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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

01/20/2026

🔴 Tuesday Tips & Tricks: Red Light Therapy 🔴

Red light therapy is everywhere right now—and for good reason. It offers multiple health benefits… but there’s an important detail most people miss. 👀⚠️
Many LED red light panels are extremely bright and can be stressful for the eyes.

✨ My favorite approach:
Use an inexpensive work light with a red incandescent bulb. This setup is gentler, doesn’t require eye protection, and actually offers added benefits—including reduced eye inflammation and circadian rhythm support 🌙.

💥 Benefits of red light therapy include:
• Up to 50% faster tissue healing
• Reduced joint and muscle pain
• Hair growth support
• Skin rejuvenation & anti-aging
• Mitochondrial stimulation (key because mitochondrial dysfunction plays a role in every chronic disease)
• Improved immune function
• Support for mood and depression

⏱️ How to use it:
• 10–20 minutes per day, ideally in the evening
• For pain relief, healing, skin, or hair growth, place the light 6–18 inches from the target area

👉 Curious how tools like red light therapy fit into a personalized healing plan?
Schedule a consult with ITW to learn how we use science-backed strategies to support energy, healing, and long-term health.

01/19/2026

⚡ StemWave: When Your Body Needs a Better Healing Signal ⚡

Pain doesn’t mean your body is broken—it often means it hasn’t received the right signal to heal. 💥
StemWave therapy works by naturally stimulating your body’s own healing response, improving circulation, cellular communication, and regenerative signaling—without drugs or surgery.

This is why StemWave is often helpful when other treatments haven’t worked, even in long-standing or complex cases.

🦴 Conditions StemWave commonly supports:
• ⚡ Neuropathy and nerve-related pain
• 🦵 Moderate to severe arthritis
• 🦶 Chronic foot pain (plantar fasciitis, heel pain)
• 💪 Tendon and ligament injuries
• 🏃‍♀️ Persistent joint pain and stiffness
• 🦴 Old injuries that never fully healed

✨ StemWave doesn’t just mask pain—it encourages the body to repair tissue, restore blood flow, and reduce inflammation at the source for more lasting relief.

👉 If you’ve tried everything else, it may be time to try something different. Schedule your StemWave session at Integrative Therapy and Wellness today.

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01/19/2026

🔥 Hot Water, Big Benefits 💧

A 2025 study in healthy adults found that hot water immersion led to greater increases in core temperature, blood flow, cardiovascular load, and immune signaling compared to traditional or infrared saunas. 💪🧠

Why does this matter? These changes reflect a stronger, exercise-like physiological response—supporting circulation, cardiovascular conditioning, and immune activation in a powerful, time-efficient way.

✨ In functional medicine, we look for simple tools that create meaningful physiological impact—and heat therapy can be one of them when used appropriately.

👉 Curious how heat therapy fits into your health plan?
Schedule a consult with ITW to personalize strategies that support your heart, immune system, and overall resilience.

01/18/2026

🦠 Your Gut Microbiome: A Predictor of Health & Longevity 🧠

I talk about the gut microbiome often because it’s one of the most foundational drivers of health. It influences digestion, immunity, inflammation, brain health—and it changes throughout our lifespan based on diet, stress, medications, and environment.

Two fascinating areas of research highlight just how powerful it is 👇

🔬 Longevity research:
Multiple studies have found that people who live into their 90s and beyond tend to have specific commensal (beneficial) bacteria that are more prominent in their gut microbiome.

❤️ Heart disease research:
Other studies show distinct microbiome patterns in people with heart disease. These patterns were so consistent that when researchers trained an AI model using gut microbiome data alone, it was 89% accurate at identifying who had heart disease—without any other health information.

✨ While we don’t yet know how to precisely target and implant specific beneficial species, we do know how to support a healthy, resilient microbiome overall.

🌱 Ways to support your gut microbiome:
• Eat a diverse, whole-food diet
• Prioritize fiber from vegetables, fruits, legumes, and seeds
• Include fermented foods when tolerated
• Reduce ultra-processed foods and excess sugar
• Support digestion (chew well, eat mindfully)
• Manage stress and prioritize sleep
• Use targeted probiotics or gut-supportive supplements when appropriate

Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s about how long and how well you live.

