Haven Health & Wellness

10/20/2024

I am hosting a webinar on Nov 10th about common co-occurring physical health conditions that overlap with autism. This is targeted for other therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.

Join us for a live webinar discussing physical conditions that often coexist with autism such as MCAS, Ehler Danlos, POTS, and others.

10/20/2024

Looking for speaking opportunities (paid or free). Speaking on the topic of preventing burnout in the workplace, accommodating and supporting neurodivergent employees, and being accessible/serving neurodivergent populations.

If you have any leads let me know.

10/08/2024

We are offering ADHD and autism assessments for adults!

10/01/2024

I'm excited to finish training and start offering autism and ADHD assessments for teens and adults next month in my private practice!

If you know anyone needing services we do evaluations ages 14 and older and take some insurance.

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08/02/2024

I started a podcast for autistic parents. Here is my latest interview episode!

“Parenting while Autistic” is for autistic adults navigating the challenges and joys of raising children. If you're an autistic parent seeking guidance, support, and community, this podcast is your go-to resource. Each episode explores practical strategies for managing the challenges that come w...

07/12/2024

I am starting a podcast about parenting while autistic. Please consider sharing with anyone in your life who is neurodivergent and happens to be a parent.

In the first episode of this three part mini-series we will discuss what regulation means, how to recognize dysregulation, and why it is harder to stay regulated as a parent than it was before having kids. I believe this topic is crucial for all parents, autistic or not, but autistic people tend to....

11/18/2021

We are now offering vitamin B12, vitamin d, Trace mineral, and B complex injections. These are great if you have fatigue, seasonal depression, digestive disorders that impair your ability to absorb nutrients, or you want to boost your immune system this winter. Injections take just five minutes and our $35 or 1 or $50 for 2. Call 360-450-5778 or send us a message to schedule your vitamin injections.

11/13/2021

Today I learned that zinc deficiency is linked with anxiety and eating disorders. Zinc regulates the storage and release of neurotransmitters, including dopamine. When you are low on zinc you have less neurotransmitter activity and thus anxiety and depression.

01/26/2021

Did you know that at least 20 percent of women are iron deficient? Iron is an important co-factor required in the synthesis of many neurotransmitters- so being low in iron can actually impact your mood! I order a ferritin test for all my patients to measure how much iron your body has stored- that way if it's low we know and can start supplementing.

12/30/2020

The holidays can be a hard time for people struggling with body image, disordered eating, or an eating disorder. Unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation about eating disorders. Below are three common myths busted.

12/27/2020

Passiflora is one of my favorite herbs for anxiety and sleep. It acts on GABA receptors in the brain and can be helpful for people tapering off of benzodiazepines.

12/18/2020

I'm offering a group on the foundations for mental health and wellness starting in January. It will run 8 weeks and cover basic nutrition, sleep hygiene, hydration, exercise, and stress management techniques. Cost is $25 per session, so $200 total for 8 weeks. Email or call to register.