Integrative Aesthetics and Wellness

01/13/2026

Healing the gut isn’t about chasing symptoms or piling on probiotics.

It’s about treating the digestive system in the order it actually works.

In functional medicine, I address the gut from top to bottom:
✔️ stomach acid & digestive enzymes
✔️ bile flow & small intestinal absorption
✔️ gut lining integrity
✔️ then the microbiome

Why does this matter?
Because digestion is directly tied to detoxification.

Your gut is one of your primary detox pathways and daily bowel movements matter.
If waste, hormones, and toxins aren’t exiting the body efficiently, they’re often reabsorbed, driving inflammation, hormone imbalance, skin issues, fatigue, and stalled weight loss.

Probiotics won’t work if food isn’t breaking down properly.
And detox protocols don’t work if bowels aren’t moving daily.

This stepwise, root-cause approach is why patients finally see results after “doing all the right things” with no answers.

Order matters. Elimination matters. Personalization matters.

01/05/2026

12/29/2025

Allergy shots aren’t your only option.

If you or your child struggle with allergies, there is a safer, needle-free alternative many people don’t know about: custom sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) allergy drops.

Unlike shots, SLIT drops are:
✔ Custom-made to your specific allergens
✔ Taken at home (no weekly office visits)
✔ Gentle on the immune system
✔ Safe for pregnancy, infants, and children when properly guided
✔ Designed to treat the root cause, not just suppress symptoms

As a functional allergy provider, I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We use advanced allergy testing and support the immune system, gut health, and histamine balance so the body can actually learn tolerance over time.

This is especially helpful for:
• Busy families
• Kids who can’t tolerate shots
• Pregnant women needing safe options
• Adults who failed traditional allergy care or don’t want shots
• Adults who want relief

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12/23/2025

• Cortisol affects far more than mood and energy.

• Chronic high stress can disrupt s*x hormones and contribute to earlier menopause. Yes, I said it!!! EARLY MENOPAUSE.

• Thyroid function is closely tied to stress hormone balance.

• These patterns are often overlooked or misinterpreted.

• Proper hormone labs matter—not just cortisol alone.

• The full picture includes reproductive hormones, thyroid markers, insulin, and stress hormones together.

12/20/2025

Most chronic skin conditions are not caused by “bad skin.”

Acne, rosacea, eczema, and chronic rashes are often external signs of internal dysfunction — especially gut imbalance, hormone shifts, and chronic inflammation.

In functional dermatology, we don’t chase symptoms with stronger creams.

We investigate why the skin is reacting in the first place.

This is why many patients come to me after they’ve “tried everything.”

📌 Skin is not superficial — it’s diagnostic.@

12/17/2025

Subtle. Natural. Still You.

Lip filler and chin enhancement should enhance, not change, your face.

My approach is always conservative and anatomy based focused on restoring balance, supporting structure, and maintaining natural movement.

These before & afters show what’s possible with:
• Strategic placement
• Small, thoughtful amounts
• Respect for your natural features

If you’ve been filler curious but afraid of looking overdone, this is your sign that subtle can still be powerful.

In this photo we used RHA 3 in the Swiss collection.

DM for questions
Call to schedule an appointment: 331.551.8808

12/05/2025

Don’t miss this important piece with your skin health journey….

If you’ve been doing all the right things or maybe you haven’t, but feel your skin is not optimal or you’re struggling with a skin condition….

What’s the next step?

Test your stool. Look to your gut for imbalances.

I’ve treated hundreds of patients with skin conditions that would have not been resolved without balancing their gut.

Both years of clinical experience and research have been supporting the connection between our gut and skin. Approximately 70% of our immune system is in our intestines and our gut is called our second brain when it comes to psycho-emotional processing.

So now what?

Get a stool test. Now just any test, but a GI MAP stool test.

This test will MAP out your gut’s microbiome, digestion and overall health. Plus, it’s checks for a very important microbe that triggers a lot of skin conditions called H.pylori.

Interested? Call with questions or schedule with IAW

P: 331.551.8808
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10/07/2025

Want to learn how we use a functional medicine approach to treat Eczema or Allergies?

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• Fill out the “contact us” page on the website

10/03/2025

✨ It’s here! Our Environ Skincare Sale starts TODAY (Oct 3–12) ✨

Now is the perfect time to stock up on results-driven skincare that’s tailored for YOUR skin stage:

•For 35+ & mature skin:
Cleanser Gel | Vitamin A Step-Up System (C-Quence Serum 1–5 + Defence Cream/Plus) | Revival Masque

•For teens & 20’s:
Cleanser | Oil Cleanse (if needed) | Super Moisturizer | Mela Even Vitamin C | Revival Masque

For acne-prone skin (teen & adult):
Sebu Wash Cleanser | Sebu Moisturizers | Sebu Masque

Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to give your skin the science-backed care it deserves 🧴✨

🗓️ Sale runs Oct 3–12 — shop while supplies last!

09/30/2025

Hand Foot Mouth Disease.

We’re here to support families through this season.
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09/26/2025

Practice Name: Integrative Aesthetics and Wellness
Contact: 331.551.8808; trcka@ia-wellness.com
Location: Elmhurst, IL + Virtual consults

09/07/2025

1️⃣ Prioritize protein — I aim for at least 100g daily to keep hormones, muscle, and metabolism strong.
2️⃣ Fiber first — It’s a game changer for weight loss, gut health, and hormone balance.
3️⃣ Smart supplements — I stick with medical-grade organ supplements (nature’s multivitamin), plus vitamin D, magnesium, and omega-3s for energy and resilience. If there is insulin resistance - berberine + chromium or more
4️⃣ Strength training — Lifting weights is my non-negotiable. My go-to? ’s in-home program 🏋🏻‍♀️.
5️⃣ Nervous system reset — Daily breathwork + red light therapy help calm my body and boost recovery.

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We offer virtual consults across Illinois.