👉 Want personalized gut support? Schedule a consult with Integrative Therapy and Wellness and let’s build a microbiome strategy that supports your long-term health.

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01/17/2026

✨ Rest Is Productive ✨

As we hurry into the new year—setting goals, chasing resolutions, and pushing for change—it’s easy to forget one of the most powerful health tools we have: rest 🛑💚

Rest isn’t laziness. It’s physiology. When you allow your body to truly rest, you support:
• ⚡ Replenishment of energy stores
• 🧘‍♀️ Reduced stress
• 🎯 Increased focus and mental clarity
• 🔥 Reduced inflammation
• 🧠 Improved short-term memory
• 🎨 Increased creativity
• 😴 Better sleep quality

Without adequate rest, even the best intentions and healthiest habits can backfire. Progress doesn’t come from constant pushing—it comes from balance.

✨ As you work diligently on your resolutions this year, make sure rest is part of the plan. It’s not a break from your goals—it’s what allows you to reach them.

👉 Need help building sustainable habits that support both progress and recovery? Schedule a consult with Integrative Therapy and Wellness and let’s create a plan that works with your body.

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01/17/2026

⚡ When Nothing Else Works, StemWave Can ⚡

If you’ve tried everything—medications, injections, PT, chiropractic care, or even other types of shockwave—and you’re still in pain, you’re not out of options. 💥

StemWave therapy is different. It powerfully stimulates your body’s natural healing responses, improving circulation, cellular signaling, and tissue regeneration at the true source of pain. This is why many people experience lasting relief when other modalities have failed—even other forms of shockwave therapy.

🌊 Why StemWave stands apart:
• Reaches deep tissue and joints with focused acoustic waves
• Activates regenerative pathways without damaging tissue
• Supports long-term healing—not just temporary pain relief
• Non-invasive, drug-free, and surgery-free

✨ Pain doesn’t mean your body can’t heal—it often means it hasn’t been given the right signal. StemWave delivers that signal.

👉 If you’re tired of chasing short-term fixes, schedule your StemWave session at ITW today and experience what real healing support feels like.

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01/16/2026

🥑 Nutrition with Intention: An Avocado a Day 🥑

Creamy, versatile, and nutrient-packed—avocados are a simple way to add intentional nutrition to your day. ✨ Their healthy fats help keep you full, support blood sugar balance, and improve absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K. 💚

🌿 Why avocados are a daily win:
• Rich in monounsaturated fats for heart and hormone health
• High in potassium to support blood pressure and muscle function
• Support gut health and satiety
• Help stabilize energy and cravings

🍽️ Easy (and delicious) ways to use them:
• Blend into smoothies for extra creaminess and staying power 🥤
• Slice over toast with sea salt or herbs 🍞
• Cut in half, crack an egg into each half, and bake for a protein-packed meal 🍳
• Make everyone’s favorite—guacamole 🥑🎉
• Use in homemade salad dressings instead of dairy for rich, creamy deliciousness 🥗

👉 Want more simple food swaps that support real healing?
Follow ITW for weekly Nutrition with Intention ideas—or schedule a consult to personalize nutrition for your body and goals.

01/15/2026

🦴 Hip Popping or Front-Hip Pain? Try This First 🦴

If you’re dealing with popping, pinching, or pain in the front of the hip joint, this simple hip shifting exercise can often make a big difference. ✨

🔄 Why it works:
This movement helps retrain your nervous system to feel safe with the head of the femur seated back in the hip joint, improving mechanics and reducing irritation over time.

🌬️ Bonus benefit:
When paired with deep, slow breathing, this exercise naturally incorporates the pelvic floor, offering support for functional issues in that muscle group as well.

✅ How to do it:
• Lie on your side with your hips stacked directly on top of each other
• Position your knees as close to hip level as is comfortable
• Place a yoga block or ball between your knees and gently squeeze it throughout the exercise
• Gently shift the top leg back—a very small movement (½ inch or less)
• Do NOT roll your hips back
• Breathe slowly and deeply with each shift
• Perform 5–6 repetitions on each leg

Small, precise movements can create big changes—especially when the nervous system is involved.

👉 If hip pain keeps showing up—or you want personalized guidance—schedule an evaluation with Integrative Therapy and Wellness and let’s restore healthy movement together.

