tania's story

I’ve had health issues all my life it seems like.  More recently in the last 4 years they have gotten much much worse.  Last fall my cousin told me about Dr. Gladd’s office.  So I went to an appointment where I first met with Neely Gladd.  She did an extensive past history intake.  I felt like she wanted to know every detail that I could tell her so that she could help me that much more.  My mom and cousin had gone with me and we all asked questions and she answered each question with a lot of patience and understanding.  

For the first time in years I felt like I had someone that was listening to my health concerns not just taking in the facts and making determinations without more facts.  I have been overweight all my life, in the last few years it has gotten severly worse.  Most of the time I feel as though physicians look at me and assume that I don’t care about my health and I’m lazy.  Neely really heard me so in addition to the basic test needed to find out what vitamins or supplements I needed she also did another test.  When I returned for my test results I was informed that I had a hypothyroid issue.  As much as I don’t like to be on yet another medicine, the relief I felt was amazing!  

So, on December 13, 2010 Neely set for me a new regimen of supplements and daily diet changes I need to accommodate my food allergies and my new thyroid medicine.  After explaining my test results and the new plan to me in detail she then had me meet with Meghann, the dietician.

Meghann explained to me what I needed to do to go gluten free.  She gave me detailed instructions on the best brands, where to buy them, and what ingredients to avoid.  I must have been looking a little reluctant about the new change because she reassured me it was very easy to do.  She herself was on the same diet and in fact her entire family from her parents to herself.  I felt like at that point, I was in a situation where the people were practicing the healthy lifestyle and not just telling others they should.  It gave me inspiration and motivation to begin my healthy journey.

Today I feel so amazing.  If you looked at a paper file of my health you might not see any improvement just yet but if you ask me for the details you get the whole story.  I have never had this much energy in my life!  I can tell that I’m doing better and I know I will continue to improve and I look forward to getting to health with the help of Dr.Gladd’s staff.

Tania