I've known Dr.Manvikar for more than a year now, and she has enabled me to lose 20 lbs as she…read morecleansed my system from the inside out. I've learned about my body type, and through diet, herbal supplements, and walking (exercise) the pyramidal pivot for recovery, I've been able to achieve this unbelievable feat. It's not a yo-yo effect but a permanent solution; she also assisted me in overcoming my stubborn migraines. She is a great listener, soft-spoken, no judging, works out an individual plan to suit your goal, and Dr.Manvikar is resilient to help you achieve your target objective. I highly recommend her for any of your health needs! Thanks, Dr.Manvikar, for your support and assistance to me. God bless!

I was having GI trouble. My primary care doc is trained in integrative medicine and, unfortunately,…read morethe results of the tests she did were inconclusive. So she recommended Ayurveda, which brought up a new challenge for me. I know how to find an Ayurvedic doctor in India, but how do I find a suitable one locally? I had two major criteria: Excellent training and a kind and caring person. And I found just the right person. Dr. Asavari Manvikar fits both criteria. She trained in India at a premier institution in Pune, India, getting both her bachelor's and master's degrees. Her thesis was awarded a gold medal by the Institute of Medicine. She served as a Doctor of Ayurveda Medicine, faculty member at an Ayurveda college where she conducted and published research on integrative approaches for illnesses like cancer and diabetes. Then she trained in the US in integrative medicine--great! Now, she teaches a graduate level class in Ayurveda at the Univ of MN. Wonderful qualifications! As soon as I met her, I knew I had found the person I wanted to work with. She was warm and very easy to talk with. She listened very well and was respectful and kind. In all or our interactions, I have felt very comfortable and well cared for and listened to. I have found Ayurveda to be extremely helpful and my GI system is much more resilient now. Of course, after a life time of GI troubles, I knew it would take a while and, indeed, it did. After a couple of years I noticed that I was much more resilient. Not just my GI system (fewer tummy upsets, able to eat more things than before w/o stomach issues) but my immune system as well. My allergies were much better, my sleep improved and I had more energy. I have been able to stay off strong Western medicines--they helped me when I needed them but I did not want to be on them forever. And the changes have held over time and I feel so much better. I am so glad I am using Ayurveda and very pleased to be working with such a competent and caring professional. If you are looking for a natural approach to helping your body, I suggest trying Ayurveda. It is gentle and takes a holistic approach addressing mind, body and spirit. And I strongly recommend you seek treatment from Dr. Manvikar. I know you will like her and she will help you. I wish you all the best on your healing journey.

The staff is absolutely wonderful! They take the time to talk you through what's going on and don't…read morerush you out. They are based on Christian beliefs and values and stand firm on those as their standard of care!

Dr Kim has a depth of knowledgeable and and intuitive ability that is rare to find. I've seen three…read morenatural paths to help me with my gut issues and she has by far been that's the most knowledgeable I am the most helpful. She is professional, has competient staff and was able to accomplish in two weeks what I hadn't done in a year and a half with other practitioners.

If you're on the fence about signing up, let me assure you, this will be the best investment of…read moreyour life. After seeing 14 specialists who kept telling me, "It's all in your head," my body was fighting for its life, and I felt hopeless. But finding Dr. Greg and Vitae Functional Medicine changed everything. From the moment I got my bloodwork done and started their 12-month program, I finally began getting the answers I'd been searching for. I haven't felt this good in over four years. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The compassion, the care, the experience, and the answers you'll receive here are unmatched. It's worth every minute, every penny, and every ounce of energy you have left. Don't wait another second; this was the best decision I've ever made for myself. If you've been feeling unwell for years, have more questions than answers, and feel like no one understands... that was me. But after coming here, everything changed. I finally understood what was wrong with me, thanks to the in-depth bloodwork panels they provided. But beyond that, they empower you. You don't just rely on them; you learn from them so you can live a healthier, more informed life moving forward. I already have a friend who signed up last month and just got her test results--she was shocked because no one had been able to give her answers either (now she's lined up for their 6-month plan). We also have a family member in the process of getting their bloodwork done. They're signing up not because they have anything serious going on but to check their overall health before they start trying to conceive (no health plan, most likely) They have different options to choose from based on your needs which is so helpful. They are the real deal... so incredibly worth it. I wish I would've found them sooner. I can't recommend Vitae Functional Medicine enough--it truly gave me my life back.