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01/15/2026

✨ Feeling Heard Changes Everything ✨

“I have never had such a thorough visit with a healthcare professional. She spent over an hour with me, addressed every concern, and carefully explained all of my bloodwork. For the first time, I felt heard—not brushed off with ‘Well, that’s just menopause.’” 💛

This is what care should feel like. At Integrative Therapy and Wellness, we take the time to connect the dots—combining functional medicine, physical therapy insight, western medicine, nutrition, and herbalism to understand you as a whole person, not a diagnosis. 🧠🌿

No rushed visits. No dismissive answers. Just thoughtful, comprehensive care that helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.

👉 If you’re ready for a deeper level of care, schedule your consultation with Integrative Therapy and Wellness today and experience the difference for yourself.

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01/14/2026

⚡ Not All “Shockwave” Therapies Are Created Equal ⚡

If you’ve seen multiple clinics advertising shockwave therapy, here’s something important to know 👇
There’s a major difference between radial pressure shockwave and StemWave’s focused acoustic wave technology.

🌊 Radial Pressure Shockwave
• Uses outward-spreading pressure waves
• Primarily affects surface-level tissue
• Creates microtrauma to provoke a healing response
• Often better suited for mild or superficial discomfort

⚡ StemWave (Focused Shockwave Therapy)
• Uses high-energy, focused acoustic waves
• Penetrates deep into tissue to reach the true source of pain
• Does NOT damage tissue or rely on microtrauma
• Stimulates circulation, cellular communication, and regenerative signaling
• Non-invasive, drug-free, and designed for lasting relief, not just temporary improvement

✨ When deeper joints, tendons, ligaments, or chronic pain are involved, precision matters. StemWave supports healing without breaking tissue down first—a key difference that sets it apart.

👉 Experience the difference for yourself. Book your StemWave session at ITW today.

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01/13/2026

👃 Tuesday Tips & Tricks: Stuffy Nose 🤧

During this season when stuffy noses are everywhere, here’s a simple trick you can try to help “unstuff” your nose—fast. 👀✨

🫁 The trick:
1️⃣ Take a breath in
2️⃣ Hold your breath and gently pinch your nostrils closed
3️⃣ Hold until you feel strong air hunger (that natural urge to breathe)
4️⃣ Release and breathe in deeply through your nose
5️⃣ Repeat this cycle 5–6 times

🔬 Why it works:
Holding your breath allows carbon dioxide to build up in the nasal passages. CO₂ helps constrict swollen blood vessels, reducing inflammation and opening the airway—often providing relief that lasts for hours.

✨ Simple. Free. No meds required.

👉 Dealing with chronic congestion, sinus issues, or recurring inflammation?
Schedule a consult with ITW to explore root causes and personalized strategies that go beyond symptom relief.

01/12/2026

🧬 Magnesium, the Microbiome & Colon Health 🧠

Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer worldwide and the 2nd leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Even with screening tools like colonoscopies and stool DNA tests, risk remains—so researchers are looking upstream at diet and the gut microbiome. 👀

In a 12-week double-blind study, participants who took personalized doses of magnesium glycinate (to balance their calcium-to-magnesium ratio to ~2.3:1) showed beneficial shifts in gut bacteria linked to lower colorectal cancer risk. These effects were stronger in women, suggesting hormones may influence magnesium absorption and action.

✨ Why this matters:
Magnesium is a key cofactor for vitamin D metabolism and bacterial enzymes. One beneficial gut species helps produce vitamin D precursors, while another converts them into compounds that activate vitamin D receptors in the colon—a pathway associated with protective effects.

While this was an early study with a short time frame, the results are promising. Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes in the body, and because modern farming has depleted soil minerals, many people fall short.

🥗 Whole-food magnesium sources include:
Almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, flax & chia seeds, black & lima beans, quinoa, yogurt, spinach, Swiss chard, collard greens, green peas, corn, potatoes, dark chocolate (70%+), avocado, banana, blackberries & papaya.

👉 Wondering if magnesium or gut health could be part of your risk profile—or your symptoms?
Schedule a consult with ITW to look deeper at nutrition, labs, and root causes for long-term health.

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3765 E US 64 Alt
Murphy, NC
28906

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

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