Mental Health
Countless factors contribute to a person’s mental health – genetics, lifestyle, gender, age, diet, medical conditions, social and environmental factors… Your struggles are unique to you and may at times feel too big to deal with, but it is possible to re-establish significant stability. Dr. Sjovold’s personal experience with burnout makes her uniquely understanding of what it takes to journey back to wholeness.
Commonly Treated Conditions & Symptoms
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression/Moodiness
- Burnout
- Fatigue/Decreased stamina
- Poor memory/Lack of concentration
- Sleep problems
Services Include
- Blood, saliva, and urine testing to assess for proper nutrient status (e.g., B12, vitamin D), hormone (e.g. cortisol, progesterone, thyroid), and neurotransmitter (serotonin, GABA, dopamine) balance
- Consideration of other factors that influence mental health, such as: food sensitivities, digestive health, heavy metals (e.g., Mercury, Lead)
- Individualized treatment using a combination of botanical herbs, nutritional supplements (e.g., amino acids, B vitamins), IV nutrient therapy, IV glutathione therapy, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, and pharmaceuticals (e.g., bioidentical hormone replacement therapy) to rebalance the neuro-hormonal axes of the body
- Genetic testing that provides insight into the safest and most effective psychiatric medications based on the individual’s genetic variations, thereby significantly reducing unwanted side-effects and adverse events
- Genetic testing that looks at the complex interactions between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that influence the following: metabolism; macronutrient utilization; lactose tolerance; production, transportation, binding and clearance of the neurotransmitter’s serotonin and dopamine; function and feedback of the HPA axis to short and long term stress response; phase 1 & 2 liver detoxification; vitamin, minerals and methylation; estrogen, testosterone and thyroid hormones; circadian rhythms, etc.