When Dr. Laurie Davis and Dr. Bruce Pendley founded In Good Health eighteen years ago, they brought to life a vision of a primary care practice that focuses on health maintenance and disease prevention.
“Even though we are primary care, and we treat typical primary care things like sinus infections, cough, cold, and flu, we have a real focus on eliminating some of the consequences of disease and having a healthier lifestyle to have a healthier body,” shares Laurie.
As a traditional medical practice, In Good Health providers follow medical guidelines but also think outside the box to pursue avenues of health beyond medication. Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy is one such program. “Bio-identical hormones are designed to mimic your body's natural hormone replacement. Even though it does not eliminate risk of picking hormone therapy, it reduces the risk significantly,” she says. “People can go through the change of life seamlessly and painlessly while they maintain their energy level and sexual wellness.”
Providers also integrate regenerative therapies by using stem cell injections to facilitate healing. This technology utilizes genetically healthy cells from the umbilical cords of full-term infants and because the cells are undifferentiated, they can become whatever is needed for healing. For example, stem cells injected into an adult can help heal the structure of the knee to prevent knee surgery or help repair a herniated disc.
“Inside of the U.S., it’s FDA approved for injections for knees, hips, elbows and shoulders,” explains Laurie. “Outside of the U.S., stem cells are used intravenously for multiple sclerosis, early dementia, early Parkinson's, autism, congestive heart failure, and COPD. It's also used for thyroid disorders and lots of autoimmune disorders. They do IV stem cell therapy, because those stem cells then go to where the body needs them to go to repair the immune system with that body to create healing.”
In Good Health also offers a vaginal rejuvenation program for women experiencing stress incontinence or urge incontinence. In addition to addressing these issues, strengthening pelvic floor muscles typically improves sexual health as well.
These modalities, combined with others such as programs to reduce weight, encourage patients to make investments in a healthy lifestyle now that saves time, money, and pain in the long run.
In Good Health is located at 1508 Tombras Avenue in Chattanooga. For more information, visit: alwaysingoodhealth.com or call: 423-867-4969.