Angelica Clark

12/15/2025

Have lingering Long COVID symptoms that just won’t go away? You might be overlooking an immune connection that really matters.

Most people think of Long COVID as one chronic condition — but what if part of what you’re experiencing is actually Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) or a combination of both?

In our latest blog, we break down how mast cells — your immune system’s first responders — can stay overactive long after COVID infection, releasing inflammatory chemicals like histamine and contributing to symptoms like:

• Fatigue and brain fog
• Digestive issues
• Headaches and migraines
• Heart palpitations
• Dizziness and more

These symptoms can look just like long COVID — because research shows they overlap significantly, and mast cell dysfunction may be a key piece of the puzzle. 

If standard medicine hasn’t given you answers, this article could help you finally understand why your symptoms persist — and what a functional medicine approach looks like for real healing.

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://www.clarkwellnesstx.com/post/could-your-long-covid-actually-be-mast-cell-activation-syndrome

Let us know in the comments if this resonates with your experience — you’re not alone.

By Angelica Clark, PA-C, IFMCP • Clark Wellness • December 2025 • 9 min readIf you've been struggling with lingering symptoms months after recovering from COVID-19, you're not alone. Millions of Americans are experiencing what's commonly called "long haul or long COVID"—a frustrating constel...

12/08/2025

💥 OR—and hear me out—maybe it’s not just life happening.

Maybe your hormones, gut, and metabolism are waving a giant red flag you’ve been too busy to notice.
Weird thought, right?

Because listen—your body’s not lazy.
It’s not broken.
And it’s DEFINITELY not failing you.

It’s just stuck in survival mode because no one has ever stopped to look at the actual root cause.

And that’s exactly what we do at Clark Wellness.

We don’t hand you a supplement list and hope for the best.
We investigate.
We measure.
We customize.

💚 Functional Medicine — root cause focused
💚 Weight loss support based on metabolism, not restriction
💚 Hormone health for mood, energy, cycles, sleep, libido
💚 Gut repair, detox pathways, mitochondrial health
💚 Advanced testing: Gut Zoomer, Dutch, Nutrition Genome, Total Tox & more
💚 IV therapy + targeted micronutrient support to rebuild from the inside out

Patients don’t come to us to mask symptoms.
They come because they want clarity, answers, and results that last.

And that’s what we deliver.

But hey — if Googling symptoms and starting your 8th “reset of the year” is working… carry on. 😉
But if you’re at the point where you know there has to be a better way…

If you’re ready to feel clear-headed, energized, lighter, more like you again…

We should talk.

📞 Call Clark Wellness to schedule your discovery call. 254-2275851
Waco & Hamilton offices + telemedicine for Texas residents.

This might be the moment everything starts to change for you.

12/04/2025

🌟 NEW BLOG POST: “Red Light Therapy Benefits: The Complete 2025 Guide to Skin, Hair & Pain Relief” 🌟
Curious whether red light therapy is more than just a beauty buzzword? In my latest post, I dive into what science actually says — and the results are more promising than many realize. 🚀

https://www.clarkwellnesstx.com/post/red-light-therapy-benefits-the-complete-2025-guide-to-skin-hair-pain-relief

✅ What you’ll learn (with real research behind it):
• Skin rejuvenation & anti-aging — RLT stimulates your cells’ “powerhouses” (mitochondria), increasing energy (ATP) and helping skin cells repair themselves. This boosts collagen and elastin production, which can smooth wrinkles, improve elasticity, and reduce signs of skin aging. 
• Wrinkle reduction & skin tone improvement — Clinical studies show repeated red-light sessions lead to visible improvements: reduced wrinkle depth, smoother skin texture, improved firmness and elasticity. 
• Acne, scars & inflammation relief — Because RLT reduces inflammation and supports healthy cell turnover, it’s being used to treat acne, calm redness, and even improve scars and sun-damage over time. 
• Hair thinning / hair loss support — For people with hereditary/hormonal hair thinning (like androgenetic alopecia), red light therapy has been shown to stimulate hair follicles. Some studies report improved hair thickness, density, and slower hair loss — though results vary and it’s not a magic fix. 
• Pain relief, muscle/joint recovery & inflammation reduction — Emerging research suggests RLT may help ease chronic pain, support healing of musculoskeletal injuries, reduce inflammation, and speed up recovery — which makes it popular among people active in fitness or dealing with chronic aches. 
• Wound healing & tissue repair — Several studies have found RLT speeds up wound healing and supports tissue repair, by encouraging cell growth and improving circulation. 

⚠️ What’s still uncertain — While many studies show promising results, experts note that more long-term, high-quality research is needed before RLT can be called a “cure-all.” Results vary depending on the device (wavelengths, intensity), treatment consistency, and individual factors (skin type, severity, underlying condition). 

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👉 Curious if RLT could work for your skin, hair, or pain goals? Head over to my full 2025 guide for details, best-practice tips, and what to realistically expect: https://www.clarkwellnesstx.com/post/red-light-therapy-benefits-the-complete-2025-guide-to-skin-hair-pain-relief

Have you Ever noticed how plants lean toward sunlight? Your body does something similar—just in ways you probably can't see. Red light therapy (also called photobiomodulation or low-level light therapy) is basically giving your cells what they're naturally wired to crave: the right kind of light e...

