The Center for Functional Medicine & Hanes Chiropractic Wellness

04/16/2026

Steve Gibson went from debilitating pain and vertigo so bad doctor’s though he may have had a stroke… to 50+ pounds down and back in the rodeo arena roping!

Steve is one of my Functional Medicine Hero's. He has lost over 50lbs and just did his first rodeo last weekend (after several years away) and finished in the money.

He had chronic low back pain and sciatica which was often debilitating for years. He had migrating joint pain all over, his memory which had always been quite good was slipping, and he had recently gone to the ER due to an acute sudden episode of vertigo that was so bad it dropped him, he could walk and they thought he had a stroke.

Well after a few months of chiropractic, traction and functional neurology and Erchonia Green laser treatment he was doing better. However, it wasn’t until I had built enough trust that he came in as a Functional Medicine patient.

That’s when we discovered several things which really turned things around. He had an autoimmune condition, several nutritional deficiencies and Leaky Gut from chronic antibiotic use and acid blocking medication.

Once we put those pieces of the puzzle together and started to address the nutrient deficiencies, Leaky Gut and autoimmunity - he really started feeling better.

He dropped the 50+ pounds on the AIP diet and antimicrobial supplements. We resolved all his dizziness and vertigo, and his chronic low back pain has been controlled to the point he was ready to start roping again! Way to Go Steve – You are a Functional Medicine Hero!!

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There is much more to his story which I plan to write up on our website www.Center4FunctionalMedicine.com but I had to share his success right away.

Get Functional Medicine & Integrative Medicine services in Redmond & Bend OR at The Center For Functional Medicine with Dr. Coby Hanes.

04/06/2026

03/28/2026

Our gut microbiome keeps showing up as one of the biggest catalyst in our health, mood, brain function and immune function. It's been a privilege and a blessing to have seen this trend starting over 20 years ago and to have helped countless patients reclaim their health with simple diet and lifestyle interventions.
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/1/37?fbclid=IwY2xjawQm82lleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLTXNNanNDaTJXdFVrMkFhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqohoEHTejzmbZ04nwdcxa89hvcKznjGzzeSh4zgAnKnpi_1fx-FRYtBAJ19_aem_L8C7SRlDYf6Oti-76ps_Iw

For years, it has been reported that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia.

03/20/2026

We're hiring! We are looking for that exceptional someone to run our front office. This is not a receptionist position; it's more like a practice coordinator position and requires extraordinary skill, detail, and an exceptional attitude. You'll need to follow all directions on Indeed posting (link below) to be considered. Our current superstar is having to relocate d/t her husband's job.
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Hanes-Chiropractic-Wellness-Center/jobs?jk=650f3e35681b3371&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

03/19/2026

We're hiring! We are looking for that exceptional someone to run our front office. This is not a receptionist position, it's more like a practice coordinator position and requires extraordinary skill, detail, and an exceptional attitude. You'll need to follow all directions on Indeed posting (link below) to be considered. Our current superstar is having to relocate d/t her husband's job.

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02/06/2026

Role of the Gut Microbiota in Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Spondylarthritis: An Update on the Gut–Joint Axis.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10970477/

01/29/2026

For those that take acid blocking medication - Please Consider These Facts. Proper stomach acid is absolutely critical for all these functions.

01/15/2026

Our Metabolic Detoxification program begins tonight at 5:30. We can't wait to see you there. Attached photo from EWG.

Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. It includes two lists: the Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen. These lists highlight which fruits and vegetables are most—and least—likely to be contaminated with pesticide residues when grown conventionally (i.e., not organic).
What Do These Lists Mean?
• The Dirty Dozen includes the top 12 fruits and vegetables found to have the highest levels of pesticide residues.
• The Clean Fifteen includes produce with the lowest pesticide levels, even when not grown organically.

The EWG’s 2025 report revealed that over 75% of non-organic samples tested positive for at least one pesticide, with some containing residues of multiple chemicals.

12/23/2025

✨ Ready to feel your best in 2026? ✨ Join us for Detoxification - The Best Medicine! The adventure begins on Thursday, January 15th at 5:30 PM and goes 4 weeks. Say goodbye to food cravings, muscle/joint pain and brain fog, and enjoy better energy, digestion, focus and clarity! 👇

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/detoxification-the-best-medicine-tickets-1976514501079

12/17/2025

Detoxification - Can help you say goodbye to Food Cravings, Joint Pain and Brain Fog and enjoy better Energy, Digestion, Focus and Clarity! Sign up at the link below 👇

Detoxification - can help you say goodbye to Food Cravings, Joint Pain and Brain Fog and enjoy better Energy, Digestion, Focus and Clarity!

10/29/2025

A few more from the Rainforest. The group of kids in the one picture followed me around the whole time we were in that village.