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Total Recovery Lecture Series: Inflammation & Obesity: A Troublesome Relationship, Part 2
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Major advancements in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies have revolutionized the way orthopedic injuries, spinal disks, nerves, and joints are treated. They are also starting to revolutionize the treatment of autoimmune disease, heart and brain disorders including nerve damage and spinal cord injuries.
Dr. Gary Kaplan (kaplanclinic.com/provider/gary-kaplan-d-o) recently traveled to Argentina to visit Dr. Gustavo Moviglia, Associate Professor, Wake Forest School of Medicine, and his daughter, Dr. María Teresita Moviglia Brandolino, of ACIDTA, Buenos Aires, to learn more about these advances... he was also a patient.
Why Stem Cell Therapy?
Stem cells are essentially "immature" cells that become different types of mature cells. As infants, we have stem cells present in very large numbers. However, as we age the number of stem cells decline, which in turn limits our regenerative capabilities.
Stem cells have the remarkable ability to communicate, coordinate and replicate. When an injury occurs, stem cells localize to the site, initiate the healing response, and regenerate healthy tissue. The goal of stem cell therapy is to enhance the body's innate repair system by calling even more stem cells to an injured area.
Dr. Moviglia and Dr. Teresita's work in this field has shown promising results, and in a number of different areas: regenerating discs, remodeling bone, healing damaged nerves, and spinal cord repair.
As a patient, Dr. Kaplan will be receiving treatments for osteoarthritis. Currently there is no effective treatment for the progression of osteoarthritis and patients are most often focused on pain management. Stem cell therapy has shown it can improve both pain and mobility of the affected area. Dr. Gary will be chronicling his experience and we wish him the best outcome!
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Resolving chronic conditions requires a multidimensional approach. By incorporating the best elements of both conventional and alternative medicine, our goal is always to address not only a patient’s physical symptoms but also to treat the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process.
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At the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine we offer patients a unique diagnostic protocol — taking the time to talk with patients to understand their symptoms, their medical history, which treatments have and haven’t worked in the past, and reviewing patients’ musculoskeletal, physiological and even emotional systems.
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Yoga is something that anyone, of any age, can do anywhere; the benefits are many and risks few when done correctly. Make sure to watch Parts 1 and 2 to learn a few simple poses you can try at home!
About Dr. Lisa Lilienfield..
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"My goal is to help my patients get well by finding a balance in life — not just physically, but in mind, body and spirit. I look at each patient’s medical history, family history, medications, sleep problems, adrenal and other endocrine problems. We do a thorough workup and develop a treatment plan. Sometimes relatively simple changes can radically improve a patient’s health!”
Dr. Lilienfield’s approach to care comes from a Functional Medicine (FM) perspective, treating the “whole person,” not just her patient’s symptoms. Each new patient visit starts with a look back in time to find stressors or traumas that may be contributing to his or her health condition
About the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine..
kaplanclinic.com/about/why-kaplan-center
Resolving chronic conditions requires a multidimensional approach. By incorporating the best elements of both conventional and alternative medicine, our goal is always to address not only a patient’s physical symptoms but also to treat the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process.
Yoga is something that anyone, of any age, can do anywhere; the benefits are many and risks few when done correctly. Make sure to watch Parts 1 and 2 to learn a few simple poses you can try at home!
About Dr. Lisa Lilienfield..
kaplanclinic.com/provider/lisa-lilienfield
"My goal is to help my patients get well by finding a balance in life — not just physically, but in mind, body and spirit. I look at each patient’s medical history, family history, medications, sleep problems, adrenal and other endocrine problems. We do a thorough workup and develop a treatment plan. Sometimes relatively simple changes can radically improve a patient’s health!”
Dr. Lilienfield’s approach to care comes from a Functional Medicine (FM) perspective, treating the “whole person,” not just her patient’s symptoms. Each new patient visit starts with a look back in time to find stressors or traumas that may be contributing to his or her health condition
About the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine..
kaplanclinic.com/about/why-kaplan-center
Resolving chronic conditions requires a multidimensional approach. By incorporating the best elements of both conventional and alternative medicine, our goal is always to address not only a patient’s physical symptoms but also to treat the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process.
Harpreet Gujral, D-NP (kaplanclinic.com/provider/harpreet-gujral), guides us on the proper way to practice this great relaxation exercise!
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If only there was a single pill that could resolve your condition. The reality, however, is that the causes of illness and pain are multidimensional, and effective treatment requires a multidimensional approach.
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Curcumin is fat-soluble, therefore combining it with milk will help to make the curcumin more readily absorbed into the body.
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If you are experiencing the symptoms described by Dr. Lisa and would like to have a consultation, please give us a call at 703-532-4892.
About Dr. Lisa Lilienfield..
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"My goal is to help my patients get well by finding a balance in life — not just physically, but in mind, body and spirit. I look at each patient’s medical history, family history, medications, sleep problems, adrenal and other endocrine problems. We do a thorough workup and develop a treatment plan. Sometimes relatively simple changes can radically improve a patient’s health!”
