Certifications: Acupuncture, Chelation, Advanced Injection Therapies / IVs, Prescriptive Authority
Languages spoken: English, Polish
Dr. Matusik has been in clinical practice for over 12 years. She provides a patient centered approach to health by utilizing naturopathic modalities to form comprehensive, individualized treatment plans for a variety of health conditions as well as for prevention of disease. She has additional training and certification to also practice acupuncture, intravenous therapy, chelation therapy and prescriptive authority. For more detailed information about her approach to treatment, please visit her website at http://www.drmatusik.com.
Dr. Matusik treats and supports the health of patients of all ages and addresses both chronic and acute conditions. Some health concners that can be addressed include:
- Women’s health – bio-identical hormone therapy, treatment of perimenopause and menopause symptoms, PMS, PMDD, fertility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, iron anemia, migrines
- Digestive concerns – IBS, SIBO, heartburn, food sensitivities, chronic bloating and inflammatory bowel disease
- Hormonal conditions – conditions of the thyroid and adrenal fatigue, weight management
- Cardiovascular health - hypertension, high cholesterol
- Auto-immune conditions - Hashimoto's, Graves, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis
- Mental health - anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorders
- Children's health - eczema, allergies, ear infections, asthma, ADHD, autism
- Pregnancy and post natal care
Health assessment involves a detailed health history, physical exam and lab testing when appropriate. Lab testing through Life Labs as well as other accredited laboratories is utilized to assess:
- adrenal health - cortisol and DHEA
- estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, LH, FSH
- complete thyroid assessment - TSH, T3, T4, TPO
- microbiology and other stool assessment
- food sensitivities
- testing for SIBO - Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth
- cardiovascular risk assessment - detailed cholesterol, hsCRP, oxidized LDL as well as other risk markers
- comprehensive metabolic assessment
- urinary organic acids
- vitamin and mineral deficiencies; iron, B12, other nutritional factors
Treatment may involve a combination of therapies, including:
- nutritional therapy and nutrient repletion
- bio-identical hormone replacement
- botanical medicine
- dietary and nutrition counselling
- acupunture
- intravenous vitamin and mineral therapy
- injection therapy
- lifestyle counselling
- prescription medication
- referal to other health professionals when appropriate
Dr. Matusik is available to present information relating to health promotion and illness prevention. If you are interested in scheduling a presentation, contact her directly at drmatusik@gmail.com.