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🌿 Holistic Physical Therapy + Functional Medicine

Helping you restore balance, vitality & movement
✅ Root-cause, personalized care
✅ Natural support for chronic conditions
✅ Hands-on therapies, lifestyle & wellness nutrition
✅ Virtual & in-person care

02/19/2026

☕️ Love Your Coffee… But Love Your Gut More! 💚

Do you need coffee first thing in the morning? You’re not alone! But drinking coffee on an empty stomach can be tough on your body.

☕️ Coffee is naturally acidic
⚡ Caffeine hits your system faster without food
🔥 It can irritate your GI tract when there’s nothing to buffer it

Here are a few simple ways to make your morning cup more metabolism- and gut-friendly:

🥛 Add protein: Mix a half or full scoop of protein powder into your milk of choice before adding it to your coffee. Many people prep it the night before for a protein-packed iced latte!

🧈 Try “bulletproof” style: Add grass-fed butter, ghee, or MCT oil for healthy fats that help slow the caffeine spike and support steady energy.

Small tweaks = big impact on hormones, digestion, and energy. 🙌

Want more simple, practical wellness tips? Follow Integrative Therapy & Wellness and share this with your coffee-loving friends!

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02/18/2026

✨ Rethinking Hormone Therapy After 65 ✨

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has carried an unfair reputation for years—largely due to one flawed study over a decade ago. Since then, multiple high-quality studies have shown that when bioidentical hormones are used appropriately, HRT can be safe and powerfully protective for women’s long-term health. 💜

📊 A large Medicare study (PMID: 38595196) reviewing data from 10 MILLION women (2007–2020) found that continuing estrogen therapy beyond age 65 was associated with significant risk reductions, including:

✔️ 19% lower mortality
✔️ 16% lower breast cancer risk
✔️ Reduced risk of lung & colorectal cancer
✔️ Lower rates of heart disease, blood clots & atrial fibrillation
✔️ Reduced dementia risk

While combined estrogen + progestogen therapy showed a slight increase in breast cancer risk, this risk was mitigated with low-dose transdermal or vaginal formulations of estrogen—and came with meaningful reductions in endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, heart disease, and heart failure.

🌸 Beyond typical menopausal symptoms, estrogen supports:
• Bone density
• Blood sugar balance
• Anti-inflammatory pathways
• Mood & emotional health

😴 Progesterone offers its own powerful benefits:
• Better sleep
• Bone support
• Healthier hair
• More energy
• Reduced autoimmune risk

Bottom line: stopping HRT at an arbitrary age doesn’t reflect the science—and women deserve better.

📞 Contact ITW for individualized, evidence-backed hormone support tailored to you.

02/17/2026

💆‍♀️ Tuesday Tip: Release Shoulder & Neck Tension—Fast! ✨

Do you carry stress in your upper trapezius muscles (the muscles running from your neck across the tops of your shoulders)? You’re not alone—and that tension can do more than feel uncomfortable.

😣 Upper trap tension can contribute to headaches
🤕 It can also disrupt healthy shoulder mechanics and movement

The good news? A positional release technique is a simple, gentle, and highly effective way to calm these muscles and restore balance—no aggressive stretching required.

At ITW, we focus on smart, body-friendly strategies that help your muscles and joints work with you, not against you.

👉 Dealing with chronic neck pain, headaches, or tight shoulders?
Book an appointment at ITW and let us help you address the root cause.

02/16/2026

⚡ Chronic Pain Isn’t the End of the Story ⚡

If you’ve been living with chronic pain, you’ve likely heard:
“Just manage it.”
“Learn to live with it.”
“It’s normal as you age.”

At Integrative Therapy & Wellness, we believe there’s a better answer.

💥 StemWave therapy is changing the way we approach chronic pain. Instead of masking symptoms, StemWave stimulates your body’s natural repair processes at the cellular level.

It works by:
🔬 Activating healing cells
🩸 Increasing blood flow to damaged tissue
🔥 Reducing chronic inflammation
🧬 Promoting true tissue regeneration

Whether it’s:
✔ Tendonitis that won’t resolve
✔ Chronic joint pain
✔ Neuropathy
✔ Lingering post-surgical pain
✔ Back or neck pain

StemWave often succeeds where other treatments have plateaued.

Your body was designed to heal — sometimes it just needs the right signal.