I found Dr Greg on Tik Tok. I have known my fatigue and sluggish symptoms weren't normal for some…read moretime and I decided to do something about it. I am currently three months into the 15 month program and I am so happy to be here!! I love how this process started with a thorough assessment of my health. Working with my clinician, Maren, every week has been amazing and helps me stay on task. This program includes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual cleansing and renewal. It's work but I'm fully invested and it is incredible to know that this amazing team has my back every step of the way. I'm so thankful I found this practice and I wholeheartedly recommend them!

I have Planter Fasciitis, I saw Kayla Bartlett, acupuncturist at Wellness Collective. After my…read morefirst treatment, it felt so much better, after three it is gone . Kayla is very professional and nice, I will return if I have any other aches & pains !

After undergoing the pain treatment at Enigma, my chronic pain has dropped from 9 to 3. For people…read morelike me who are very sick, this alternative approach to pain management can be life-changing.   My chronic pain, caused by an immune disorder, hovered around 8 or 9 (out of 10) despite my taking high doses of pain medications. I came across a study on the use of Ketamine for chronic pain patients, and I decided to undergo 5 successive pain infusions under the care of Dr. Mottaghi at Enigma, each consisting of around 5 hours. I'd like to stress that the treatments are by no means fun but are demanding and draining both physically and emotionally. My wife was with me throughout the infusions, and she drove me there and back. After every infusion, I went home, ate a little, and slept until the next day's treatment. My health insurance did not cover the cost of the infusions, so there was a financial investment as well.   It's been 3 weeks since my infusions ended, and the results have been life-changing. My overall pain has dropped to a 3 or 4, and I have cut my pain medications by 60%. My muscles are no longer spasming all over my body, and my overall inflammation is down. I am experiencing expected withdrawals from my pain meds, and I am working through this discomfort gradually. I am able to sleep for 6 to 8 hours every night, after years of no more than 2 hours interrupted sleep nightly. It's no surprise that I feel more hopeful and cheerful as well.    At this point, I intend to see how long the pain relief lasts. I was advised by Dr. Mottaghi that each patient is unique, and that I can do a booster infusion in the future if my pain begins to spike again. By so doing, I hope not to have to undergo a full 5-day treatment ever again.   I'll add that Dr. Mottaghi warned me that some patients may experience what's called a rebound pain--a temporary spike of pain around 5 days after the infusions end. This pain can last for a few days before it disappears. However, I did not experience any rebound pain.   I am very grateful to Dr. Mottaghi. For the first time in decades I feel hopeful about living in my broken body.