11/22/2025

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11/22/2025

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11/22/2025

🎙️ Exciting news! I was recently a guest on the podcast: “What’s Up Waco with Erica Boisvert”. Thank you so much to Erica Boisvert for the opportunity and meaningful conversation, You are a fantastic host!

If you’d like to listen in, head over here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-up-waco-with-erica-boisvert/id1626562854?i=1000736765260

Also — if you are looking for a realtor in Waco, Erica would gladly help you! Check her out here:  https://womenofwaco.org/member/What's Up Waco-2/
What's Up Waco

Thanks again Erica — I enjoyed our chat and can’t wait for you all to hear it!

Podcast Episode · What's Up Waco with Erica Boisvert · 11/14/2025 · 48m

11/18/2025

I help women in their 30s–60’s in restoring hormone balance so they can reduce stubborn weight, regain their energy, and finally start feeling like themselves again.

Many women come to me feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and unheard. Their hormones feel unpredictable. Their metabolism has slowed. Their mood, energy, sleep, libido, motivation and weight feel harder to manage than ever before.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

These changes are real—and they’re often signs of deeper imbalances such as stress overload, inflammation, blood sugar swings, or adrenal fatigue. The good news? With the right strategy and support, your body can reset.

At Clark Wellness, we take a comprehensive, functional approach to help you:

✨ Understand what your hormones are actually doing
✨ Reduce stress-driven cortisol imbalances
✨ Support your metabolism naturally
✨ Rebuild steady, sustainable energy
✨ Follow a personalized plan that aligns with your unique physiology

Our goal is simple:
To help you feel back in control of your health—strong, clear, confident, and fully present in your own life.

If you’re ready to start feeling like the best version of yourself again, we’re here to help.

➡️ Book your consultation today.
FREE discovery call available.

🌿

11/07/2025

Beyond digestion, the gut is the body’s center of balance.

It contains about 70% of the immune system’s cells and a large part of the neurotransmitters responsible for mood and energy.

When there is an intestinal imbalance, you may experience signs such as:

• Bloating or abdominal discomfort
• Mood swings
• Low energy
• Difficulty losing weight
• Low immunity

Functional Medicine understands the gut as a key organ for overall health.

Taking care of it is taking care of the whole body — from digestion to the mind.

✨ Pay attention to what your body is trying to tell you.

Schedule your appointment at clarkwellnesstx.com

We offer personalized functional medicine, weight loss programs, IV therapy, and metabolic health support to help you uncover root causes and restore balance—naturally. Telemedicine visits available and in-person in Waco and Hamilton Texas. We help our patients suffering with hormone imbalance, he...

11/07/2025

You deserve answers… your symptoms are real!
If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself…
You are not imagining it.
Your body is communicating something — and it deserves to be understood.

At Clark Wellness, we look deeper than basic labs to uncover the root causes of:

• Fatigue
• Brain fog
• Weight changes or plateaus
• Anxiety or mood swings
• Hormone symptoms
• Gut issues & bloating
• “I just don’t feel right.”

You don’t need to push through it.
You don’t need to accept feeling this way.
And you don’t need to prove your symptoms to anyone.

We’ve helped many patients who were dismissed, rushed through appointments, or told “everything is fine” when it wasn’t.

There is a reason your body feels off.
We can figure it out — together.

Call us today at 254-227-5851 to schedule a Discovery Call
or comment CURIOUS and we’ll reach out.

🌿 Clark Wellness
Personalized Functional Medicine in Texas.
Your Wellness. Your Path. Your Pace.
www.clarkwellnesstx.com

11/02/2025

🔍 New Blog Post Alert: Understanding Hashimoto’s Disease
Ready to dive into thyroid health and wellness? Our latest blog, “Understanding Hashimoto’s Disease: Your Guide to Thyroid Health and Wellness,” is now live on the Clark Wellness PLLC website. → Read it here

In this post you’ll learn:
✅ What Hashimoto’s disease is and why your immune system may be attacking your thyroid
✅ Common symptoms to watch for — fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, hair thinning and more
✅ The full diagnostic picture, including TSH, Free T3/Free T4, and thyroid antibodies
✅ Conventional treatment options + key lifestyle strategies like anti-inflammatory nutrition, nutrient support (selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin D), stress & sleep hygiene
✅ Why your gut and environment may play a role in thyroid-autoimmune balance
✅ How to build your personalized health plan (because one size doesn’t fit all!)

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, suspect a thyroid issue, or helping a loved one — this guide is for you. Let’s stop the silent struggles and start reclaiming your vitality.

👉 Head over to the blog now, and don’t forget to share this post if you know someone who’d benefit.

https://www.clarkwellnesstx.com/post/understanding-hashimoto-s-disease-your-guide-to-thyroid-health-and-wellness

IntroductionYour thyroid is one of your body's most powerful organs, yet many people struggle for years without understanding its critical role in their wellbeing. When thyroid dysfunction occurs, particularly through an autoimmune condition, the effects can ripple through nearly every aspect of you...