We are a functional medicine practice that sees patients with a wide range of symptoms and conditions seeking a form of natural health care unique from any other.
What Can SHC Functional Medicine Help With?
Here is a non-exhaustive list of common conditions we treat in the office using natural health care therapies.
Click on a term to learn a bit more.
Acute and chronic pain conditions
From the recent accident to the pain present for years that hasn’t responded to any other treatment, we’ve got techniques to get to the root of the problem. Whether you’re experiencing shoulder, hip, back, neck, or foot pain, applied kinesiology techniques can help figure out where the problem is coming from to resolve it once and for all.
Hormonal imbalances: male or female
If you’re dealing with low libido or some other type of sexual dysfunction, we’ll get to the root of the problem. Female health issues such as PMS, menopause related symptoms, reproductive/infertility issues, endometriosis and PCOS are common conditions we treat in the office. Men with low testosterone, erectile dysfunctions, and prostate issues looking to stay off or get off medications – yeah we can help! We use specific hormonal laboratory tests too when necessary which are much more accurate than standard medical blood tests.
Thyroid conditions
If you’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s or any other thyroid condition and are seeking to improve your thyroid function whether you take a medication or want to go the natural route – we can help!
Sleep disorders
Insomnia, waking up often, night sweats, apnea, restless leg syndrome, and “growing pains” are all issues you don’t have to deal with or take medications for to get a good night’s sleep!
Mental health issues
Depression, anxiety, OCD, gut-brain connection imbalances and neurotransmitter imbalances can be improved with specific supplements and dietary changes.
Fatigue and energy-related problems
Whether you’re “just tired” or experience chronic fatigue either physically or mentally – you can have more energy without caffeine or medications!
Immune system dysfunctions
We can help resolve frequent illnesses/low immune function, sinus infections, ear infections, autoimmune diseases, and chemical and food sensitivities.
Digestive disturbances
IBS/IBD, GERD/heartburn, abdominal pain/GI discomfort as well as Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, and many other GI related illnesses all have a root cause that Dr. Watts and the other SHC practitioners all have extensive training in to help you get better faster than you expected!
Pregnancy
We’re here to help from conception through birth, whether you’re having trouble conceiving, experiencing pain or discomfort during your pregnancy, or looking for a doctor to help you be as healthy as possible throughout your entire pregnancy and delivery! Dr. Makayla Gangemi is Webster Technique Certified.
Pelvic floor problems
Pelvic dysfunction and incontinence issues are often greatly improved though diaphragm, breath-work, and other specific therapies we have developed here at SHC!
Headaches
Do you suffer with migraines, hormonal, cluster, jaw-related, tension, or some other type of headache? We can help you naturally resolve your headache through nutrition and manual therapy techniques!
TMJ and TMJD
If you suffer with jaw pain, ear pain, popping, bruxism (teeth grinding), and facial tension we not only help resolve that with manual therapy techniques, but MaryBeth will work with you on specific rehabilitation exercises to help you keep that tension out of your head, neck, and jaw!
Concussions and TBIs
We employ specific neurological evaluation and treatment protocols to help you recover faster from your head injury. You don’t have to “wait it out” and suffer with memory issues, fatigue, and other common symptoms after your injury.
Skin conditions
Skin issues such as eczema, psoriasis, fungal & yeast overgrowths, and acne are often a reflection of internal problems such as poor digestion, hormonal imbalances, or impaired liver detoxification.
Diabetes and blood sugar issues
If you’re dealing with blood sugar issues (such as a high HbA1c), diabetes, or low blood sugar — specific hormonal and nutritional treatments can help!
Arthritis
OA and RA as well as other pain-related conditions (bursitis, tendonitis, etc.) need both mechanical and nutritional therapies for improvement. If you have arthritis from poor movement or an immune-related condition (ie: autoimmune), there are many natural therapies that can help!
Children’s health concerns
ADD/ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, vaccine reactions, and more! Yes we treat ALL kids from newborn through adolescence.
Allergies and chemical sensitivities
Food/dietary intolerances, environmental allergies and sensitivities, and chemical sensitivities may be due to poor GI health, immune system problems, or hormonal dysfunctions. If you’re allergic or “sensitive” to a lot of things there are often ways to correct the cause of those intolerances.
Cancer
We work with your medical team to help you improve your immune system, manage symptoms, and optimize your treatment in the most holistic way possible. Dr. Stephen Gangemi is a certified RGCC Practitioner. Learn more.
Athletes
If you’re a beginner, weekend warrior, or elite athlete, we will work with you to increase your performance, overcome your acute or chronic injury, prevent further injuries, and recover faster from your workout, event, or race!
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Become an SHC Patient!
Please call the office to schedule and speak to Chrissy or Lori.
984.234.3313
New Patient Forms
You can find all of our new patient intake forms at the link below.
What is Systems Health Care?
“The practice of SHC is to evaluate and treat the patient, providing optimum healthcare in the most holistic and individualized way, with immediate and lasting outcomes. Practitioners of SHC do not compartmentalize health problems, whether functional or pathological, but rather seek to identify the source of the health problems that affect various parts of the system.”
What is Applied Kinesiology?
“Applied kinesiology (AK) is a diagnostic system that uses manual muscle testing and other standard methods of diagnosis to evaluate the nervous system’s response to sensory input and challenges via the dynamics of the musculoskeletal system. Treatments may involve various myofascial therapies, cranial techniques, meridian and acupressure skills, clinical nutrition, dietary management, lifestyle and exercise education, evaluating environmental irritants, various reflex procedures, and specific manipulations. Each treatment is individualized for the patient to help restore their health and maintain well being throughout life. AK is a non-invasive system of health care that is unique in the healing arts, and those physicians who practice such system often resolve a patient’s health care dilemma faster and more effectively than traditional methods.” – Dr. Stephen Gangemi