💙 If you’re tired of temporary fixes and ready for a regenerative approach, schedule a consultation with ITW today.

Let’s move beyond pain management and toward real healing.

02/16/2026

🌈 Eat the Rainbow: Why Diversity Matters More Than You Think 🥦🍓

For decades, research has linked polyphenols to better health — largely due to their antioxidant effects. But newer science is adding an exciting layer to the story.

A 2025 study found that people with the widest diversity of dietary flavonoids had a 6–20% lower risk of all-cause mortality and major chronic disease — independent of how much they consumed.
In other words, variety mattered more than quantity.

Even more intriguing, emerging research suggests why:
Certain flavonoids appear to self-assemble into structures that help reinforce protein networks inside our cells, supporting cellular structure and function.

The takeaway?
It’s not just about eating more fruits and vegetables — it’s about eating more kinds.

✨ Practical ways to boost plant diversity:
🌈 Eat the rainbow
🥕 Try a new fruit or vegetable each week
🍎 Choose seasonal produce
🥬 Rotate varieties (don’t always buy the same ones!)

At ITW, we believe food is information — and diverse plants send powerful signals to your body.

👉 Want help personalizing your nutrition for longevity and disease prevention?
Schedule a visit with ITW and let’s build a plan rooted in science and variety.

02/15/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We’re Grateful for Your Trust! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Good service. Everything explained in detail.”

At Integrative Therapy & Wellness, we believe understanding your care is just as important as receiving it. Taking the time to thoroughly explain your condition, your options, and your plan empowers you to heal with confidence.

We’re so thankful for patients who value clarity and partnership in their care. 💙

If you’re looking for a team that listens, explains, and truly partners with you on your health journey — we’d love to help.

📍 Schedule your appointment today and experience the ITW difference.

02/14/2026

⚡ Regenerative Healing. Real Results. ⚡

At ITW, StemWave represents regenerative medicine at its peak.

It’s:
✔ Quick
✔ Easy
✔ Typically painless
✔ Designed to activate your body’s own powerful healing response

StemWave delivers targeted acoustic waves that stimulate circulation, cellular repair, and tissue regeneration — helping your body do what it was designed to do: heal.

If you’ve tried injections, medications, therapy, rest — and you’re still dealing with pain — StemWave may be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

✨ Introductory consult: Just $49 for one area.

Don’t settle for managing pain when you can pursue healing.

📅 Book your StemWave consultation today and take the first step toward lasting relief.

02/14/2026

💪 Strong & Steady Saturdays: Healthy Back Video 1 💪

Welcome to the first video in our Healthy Back Series!

Over the next several weeks, we’ll be sharing exercises designed to improve and maintain spinal stability and mobility — because a strong, steady spine is the foundation for everything you do. 🦴✨

Before we jump into movement, we’re starting with something essential: proper diaphragmatic breathing.

Will and I are demonstrating how to:
🌬 Inhale slowly through your nose (mouth closed)
🎈 Imagine your lungs and ribs expanding in all directions like a balloon
🔄 Allow both your chest and abdomen to expand evenly

Many people are told to “belly breathe,” but that cue can actually push pressure downward into the pelvic floor and decrease trunk stability. True diaphragmatic breathing coordinates the ribs, core, and pelvic floor for better mechanics and stronger movement.

This week, focus on practicing your breathing. Mastering this foundation will make every exercise in this series more effective.

➡️ Follow along, practice daily, and check back next Saturday for our first spinal stability exercise!

🍫 Nutrition with Intention: Surprising Superfood — Cacao vs. Cocoa Powder ✨Chocolate lovers, rejoice — cacao and cocoa p...
02/13/2026

🍫 Nutrition with Intention: Surprising Superfood — Cacao vs. Cocoa Powder ✨

Chocolate lovers, rejoice — cacao and cocoa powder offer far more than flavor.

Cacao comes from raw, minimally processed cacao beans, while cocoa is cacao that’s been heated and more processed. Both can be beneficial, but cacao retains more antioxidants and nutrients due to less processing.

Benefits of cacao/cocoa powder:
🧠 Supports brain function & blood flow
❤️ Promotes heart and vascular health
🔥 Helps lower inflammation
😊 Supports mood by boosting serotonin & endorphins
⚡ Provides gentle energy (with minimal caffeine)

Cacao is especially rich in flavanols, magnesium, iron, and polyphenols — compounds linked to improved circulation and metabolic health.

