Dr. Galina, ND

www.DrGalinaND.com She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, along with completion pre-medical coursework from Miami University in Oxford, OH.

Dr. Galina Mahlis, ND is a graduate of the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in Connecticut, where she received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. The four year medical program included intensive classroom instruction along with 1200+ hours of in-residence clinical training, a medical internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, CT, and numerous private practice internships with top professionals in the fields of Naturopathic, Allopathic, and Integrative Medicine. All her life Dr. Galina has watched those around her struggle with their health within the conventional model of medicine and she knew that there had to be something more. Being born in Ukraine, her family always relied on natural home remedies to treat ailments and that eventually inspired her to follow her heart and chose a career in Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Galina grew up in the suburbs of Cleveland, OH and after graduating from Naturopathic medical school, she first moved to New York City. Her journey then led her to Chicago where she achieved her dream of opening a private practice. Ultimately, she decided to move to Los Angeles, California, where she currently practices and resides with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and a cat. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Galina enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets, as well as reading, writing, and painting. Dr. Galina sees a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. She individualizes her approach for each patient and utilizes holistic methods while enabling the patient to play an active role in their care. The path to healing is achieved by the integration of conventional and naturopathic modalities and a combination of supplementation, nutrition, botanical medicine, counseling, and lifestyle recommendations to enhance the mind-body connection. Although Dr. Galina is trained in general medicine and cares for people of all ages, genders, and for many conditions, her special interests include weight loss, nutrition, women’s health, holistic dermatology, digestive health, and pediatrics. Her professional affiliations include the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA). She has completed additional training in IV Therapeutics and Craniosacral Therapy (CST).

09/28/2025

🍂 Back-to-Routine Wellness 🍂

With the kids back in school and routines finding their rhythm again, this autumn is the perfect time to turn your focus back to you.

After a summer full of travel, activities, and long days in the sun, your body may be asking for renewal, balance, and deeper support. This season is an opportunity to reset and prioritize your health with care designed to support your body at every level:

✨ Comprehensive exams & functional lab testing for a clear, holistic view of your health
✨ Hormone & wellness check-ins to uncover the why behind changes in energy, sleep, mood, or focus
✨ Metabolic health support to restore strength, stamina & confidence
✨ Weight loss & nutrition guidance that emphasizes long-term vitality over quick fixes
✨ Personalized care plans tailored to your unique needs, so you can thrive this fall and beyond

When you feel strong, balanced, and vibrant, it positively impacts every aspect of your life — your family, your work, and your relationships.

💛 Give yourself the gift of renewed health, resilience, and vitality this Fall season!

09/26/2025

🌸 Hormones Out of Balance? 🌸

Menopause is a natural stage, yet it’s often faced in silence. It’s more than hot flashes—it’s a whole-body transition that can affect energy, sleep, mood, metabolism, brain health, and quality of life.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) affects up to 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. It can show up as irregular cycles, acne, unwanted hair growth, weight changes, and fertility struggles—but at its core, PCOS is a hormone and metabolic imbalance that impacts the whole body, not just the ovaries.

✨ Common Symptoms You Might Experience
• Hot flashes, night sweats, or irregular cycles
• Mood swings, anxiety, or fatigue
• Weight gain or stubborn belly fat
• Brain fog or memory changes
• Skin issues, unwanted hair growth, or hair thinning
• Trouble sleeping or low energy

🌿 How Functional Medicine Can Help
✔️ Comprehensive hormone testing (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, insulin, cortisol)
✔️ Functional nutrition & lifestyle strategies to balance hormones naturally
✔️ Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) when appropriate for peri/menopause
✔️ Targeted supplements & peptides for energy, brain health, metabolism, and cycle support
✔️ Personalized care plans tailored to PCOS, perimenopause, or menopause

💛 You don’t have to “just live with it.” Whether you’re managing PCOS in your 20s–30s or navigating perimenopause/menopause in your 40s–50s+, functional medicine offers tools to move forward with strength, resilience, and confidence.

⁉️ Ready to reclaim your balance? Book a discovery call with Dr. Galina today.

09/10/2025

✅ Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Body

Did you know nearly 70% of your immune system lives in your gut? 🦠

If you’re struggling with fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, stubborn autoimmune flares, or skin breakouts — your gut may be the missing piece. When your gut barrier is compromised (aka “leaky gut”), toxins + food particles seep into the bloodstream, triggering widespread inflammation.

That’s why Dr. Galina starts with advanced gut testing to uncover:
🔎 Hidden infections (candida, parasites)
🔎 Microbiome imbalances
🔎 Inflammation + nutrient absorption issues

With these insights, we create a personalized leaky gut protocol that helps calm inflammation, restore gut barrier function, and free up your immune system’s energy to heal. 🌿

👉 If you’ve been living with chronic symptoms, don’t ignore your gut. Healing starts from the inside out. Learn more about our services today!

