Conditions We Support

The thyroid gland plays an important role in regulating many metabolic processes throughout the body. Conditions that affect this gland can result in fatigue, weight gain, intolerance to cold, muscle aches, and more. We address several thyroid conditions, such as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, and Hypothyroidism. We also help manage Graves’ Disease, Thyroidectomy, and cases where people have had their thyroid removed.

How can we help

Our approach is to look for any trigger that has created an imbalance in your thyroid gland and the hormones it is producing. This could be allergies, mold, infections, viruses, heavy metals, etc. We will carefully analyze for any triggers and start by removing or reducing these triggers. We look to maximize your body’s physiology by supporting any insufficiencies or deficiencies found.

Integrative Primary Care

Primary Care should be more than an annual checkup and a prescription. At Turnpaugh Health, our Integrative Primary Care program is built around something different — a genuine, long-term relationship between you and a care team that actually knows you. We take the time to understand your full health picture, your history, your goals, and the conditions that affect your day-to-day life, then build a proactive care plan designed to keep you well — not just manage you when you’re sick.

Whether you are an individual looking for a Primary Care experience that goes deeper, or a family seeking a practice that can support each member’s unique health needs, our whole-body care team brings together the clinical depth of Functional Medicine with the accessibility and continuity of great Primary Care. Longer visits, same- or next-day access, advanced diagnostics when needed, and providers who are genuinely invested in your long-term health — this is Integrative Primary Care the way it should be.

We treat women of all ages with health concerns ranging from menstrual irregularities to menopause and everything in between. Common conditions that we see include PCOS, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, migraines, reproductive health, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, perimenopause/menopause, etc.

How can we help

Our approach is to find the root cause or the underlying issue while educating patients that signs and symptoms are the body’s way of communicating that something may be going on. We help create the conditions for health by maximizing your body’s physiology by supporting any insufficiencies or deficiencies found within your health history and laboratory testing.

What to expect

During your first appointment, you will go over a detailed health history with your Functional Medicine provider. You will have blood work done to identify any insufficiencies and/or potential deficiencies in your physiology, and sometimes additional functional medicine tests are offered. This will all be followed up at the second visit, where your functional medicine provider will go through all of your labs/functional tests, discuss individualized treatment plan options that may include lifestyle changes/dietary changes, supplements, botanicals, etc. You will then have two appointments with the nutrition team, who will support you with any dietary changes. Your care team will work with you during your health journey.

Autoimmunity, by definition, is when you do not tolerate yourself. It is called a “loss of self-tolerance”. We address many autoimmune conditions, including, but not limited to, multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroid disease, Sjogren’s disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis, Psoriasis, Eczema, Celiac disease, Vitiligo, and more.

How can we help

Our approach is to look for any trigger that has created an imbalance in the immune system. This could be allergies, mold, Lyme disease, infections, viruses, heavy metals, etc. We will carefully analyze any triggers and start by removing or reducing these triggers. We support healthy detox and repair of the gut lining while reducing systemic inflammation. We look to maximize your body’s physiology by supporting any insufficiencies or deficiencies found in laboratory testing

What to expect

You can expect a detailed health history and exam with your Functional Medicine provider, and extensive blood work to identify any insufficiencies as well as potential deficiencies in your physiology. An assessment of your diet, your sleep, your exercise patterns, your intolerance to stress, and environmental toxins will all be addressed as well. This will all be followed up at your second appointment, where your functional medicine provider will spend an hour customizing your individualized care plan. You will also have a 30-minute appointment with the health coach to review and support you through any dietary changes.

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease are neurological disorders, meaning they affect the central nervous system which sends signals from the brain the rest of the body. Alzheimer’s disease mainly effects memory while Parkinson’s Disease has a larger impact on a person’s movement.

How can we help

Although there is no cure for either of these diseases, our doctors have the knowledge and experience necessary to combat and lessen the symptoms of them by addressing the host of the disease.  It should be the root cause. We look to improve the health of the nervous system by correcting any imbalances rather than just using a different medication for each symptom individually. Dr. Drobin and Dr. Regina Smith are both certified in the ReCODE program for Alzheimer’s

What to expect

During your initial appointment, your functional medicine provider will go over a detailed health history and discuss any current symptoms you are having. If the situation calls for it, we can run blood chemistry markers, and in serious cases, an MRI may be run so they can evaluate what the next steps should be and create an individualized health care plan just for you. They will proceed to address your illness with supplementation and nutritional advice, as well as any other treatment methods they believe will be beneficial to you, individually, depending on your current symptoms and severity of the case.

Chronic fatigue is one of the main reasons that people stumble upon functional medicine when previously unfamiliar with this new type of care. Often, people don’t even know what it’s like to feel GREAT or to be pain-free. We believe in not just treating and eliminating disease but also increasing the health of the host.

How can we help

Chronic fatigue can derive from a wide variety of health conditions and external factors. Our goal is to find the root cause of your current condition. Through laboratory testing we will find what is causing you to feel this way and will use a team approach to put together an individualized health care plan that will help you combat your chronic fatigue.

