You’re here because you’re still searching for a path to recovery. Most people come to a doctor for help with symptoms, but what they truly seek is stability—feeling more than just "better." Stability means having the energy and mental calm to fully engage with your work, loved ones, and passions without daily struggle. That's what it means to "get your life back."
At the heart of my practice is a commitment to understanding YOU—your unique life, your unique biochemistry. Using personalized lab testing, I develop a treatment plan that addresses the root of your health issues. Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, amino acid therapy is a highly individualized, science-based method designed to restore balance to your body’s chemistry.
The Power of Amino Acids
Amino acids are the most important nutrients we can consume. They form the building blocks of life, making up 65% of your body’s dry weight (excluding water), and they govern every major biochemical reaction in the body. Every protein, hormones except for steroids,, and nearly all neurotransmitters are made of amino acids. Yet medicine and society have yet to fully grasp their power and importance.
I've been working with amino acids for over four decades, using them to treat everything from anxiety and depression to chronic illnesses like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In my experience, patients with chronic illness often show amino acid deficiencies of 35-55%—meaning their body chemistry is severely out of balance. When those deficiencies are corrected, illness and suffering often improve, with 75% of my patients experiencing significant positive outcomes. Even if you're not suffering from a major illness, amino acid therapy can increase energy levels, mental clarity, and overall well-being. It’s a universal approach, capable of helping nearly everyone.
Why Testing is Key
Amino acid therapy is most effective when guided by lab work. I strongly advise against self-prescribing supplements based on general symptoms or advice from health food stores. Without precise blood testing, it’s impossible to accurately assess which amino acids your body is deficient in, and taking the wrong ratio of supplements could cause new deficiencies.
I use specialized labs such as Genova Diagnostics and HDRI (Health Diagnostics and Research Institute) to analyze your amino acid profile. This testing looks at 37 key markers that help identify not only deficiencies but also patterns that point to deeper metabolic imbalances.
Interpreting the Results
Interpreting amino acid lab data requires extensive experience and a deep understanding of metabolic processes. Many labs provide automated reports, but I find these fall short. My analysis focuses on three key areas:
1.Single Nutrient Deficiencies: Identifying deficiencies in specific amino acids like tyrosine or glutamine.
2.Pattern Recognition: Looking for abnormal patterns in areas like muscle chemistry (branched-chain amino acids), blood sugar (glycogenic amino acids), or detoxification pathways.
3.Markers: Identifying specific markers that highlight underlying conditions, such as leaky gut syndrome or protein deficiency.
Amino Acids and Their Roles
A few examples of what specific amino acids can do:
Alanine – Supports blood sugar regulation.
Carnitine and Arginine – Aid in heart health.
Glutamine – Helps with digestive issues.
Taurine – Stabilizes brain and heart tissue, useful for bipolar illness, epilepsy, and arrhythmias.
Tyrosine – Improves depression linked with memory and concentration problems.
Tryptophan – Alleviates anxiety and insomnia.
The Broader Nutritional Picture
While amino acids are the foundation, I also test for vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids. Comprehensive lab work helps me identify treatable abnormalities that may be contributing to your symptoms. Often, it takes two hours to thoroughly explain and interpret this data in a way that connects directly to your health concerns.
A Holistic Approach to Treatment
Amino acid therapy is not just about correcting deficiencies—it’s about rebalancing your entire biochemistry, including your brain. Healing requires patience, commitment, and an understanding that no treatment can heal without the activation of your own inner healer. This approach not only restores physical health but also supports deeper emotional and spiritual healing.
The Path Forward
This integrative approach is not the “right” way for every clinician, but it reflects my understanding of what works best for long-term, sustainable recovery. By focusing on balancing body, mind, and spirit through amino acid therapy and other integrative methods, I aim to help you regain stability and live life to its fullest.
