After studying nutrition at Arizona State University and preparing to enter the pharmaceutical field, Heather was involved in a car accident that left her with pain. At the advice of her MD, a few relaxing and painless acupuncture treatments quickly resolved her pain. She then continued the treatments to manage chronic endometriosis. Acupuncture and some nutritional changes proved to be very effective and allowed her to avoid medications. That experience taught Heather that pain is not something to be ignored and masked, but should be explored and treated at the source. After all, it is our body's "check engine light!"
Functional Medicine would quickly become a passion when Heather struggled with secondary fertility issues. Not one to sit back and wait for answers, she pursued information. That's when she discovered she had a genetic mutation known as MTHFR. After consulting with experts in the field of genetics, and undergoing another round of diet and lifestyle change, Heather completed her family with a second son. At that point, she knew functional medicine and wellness had to be an essential part of patient care and is constantly pursuing this rapidly evolving area of wellness.
Heather attended Phoenix Institute for Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture in Phoenix, AZ. Completion of a Masters of Science degree, and becoming certified with the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), makes Wheeler Acupuncture and Functional Wellness one of only a small handful of advanced qualified Acupuncturists in the St. Louis, MO, area. Heather and her family and live in St. Peters, MO. They love food, fun, and being outside as much as possible. She looks forward to raising boys who can cook and read food labels, and who understand that they are not destined for illness, but instead have the power every single day to make the decisions that can, and will, affect their health in a positive way.
Bridging the Gap: How Treating the Body Treats the Mind
What is Functional Medicine and how can it help treat mental health problems?
When it comes to mental health, we often don't treat anything below the neck. We treat thoughts, emotions, and brain chemical imbalances. We are inundated with messages and commercials from pharmaceutical companies about how their products solve the problems of mental illness by treating the symptoms of the illness. What they don't do is treat the root causes of illness. That is where Functional Medicine comes in.
Mental Health and Physical Health are two very different realms of study and treatment, often...Read more times, not blending or sharing discoveries. Unfortunately, this means that patients become trapped in a seemingly never-ending ping-pong game of therapy and medications to attempt to alleviate the intense pain of emotional suffering.
In this panel discussion, we will be hearing about MANY ways we can access functional medicine specialists to incorporate the wellness of our physical selves in order to assist in the healing of our emotional selves. We will learn about assessing for and treating root causes of mental health problems and how these treatments can dovetail with mental health services.
Panelists include:
Amanda LaPlante MA, INHC,
~ Radio host of "Get Real to Heal" and Integrative Health Coach, Amanda LaPlante battled multiple autoimmune diseases for two decades. By 2013, at age 33, she was seeing 6 specialists and a primary care physician every month, with more than a dozen active prescriptions at the pharmacy. After discovering the power of nutrition and Integrative / Functional Medicine, Amanda dropped over a dozen medications, shed 50 pounds, regained control of her health. She found new purpose in life... She is on a mission to illuminate the amazing healing potential within us all and the powerful roles that food, lifestyle, and mindset play in our health!
Dr. Jason Wibbenmeyer will be discussing The Gut -- Brain inflammatory connection to anxiety, depression, emotion and mood and a functional medicine approach to calming the inflammation of our brains.
Dr. Michael Frith - Dr Frith is an expert in the evaluation and diagnosis of conditions of Craniofacial pain, sleep apnea and snoring. His goal is to successfully treat these conditions that can often lead to or exacerbate mental health issues, using non-surgical therapies such as Ozone treatments and Sleep Therapies
Dr. D. Troy Curry, Medical Director for Greenbrook TMS will discuss the benefits of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy.
Heather Wheeler L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., CFMP, has a MS in Acupuncture from Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture and is one of a small handful of advanced qualified Acupuncturists in the St. Louis, MO, area. Having a background in nutrition and pharmaceuticals, Heather experienced acupuncture for pain relief from a car accident and endometriosis which led her to pursue her education in Traditional Chinese Medicine. With over 15 years experience, Heather practices acupuncture and functional medicine in St. Charles, MO.