What to expect

You will go over a detailed health history with your Functional Medicine provider and have blood work done to identify any insufficiencies and/or potential deficiencies in your physiology. An assessment of your diet, your sleep, your exercise patterns, your tolerance to stress, and your environmental toxins will all be addressed as well. This will all be followed up at your second visit, where your functional medicine provider will spend an hour customizing your individualized care plan. You will also have two appointments with the nutrition team to review and support you through any dietary changes. In addition to these appointments, your team will work together to make any recommendations as to what other treatments may be beneficial to you.

Mental health is a disorder of the brain, the most important organ in your body. Your mental health is as important as your physical health. We can address a wide variety of mental health issues; the most common ones we run into are depression and anxiety. Mental illnesses can affect absolutely anyone, which is why they are so important to look out for and be aware of.

How can we help

At Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center, our main focus is to help you achieve your optimal health. This entails your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We use a team approach to make sure you are healthy in all aspects of life. We not only offer functional psychotherapy that will be beneficial to many patients dealing with any kind of mental illness, but our functional medicine providers are also equipped with vast knowledge and expertise on the subject. We make sure you are just as mentally healthy as you are physically by working together to create a health care plan that is catered to your individual needs.

What to expect

You will meet with a functional medicine provider as well as a functional psychotherapist to go over a detailed history of your health and current symptoms. They will run lab tests on you to find the root cause of your current condition. You will also meet with a health coach for thirty minutes to go over any dietary changes that may be recommended to you. At a followup appointment, your functional medicine provider will go over the results of your lab work, and your entire functional team will work together to create an individualized health care plan that is best for you and your current situation. Subsequent appointments with either your functional medicine provider, psychotherapist, or any other treatment method recommended will be scheduled at your team’s discretion.

Your GI tract is made up of multiple organs, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus. Any disease that relates to these organs is considered a gastrointestinal disorder. We address a multitude of IB diseases, such as Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, and Diverticulosis, as well as other conditions, including Hirschsprung’s Disease, Peptic Ulcers, and more.

How can we help

Our approach is to look for any trigger that has created an imbalance in the GI tract. This could be allergies, mold, infections, viruses, heavy metals, etc. We will carefully analyze for any triggers and start by removing or reducing these triggers. We look to maximize your body’s physiology by supporting any insufficiencies or deficiencies found on laboratory testing.

What to expect

During your initial appointment, your functional medicine provider will go over a detailed health history and discuss any current symptoms you are having. They will order extensive lab tests to be run so they can evaluate what the next steps should be and create an individualized health care plan just for you. They will proceed to address your illness with supplementation and nutritional advice, as well as any other treatment methods they believe will be beneficial to you, individually, depending on your current symptoms and severity of the case. You will also meet with a health coach to go over any nutritional and dietary changes, and a clinical psychologist to address any emotional or mental concerns.

Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium borrelia burdorferi that is most commonly transmitted to humans by the deer tick. There are several co-infections associated with Lyme disease, the most common are babesiosis and bartonellosis. Lyme disease may affect the joints, immune system, cardiovascular system, and central nervous system.

How can we help

Lyme disease is one of the hardest conditions to diagnose and treat. Standard testing lacks sensitivity for early and late infections of this disease. For this reason, we run extensive tests that go far beyond the standard testing protocols. All of our functional medicine doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating this condition by focusing on the health of the host, rather than addressing each symptom individually.

Please watch Dr. Turnpaugh speaking about Lyme disease on a recent podcast here. We regularly host talks and discussions regarding Lyme disease especially because of the prevalence of this disease in Central PA.

What to expect

You will fill out an intake form before even having an appointment, so our doctors can evaluate whether or not they believe Lyme disease is the cause of your current health issues, if you have not yet been diagnosed. During your initial appointment, your functional medicine provider will go over your detailed health history and discuss any current symptoms you are having. They will order extensive lab tests to be run so they can evaluate what the next steps should be and create an individualized health care plan just for you. They will proceed to address your illness with supplementation and nutritional advice, as well as any other treatment methods they believe will be beneficial to you, individually, depending on your current symptoms and severity of the case. You will also meet with a health coach to go over any nutritional and dietary changes, and a clinical psychologist to address any emotional or mental concerns.

Neurobehavioral disorders refer to the connection between a person’s behavior and their central nervous system. We address many neurobehavioral disorders, including Fragile X Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s, autism, selective mutism, seizure disorder, emotional attachment disorder, and many more.

How can we help

Our doctors have vast experience in the field of neurobehavioral disorders. We look for the root cause of your specific case and develop an individualized health plan just for you. We will run extensive tests to look for any triggers that may be causing or worsening your condition and begin by removing those. Our goal is to help you reach your optimal health by not just treating each symptoms individually, but the patient as a whole.

What to expect

You will go over a detailed health history with your Functional Medicine provider and have blood work done to identify any insufficiencies and/or potential deficiencies in your physiology. An assessment of your diet, your sleep, your exercise patterns, and your environmental toxins will all be addressed as well. This will all be followed up at your second visit, where your functional medicine provider will spend an hour customizing your individualized care plan. You will also have a 30-minute appointment with the health coach to review and support you through any dietary changes. Additionally, you will meet with the functional therapist to discuss the stressors and emotional components of your health care plan. In addition to these appointments, your team will work together to make any recommendations as to what other treatments may be beneficial to you.