Member Stories

“Dr. Emily and health coach Karen were the exact partners I was looking for on my health journey. I have always tried to eat healthy, exercise, and take care of myself, but when what I relied on was no longer working for me, and traditional doctors told me my labs were just fine, I needed other health professionals to help me.

Dr. Emily and Karen helped me get healthy and strong once again. Karen helped me tweak some habits, and Dr. Emily uncovered some untreated health issues and helped my body heal. I am a very frugal person, but decided that my health was worth the cost. I definitely got my money's worth by getting my health back. Thank you Dr. Emily, Karen, and the whole Balanced Living team!”

- Tamar, Summer 2023

“My experience (with Balanced Living Functional Medicine) was hands down the best care I have ever had. After years of seeing doctor after doctor and feeling crazy/not heard, I had finally reached the point where I needed to change something up. It was hard pulling the trigger to pay out of pocket, but the best decision I could have ever made for myself.

I was being heard, and in turn finally able to heal my body the way I knew it was supposed to function. I have tools upon tools to turn to when needed, and know that if I ever needed anything I could reach out and have the help I need. I could not have asked for a better experience. Forever grateful!”

- Allison, Spring 2023

“In the medical system you can often feel like a number, one of the many. This can lead to nonspecific medication recommendations and that was what was happening to me. No one seemed to care about my specific diet, stress, sleep habits…. Only which pill would “fix” my co called “standard” problem.

Dr. Emily and her team took the time to get to know me and encouraged me to think outside the big pharma box. In doing so my symptoms practically disappeared and I cut my prescription drugs by more than half. If you believe there is anything within your control when it comes to your health, Dr. Emily and her functional medicine team will give you the knowledge you need to lead you to the best version of your wellbeing possible.

Functional Medicine changed my life, I HIGHLY recommend!!!”

– Lindsey, Fall 2022

“Your passion, excitement, energy, creativity, concern and knowledge have helped me make positive and helpful changes in my physical, emotional and mental health. My eating habits have improved. (my husband's too!) My skills to handle stress have improved. I listen to my body and take time to rest. I am resolving my gut issues with healthier food choices, the elimination of some foods and the absence of prescription medications for the first time in years.

I am so grateful my Pilates teacher told me about Balanced Living! I was thankfully able to take the bits of knowledge I was acquiring in a book and actually put Functional Medicine into practice in my own life.

My appointments with you leave me overflowing with information and I always appreciate your quick and thorough recaps after we meet. The Thursday Office Hours provided by your and your staff are always informative and interesting.

Your Stress Course was full of helpful reminders, suggestions and new information so I have made it a point to watch that one twice and will probably look at it again!

It's easy to get caught up in the craziness of life and I find your online resources to be very helpful when I need to slow down, remember how far I've come and get back to the basics! Thank you! I hope you have many more years of success sharing your passion for Functional Medicine.”

— Lynn, Summer 2022

“Dr Emily and Balanced Living have been game changing for me. Actually they have been LIFE changing. I spent a year and a half getting nowhere with various doctors and specialists. I’ve had more scans, tests, and blood work than I can count and each time the doctor would say, “looks like everything is “normal”. The problem is I didn’t FEEL normal.

My life was completely altered by extreme GI symptoms, fatigue, pains all over my body. The worst part is most of these doctors didn’t even seem to try and look beyond the obvious. It was always “take this drug and that drug” which sometimes masked what was going on and sometimes made things even worse.

Dr. Emily went deeper. The testing is more comprehensive and has revealed things that other tests missed. Her treatment plan is practical and attainable for anyone who is willing to put in the work. But that’s just it. YOU have to want it. If you do then Balanced Living will get you where you want to be. I was so defeated and discouraged. Balanced Living has given me hope. For the first time in a long time I’m finally seeing real progress and am confident that the best is yet to come!”

— Todd, Summer 2022

“Although the last few years I’ve been going down the road on my health journey, once enlisting the help of Dr Emily, things greatly improved. Most of my symptoms were sinuses and arthritis and some blood sugar dysregulation and elevated LDL’s. My symptoms didn’t seem terribly bad. But once I did the elimination diet and had some other testing, and had a treatment plan, those symptoms really began to diminish. The difference 3 years ago to now is so apparent to me! I have measured differences that have really made a difference for me as I age. I feel younger than I did at the start. Dr Emily is so knowledgeable and easy to work with and designs plans around what works for each individual. It is good to have her to be able to look at the whole picture and get to root cause problems!”

— Nancy, Spring 2022

“I had been sick for a very long time before meeting Doctor Emily. I was on all kinds of prescription medications and not necessarily in crisis in terms of how an ER would define it, but definitely a crisis in terms of not living a full life where I could work, spend time with people, and thrive!

Their approach is sound, science based, and exactly what I needed. I have been opened up to a world where I can take personal responsibility for my own health and experience true/lasting/widespread healing of my body & mind. My time with Dr Emily has been life-changing (no hyperbole). It is hard work to be willing to change almost everything (diet, exercise, diet, water intake, focusing on sleep, water intake, diet) and the supplement protocols. However, if you are not crushing life because your body is on the struggle bus (and has been forever), what exactly do you have to loose?!

NOTE: I am still on some medications for PTSD, functional medicine is not a "throw the baby out with the bath water" approach! It is common sense, and completely logical/reasonable. They don't throw everything at you all at once and will go with the pace that you want to. Their goal is to get you off the supplements and your body back into a state where it can care for itself. I wish I considered this waaaaayyyyyyy sooner in life! Stop putting it off. You will not regret it. Spend the extra money, if anything is worth the cost- functional medicine is!”