Dr. Kelsey Schwander, PharmD. Dr. Schwander is a Pharmacist who practices in both Colorado and Missouri. She has her Clinical Cannabinoid Medicine Certification and is experienced in discussing cannabis with patients. She will be speaking about medical cannabis, its effects on the body, and interactions with other medications, and its impact on the symptoms of depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the difference between Functional Medicine and Traditional Western Medicine approaches to health
- Develop a greater understanding of how acupuncture works, what to expect from a treatment plan, who it is good for and when it is applicable.
- Aquire a greater understanding of how cannabis effects the body and interacts with other medications, as well as how it can be helpful or harmful in treating depression and anxiety
- Be better equipped to talk to clients about potentially helpful adjunctive treatments such as TMS, sleep therapy, ozone treatments, gut health assessments, balanced diet, acupuncture, or traditional Chinese Medicine
- Gain a stronger understanding of how the gastrointestinal tract and the brain are connected, impacting hormones and neurotransmitters necessary for a resilient stress response and reducing anxiety
Friday, December 13, 2019
Vue 16
1034 S Brentwood Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63117
1034 S Brentwood Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63117
11:30 AM CST - 03:00 PM CST
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EARN 3 CE Credit Hours
About the speakers
Heather Wheeler L.Ac., C.F.M.P.
Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Owner of Wheeler Acupuncture and Functional Wellness
Kelsey Lynn Schwander, Pharm.D.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer for BHealth Consulting and Clinical Specialist with Good Day Pharmacy in Loveland, CO
Dr. Kelsey Schwander grew up in Colorado and moved to California to complete her bachelor’s in science in Pharmacology at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Dr. Schwander then completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. After graduation she pursued her postgraduate year one community practice residency at University of Colorado where she was an assistant professor, worked in a primary care clinic, helped patients with transitions of care at a hospital and created clinical programs for retail pharmacies. After residency she became the head Clinical Pharmacist at Good Day Pharmacies, the largest independently owned chain in Colorado. Dr. Schwander has created numerous clinical programs including travel health, naloxone, hormonal contraception, smoking cessation and point of care testing. She was the first pharmacist in the state of Colorado to prescribe a hormonal contraceptive to a patient. Dr. Schwander and her husband relocated to St. Louis where she continues to be a Clinical Pharmacist remotely for Good Day Pharmacy and at a local pharmacy in St. Louis. In 2019 she started BHealth Consulting, a healthcare consulting company focused on empowering patients, providers and businesses to create healthcare solutions. She has her Clinical Cannabinoid Medicine Certification and is experienced in discussing cannabis with patients due to her past clinical work in Colorado. Dr. Schwander has been asked to speak about medical cannabis in numerous platforms in Missouri and plans to continue educating around the evolving landscape of medical cannabis.
Jason Wibbenmeyer, DC
Owner, CEO, physician of Innovative Health Partners; Webster Groves, MO
Dr. Jason Wibbenmeyer is a leading functional medicine physician, treating patients locally in St. Louis, and virtually with telemedicine throughout the country. His clinical focus is to investigatively reveal the root cause of chronic disease, specializing in gut health and its connection to anxiety, mental health and autoimmune. His passion is to help patients think differently and go beyond their health limitations, in order to experience the richness in their life. Patients seek Dr. Wibbenmeyer's care for relief of anxiety, autoimmune, GI issues such as inflammatory bowel disease, food allergies, IBS, SIBO, gas & bloating, eczema and brain fog. Using advanced lab testing and functional medicine analytical parameters, Dr. Wibbenmeyer's goal is to leave no stone unturned to figure out the "why," while creating a personalized lifestyle treatment plan tailored to successfully set up his patients to access their goals and feel their best.
