Medicine in today’s “managed care” environment has made it difficult for health care providers to spend the time necessary to address your concerns. Too often, caregivers will prescribe drugs or recommend surgical intervention sometimes creating more problems. We have become a “sickness” industry rather than that of wellness or prevention. Ten minutes visits with your care provider is hardly adequate to guide you toward wellness. We provide you the time necessary to obtain a complete medical history, order appropriate lab tests, offer nutrition and lifestyle advice and recommend appropriate supplementation. In addition to treating problems unique to women, we offer FirstLine Therapy, a 12 week lifestyle program to assist you in preventing obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and many chronic diseases. Our approach combines the latest in medical technology combined with alternative therapy. These visits are generally one hour in duration.
Well Woman Exams - “problem focused” visits & contraception
We provide women with complete annual exams including pap tests, pelvic exams, breast exams and blood pressure checks. We will offer appropriate lab tests as needed such as lipid panels, STD testing, pregnancy tests, bone sonometry, mammography, hormone studies, etc. In addition, we provide contraceptive services to women including the birth control pill or patch, IUD’s, Nuva ring, tubal ligation, etc. Depending upon your needs and desires, these visits are generally 30 to 60 minutes in duration.
Menopause
We will assist you in the diagnosis and treatment of menopause. Our treatment will be adjusted to your individual needs and desires. This may include bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, supplements, or a combination of both. We work with certain nutraceutical and cosmaceutical products to help you look and feel young. We offer bone sonometry testing on the premises and make recommendations to help prevent osteoporosis.
Weight Management
Obesity has become an epidemic in our nation and is now considered to be the number one risk factor contributing to preventable death. Many of us have been on various “diets” though-out our lives. Unfortunately, diets do not work! “First Line Therapy” offers a lifestyle program which not only works, but is easy to follow. This program utilizes a low glycemic index diet in addition to herbal supplements, shakes and bars. In addition to an initial consultation, we offer ongoing support groups in this 12 week program. This is the healthiest way to lose weight and keep it off.
