At Turnpaugh Health, we believe you deserve more than basic “symptom treatment.” We come alongside you, spending time thoroughly examining your whole health history, including any triggers or traumas you may have had, toxins in your life, gut health, hormone regulation, stress, nutrition, and genetics. We incorporate all of this into our plan, utilizing modern diagnostics and a team of providers.
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Coming to Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center was a game changer for me! Previously I had seen several doctors to help me manage a hormonal imbalance. Their recommendations were hormone replacement, which wrecked havoc on my body and emotions. As a last ditch effort, I came to Turnpaugh Health and Wellness. Dr. Ross listened, asked great questions, and came up with a plan to help my body. 3 months after starting the recommended diet and taking the prescribed supplements, I am feeling better than I have in years. My hormones are balanced, I have lost weight, and I am feeling so much more stable emotionally. I'm so grateful for the help and care from Turnpaugh! Sarah
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.
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.
Schedule an AppointmentIt can be difficult to establish a health plan that works for your whole family, especially when you are each dealing with different conditions and lifestyle goals.
With our integrative family medicine service, you can make sure you and your family are on the same page when it comes to establishing a healthy lifestyle and achieving your optimal health. We work together with you to make sure we have a plan that works for each member of your family as an individual as well as everyone together as a cohesive group.
Our integrative family practitioners have traditional allopathic training combined with functional medicine training and experience. They work together to develop a relationship that provides you and your family with long-term health improvements.
Schedule an AppointmentWe 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.
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.
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.
Schedule an AppointmentAutoimmunity, 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.
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
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.
Schedule an AppointmentAlzheimer’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.
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
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.
Schedule an AppointmentChronic 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.
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.
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.
Schedule an AppointmentMental 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.
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.
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.
Schedule an AppointmentYour 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.
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.
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.
Schedule an AppointmentLyme 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.
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.
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.
Schedule an AppointmentNeurobehavioral 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.
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.
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.
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