Amanda LaPlante MA, INHC
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Amanda LaPlante MA, INHC, battled multiple autoimmune diseases for two decades. By 2013, at age 33, she was seeing 6 specialists and a primary care physician every month, with more than a dozen active prescriptions at the pharmacy. Words like "permanent disability" were being mentioned to her by doctors. Then, on Mother's Day weekend of 2014, her 7-year-old son wrote her a card saying she was good at sleeping! In that pivotal moment, Amanda became obsessed with finding real answers and restoring her health, rather than just medicating her symptoms.
After discovering the power of nutrition and Integrative / Functional Medicine, Amanda dropped over a dozen medications, shed 50 pounds, regained control of her health. She found new purpose in life... She is on a mission to illuminate the amazing healing potential within us all and the powerful roles that food, lifestyle, and mindset play in our health!
Amanda returned to school to become an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She is certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she studied a variety of dietary theories and practical lifestyle coaching methods. Amanda calls herself a "guide on the side" -- empowering and educating clients, providing ongoing support and guidance as they set goals and make sustainable changes to improve their health and happiness. Amanda's coaching program is available one-on-one and in groups. She works closely with her clients to co-create personalized action steps to move them toward their ideal vision of health within their unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and resources.
Amanda LaPlante MA, INHC, collaborates with many integrative health professionals, is a sought after inspirational speaker, and teaches workshops on a variety of health and wellness topics. Amanda is also the host of "Get Real to Heal" on KWRH-LP 92.9 FM, a weekly 30-minute radio talk show devoted to empowering our inner health detective and spreading the word about root cause approaches to prevention and healing. Listen at: soundcloud.com/getrealtoheal
After discovering the power of nutrition and Integrative / Functional Medicine, Amanda dropped over a dozen medications, shed 50 pounds, regained control of her health. She found new purpose in life... She is on a mission to illuminate the amazing healing potential within us all and the powerful roles that food, lifestyle, and mindset play in our health!
Amanda returned to school to become an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She is certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she studied a variety of dietary theories and practical lifestyle coaching methods. Amanda calls herself a "guide on the side" -- empowering and educating clients, providing ongoing support and guidance as they set goals and make sustainable changes to improve their health and happiness. Amanda's coaching program is available one-on-one and in groups. She works closely with her clients to co-create personalized action steps to move them toward their ideal vision of health within their unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and resources.
Amanda LaPlante MA, INHC, collaborates with many integrative health professionals, is a sought after inspirational speaker, and teaches workshops on a variety of health and wellness topics. Amanda is also the host of "Get Real to Heal" on KWRH-LP 92.9 FM, a weekly 30-minute radio talk show devoted to empowering our inner health detective and spreading the word about root cause approaches to prevention and healing. Listen at: soundcloud.com/getrealtoheal
Dr. Mike Frith
Director / Owner, TMJ and Sleep therapy centre of St. Louis
St. Louis’ first Diplomate in craniofacial pain and Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine gives patients solutions for a new beginning.
With proper evaluation and diagnosis, the conditions of Craniofacial pain, sleep apnea and snoring can be successfully treated with non-surgical therapies. It’s my goal to return patients back to where they can breathe, sleep, heal and live again.
With proper evaluation and diagnosis, the conditions of Craniofacial pain, sleep apnea and snoring can be successfully treated with non-surgical therapies. It’s my goal to return patients back to where they can breathe, sleep, heal and live again.
Dr. D. Troy Curry
Medical Director, Greenbrook TMS
Dr. D. Troy Curry joined Greenbrook TMS in 2018 as Medical Director of our Chesterfield Center. She earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She has served on the board of the Mental Health Association of Greater St. Louis as well as the Missouri State Mental Health Commission.
Education
1990 Residency, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham
1986 M.D., University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham
1981 B.S., Biology, University of Alabama, Birmingham
Professional Affiliations
Active Member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Education
1990 Residency, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham
1986 M.D., University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham
1981 B.S., Biology, University of Alabama, Birmingham
Professional Affiliations
Active Member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
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