Chronic Pain & Inflammation
Stop managing symptoms.
Start reclaiming your life.
HAVE YOU EVER ASKED...
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Why does my body feel like it’s constantly under attack?
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Why are my joints stiff and aching before I even get out of bed?
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I try to stay active, so why does every movement feel like a chore?
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How can I lower the "background noise" of constant discomfort?
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My physical pain is starting to drain my mental energy and patience—what can I do?
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Is it possible to feel like myself again without just masking the symptoms?
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Is living in pain just an inevitable part of "wear and tear"?
Inflammation is your body’s internal alarm system, but when it won't shut off, it impacts everything—When your inflammatory response is out of sync, even the simplest tasks feel heavy.
WHY YOUR BODY FEELS LIKE IT'S CONSTANTLY UNDER ATTACK
Chronic pain isn't always just "wear and tear"—it can be a signal from an immune system that hasn't found its way back to balance. Whether you're navigating the complexities of an autoimmune diagnosis, the persistence of chronic infections, or the frustration of neurological symptoms and food-triggered flares, the common thread is systemic inflammation.
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Arthritis & Joint Degeneration: Whether autoimmune (Rheumatoid) or wear-and-tear (Osteoarthritis), chronic joint pain is fueled by pro-inflammatory cellular signals.
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Autoimmune Conditions: When the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, it creates a self-perpetuating cycle of systemic inflammation.
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Untreated Infections: Chronic, low-grade infections—including Lyme disease and other vector-borne illnesses—can hide from the immune system while driving persistent neurological and musculoskeletal pain.
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Neurological Conditions: Inflammation in the nervous system can manifest as neuropathy, migraines, or complex regional pain syndromes.
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Food Sensitivities: Reactive foods (like gluten or dairy) can trigger "leaky gut," allowing inflammatory markers to enter the bloodstream and cause pain far from the digestive tract.
HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?
Chronic pain is rarely just a physical sensation; it is often the visible tip of a complex inflammatory iceberg. When pain persists, it frequently indicates that the body’s innate healing mechanisms are overwhelmed by underlying systemic "drivers". Our approach focuses on identifying these triggers—from hidden infections to food sensitivities—and restoring balance through a layered, patient-centered recovery model. Here is how we can help:
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Multidisciplinary Team-Based Approach: Acupuncture and Asian bodywork provide many patients with symptom relief, especially if pain is due to a mechanical cause, but as a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Abigail brings her expertise in root-cause, whole-body assessments, clinical nutrition, herbal medicine and movement into every patient encounter. Additionally, Coach Elizabeth is available to help you succeed with diet and lifestyle changes.
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Integrated Diagnostics: Dr. Abigail analyzes both standard labs to assess inflammatory response as well as advanced functional testing to identify untreated/undertreated infections and food sensitivities; all of which drive her recommendations.
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Symptom management: While we prefer a root-cause approach to your plan, we recognize that symptom management can be a game changer; so we incorporate acupuncture, photobiomodulation and Asian bodywork to manage your pain levels while we get to the bottom of what's ailing you.
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Collaboration: We don't only work with the providers in our office, we are happy to collaborate with the rest of your team members. We love a whole system approach, which can include physical therapy, conventional pain management and injection therapies, or even surgeries if needed. We are part of your team.
YOUR PLAN MAY INCLUDE:
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Comprehensive Naturopathic and/or Acupuncture health intake
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Inflammatory, gut and immune function assessment when appropriate
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Food Sensitivity testing when indicated.
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Recommendations for Nervous system retraining
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Acupuncture for inflammation and stress resilience
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Dietary and lifestyle recommendations
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Personalized supplementation protocols if indicated
SUGGESTED SERVICES
Naturopathy
Starting point option #2
Step 1: In our initial 90min visit, we take a deep dive into your health history, physical and emotional symptoms as well as stress and sleep patterns.
Step 2: If indicated, we plan for advanced lab testing, which may include food sensitivity testing.
Step 3: We develop a personalized plan, including diet, lifestyle and neural retraining, as well as targeted supplementation if needed.
Step 4: Ongoing monitoring through follow up visits, and repeat testing if indicated.
Acupuncture
Starting Point: Option #1
Acupuncture, cupping and gua sha can be a powerful option for pain resolution and management. Consider this addition if you:
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Experiencing significant pain that is not well managed by meds or other medical modalities.
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You are working with a physical therapist, chiropractor or medical doctor who is the point person on your healthcare team.
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Are too sensitive to take supplements or herbs.
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Not seeking review of standard and/or advanced functional labs.
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Health Coaching/
Food Sensitivity Program
We find that dedicated health coaching serves as a bridge for clients who require personalized, actionable guidance alongside their foundational medical care. Specifically, we recommend our specialized coaching plans as a complementary modality for those who are:
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Identifying and eliminating food sensitivities to reduce systemic inflammatory triggers and gut-related flares.
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Developing a sustainable exercise and movement regimen that respects physical limitations while restoring mobility and strength.
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Cultivating mindfulness practices to recalibrate the nervous system and manage the mental toll of persistent pain.
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Restructuring work-life balance to prioritize restorative rest and reduce the lifestyle stressors that exacerbate physical symptoms.
CHRONIC PAIN & INFLAMMATION RECOVERY FAQs
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I'm already managing my pain with my PCP or another provider. Can you still help?
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Yes! In these cases, we recommend Acupuncture, cupping, gua sha or LED Light therapy sessions for symptom management. You can also consider our Food Sensitivity Reset if you'd like to dive deeper into how diet can play a role in pain symptoms.
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How much will this cost?
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Costs vary according to care. The initial Adult Naturopathic consultation is $450 for 90min, and includes one 30min health coaching session ~1-2 weeks later, to make sure your questions are answered and you have been able to initiate your personalized plan. Prices for advanced lab testing start at ~$250 for food sensitivity testing, but can be much higher when evaluated chronic/untreated infections. Exact pricing is discussed during your consultation to ensure appropriateness and transparency.
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If you are interested in our guided Food Sensitivity Reset to manage your chronic inflammation & pain, details and pricing can be found HERE.
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How long does it take to see results?
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Due to variation in complexity of each person's case, it is impossible to provide an exact timeline. While some individual will see some results within weeks to months, for others, it can take years for symptoms to fully resolve.
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For symptom management strategies, like acupuncture and photobiomodulation, some individuals will see improvement within a few sessions.
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