Austin Preferred Integrative Medicine

07/28/2024

We love receiving 5-star feedback for our team of rehab experts!

Are you experiencing joint pain or struggling with a sports injury? Call us or visit austinpreferred.com to request a consultation with our rehab team so you can get back to doing what you love!

06/07/2024

Rallying together on and off the court! The APIM team had so much fun at our company outing. Dr. Fluitt and Bianca came out victorious and we all had a blast!

06/29/2023

Austin Preferred will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

We will be open for normal business hours of 7:00am- 7:00pm on Monday, July 3rd and Wednesday, July 5th.

06/28/2023

Goodbyes are never easy. Today, we say a very special farewell to Lisa Shaw, PT, DPT who has been with Austin Preferred for the past 3.5 years. While we are sad to see you go, we wish you all the best in your new role in New York City. 🎉

🌟Lisa, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and teamwork. You will be missed and remembered! 🌟

02/01/2023

Austin Preferred Integrative Medicine will be closed Wednesday, February 1st, 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please stay warm and stay safe!

01/31/2023

In an effort to keep our patients and staff safe, Austin Preferred Integrative Medicine will be closed Tuesday, January 31st, 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please stay warm and stay safe!

12/19/2022

Warm wishes for the happiest Holidays and a joyful new year with gratitude from all of us at Austin Preferred Integrative Medicine.

Austin Preferred will be closed Saturday, December 24th through Monday, December 26th and Saturday, December 31st through Monday January 2nd. Our office hours will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, December 27th 2022 and Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.

11/01/2022

The men of Austin Preferred enjoyed playing in the Tee Off Against Cancer golf tournament supporting - they played well and won 2nd place 🏆
Thank you for having us, we’re looking forward to next years event!

09/02/2022

08/18/2022

How do you choose which medication to help you reach your weight loss goals? With so many available options, it can feel confusing. Our medical provider takes your preferences as well as your individual health history into consideration when creating your weight loss plan. Schedule your initial consultation today!

08/11/2022

Carb counts, macros, food logging, calorie counting... all of this can make weight loss confusing and intimidating! Simplify the process with a custom portal that connects you to your health care provider! Track your meals, weight, and measurements; get access to recipes and other resources; and securely message your health care provider with any questions that you may have. This convenient smart phone app takes the confusion out of weight loss, and everything you log is able to be reviewed by your healthcare provider between visits!

08/04/2022

Results that speak for themselves! Medical weight loss is the process of losing weight with the help and guidance of a healthcare professional. Your provider uses their knowledge and medical experience to help you create a realistic plan that meets your unique circumstances. Because every patient is different, every plan is different! Body composition analysis (pictured above) is critical for making sure the majority of weight loss is stemming from excess fat, rather than lean body mass.

*Response may vary, results not guaranteed

07/08/2022

When we perform NutriGenomic testing as a part of a functional medicine assessment, we obtain a small DNA sample to analyze for SNPs.

SNP stands for single nucleotide polymorphism. SNPs are the most common type of genetic variation. Many SNPs do not carry a significant clinical effect, however when SNPs occur within a gene or in a regulatory region near a gene, they may play a more direct role in disease by affecting the gene’s function.

While we can't change your DNA, we can use this information to help make decisions about nutrition, supplements, medications, and more!

07/05/2022

NutriGenomic testing is one of the most important tools we use in functional medicine. NutriGenomics is the interaction between nutrients, diet, and the way our genes work. Genes can determine how our body responds to food, physical activity, and other lifestyle choices. Dietary components can also alter the way genes behave (gene expression). NutriGenomic testing can help determine each patient’s unique, genetic, metabolic needs.

06/27/2022

Many of our patients come with obvious dysfunction, but are told that their labs are "normal." Why are normal reference ranges problematic?

There are a number of limitations with normal reference ranges.
-they don’t reflect how complex health is
-the ranges are not based on a healthy population
-they don’t take into account your risk of developing a disease

At Austin Preferred, we interpret lab studies using optimal ranges, which are based on clinical guidelines and scientific evidence. An optimal range is better linked to health and longevity.

06/24/2022

Did you know Austin Preferred offers a range of wellness lab panels? Wellness lab testing helps you to screen for potential red flags that could compromise your health over time.