— Jenny, Spring 2022

“Dr Emily is a wonderful expert when it comes to holistic health, centered on a healthy gut, to overcome a host of challenges around food, stress, and energy. She is both knowledgeable and caring, with deep experience from both perspectives as a physician and someone who has overcome her own chronic autoimmune issues.

In our modern world it is not easy to discern the best solutions for one’s optimal health without a trusted advisor like Dr Emily who bases all treatments on individualized tests, and customizes individualized plans without relying on medicines that often mask symptoms while perpetuating and even exacerbating the root causes. Her approach really worked for me, and anyone who has battled chronic autoimmune issues would be wise to commit to her functional medicine protocol recommendations to see for themselves how much better they can feel. It really is possible to turn it around, and I am so grateful.”

— Jenn, Spring 2022

“Working with Dr. Emily and her health coach Karen has been a complete life changer for me. I was constantly tired, suffered from body aches and pains, and in a state of chronic stress as a caregiver.

The benefits of Dr. Emily’s functional medicine practice have led me to a whole new lifestyle. I discovered what type of nutrients I was lacking and how to include those in my daily diet, with smart food choices and daily supplements.

With the coaching of Dr. Emily and Karen, I learned to focus on my mental and emotional health. They have taught me to reduce stress with practices of breath and meditation and the importance of keeping a positive mindset. They have provided me a course of action that has led to better sleep, more energy, weight loss and a new desire to exercise!

When I veered off course, they comforted me and encouraged me to give myself grace. They have taught me that time spent on myself is the best and most important gift I can give to my body, mind, and soul.

The physical, mental, and emotional fog I was living in has lifted and I am forever grateful to Balanced Living for all their coaching, guidance, and support”

— Ronda, Winter 2021

“For over a decade, I had been pursuing help for my chronic digestive, allergy and fatigue issues. I had been seeing primary care doctors and specialists and had a variety of diagnostic tests with no concrete results or answers to help. I had been diagnosed with a variety of conditions over the years, many of which were being treated with medications. No one was looking at my health as a whole, each specialist focused on their area and were not concerned with the underlying issues or connection between my rapidly changing conditions. I was in my early 30’s, having over a dozen different diagnoses, taking over 8 different kinds of daily medications and still felt miserable.

Then I met with Dr. Emily! The functional medicine approach was exactly what I needed; one doctor, who focused on my health as a whole, who took the time to answer questions and had ideas other than more medication. She was a lifesaver! On our first meeting, Dr. Emily took a thorough history and really tried to pinpoint symptoms and connections between my life and my health. Our first appointment lasted over an hour and at the end I had hope for the first time after over a decade of searching.

The whole team has been super supportive through my journey. I can’t say enough good things about how their approach to health has changed my life! Dr Emily is amazing!! Her kindness, compassion and support have been so crucial in my efforts to revolutionize the way I eat, live and think about health. I am excited to say that with Dr. Emily’s help, I am down to 3 medications, a diet that supports my health and an energy level I never thought possible. This process has been the best investment I could ever have made for my life!”

-Lindsay, Spring 2021

“Dear Doctor Emily,

I’m not even sure where to begin, but I wanted to take the time to thank you. The diet change alone has been so incredible and has helped me in more ways than I can express. After just starting to take the supplements, I noticed a huge change. I have so much more energy, I feel so hopeful and excited about the rest of the process.

I feel happy and motivated, and I haven’t felt that for quite a long time. I’m not sure what other doctors are doing for their patients, but you have hands down been the best doctor I ever had. There’s not even a way to describe how good I feel! You have already changed my life so much.

I want to go outside, I want to take my dog for walks, this apathy that I have felt for so long has literally evaporated! So I just wanted to take the time to tell you how good I feel and how truly thankful I am to have you as my doctor.

Thank you for being the first doctor I have ever had who has identified my issues and actually said to me that every problem I have can be fixed. After 10 years of doctors telling me there’s nothing that they can do & loading me up on pills. I’m so excited that each of my issues are going to be treated in a way that lasts.

I am so committed to literally do whatever you say because the impact that you have had on my life has been astonishing.

I can’t thank you enough!”

-Jenny, Spring 2021

What Our Members are Saying:

Thank you again for teaching me how to be an advocate for my own body. - Lindsey

"Top notch, very professional, extremely knowledgeable"

“I definitely got my money's worth by getting my health back. Thank you Dr. Emily, Karen, and the whole Balanced Living team!”

“I could not have asked for a better experience. Forever grateful!”

“Honestly, I feel like you're a security blanket”

A few words on our coaching membership:

“The best I have felt in years.”

“I appreciate you and your model of business. I appreciate the slower approach and not feeling pressured into anything. You and I are working together on how to best support my body. "

“Functional Medicine changed my life, I HIGHLY recommend!!!”

“Dr. Emily has guided me from fairly ill health to feeling like I'm 30 again! I feel great. I have the energy to do anything I want."

[Dr. Emily’s] passion, excitement, energy, creativity, concern and knowledge have helped me make positive and helpful changes in my physical, emotional and mental health.

Her treatment plan is practical and attainable for anyone who is willing to put in the work.

She went beyond just trying to cover up a symptom and got to the root of the issue.

I feel younger than I did at the start.

Their approach is sound, science based, and exactly what I needed.

I love the functional approach Dr. Emily takes to get to the root cause of the issue.

It really is possible to turn it around, and I am so grateful.

This approach has changed my life and it is sustainable.

I highly recommend working with Dr. Emily at Balanced Living.

I am forever grateful to Balanced Living for all their coaching, guidance, and support.

Dr. Emily’s kindness, compassion and support have been so crucial in my efforts to revolutionize the way I eat, live and think about health.

There’s not even a way to describe how good I feel!

Balanced Living Functional Medicine LLC