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Maybe you’re wondering what it’s like to become a client of Apex Advanced Medicine? Curious about our patient’s experiences and why they chose Apex Advanced Medicine? Hear it from them.
I came to Apex Functional Medicine one year ago after suffering a complete metabolic collapse. I have been afflicted with multiple chronic autoimmune diseases for the past 30 years and up until that point had managed fairly well with my traditional medicine team and my own research. As an avid cyclist and swimmer I was used to oftentimes pushing through symptoms just to continue my training schedules. In Spring of 2019 there were many signs that my body chemistry was completely out of whack but none of my doctors were looking at the complete picture. They just kept adjusting my meds and having me wait 3 months before checking on it’s effectiveness. By fall of 2019 I hit rock bottom and could barely function physically, mentally and emotionally. I knew at this point that I needed an advocate to help guide me out of this dark hole. I signed up with Jen at Apex Functional Medicine and began my journey to wellness.
Through the extensive lab work we were able to identify numerous deficiencies in my energy and metabolic systems as well as gut problems. Many were markers that my traditional medicine practitioners never looked at. All were addressed through the changes in diet, addition of supplements as well as suggested adjustments to my meds. Jen helped me to communicate my needs with my traditional medicine team, always in a respectful way, to ensure that we were all working together to help me get back on my feet.
Throughout the year I had several set-backs and frustrations unrelated to my autoimmune diseases. Jen never faltered in her steady support, encouraging me and a few times getting tough with me to get me out of a “self-pity party” (which I needed to hear!).
Things really began to improve about 3 months ago and then several weeks ago I noticed a significant increase in strength, endurance and best of all what I can only describe as a new sense of overall “well-being” that I haven’t felt in over a year. I can honestly say that Jen saved my life and helped to bring me back to a quality of life that I cherish. I am back to all my activities, motivated to complete tasks and set life goals again. My family and friends tell me that they can see simply in the way that I walk and talk, that I am back to my self again.
It is kind of a paradox for me that 2020 was such a horrible year for our country but it is also the year that I returned to a sense of personal health. Thank you Jen (and Courtney too who is also wonderful!) I have learned so much from your care and expertise and I hope to maintain my good health for many years to come.
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Apex Advanced Medicine is your local Walnut Creek Clinic. We offer our services through Walnut Creek and the San Francisco area. We’re happy to schedule a complimentary phone consultation to answer any of your questions about our services!