Integrated Health Services
Immune Boosting Massage
60-90 minutes $85-$115
Come in at the first sign of cold or flu. This incredible treatment combines hemeopathic tea, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, steam and massage to get you back on your feet and back to doing what you need to do.
Recommend a series of 3 $250 - $300
*Possibly covered by insurance
Dr. Steve MacPherson, ND
Clinical Nutrition - with decades of nutritional / dietary knowledge and experience Dr. MacPherson will always incorporate nutritional and dietary advice, along with proper nutritional supplementation in guiding you along the path to optimal health.
IV Nutritional Therapies – Intravenous administration of various nutrients and natural compounds is the most efficient way of replenishing common deficiency states. IV administration of nutrients can guarantee that high levels of needed nutrients are getting to the cells. There are many conditions in which greater levels of specific nutrients are needed in order to compensate for metabolic defects and biochemical imbalances. Many of today’s difficult to treat conditions respond extremely well to this method.
Intramuscular (IM) Injections – Certain nutrients can be given as the typical shot in either the upper arm or the hip/buttock region. The most common IM injection we give is vitamin B12. Because this vitamin is so poorly absorbed orally, in order to get a therapeutic dose it needs to be given as a shot. Besides being critical in the production of red blood cells, this vitamin has a long history of helping people boost their energy, lift their mood and improve their general sense of well being, usually within hours of the injection.
The Bowen Therapy addresses neck and back pain as well as other areas of musculoskeletal complaints. This extremely gentle yet profoundly effective hands-on-treatment can safely and quickly resolve acute or long-standing painful conditions.
Weight Loss - We use different methods based on the individual’s needs and ability to safely and appropriately lose weight. Besides using proven dietary changes, exercise programs and addressing hormonal imbalances we also offer the recently popularized hCG diet as found in the book "The Weight Loss Cure" by Kevin Trudeau.
Laboratory testing – We perform all forms of diagnostic testing including the standard blood tests such as CBC’s, glucose, cholesterol, etc. but also through various labs around the country we can test for virtually any potential cause of one’s condition. We often find that testing for heavy metals, food allergies and hormonal imbalances can be critical to detecting hidden underlying causes for a variety of health conditions.
Natural Pharmacy – Only the highest quality nutritional and herbal supplements are provided at the clinic. In order to achieve the greatest therapeutic results we carry brands that are formulated by doctors and dispensed only through doctor's offices. Among the many brands are Thorne, Vital Nutrients, Biotics, BioGenesis, Metagenics, Integrative Therapeutics, among others.
Bio-Identical Hormones - A major key to health and a sense of well-being is having the correct balance of the many hormones in your body. Bio-identical means hormones that are molecularly identical to our own human hormones. Therefore the body recognizes and utilizes these hormones exactly as they would those produced by your body. Following testing for hormone levels the need for any hormone replacement can be established. The goal is always to bring the hormones to a level that is considered normal or optimal for a healthy person.
Conditions Treated
Following is only a partial list of some of the primary conditions treated at the clinic, however, if not listed please call to find out if we can address your particular health concerns:
Cardiovascular – high blood pressure, atherosclerosis/vascular disease, high cholesterol, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, angina, programs to prevent these conditions
Digestive / Gastro-intestinal – constipation, diarrhea, gas/bloating, candida yeast, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, Crohn’s disease, parasites, ulcers, heartburn/reflux, indigestion, diverticulitis, etc.
Hormonal / Endocrine – Thyroid conditions, adrenal weakness, Type II Diabetes, insulin resistance, hypoglycemia, sex hormone imbalances, etc.
Immunological – acute and chronic infections, allergies, auto-immune (lupus, Sjogren’s, RA), cancer and cancer prevention
Musculoskeletal – acute or chronic neck or back pain, arthritis, tendinitis, Fibromyalgia, sciatica, etc.
Neurological – Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, neuropathy, parasthesia, senility
Respiratory – Asthma, bronchitis, COPD, coughs, sinusitis, Hay Fever, etc.
Skin – acne, eczema, dermatitis, hives, psoriasis, fungal infections, rashes, herpes, shingles, warts
Women’s health – menstrual disorders (cramping, heavy flow, irregular periods, etc.), PMS, menopause, hot flashes, mood swings, fibrocystic breasts, cervical dysplasia, vaginitis, etc.
Insurance
Not all insurance companies cover Naturopathic care or certain alternative treatments, however several companies do, especially if based in Washington state. Dr. MacPherson is contracted with Premera Blue Cross and Regence Blue Shield. Again, several other companies may cover services at our clinic but it is your responsibility to contact your insurance company to determine the details of your coverage.
Vitality Bioidentical Hormone Balance Clinic PLLC
Vitaliy Zak, M.D.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine,
Member of American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
206.414.6543
Dr.Zak@vitalitybioidentical.com
www.vitalitybioidentical.com
Maintaining our hormones in a youthful state can lessen debility and illnesses related to aging. Hormone optimization opens the door to longevity and significant improvement in our physical and mental well-being.
Recent research and clinical data support the notion that bioidentical hormones (chemically identical to human hormones) provide health benefits with less or no side-effects seen with use of synthetic (chemically different from those found in the body) hormones.
For women, replenishment of estrogen helps to control symptoms of menopause, deter osteoporosis, Alzheimer's dementia and heart disease. This hormone is essential for muscle tone, healthy hair texture, skin smoothness and elasticity.
Another female hormone, Progesterone, should be viewed as a "life-long partner" of estrogen. It works synergistically with estrogen to promote optimal female health. Progesterone helps to stimulate bone growth, improves heart function, boosts mood and well-being.
Testosterone is a very important male hormone which also benefits women in supplementation. At optimum levels testosterone increases bone formation and density, enhances energy and sex drive, decreases body fat, increases muscle strength, lowers blood pressure and modulates cholesterol; testosterone also has positive effect on heart vessels.
Pregnenolone is the "grand-mother" of all hormones which might be beneficial against the age-related cognitive decline.
Thyroid deficiency is a frequent cause of low energy, loss of motivation, thinning hair and nails.
Melatonin regulates circadian rhythm as well as the deep stages of sleep. It is a powerful antioxidant and anti-cancer agent.
DHEA improves immune response, sex drive, metabolism and emotional stability.