09/08/2025

🌸 September is PCOS Awareness Month 🌸

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 10 women worldwide, yet so many are left undiagnosed, misunderstood, and under-supported. It’s one of the most common hormonal disorders, but it’s also one of the most overlooked.

This month isn’t just about awareness — it’s about empowerment, education, and community. 💚

Dr. Galina ND (PCOS Dr) believes:
✨ Knowledge is power — understanding your body is the first step toward healing.
✨ Women deserve compassionate, root-cause care — not just symptom management.
✨ Sharing your story breaks the silence and gives others hope.
✨ You are not defined by PCOS — your resilience, strength, and determination inspire change.

Throughout September, let’s come together to:
💚 Raise awareness of PCOS signs & symptoms
💚 Advocate for more research + better treatments
💚 Support one another with encouragement & compassion
💚 Create lasting change for women’s health

Your journey with PCOS is unique, but you are not alone. With the right support and a personalized approach, you can find balance, improve your health, and reclaim your energy.

Together, we can transform awareness into action — and inspire a brighter, healthier future for women everywhere. 🌿💫

👉 Tag a friend who inspires you on their PCOS journey. Let’s spread awareness, strength, and support this month. 💚

09/01/2025

💚 Wellness isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a way of life. Take time for it!

Whole-body, root-cause healing means looking beyond symptoms and truly understanding the connection between your sleep, energy, hormones, gut health, and stress. 🌿

I encourage you to TAKE TIME, to pause, reflect, and choose just one area of your health to focus on. Whether it’s balancing your hormones, improving energy, or resetting your nutrition, small steps add up to big change. 💫

Here are some ways I can support you:
🌱 Functional lab testing to uncover hidden imbalances
🥦 Personalized nutrition plans
🧘‍♀️ Stress & inflammation support
💬 1:1 consultations to get to the root cause

💫 Ready to start your wellness journey? Contact us today!

08/29/2025

🌟 Nutrition as Medicine: A Vital Approach to PCOS 🌟

Living with PCOS can feel overwhelming—but the right nutrition can make a powerful difference. Dr. Galina, a naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s health, shares how food is more than fuel: it’s medicine for restoring balance and healing from the inside out. ✨

Her key nutrition foundations for PCOS include:
🥦 Low-glycemic, fiber-rich veggies → steady blood sugar, fewer cravings
🐟 Omega-3s → calm inflammation & support hormone balance
🍳 High-quality protein → stable energy and satiety
🌸 Nutrients like magnesium, zinc & inositol → ovarian health & insulin sensitivity

But nutrition is only part of the picture. Dr. Galina emphasizes a holistic, root-cause approach—addressing gut health, stress, inflammation, and hormones with personalized care, lab testing, and natural support.

“Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools we have—not only to reduce symptoms… but to actually restore hormonal balance.” – Dr. Galina

✨ PCOS affects 1 in 10 women, yet too often treatments only suppress symptoms. It’s time to shift the narrative—from “managing” PCOS to truly healing it with a whole-body approach.

💫 Ready to reclaim your health?
Check out the full feature here: https://www.todayinmedicine.com/article/843664865

Click this link https://drgalinand.com/pcos-call to schedule a FREE Discovery Call and dive deeper into Dr. Galina’s functional medicine insights.

07/20/2025

🌞 Feeling low, stressed, or stuck in a funk? It’s time to reset your mood—naturally.
Introducing the FREE 21-Day Mood Boost Challenge 💛

🚨 STARTS TOMORROW - JULY 21st
👉 Register here: https://l.bttr.to/NabXC

Let’s spend the next 3 weeks focusing on what truly lifts us up:
✨ Nourishing food
🧘‍♀️ Mindful moments
🚶‍♀️ Energizing movement

This challenge is your invitation to:
🥗 Eat to fuel your mood—with weekly meal plans & grocery lists
🧠 Practice uplifting mindfulness tools (so doable, even on busy days!)
💃 Move your body with proven mood-boosting workouts
💬 And join a private support group for daily motivation & connection

You’ll walk away feeling:
✔️ Lighter & more energized
✔️ Less anxious, more resilient
✔️ Empowered with habits that actually stick

🎉 Ready to feel GOOD again? Join the free challenge and let’s boost your mood from the inside out.

👉 Link to sign up: https://l.bttr.to/NabXC

07/02/2025

🎯 PCOS: Managing Symptoms vs. Addressing Root Causes

Most doctors focus on symptom management.
Functional medicine asks WHY your hormones are imbalanced in the first place.
✨ The difference? One masks the problem, the other supports your body's natural healing.