How to use it:
🥤 Blend into smoothies or protein shakes
☕ Stir into coffee or tea
🥣 Add to oatmeal, yogurt, or chia pudding
🍓 Sprinkle on fruit or mix into energy bites
🍫 Use in baking with minimal heat for max benefits

At ITW, we love helping you use food intentionally to support health from the inside out.

👉 Want personalized nutrition strategies that fit your lifestyle and health goals?
Schedule a visit with ITW and let’s build a plan that makes food your ally.

02/12/2026

Weird & Wonderful: Kidney Movement 🫁🫘✨

Did you know your organs aren’t stuck in place?
They actually move — and that movement supports healthy function.

Here’s the weird & wonderful part:
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With each deep, diaphragmatic breath, many of your organs gently glide… and your kidneys can move more than an inch vertically every time you take a deep breath! 🤯

That natural motion helps support circulation, drainage, and overall organ health. It’s one more reminder that how you breathe matters — and that the human body is brilliantly designed.

Just another reason to slow down, breathe deep, and appreciate how amazing your body really is. 💫

👉 Curious how breathing, posture, or tension may be affecting your body?
Schedule a visit at ITW and let us help you support optimal movement and function from the inside out.

⚡ When Nothing Else Has Worked… StemWave Can Stimulate Healing. ⚡At Integrative Therapy & Wellness, we don’t just manage...
02/11/2026

⚡ When Nothing Else Has Worked… StemWave Can Stimulate Healing. ⚡

At Integrative Therapy & Wellness, we don’t just manage pain — we activate healing.

StemWave therapy is different from traditional shockwave treatments. Instead of creating microtrauma to stimulate repair, StemWave delivers powerful, targeted acoustic waves that trigger your body’s most robust healing mechanisms — without unnecessary tissue damage.

What does that mean for you?

🔬 Activation of your body’s natural repair cells
🩸 Improved blood flow to injured tissues
🔥 Reduced chronic inflammation
🧬 Cellular signaling that promotes true regeneration — not just symptom relief

Many of our patients come to us after trying:
• Injections
• Medications
• Traditional therapy
• Rest and time

And when those approaches plateau… StemWave often helps move healing forward.

It’s especially effective for:
✔ Chronic tendon injuries
✔ Joint pain
✔ Post-surgical pain
✔ Neuropathy
✔ Back and neck pain
✔ Musculoskeletal conditions that just won’t resolve

If you’ve been told to “just live with it,” we invite you to explore a different path.

💙 Your body was designed to heal. Sometimes it just needs the right signal.

📍 Schedule a consultation at ITW and see if StemWave is right for you.

02/11/2026

🔥 Could Low Stomach Acid Be the Missing Link? 🔍🍽️

Heartburn doesn’t always mean too much stomach acid — often it’s too little.

Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) can disrupt digestion, nutrient absorption, and gut balance, leading to symptoms like:
⚠️ Bloating & belching
⚠️ Indigestion or heartburn
⚠️ Hair loss (especially in women)
⚠️ Diarrhea or constipation
⚠️ Iron or B12 deficiency
⚠️ Candida overgrowth
⚠️ Re**al itching
⚠️ Multiple food sensitivities

When stomach acid is low, proteins aren’t broken down properly and pathogens aren’t neutralized — setting off a cascade of gut issues.

Ways to naturally support symptoms as well as stomach acid production:
🥄 Eat ginger (raw or cooked) which soothes the stomach and aids digestion
🍋 Drink lemon water or diluted apple cider vinegar to boost acidity
🥩 Start meals with protein when there is more stomach acid to break it down
🚫 Avoid drinking fluids while eating (this dilutes stomach acid)
🥬 Include fermented foods to support microbiome balance
🧘‍♀️ Be relaxed and present when eating larger meals to stimulate stomach acid secretion
🧂 Ensure adequate zinc, sodium, potassium & chloride which directly support stomach acid production

At ITW, we assess digestion from the top down — because you can’t absorb nutrients if digestion isn’t working first.

👉 Struggling with bloating, reflux, or unexplained deficiencies?
Schedule a visit with ITW and get to the root of your digestive symptoms.

Address

3765 E US 64 Alt
Murphy, NC
28906

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://secure.gethealthie.com/go/integrativetherapyandwellness

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