your plan based on the latest insights into your body's unique chemisty.

While health coaching is not mandatory, we highly recommend it. Our experience shows that patients who participate in health coaching tend to be more compliant with their treatment plans and achieve better results. The investment in health coaching can significantly enhance your overall progress and well-being. Your health is worth it!

Health coaching sessions focus on implementing the doctor's plan and strategizing how to make it work for your lifestyle, offering 45-minute sessions with personalized guidance on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and more. Wellness progress sessions are 30-minute visits with the doctor to monitor progress, adjust care plans, and make necessary modifications to supplements or lifestyle recommendations. These sessions ensure you stay on track and are ready for the next phase of your care plan. Together, they provide comprehensive support for achieving and maintaining optimal wellness. 

Birth can be a traumatic experience for infants, often causing misalignments in their delicate spine and cranial bones. Gentle chiropractic adjustments can help correct these issues, promoting proper development, improving sleep, easing colic and reflux, and supporting immune function. By addressing any misalignments early on, you can help ensure your baby's nervous system functions optimally, setting a strong foundation for lifelong health and well-being. Chiropractic care helps your baby recover from the physical stress of birth and thrive as they grow.

Cranial bone adjusting is a safe technique aimed at realigning the bones of the skull to improve overall health and well-being. This specialized therapy enhances the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which cools the brain, removes toxins, and ensures proper nutrient delivery. Cranial bone adjusting is especially beneficial for infants, whose skull bones are still malleable and developing.

Benefits for Infants:

• Supports Proper Skull Development: Ensures that the skull bones grow correctly, crucial for healthy brain development.
• Alleviates Birth Trauma: Addresses cranial imbalances or misalignments from the birthing process.
• Enhances Nervous System Function: Improves sleep patterns, feeding, and overall comfort by optimizing central nervous system function.
• Reduces Symptoms of Colic and Reflux: Alleviates discomfort associated with colic and acid reflux by removing pressure from the nervous system.
• Improves Breathing and Sinus Function: Clears nasal passages and supports better breathing.
• Boosts Immune Function: Supports a stronger immune system by promoting better nervous system health, helping infants fend off illnesses more effectively.
• Improved Brain Function: Enhanced CSF flow supports optimal brain health and cognitive function.
• Detoxification: Enhanced CSF flow supports the removal of toxins from the brain, reducing inflammation and promoting neurological health.
• Nutrient Delivery: Ensures optimal nutrient delivery to the brain for proper development and function.
• Enhanced Sleep: Improves sleep quality by enhancing nervous system function and reducing stress.
• Optimal Neurological Potential: Ensuring proper alignment of cranial bones helps infants reach their full neurological potential.

Benefits for Adults: (same as infants with a couple more)

• Pain Relief: Alleviates headaches, migraines, and chronic pain associated with cranial bone misalignment.
• Overall Wellness: Supports a balanced nervous system, leading to improved mood, energy levels, focus, attention, and overall health.

Cranial bone adjustments offer significant benefits for both infants and adults by ensuring proper CSF flow and promoting overall health and well-being.