I was treated at Enigma Ketamine Therapy for migraine pains, which I have suffered from all my…read morelife. My infusion was 2 days ago, and tonight I was able to enjoy watching 4 hours of television without torturing pain. I have never been able to see a movie without having to take migraine medicine in the middle, and I always ended up with a strong migraine at the end of the movie, even with the medications. To watch more than 2 hours of television was impossible--until tonight. This, I think, is just the beginning of a change in my health. MY EXPERIENCE The compassion and understanding of Jamie and Dr. Mottaghi encouraged me to try this path of alternative medicine. I opted for a 1 hour Ketamine infusion, typically used for patients with depression or anxiety. I was aware that one strong trigger for my migraines is my strong empathy with the characters in the movie, which leads to crying. Since Ketamine can treat both emotional and pain conditions, I decided to give it a try. THE ROOM My private room was cozy and beautiful, with a very comfortable reclining chair for me, as well as a comfortable chair for my husband, who remained with me throughout the infusion. There was a large plant in the room, and the shades were down. An Aurora Beaurialis lamp created soothing patterns on the ceiling. Dr. Mottaghi was very careful in finding a vein, which is very difficult with me. He was incredibly patient and reassuring. He explained what I should expect at every step, and before starting the infusion he reassured me that "You will be safe. I am here the whole time. We can stop the treatment if you wish at any time." THE EXPERIENCE After starting the infusion, Dr. Mottaghi left the room, and I was in my chair with my husband in his chair beside me, holding my hand. I was quickly drawn into a world that I felt my mind was creating. It looked like a velvety landscape of colorful lava. The rational part of my brain remained aware of my existence somewhere in a chair with my husband holding my hand. I knew that this (normal) reality existed, but I felt myself living now in a reality created by my mind. I felt anxious at the very beginning, and I said to my husband, "Fear," and then he started talking to me. After that his voice guided me through a surreal and fascinating experience that I didn't want to end. It was beautiful and fascinating, and I just let go and waited to see what incredible textures, colors, and motion will unfold before my mind's eye. And the whole time I heard my husband sharing beautiful thoughts with me. AFTERWARDS After the infusion was stopped, Dr. Mottaghi removed my IV. I took my time coming to myself. Dr. Mottaghi explained that my motor functions will be impaired for a while. With the help of my husband I sat in a wheelchair, and we visited the bathroom together, then he wheeled me to the car and we drove home. I was able to eat in the car without any problem, to speak and be almost normal, except that I felt very tired and my head felt like it was spinning slightly, a feeling that abated after half an hour. I was able to walk on my own when we arrived at home. I ate some soup, and my husband helped me to bed. THE OUTCOME The experience unfolded in my feelings and thought long after it was over. Dr. Mottaghi recommend that I journal my insights, and I did so. I was amazed by the amount of penetrating self-awareness I could suddenly see. I made interesting links across many memories and events in my life, finding patterns. PAIN RELIEF Despite the interesting element of self-discovery, I do not feel that I encountered a Eureka moment that would explain why I've had migraines since I was four years old. I know that some of it is due to a head injury at that age. And yet, strong emotions always play a part in brining on my migraines. Tonight I watched 4 episodes of Bleak House, an adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, and this was a FIRST FOR ME. I felt a slow migraine beginning, but it remained at a pain level of 2 and only intensified after 3 hours to around a 4. In the past, I could never watch even 1 episode or movie without ending with a 8 or 9 migraine. Often, I would not be able to see a movie to the end even with migraine medication. Tonight, for the first time in my life, I felt the migraine subsiding on its own. Eventually I took 1/4 pill (instead of a full pill) of migraine medicine to kill the pain completely. My infusion was just 2 days ago, and I expect to see further improvements. I am very glade I tried this approach to pain relief. I believe it will be life-changing.

I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't experienced it for myself. A few weeks ago I awoke with…read moreinexplicable and painful kink or pull in my waist/torso area that I had never experienced before. I couldn't readily identify the source of the pain nor attribute it to anything I had recently done. It got progressively worse over the course of the day, and got to a point that I knew I needed help. I wasn't sure if I needed to see a doctor, a chiropractor, a masseuse, or someone else. I happened upon Kim Pilgrim's website and decided to give it a try. Gently and patiently, Kim's therapy coaxed out whatever pull/kink I had developed. I felt quite a bit better by the end of the session, and felt progressively better that evening. By the time I woke up the following morning, no pain remained. Thank you Kim! Your therapy was magic and exactly what I needed!

