Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine

01/26/2026

The Kaplan Center is closed today, January 26th.

01/16/2026

Certified Nutrition Specialists have the expertise and training to evaluate your unique medical history and assist in making the necessary dietary and lifestyle changes you need to improve and maintain your health using science-based advanced medical nutrition therapy, education, and research.

Read more and meet our CNS!
https://kaplanclinic.com/what-can-a-certified-nutrition-specialist-do-for-you/

A Certified Nutrition Specialist uses science-based advanced medical nutrition therapy, education & research to help you maintain your health.

01/14/2026

🦋 Maintaining thyroid health through proper nutrition is important, as the thyroid gland plays a key role in regulating metabolism, energy levels, and overall health.

Here’s a list of foods to eat and foods to avoid when it comes to thyroid function.

https://kaplanclinic.com/nutrition-tips-for-thyroid-health/

Nutrition is key for a healthy thyroid. Here's a list of foods to eat and foods to avoid when it comes to thyroid function.

01/13/2026

💪 New year, new fitness goals. Read tips for staying fit in the winter as you age, featuring some of Dr. Gary Kaplan's advice on what workouts are most effective.

Judy Aw tried rock climbing 25 years ago on a whim. Her gym had added an indoor climbing wall, and when she reached the top, she was hooked. “It was such a high,” said Aw, now 74. “It’s a full-body experience — It’s not just physical, it’s the mental part…

01/13/2026

Winter in Chinese Medicine - The Winter season corresponds to the Water element and is a time for turning inward, resting, and replenishing our vital energy for the year ahead. The emotion associated with Water is fear, which can surface when we are out of balance. For this reason, winter is an especially important time to slow down, prioritize rest, and embrace quiet moments. Read more -->>

https://kaplanclinic.com/balance-through-the-seasons-insights-from-acupuncture/

01/12/2026

🦋 Your Thyroid May Be Small—But Its Impact Is Big

An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can put your body in constant “overdrive,” affecting your energy, heart rate, mood, weight, and sleep. Symptoms are often mistaken for stress or aging—and nearly 60% of people with thyroid disease don’t know they have it.

At the Kaplan Center, we take a personalized, functional medicine approach to uncover root causes and support long-term thyroid health.

👉 Read the full article to learn the signs of hyperthyroidism and how it can be effectively managed.

We use a functional medicine approach to evaluate all aspects of your health to identify the root cause of your hyperthyroid symptoms.

12/17/2025

🎁 Still gift shopping? Give someone (or yourself) the gift of beauty! We offer top-of the line exosomes and a glow that will set anyone’s clock back this coming year. ⏳ Call us to order your gift today! ✨

12/16/2025

🌟 Our patients love us because we evaluate every part of your health to ensure we give you the most effective care. When other doctors don’t listen, we do! 🩺 ❤️‍🩹

12/10/2025

🍽️ It’s that time of year! Most of us tend to feast more and enjoy sweets and holiday cheer, but what should you keep in mind if you have chronic pain, or just want to stay relatively healthy? Dr. Gary Kaplan shares some tips! 🎊

11/19/2025

The FDA has recently announced the removal of the “black box” warning from many hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications used to treat menopause symptoms. This decision reflects updated scientific evidence showing that, for many women, HRT can be a safe and effective treatment when personalized to individual needs. This change marks an important step toward evidence-based, patient-centered menopause care—something we’ve long embraced at the Kaplan Center. 

For more on the benefits of HRT, read the article below by Dr. Lisa Lilienfield.

https://kaplanclinic.com/midlife-irritability-fatigue-improved-by-hormonal-balancing/

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11/17/2025

Does your jaw hurt so often that you’ve forgotten what “normal” feels like?

TMJD can steal your comfort, your sleep, and your ability to enjoy everyday moments — but you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone.

At the Kaplan Center, we understand how exhausting chronic jaw pain can be. TMJD is more than clicking or clenching; it’s a condition that affects your whole body and your quality of life.
And with the right care, healing is possible.

If you’re ready to feel relief again, we’re here to help you take the first step.

👉 Learn more at KaplanClinic.com or call us at (703)532-4892

11/10/2025

❗️DATE CHANGE: Join us on 12/2 for a discussion and live Q&A on the groundbreaking uses of therapeutic plasma exchange. 🩸

Coming to the Kaplan Center this fall, Dr. Gary Kaplan will cover what it is, how it works to remove harmful toxins from your blood, and what conditions it can help treat, such as Long COVID, PANS/PANDAS, Alzheimer’s, and can provide regenerative assistance for longevity. 🧬

We are dedicated to staying at the forefront of medical innovation in helping treat chronic conditions. Register at the link in the bio!