Alternative Medicine is the New Modern  Medicine

​At Zest Natural Medicine we address gastrointestinal concerns, obesity, chronic allergies and asthma, diabetes, hypo- and hyperthyroid issues, adrenal fatigue, pulmonary and cardiovascular concerns, acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, migraines, PMS, and concerns about menopause just to name a few. We recognize the value of utilizing modern lab testing, imaging and pharmaceuticals when necessary but always address and prevent chronic disease through individualized treatments and modalities that maximize results and minimize side effects.

Acupuncture & Cold Laser

Acupuncture has been around for over 2000 years. Using very fine, thin stainless steel needles to stimulate/treat specific points and organ systems in the body.  I recommend Acupuncture sessions to promote health and to treat many acute and chronic conditions including ear, nose and throat, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological and muscular complaints as well as gynecological disorders.
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Cold laser is a non invasive laser that combines the healing effects of visible coherent light with a non-visible infrared light component.  These components stimulate the body's ability to produce ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) facilitating a natural healing mechanism in only a few minutes.  I have used it to treat everything from acute bronchitis to knee pain.

I also recommend Acupuncture together with cold laser to treat local pain or strain and for neuropathy.​

Botanical Medicine

Herbal medicine works synergystically with your body.  There are many different ways to take herbs; teas, tincture, pills, and essential oils.  Dr. Shonna can recommend and/or formulate an herbal tincture for many conditions including hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions, asthma, gastrointestinal complaints, sleep issues, anxiety and depression.​

Hormone Testing & Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Don't let hormones run your life!  Dr. Shonna recommends a dried urine test to get specific details on your sex hormones and how your body breaks down the hormones.  The results provide more complete information so that she can offer better options for therapy including lifestyle changes, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), botanical and supplemental support. Hormone imbalances affect everything from thyroid to menopause to insulin resistance and more.

Medically Supervised Weight Loss

Take it off and keep it off!  Learn how to eat the right foods for your body and health while shedding the pounds.  Let Dr. Shonna prescribe the right diet for your needs whether it is a whole food program, ketogenic diet or for those that want to lose more than 20 pounds, the HCG diet. 

Nutrition Counseling & Food Sensitivity Testing

Irritable bowel,  food sensitivities and acid reflux can all wreak havoc on our daily lives.  Healthy gut flora is an important step in treating these conditions. Many allergies, auto immune conditions and anxiety can stem from the gut.   Dr. Shonna recommends specific stool tests and food sensitivity testing to get to the root of the cause.​

Nutrient IV Therapy

If you have chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, cancer, migraines, an auto immune condition or just feel run down, a nutrient IV will help boost your immune system and increase your energy.  An IV takes about 1 hour  in the office.  A nutrient IV has vitamin C, B vitamins, and several minerals including calcium, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.  I can formulate the bag to fit your needs adding extra nutrients if indicated. Weekly or monthly IVs are a great therapy to support the adrenals, thyroid, liver, kidneys and heart.
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Menopausal Symptoms

If you're suffering from hot flashes, anxiety, sleep disturbances and low libido, you could be dealing with symptoms of menopause.  I offer a customized coaching program to help you reduce the symptoms of menopause and slowly age without illness.

Supplementation, Homeopathy

With a BS degree in Nutrition, I have learned biochemically how vitamins and minerals affect and support the body and mind.  Clinically I have learned that most folks are not getting nutritionally what they need from their food.  Stress, illness and the environment all play a role in depleting nutrients and causing imbalances.  Knowing what to supplement depends on several factors including diet, sleep patterns, stress levels, genetics etc.  I will assess your needs.  In fact, many patients bring in their supplements that they are currently on and I go over each supplement and recommend what may be helping and what may not be necessary.
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Homeopathy is another tool in my treatment bag.  It is based on the principle 'like cures like'.  It is used in my office as an adjunct therapy.  ​

Thermography

Utilizing Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (Thermography) provides you with another tool in your approach to a proactive healthy lifestyle. Thermography is utilized for whole body health in both women and men.  Think of thermography as a bio-marker to assist you in locating those areas where health problems are developing.  Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (or Thermography) creates images that illustrate heat patterns in the body. The thermal images are analyzed for abnormalities which may be signs of disease in the body.  Thermography can detect irregular patterns in the breast, conditions that occur often before a noticeable lump is formed.  

Pam Matthews is our thermographer.  You can find out more about thermography on her website below at Spectrum Thermography. Just request an appt here on our site and we will get it scheduled for you.

Spectrum Thermography

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