“Chaos in the world brings uneasiness, but it also allows the opportunity for creativity and growth.” Tom Barrett
In this current state of chaos, I wanted to let you all know that we (MIMI’s Clinic) is still here for you - and plan to always be here! Most of our services are transitioning to online version, including a new online store that should be live by the end of the week. We are happy to say that our suppliers have been very good about keeping up their supply chain in most cases, so we are fully stocked on things you need for your health, immune support and general well being.
Appointments continuing in clinic are those that are considered essential procedures and services. If you have a procedure or service already scheduled we will be calling you to confirm. If you are interested in a procedure or service, please give us a call so we can arrange to get you in. If you are looking to do a consult or follow-up we are doing those via telehealth/online now. You can call us to schedule or message us from our website or this page to set an appointment up.
We remain committed to supporting your health, wellbeing and growth through this current chaos and beyond.
Your partner in optimal health, Dr. Paula and the Wellness Mob
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February 10, 2020
Well, first forgive me for not posting more frequently here. We have been working on and prepping new services here at the clinic, adding more staff and generally having a bunch of fun. We enjoy bringing better health to folks and improving their quality of life. It is a joy, a pleasure and a deep deep honor!
So I thought I would post what we believe, so you get where we are coming from...
We believe in transforming health - head to toes, inside and out, brain cells to stem cells
We believe imagination and creativity are integral to good health
We believe in making chronic disease and pain optional
We believe in treating the cause, not just the symptoms
We believe in listening to you
We believe in telling you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear
We believe health insurance shouldn’t dictate your care
We believe in the future of medicine while embracing the wisdom of past
We believe in trying it first ourselves, before we ask you to
We believe our body has innate healing capabilities
We believe in providing health independence with health education
We believe that we all have individual nutritional needs
We believe that health starts when you commit to it and stick with it
We believe that wellness isn’t about willpower; it’s about progress
We believe in working with people who want a health transformation
We believe in a step-by-step plan for your health independence
We believe you have the ability to transform your health
We believe in helping people live a happy life
We believe in working towards something greater than ourselves
We believe in mindfulness and meditation
We believe that people need great sleep to thrive
We believe in great s*x and s*xual health
We believe our thought processes affect our health
We believe that emotions provide meaning to life
We believe that small steps can create mountains of change
We believe laughing is awesome
We believe Dr Paula is a NERD and is on the cutting edge of everything, at least humor
We believe that anything worth doing is worth doing awkwardly
We believe in gratitude
We believe in you!
Later, I will intro new staff and new services that will help you realize your 2020 health vision!
We look forward to partnering with you to achieve your optimal health.
April 29, 2019
Hello everyone! I have some exciting news to let you all know about...our staff is growing and so are our services!
First, we welcome Chef/Meditation Guide/Counsellor Jill Peters to the team. She has a vast array of skills, not the least of which is keeping me on task and anticipating clinic needs.
Second, our fabulous nurse, Nona Wiley RN, is becoming a Certified Health Coach. She has been coaching people for years so adding this certification is right up her alley. We are very excited for her and look forward to everyone benefitting form her new certification and training.
Third, Registered Dietician and Nutritionist Katie Ryan is booking new appointments on Tuesdays. It is a joy to have her and her expertise in the office regularly. She offers unparalleled service to our patients and really fills out our team.
Fourth, in the near future we will be offering frequency specific microcurrent therapy (FSMT)by Diane Dill MD. She will also be working with our patients for enhanced joint health as part of our Regenerative Medicine Team. She has a wealth of experience in medicine and we could not be more pleased to be adding her and FSMT to our services. More on FSMT in the future - you are gonna love it!
We look forward to partnering with you in your optimal health.
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January, 2019
To start 2019 off I thought I would share some definitions about what we do at MIMI:
What is Imaginative Medicine?
Imaginative can have several meanings:
Using the thinking or active mind: created by, indicative of, or characterized by imagination or creativity
Enabling the ability to confront and deal with a problem: using your imagination to overcome
Bringing into existence a creation of the mind: an idealized or poetic creation, such as art
Imaginative Medicine is simply thinking outside the box of conventional medicine by using integrative, functional and regenerative medicine and infusing these with traditional healing practices. For example it can include using dietary supplements, peptides, stem cells, combining some or all of these with guided imagery, meditation, ceremony, music, movement, and various other techniques to encourage healing of our minds and bodies and bring creativity into our lives.
What is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative Medicine is healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person, including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship between practitioner and patient, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapies. (Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine)
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging both patient and practitioner in a therapeutic partnership. It shifts the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a patient-centered approach. Functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. Functional medicine practitioners spend time with their patients, listening to their histories and looking at the interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease. Functional medicine supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual. (adapted from definition by Dr. Mark Hyman)
What is Regenerative Medicine?
Regenerative medicine is the process of creating living, functional tissues to repair or replace tissue or organ function lost due to age, disease, damage, or congenital defects. This field holds the promise of regenerating damaged tissues and organs in the body by stimulating previously irreparable organs to heal themselves. (National Institute of Health Fact Sheet). Regenerative Medicine at MIMI includes stem cell therapy and other modalities.
In short, we draw from all of our education and experience to craft a tailored plan, in collaboration, wth each patient/guest/friend of our clinic. At MIMI’s clinic you get me and our entire staff of experts to support you on your journey to optimal health - while having a lot of fun along the way.