From the owner: Are you curious about what your life would be like free of restriction, pain and stress? Are you…read moreexperiencing any of these symptoms or dealing with these situations? ~Neck Pain, Back Pain or Shoulder Pain ~Migraine or Headache ~Stress, Anxiety Symptoms, or Depression ~Car Accident, Sports Injury, Concussion ~Emotional Trauma CranioSacral therapy offers you holistic healing: ~A solution that gently works to resolve the underlying problem, not just the symptom ~Faster recovery from accidents, injury or trauma ~Pain and stress relief ~Improved coordination, self-control and focus A gentle, light-touch approach, CranioSacral Therapy releases tensions deep in the body and central nervous system. This is accomplished by creating and holding a space that allows the deeper wisdom of the body, mind and spirit to speak. With slight compression or distraction of the connective tissue, the body is able to release and unwind its holding patterns, allowing all the systems in your body to self-correct. CranioSacral therapy is performed with the client fully clothed on a comfortable massage table in a quiet, nurturing environment.

Lulu was AMAZING I will be going once a week…read more I am feeling much better than I did before I went in!

From the owner: Amazing Massage, located in Plymouth, Minnesota, is a professional provider of various therapeutic…read moremassage therapy services for men and women in the Twin Cities area. The spa features a tranquil and relaxing environment and is staffed by Certified Massage Therapists (CMTs) who offer multiple types of massage and bodywork that rejuvenates and relaxes the body. Massage types offered include: Hot Stone, Couples, Body Table, Combo (30 min. body, 30 min. feet), Foot/Hand, Deep Tissue or Light Touch, Sports, Cupping. Private, well-appointed rooms, clean and professional environment, and a trained, skilled staff are hallmarks of Amazing Massage.

Dr. Russell is helping my 5 year old daughter with her Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. I met him…read morethru a seminar he gave at our local health food store speaking about his integrative approach to wellness. I was struck by his straightforward manner and impressive lifelong quest for alternative medicine knowledge, most particularly his advanced nutrition degrees. It took a bit of coaxing to get my husband on board, but after meeting Dr. Russell and hearing about his whole body approach, it has been the best decision for our daughter's health. Dr. R's treatment is truly integrative. He works around and in complement with my daughter's prescription medication therapy prescribed by her Rheumatologist. With his suggested dietary changes, manipulations, energy work and natural supplements, she is thriving and in great health. From a mom's perspective, I am reassured by his patience with me and the gobs of questions I ask him each visit. My daughter is reassured by his healing touch and looks forward to her visits with him. As long as he is practicing, Dr. Russell will always be an integral part of her health care. I'm next on the list of his new patients!

I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in February and the doctors at Mayo did not have a very…read morepositive outlook on my recovery due to the cancer having spread throughout the liver and lymph nodes in much of my body. I was not a candidate for surgery and heavy chemotherapy was the only option. I decided that I wanted some form of additional perspective as I took this challenge head-on. I visited several integrative medicine doctors in a very short amount of time before finally meeting Dr. Desmarais and felt that I had found the right fit. Although we live almost 2 hours south of St. Paul I felt it was clearly worth the drive. Dr. Desmarais has a deep knowledge and understanding of nutrition, eastern medicine, acupuncture, qi gong and chiropractic care. His help in changing my diet, tri weekly treatments and approaching healing from a holistic prospective saved my life. Only two and a half months later I had a completely clear PET scan and was cancer free. The doctors at Mayo were surprised and overwhelmingly impressed at the speed and significance of my recovery. I attribute this to the positive healthy life changes Dr. Desmarais guided me through as well as the various treatments. This has not only clearly benefitted me, but my entire family has embraced a much healthier lifestyle by participating in this journey with me. This has even spread to many friends and more distant relatives as they have followed my story and learned more about nutrition and holistic approaches to health along the way. I strongly recommend anyone looking to better their health the have a preliminary meeting with Dr. Desmarais. Especially those who are not "sick". I have learned the value of preventative care and am grateful that I was able to heal from such a severe illness. I believe that if I had engaged in such practices years ago I would not have developed the cancer in the first place. I also believe that my current lifestyle will help prevent this disease from coming back. As Dr. Desmarais has said to me "you never know what diseases you prevent".