Lotus Functional Medicine

Lotus Functional Medicine Functional Medicine practice focusing on the root cause of infertility and women's hormonal imbalance

Quick (but important) update when it comes to booking 👇🏼With the move comes a small change in how you’ll book your appoi...
04/28/2026

Quick (but important) update when it comes to booking 👇🏼

With the move comes a small change in how you’ll book your appointments.

Going forward, all bookings will be done through:
lotusfunctionalmedicine.janeapp.com

And when you go to book, you’ll notice something new 👀

You’ll now see TWO location options:
• Edmonton
• St. Albert

So just a little heads up—
please make sure you’re selecting the correct location when booking your appointment.

I’ll also still be practicing at Relief Psychological Services (Rutherford), so if that’s your preferred spot, that option is still there for you 🤍

I know booking changes can feel a bit confusing at first, but once you’re in the system, it’s super straightforward.

Just don’t forget to double check your location before confirming your appointment!

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She came in expecting the usual.A quick appointment.A few surface-level questions.Maybe another “let’s wait and see.”But...
04/27/2026

She came in expecting the usual.

A quick appointment.
A few surface-level questions.
Maybe another “let’s wait and see.”

But instead… something different happened.

She was asked about everything.
Her symptoms, yes—but also her lifestyle, her stress, her history, her patterns.

And for the first time, she didn’t feel rushed.
She didn’t feel dismissed.
She didn’t feel like she had to prove anything.

She just felt… heard.

And if you’ve ever experienced the opposite, you know how powerful that is.

Because care should feel:

• Safe
• Collaborative
• Judgment-free
• Centered around you

Not a checklist. Not a rushed conversation.

You deserve to feel like an active part of your own health—not just a number in someone’s schedule.

This is how care should feel.

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She’s not new to this.She’s been to the appointments.She’s done the testing.She’s followed the plans.And every time, she...
04/25/2026

She’s not new to this.

She’s been to the appointments.
She’s done the testing.
She’s followed the plans.

And every time, she hears the same thing:

“Everything looks normal.”

But here’s the reality no one is addressing…

She feels worse than she did a year ago.

Her energy is lower.
Her symptoms are more frequent.

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“I’m exhausted… but I can’t sleep.”“My cycles are changing and I don’t know why.”“I feel inflamed all the time.”“I’ve be...
04/23/2026

“I’m exhausted… but I can’t sleep.”
“My cycles are changing and I don’t know why.”
“I feel inflamed all the time.”
“I’ve been told this is normal…”

If you’ve ever said (or thought) any of these… I want you to know something:

These aren’t random symptoms.

They’re patterns.

And so many women are walking around experiencing these things daily—thinking they just have to live with it… or that it’s “part of getting older.”

But your body doesn’t just do things for no reason.

There is always a why.

And when you start looking at your symptoms as clues instead of inconveniences, everything shifts.

You stop dismissing yourself.
You stop normalizing discomfort.
You start asking better questions.

Because you deserve answers that go deeper than “everything looks fine.”

So tell me—
Which one is you? 👇🏼

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Okay… a little life update over here 👀I’m moving!Starting May 9, I’ll be seeing patients at Quaintrelle Collective in St...
04/22/2026

Okay… a little life update over here 👀

I’m moving!

Starting May 9, I’ll be seeing patients at Quaintrelle Collective in St. Albert—and I’m so excited for this next chapter.

Same approach.
Same care.
Same services.

Just a new space that feels even more aligned with the kind of experience I want my patients to have ✨

If you have an upcoming appointment (or you’re planning to book), here’s exactly what to expect when you arrive:

→ You’ll check in virtually at the front
→ Take a seat and relax for a moment
→ I’ll come get you when it’s time

Easy, calm, and no rushing.

This space was chosen intentionally—to create an environment where you actually feel comfortable, supported, and heard from the moment you walk in.

I can’t wait to welcome you there ♥️

(And don’t worry—everything you already know and love about working together is staying the same.)

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They’ve been trying.Tracking cycles.Timing everything “perfectly.”Doing all the things they’ve been told should work.And...
04/19/2026

They’ve been trying.

Tracking cycles.
Timing everything “perfectly.”
Doing all the things they’ve been told should work.

And still… nothing.

It’s not that they’ve given up—
but they’re starting to feel that quiet panic creeping in.

Because the next step they’re being offered?

IVF.

And while that can be an incredible option… they’re not quite ready to go there yet.

They just can’t shake the feeling that something might be getting missed.

And honestly? Sometimes, it is.

Because fertility isn’t just about timing—it’s about function.

Hormones.
Nutrient status.
Inflammation.
Stress.
Gut health.
How the body is actually operating behind the scenes.

This is where functional medicine comes in.

Not as a replacement—but as a bridge.

A way to look deeper before jumping to more invasive options.

A way to support the body so it’s actually ready to conceive.

Because for a lot of couples, the question isn’t
“Why can’t we get pregnant?”

It’s
“What are we missing?”

There are steps before IVF. And they matter more than you think.

