A few months ago I actually stumbled across Dr. Marcotte's name on Yelp in the hopes of finding a doctor in Columbus who could help me with my neck/back problems and my digestive problems. I read another review from someone with similar problems and decided to give it a try. So far, his practice has been a tremendous help in both of these areas! In short, I feel better than I have felt in 7 years. For years I have been seeing doctors who either failed to identify my problems or who actually made them worse by prescribing drugs like acid suppressors. I wish I would have found a provider like Dr. Marcotte years ago! In fact, I'm so pleased with the progress I have made in my health I usually can't stop talking about it when people ask questions. Allow me to break things down:
Chiropractic side: I have been to two other Chiropractors before and I would rate my experience with Dr. Marcotte as 3-4 times better than the care I received from others. Example: Whereas at other chiropractors I had to beg them to give me stretches to do to continue my care at home, at Dr. Marcotte's practice they actually teach you stretches from the very beginning and have you do them whenever you come in to prepare for your adjustment. No time in the waiting room, you just get right down to it. Dr. Marcotte also takes the time to evaluate you and explain to you individually how your care will progress. He also wants you to know how your chiropractic issues are related to overall health. It's a much more comprehensive approach than I've ever experienced from a doctor. Also, the staff is amazingly friendly, which may not sound that important, but really is since it actually makes you look forward to going.
Functional Medicine side: Maybe you've never heard of functional medicine and it sounds a little strange. I hadn't before I found Dr. Marcotte's practice, but it's exactly what I have been looking for for years. (For more info on functional medicine I suggest looking up Mark Hyman, Chris Kresser, or Michael Ruscio who are popular proponents of functional medicine and explain it clearly). Basically, for about 6 years I have suffered from a cluster of minor digestive symptoms that, taken together have significantly impeded my well-being. I've only had two functional medicine appointments with Dr. Marcotte so far and I already feel dramatically better. For examples, after taking the supplements he recommended, I'm now digesting fat and protein well and I have much more consistent energy throughout the day and feel much better overall.
Functional medicine actually treats the root cause of problems rather than masking the symptoms. I think this is what we all want anyway! An added bonus is that it can make you feel better than you could have hoped for since it's not just about symptom relief, but about overall health. I had gotten so used to my symptoms that I had no longer been able to recognize them as unusual. I'm thrilled to feel better than I could have hoped for when I first set foot in Dr. Marcotte's office. read more