Reference ranges are used to interpret your blood test results and can tell you whether your levels are normal or abnormal. Normal reference ranges are a range of values that are considered normal. These values are usually based on the range that 95% of the population falls into.

Normal ranges carry a number of limitations, which is why many patients are left confused when told that their lab studies are “normal”

06/17/2022

Our medical provider says to take iron every day and to live on greens... so we played (top)golf!

06/15/2022

Functional Medicine is a patient-centered approach to health and wellness, as well as chronic disease management. We use in-depth information about your medical history and lab work to customize a healthy living plan for you. Your plan will address many aspects of your life, from physical needs, including nutrition, exercise and sleep, to mental and emotional stressors related to social, work and community life.

06/13/2022

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

For the month of June, Austin Preferred is hosting a giveaway on Instagram! To enter, follow Austin Preferred () on Instagram, like our giveaway post, comment, and tag a friend! Each comment earns you another entry into the drawing that will take place at the end of this month.

We are giving away a full size bottle of our favorite pain relieving product: CBD Clinic’s Level 5 Pain Relief Stick. This convenient topical stick allows for direct application to painful joints, muscles, and tendons.

06/09/2022

APIM's Supplement of the Month for June is.... Metagenic's UltraFlora Control!

UltraFlora Control is designed to help support body weight regulation by delivering targeted probiotic support. UltraFlora Control contains 10 billion CFUs of Bifidobacterium lactis B-420, which has been shown to help control body fat and body weight.

We love all of Metagenic's probiotics due to their quality guarantee. Products are manufactured, stored, and transported under refrigeration to ensure live and healthy probiotics.

Purchase in office or click the link below!
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06/06/2022

Did you know our Physician Assistant, Jordan Waldron, is Functional Medicine Certified? Anyone facing a chronic condition can benefit from functional medicine. Some of the most common conditions we treat include:

Arthritis
Autoimmune diseases
Digestive disorders
Fibromyalgia
Environmental and food allergies
Women’s health disorders (PMS, menopause and polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS)
Metabolic syndrome, prediabetes and insulin resistance
Thyroid disorders

05/30/2022

We will resume normal business hours Tuesday, May 31st

05/10/2022

Most people use the term interchangeably to describe both true allergies as well as , and , but there are some key differences. Schedule an appointment with Austin Preferred to learn more about testing!

03/09/2022

Did you know Austin Preferred can assist with weight loss? During your first visit, you will meet with our medical provider to discuss your weight loss and determine your ideal weight as well as your ideal caloric intake. We can also order bloodwork and other testing to help determine if there are other factors making difficult. Certain medications can be prescribed to complement the lifestyle changes that are recommended. Weight loss is difficult on your own, so we check in frequently to monitor your progress and make changes if necessary to help you to be ! Call today to schedule!

02/04/2022

02/02/2022

How to Walk on Ice

Winter is here, and with it brings the possibility of slick and icy surfaces. As Austinites, we don’t often have to battle the winter elements, but the icy pavement and rare snow flurries can increase your chance of injury. In these chillier months, we often see an increase of injuries due to slipping, including rotator cuff tears, broken hips, and bruised tailbones.
 
Our natural tendency when walking is to extend one foot forward, landing on the outstretched heel. When traversing a potentially slick surface, be sure to keep your weight forward on your front leg rather than extending it outward in front of you.

10/29/2021

Happy Halloween from the space cowboys at Austin Preferred! 🎃👩‍🚀🚀🤠🌟🌵👽

08/03/2021

In addition to spinal adjustments and exercises, Chiropractors can become certified in different therapies, such as Acupuncture, to assist in the treatment of numerous conditions.

Acupuncture uses small needles, inserted into the skin, to help stimulate and increase the flow of blood and energy throughout the body. When energy becomes stagnant within the body, it can start to cause pain. By applying needles to certain areas of the body, it can help to break up any restricted flow of energy and help to heal the injury.

Dr. Gardner is certified in Acupuncture by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and can utilize Chiropractic and Acupuncture as a way to treat many different injuries and ailments.

07/30/2021

Reformer Move of the Week:

At Austin Preferred, we use the Pilates Reformer to provide a form of low impact movement to integrate a whole-body approach to rehabilitation and fitness.

This move focuses on core strength, lumbopelvic stability, and lower extremity reciprocal coordination.