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Let’s talk about something that comes up all the time in practice—Two people. Similar symptoms. Completely different roo...
04/16/2026

Let’s talk about something that comes up all the time in practice—

Two people. Similar symptoms. Completely different root causes.

Option 1:
She’s avoiding foods left and right… but the bloating won’t go away.

At that point, it’s probably not just “what you’re eating.”
It could be something like bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), where gas production in the gut is driving those uncomfortable symptoms.

Option 2:
She feels like her body just doesn’t respond the way other people’s do.

Same protocols. Same supplements. Different results.

This is where things like DNA and methylation come into play—how your body detoxifies, processes hormones, and responds on a cellular level.

And THIS is why one-size-fits-all approaches fall short.

Because your body isn’t the same as everyone else’s.

The goal isn’t to throw everything at the problem and hope something sticks.
It’s to understand your body… and work with it.

Personalization matters. More than you think.

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This is one of those tests that people don’t even know exists… but probably should.Because if you’ve ever felt like this...
04/14/2026

This is one of those tests that people don’t even know exists… but probably should.

Because if you’ve ever felt like this—

Constantly tired, no matter how much you sleep
Anxious for no clear reason
Brain fog that makes you feel like you’re not fully “there”

—you’re not alone. And you’re definitely not imagining it.

The hard part? These symptoms are often brushed off or treated individually… instead of asking why they’re happening in the first place.

That’s where Organic Acids Testing (OAT) comes in.

It gives a deeper look at what’s actually going on behind the scenes:

• How your mitochondria (aka your energy producers) are functioning
• Your neurotransmitters (hello mood + anxiety support)
• Nutrient deficiencies your body might be struggling with
• Detox pathways and how well your body is processing everything

Basically—it connects the dots.

So instead of guessing, you start seeing patterns.
And once you see the pattern… everything starts to make a whole lot more sense.

This is where your symptoms finally get context.

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You know that feeling when something in your gut just feels… off—but every basic test comes back “normal”?Yeah. That.She...
04/12/2026

You know that feeling when something in your gut just feels… off—but every basic test comes back “normal”?

Yeah. That.

She’s bloated after meals. Constipated more often than not. Reacting to foods that used to be totally fine.
And somehow… still being told everything looks okay.

It’s frustrating. And honestly? It can make you start questioning yourself.

But here’s the thing—your symptoms are real.
They’re just not always picked up on standard testing.

This is where comprehensive stool testing comes in 👇🏼

Instead of just scratching the surface, it actually looks at what’s happening inside your gut:

• Your microbiome balance (aka the good vs. not-so-helpful bacteria)
• Levels of inflammation
• Hidden infections or overgrowths
• How well you’re actually digesting and absorbing your food

Because gut issues aren’t random—they’re patterns. And when you can see the pattern, you can actually start to address it.

No guessing. No band-aid solutions.

Just real answers.

Gut health is foundational.

Always.

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“She’s told everything is normal.”But she does not feel normal.This is one of the most frustrating experiences patients ...
04/09/2026

“She’s told everything is normal.”

But she does not feel normal.

This is one of the most frustrating experiences patients describe.

Standard lab ranges are designed to identify disease states. But they are not always designed to reflect optimal function.

That means it is possible for results to fall within a “normal range” while symptoms are still present.

In functional medicine, we look at patterns.

Symptoms matter.

Functional ranges often tell a different story.

If someone feels exhausted, anxious, inflamed, or unwell, that experience deserves investigation even if labs are technically within range.

You are not imagining your symptoms.

If you have ever been dismissed, you are not alone.

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She used to have a 28 day cycle.Now it is 23.Cycle length is actually one of the most valuable signals of hormonal healt...
04/06/2026

She used to have a 28 day cycle.

Now it is 23.

Cycle length is actually one of the most valuable signals of hormonal health.

When cycles begin shortening, it can sometimes reflect:
🩸Lower progesterone
🩸Early perimenopause changes
🩸Higher stress load

Progesterone is primarily produced after ovulation. If ovulation becomes less consistent or progesterone production drops, the luteal phase can shorten.

Stress can also influence ovulation timing, which changes the overall cycle length.

Your menstrual cycle is often called a “fifth vital sign” because it gives us insight into hormonal patterns, stress response, and metabolic health.

Tracking it provides powerful data.

Track your cycle. Data is better than guessing.

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She falls asleep fine.But 3 AM.Wide awake.Night waking is another common complaint that often has deeper physiological r...
04/02/2026

She falls asleep fine.
But 3 AM.
Wide awake.

Night waking is another common complaint that often has deeper physiological roots.

When the body wakes up in the early morning hours consistently, it can sometimes reflect things like:

👉🏼Cortisol dysregulation
👉🏼Blood sugar crashes
👉🏼Liver congestion
👉🏼Perimenopause-related hormone shifts

If blood sugar drops overnight, the body releases stress hormones to bring it back up.

That surge can wake you up suddenly.

Hormonal changes during perimenopause can also disrupt sleep patterns.

Sleep disruptions are not random.

They are often your body communicating that something in the system needs support.

Send this to someone who is awake right now.

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