MEET DR. LISA JAMES
My name is Lisa James (Brindley). I am a West Branch native, graduating from Ogemaw Heights in 2005. From there I completed my Bachelors degree in Exercise and Health Science from Alma College in 2009 and received my Doctorates degree in Physical Therapy from Elon University (North Carolina) in 2012. My husband Matthew and I live in the Alger area with our 2 children, 3 large dogs, and several types of birds including chickens, peacocks, pheasants, and emu. I love to garden, run, and do woodworking crafts with my husband. I have always been a natural health advocate from clean eating, exercise, chemical avoidance, and use of natural supplementation and essential oils. While I was having some of my own health issues arising, I sought the help of Theresa Schmitt at Saks Wellness Center in Gaylord Michigan. This set me out on a journey to learn even more about health and the drive to add more tools to my tool box in order to help more people outside of what I already was doing as a physical therapist. I have completed training in Nutrition Response Testing © from Ulan Nutritional Systems and have been using this method of testing at my practice. It has really opened doors to being able to be specific on recommendations for people and helping them become happier, healthier versions of themselves.
WHAT IS NUTRITION RESPONSE TESTING©
Wellness is Possible in a Seemingly Unhealthy World
Nutrition Response Testing © is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body in order to determine underlying causes of ill health. When these are corrected through safe, natural, nutritional means, the body can repair itself in order to attain and maintain more optimum health. Nutrition Response Testing© is very precise and scientific.
In Nutrition Response Testing© we have two parts: the analysis (the assessment of your body’s current health status) and the personalized health improvement program (using designed clinical nutrition).
Each area of the body that gives a response represents a specific organ, tissue, or function, and indicates the effect that energy, or the lack of energy, is having on the body. By testing these organs / areas, we have a system of monitoring your body at each visit that has proven to be extremely accurate clinically, and that helps us identify exactly what the body needs and how well we are meeting that need.
The Practitioner contacts these areas with his/her own hand. With the other hand, he/she will test the muscle of your extended arm. If the organ/area being contacted is “active” the nervous system will respond by reducing energy to the extended arm, and the arm will weaken and drop. This drop signifies underlying stress or dysfunction, which can be affecting your health.
3 PHASES OF HEALING
PHASE 1
Fine Tuning Phase
Once you start on your initial nutritional supplement program, it generally takes four to six office visits to have it completely fine tuned. These visits are normally completed weekly to ensure proper monitoring. During this time we will also be reviewing your diet and offering you guidance in regard to any essential improvements necessary in order to maximize your gains.
If you are currently taking any vitamins, minerals, or other nutritional supplements on a regular basis, please continue to do so. At an appropriate time during your fine tuning phase we will help you evaluate these other supplements in relation to your current condition.
PHASE 2
Observation Phase
After the initial fine tuning phase is completed, meaning that your nutritional program is stabilized, you will be ready to start your first 12- week Healing and Observation Phase.
Monitoring all of your active organ areas to ensure that your body is responding appropriately to your program
.At the end of this 12-week Healing and Observation Phase we will re-evaluate your progress in order to determine your actual rate of recovery and what additional recommendations might be needed in order for you to maintain maximal health improvement.
PHASE 3
Maintenance Phase
Once you have achieved a more optimum health level, naturally you will want to stay well. This is most easily accomplished through routine Nutrition Response Testing office visits over the next year and beyond. Frequency is determined on an individual basis, anywhere from monthly to annually. They typically will start at a more frequent level and will get fewer and farther between as required.
Most maintenance programs require lesser amounts of nutritional supplements then were needed in the earlier phases to “protect your investment in your health”. Getting into a maintenance program will allow us to continue to assist you and your body to maintain the health improvements you have experienced at this point.
Nutrition Consulting
Part of the Designed Clinical Nutrition with the Nutrition Response testing© is to help you with your food choices in order to reach your health and wellness goals more quickly. Diet is 70% of our overall health, so if we leave out this potion, we will only be handling a fraction of the body’s needs.
A food log or food diary is helpful in order for us to monitor your diet and give you tips and pointers on choosing the best options for you. Sometimes there is a certain food or food group that will show up during testing as one that your body reacts negatively to. It is hard to avoid these things completely and oftentimes these things can be hidden in the ingredient lists of some of your favorite foods that you are not aware of. Also, giving you tips on adding more proteins and fats into your diet, decreasing your carbohydrate content, and making your favorite foods a healthier option for you. With this piece of the puzzle, we can get you the best results with your program.
NUTRITION RESPONSE TESTING PRICE LIST
$140-ADULT*
$ 40-CHILDREN
Includes initial consult, Nutrition Response Testing, HRV testing/body analysis, and Report of Findings
*1/2 off if referred by family or friend.
$60-ADULT
$30-CHILDREN
$70 Extended follow up visits
$30 Follow up HRV testing
SUPPLEMENTS
Average Supplement cost per month will run between $75-$150 per month in the health and observation phase
$576
12 visits including additional HRV and body analysis testing at no additional cost
* Supplements not included in plan
$288
6 visits including additional HRV and body analysis testing at no additional cost
* Supplements not included in plan
OTHER SERVICES
Full Body Thermography
Ion Cleanse Foot Detox
PEMF Mat
There are many ways to stay fit and healthy along life’s journey. Well Within Reach is here to help you stay on the right path throughout.
Well Within Reach offers Nutrition Coaching in the office or through a virtual option.
$25 per session
Individual Nutrition Counseling is a one on one session with Dr. Lisa tailored to your nutritional needs and inquires. Sessions include food log discussion, dietary education and guidance in your day to day nutritional journey.
$25 per class
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Nutrition Coaching Classes are a one on one session with Dr. Lisa. Each one hour session is geared toward a specific topic that can guide you on your nutritional journey. Check out our list of classes below and schedule your session today!!
The Guidance You Need
Breakfast with Protein
Cut the Sugar
Healthy Fats & Water
Balancing Blood Sugar
Gluten-Free the Healthy Way
Grocery Shopping and Label Reading
Meal Planning and Cooking
Digestive Health
Bone Health
Stress Mangement
Toxic Free Body Care
Maximize Health Potential