Which approach would YOU choose for your PCOS journey?
💪 Remember: PCOS doesn't define you - YOU define PCOS!

06/26/2025

🌿 Dr. Galina Brings a Whole-Body Approach to Radiant, Healthy Skin with Holistic Skincare 🌿

Your skin is more than just the outer layer—it’s a reflection of your internal health. That’s why Dr. Galina’s approach to skincare goes beyond surface-level solutions. By addressing the root causes of skin concerns—like diet, hormones, digestion, and immunity—she empowers patients to achieve radiant, long-term skin health.

✨ "Holistic skincare is not just about what you put on your skin—it’s about understanding how your diet, hormones, digestion, and immune system impact your complexion." — Dr. Galina

Unlike traditional dermatology, Dr. Galina’s unique method combines advanced lab testing, naturopathic medicine, and personalized lifestyle changes to tackle skin issues from the inside out. Whether you're dealing with acne, eczema, rosacea, or dry skin, Dr. Galina uncovers the deeper causes to help you achieve a glowing complexion.

🔍 “I act like a detective, looking for patterns and signs that help me identify what’s really happening inside the body.” — Dr. Galina

With a focus on food sensitivities, gut health, hormonal imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies, her holistic skincare approach is a game-changer. Plus, Dr. Galina also guides you in choosing clean, natural skincare products to support your body’s natural defense system.

Ready to transform your skin from the inside out? 🌟
Schedule a Free Discovery Call: https://l.bttr.to/wJDEr

Full press release: https://www.todayinmedicine.com/article/825593380

06/16/2025

🌸 Infertility Awareness Month — Hope Starts Here!

June is World Infertility Awareness Month — a time to break the silence, build understanding, and stand together in support of the millions of women and families affected by infertility.

At Dr. Galina’s practice, we understand that infertility is often linked to hormonal imbalances and conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). That’s why we take a holistic, personalized approach to fertility — addressing the root causes of reproductive challenges to help you find your path to a healthy pregnancy.

Did you know?
🔹 Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples worldwide.
🔹 PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility in women, impacting hormone balance and ovulation.
🔹 Early evaluation and a tailored plan are key to finding solutions that work for you.

This month, we invite you to join us in raising awareness, sharing stories, and learning about the latest advancements in fertility care, PCOS management, and hormonal health. Dr. Galina is here to provide guidance, compassion, and the expertise you need to navigate this journey.

What We Offer:
🔸 Comprehensive fertility and hormonal evaluations
🔸 Holistic and functional medicine approaches for PCOS and hormonal balance
🔸 Supportive and personalized care every step of the way

Let’s work together to build the family of your dreams — because every family matters. 💛

06/13/2025

✨ Let’s Talk About Hormones & Headaches

Migraines aren’t “just a headache” — they can be deeply disruptive and affect every part of daily life. And for many women, they are closely linked to hormonal fluctuations.

✨ June is National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, a perfect time to bring attention to this often-overlooked issue and explore ways to manage symptoms effectively.

Why Hormones Trigger Migraines:
Hormones like estrogen and progesterone influence how your blood vessels react. When these hormone levels rise or fall quickly, they can trigger migraines in people who are sensitive.

This is especially common:
🔹 Before or during your period
🔹 After starting or stopping birth control
🔹 During pregnancy or postpartum
🔹 Throughout perimenopause and menopause

Natural Approaches to Managing Hormonal Migraines:
✨ Magnesium supplements (shown to help with hormonal migraines)
✨ Acupuncture or trigger-point therapy
✨ Regular sleep & hydration
✨ Balanced meals to stabilize blood sugar
✨ Identifying and managing triggers (foods, stress, weather changes)
✨ Biofeedback or guided relaxation for stress-induced migraines

When to Seek Help - if you're experiencing:
🔹 Frequent headaches that interfere with daily life
🔹 Headaches that worsen with your menstrual cycle
🔹 Vision changes, nausea, or sensitivity to light and sound
🔹 Migraines that don’t respond to OTC meds
It’s time to talk to your provider. You don’t have to suffer silently — there are preventive treatments and hormone-related strategies that can make a big difference.

06/11/2025

❗Eczema, Naturally! If you're relying on steroid creams to manage eczema flare-ups, you’re not alone—but there's another way.

Eczema can be a sign of underlying issues like:
🦠 Gut dysbiosis
🍞 Food sensitivities
🧠 Immune over-activation
🧃 Detox overload

🌱 Naturopathic support means working on gut healing, reducing inflammation, restoring skin barrier function, and supporting the immune system naturally—with botanicals like calendula, chamomile, and licorice root.

Your skin deserves to feel calm, soothed, and nourished. Let’s get to the root together.

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Lincolnwood, IL
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