We are proud to have Leia DeSousa as part of the Tendwell care team. Leia is a highly experienced health coach and personal trainer. In this blog, we talk to Leia about her approach to health coaching and functional medicine.

Infrared saunas have gained popularity in recent years, and proponents claim several benefits associated with their use. While scientific research is still evolving in this area, saunas seem like a promising treatment modality. As a functional medicine practice, at Tendwell, are open to new methods of therapy and treatment, if consistent with the best available evidence and good clinical practice. Sometimes sauna is appropriate as an adjunct to other therapies.

As any functional medicine doctor will tell you, getting high quality sleep in sufficient quantities is an important part of a holistic health plan. At Tendwell, we tailor our integrative medicine plans to your unique needs, but we find that in almost all cases, improved sleep habits are an important part of your journey to wellness.

At Tendwell, as with other functional medicine doctor’s offices, we emphasize advanced testing to get a precise idea about what will and will not work for you, and treatments that are tailored to your unique situation. An important part of the treatment end is that functional medicine providers emphasize lifestyle choices that maintain and support health. In this blog, we discuss some overall principals of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

I recently spoke with Sara Lohmeyer (or, as she is sometimes affectionately known: “the Good Witch of Park Hill”), a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine and a licensed acupuncturist here in Denver, Colorado. From the point of view of a functional medicine doctor, acupuncture and other traditional treatments can be a great adjunct to a comprehensive integrative health program. Sara has a lot of wonderful things to say about a holistic approach to health and well being. I recommend her practice: Bodies on Point.

Did the word 'detox' pop up in your list of New Year's Resolutions? Not surprising if you've found yourself struggling with skin rashes, breakouts, allergies, hormonal concerns, breathing issues, or gut troubles. But what does it mean to ‘detox’, and how can my functional medicine provider help?