The Clara Clinic

The Clara Clinic ~A Naturopathic Clinic 100% designed with you in mind~
~Clear & focused integrative health care~

One of the most frustrating experiences in healthcare:⁠Trying something that should work… and seeing little to no change...
05/21/2026

One of the most frustrating experiences in healthcare:⁠
Trying something that should work… and seeing little to no change.⁠
Same diagnosis. Same treatment.⁠
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Different outcomes. Because your body isn’t just responding to the treatment — it’s responding based on your physiology.⁠
Your metabolism, hormone patterns, nervous system, and nutrient status all influence how you adapt and heal.⁠
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This is why good care isn’t just about choosing the “right” intervention.⁠
It’s about paying attention to your response — and adjusting accordingly. Evidence tells us what can work. Your body tells us what is working.⁠
And the best outcomes happen when both are considered.⁠
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If you’ve ever felt like something “should have worked” but didn’t,⁠
you’re not the problem — the approach may just need to be more individualized.⁠
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Explore a more personalized approach through the link in our bio.⁠
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05/20/2026

There’s a lot of confusion around IV therapy 🤍

Dr. Monica Velletri, ND breaks down common myths vs reality — so you can better understand what IV therapy can actually support, and when it’s appropriate.

Informed care always leads to better outcomes.

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Trying to conceive with PMOS/PCOS can feel exhausting.⁠You may be doing everything “right” and still wondering why it is...
05/18/2026

Trying to conceive with PMOS/PCOS can feel exhausting.⁠
You may be doing everything “right” and still wondering why it isn’t happening.⁠
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Often, it’s not a lack of effort. It’s that there are underlying factors making conception more difficult.⁠
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With PMOS/PCOS, the biggest barriers are often:⁠
- Inconsistent or absent ovulation ⁠
- Poor egg development and quality⁠
- Low progesterone affecting implantation⁠
- Metabolic health issues impacting the entire cycle and pregnancy outcomes.⁠
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When these root factors are addressed, a lot can start to shift.⁠
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If this journey has felt confusing or discouraging, you are not alone — and there is a more strategic path forward.⁠
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Comment FERTILITY to connect with our team✨⁠
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05/16/2026

We hear these hormone questions every week 🤍

Kelly Clinning, ND answers three of the most common concerns patients bring into clinic — and what you should know about your hormonal health.
Because clarity is the first step toward feeling better.

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Your body doesn’t function in isolated systems — but most care models are built that way.⁠⁠You see one provider for your...
05/14/2026

Your body doesn’t function in isolated systems — but most care models are built that way.⁠
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You see one provider for your hormones. Another for your skin.⁠
Another for your digestion. And while each perspective can be helpful…⁠
important connections are often missed. Because in reality, your systems are constantly interacting.⁠
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Hormones influence metabolism. Metabolism affects inflammation.⁠
Inflammation impacts skin, cycles, and energy.⁠
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So when symptoms are treated in isolation, it’s easy to end up with:⁠
Temporary fixes, unclear answers, and a lingering sense that something is being overlooked. An integrative approach is different.⁠
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It asks:⁠
How do these symptoms connect?⁠
What’s driving them beneath the surface?⁠
And what does your body actually need to rebalance?⁠
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That’s where more meaningful — and lasting — change happens.⁠
If your health has felt fragmented or confusing, it may not be a lack of effort — it may be a lack of integration in how your care is being approached.⁠
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Save this post if this resonates — and explore a more connected approach through the link in our⁠
bio.⁠
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Today, PCOS was officially renamed PMOS — polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome.And while the rest of the world is ca...
05/13/2026

Today, PCOS was officially renamed PMOS — polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome.

And while the rest of the world is catching up, we want you to know: we've been treating this condition as a whole-body hormonal and metabolic syndrome for years. Not because of a new name. Because that's what root-cause care looks like.

The rename matters. It means fewer missed diagnoses. Less "but you don't have cysts" dismissals. More focus on insulin, inflammation, stress, hormonal disruptions, and gut health — the things that actually drive your symptoms.

Your diagnosis is still valid. Your care with us hasn't changed. But the way medicine talks about what you're living with finally has.

We've written a full guide on what PMOS means, what changed, and what didn't — link in bio.

One of the most common things we hear from patients with PCOS:⁠“I’ve been told my labs are normal… but I still don’t fee...
05/11/2026

One of the most common things we hear from patients with PCOS:⁠
“I’ve been told my labs are normal… but I still don’t feel right.”⁠
Here’s the nuance:⁠
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PCOS is not a condition that can be ruled in or out based on a single blood test.⁠
It’s a clinical diagnosis, which means symptoms — like irregular cycles, acne, or signs of androgen excess — are just as important as lab values.⁠
And even when labs are within range, they don’t always reflect what’s happening beneath the surface.⁠
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“Normal” ranges are designed to identify disease — not to assess whether your hormones are functioning optimally for your body.⁠
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So it’s entirely possible to be told everything looks fine…⁠
while still dealing with underlying drivers like insulin resistance, inflammation, or subtle hormonal imbalances.⁠
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This is where a more integrative, root-cause approach matters.⁠
Because the goal isn’t just normal labs — it’s symptom resolution, cycle regulation, and long-term metabolic health.⁠
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If you’ve felt dismissed by “normal” results, you’re not imagining it — you may just need a more comprehensive lens.⁠
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Comment PCOS to connect with our team for personalized support ✨⁠
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05/09/2026

If your cycle looks like this… it may be your body asking for support 🤍

Dr. Simone Pirita, ND walks through key patterns we often see in clinic — and what they can indicate about your hormonal health.

Because your cycle is more than just your period — it’s insight into your overall well-being.

Comment CYCLE to connect with Dr. Simone Pirita for personalized guidance ✨

IV therapy can be a powerful tool — when used in the right context 🤍⁠⁠It’s not about quick fixes, but about supporting t...
05/07/2026

IV therapy can be a powerful tool — when used in the right context 🤍⁠
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It’s not about quick fixes, but about supporting the body more effectively when needed. From hydration to energy and immune support, the key is knowing when it’s appropriate and how it fits into your overall care plan.⁠
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Save this post to understand if IV therapy may be right for you.⁠
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