Dr. Lilienfield’s approach to care comes from a Functional Medicine (FM) perspective, treating the “whole person,” not just her patient’s symptoms. Each new patient visit starts with a look back in time to find stressors or traumas that may be contributing to his or her health condition
About the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine..
kaplanclinic.com/about/why-kaplan-center
Resolving chronic conditions requires a multidimensional approach. By incorporating the best elements of both conventional and alternative medicine, our goal is always to address not only a patient’s physical symptoms but also to treat the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process.
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Over 20 million Americans suffer from debilitating chronic illnesses with varying symptoms. Children can be healthy one day, then crippled the next with emotional outbursts and bizarre symptoms. High-achieving adults can find it impossible to focus or sustain their energy. Now we know why.
A new autoimmune disease has emerged. Exciting medical research at the cutting-edge has clearly identified the condition, but most physicians do not yet understand how the symptoms are connected, much less how to treat this disease, so you can regain your vitality.
WHY YOU ARE STILL SICK explains this new autoimmune disease and shows you the steps you can take to recover. The power to take charge of your own health is in your hands. These are the same techniques Dr. Gary Kaplan uses to treat autoimmune diseases at The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine with astonishing success.
About Dr. Kaplan:
Gary Kaplan, D.O. is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, in McLean, Virginia. A pioneer and leader in the field of integrative medicine, Dr. Kaplan is one of only 19 physicians in the country to be board-certified in both Family Medicine and Pain Medicine. Dr. Kaplan is a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and serves on the Advisory Committee to Health and Human Services for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Center to offer patients suffering with chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. He offers an individualized treatment program to each patient, integrating, as appropriate, both conventional and alternative medical approaches, providing evidence-based medical care that supports and enhances each patient’s natural ability to heal.
In 2015 he established the Foundation for Total Recovery in order to provide support and find a cure for all who suffer with chronic pain and depression by educating patients, building an online community of patients, doctors and researchers, partnering with leading researchers, academics and innovators, and studying data to find a baseline approach to diagnosing and curing neuroinflammation.
Dr. Kaplan is the author of two books, Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression (Rodale, 2014) and Why You Are Still Sick which will be released in 2022.
Breathing training helps anyone but especially those with medical conditions needing lung function improvement, fatigue, brain fog, high Blood Pressure, those who wish to improve endurance.
By improving lung function, you will experience improved oxygenation, less shortness of breath, better exercise tolerance and ultimately a better quality of life.
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In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process. At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health. kaplanclinic.com/about
Rebecca shares her final thoughts about her experience - the highs and the lows - and some great moments from the Closing Ceremonies and her post-climb safari.
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In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process.
About Dr. Lisa Lilienfield
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Lisa Lilienfield, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Lilienfield also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine’s Department of Community and Family Medicine.
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It's hope and healing through knowledge. And don't worry, we'll break everything down to make sure you leave empowered, not confused.
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The Kaplan Center = A More Effective Model of Care.
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In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process.
About Dr. Lisa Lilienfield
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Lisa Lilienfield, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Lilienfield also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine’s Department of Community and Family Medicine.
A true testament to what we can accomplish when we put our minds to it. Bravo, Rebecca!
About Rebecca:
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro has been a dream of Rebecca’s. She is thrilled to be able to share her experience with you.
Rebecca Berkson is a licensed acupuncturist and is NCCAOM Board Certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, and various styles of Japanese acupuncture. Learn more about Rebecca and her services at www.KaplanClinic.com.
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About Rebecca:
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro has been a dream of Rebecca’s. She is thrilled to be able to share her experience with you.
Rebecca Berkson is a licensed acupuncturist and is NCCAOM Board Certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, and various styles of Japanese acupuncture. Learn more about Rebecca and her services at www.KaplanClinic.com.
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About Rebecca:
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro has been a dream of Rebecca’s. She is thrilled to be able to share her experience with you.
Rebecca Berkson is a licensed acupuncturist and is NCCAOM Board Certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, and various styles of Japanese acupuncture. Learn more about Rebecca and her services at www.KaplanClinic.com.
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With the help of her Garmin satellite messaging device you can track her progress here: share.garmin.com/rebeccaberkson
Good Luck Rebecca!
About Rebecca:
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro has been a dream of Rebecca’s.
She is thrilled to be able to share her experience with you.
Rebecca Berkson is a licensed acupuncturist and is NCCAOM Board
Certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes
traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical
sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients.
Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of
acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element,
and various styles of Japanese acupuncture.
Learn more about Rebecca and her services at www.KaplanClinic.com.
If you've ever wondered what you need on a major hike like Mt Kilimanjaro, Rebecca walks us through all the necessities.
About Rebecca Berkson (https://kaplanclinic.com/provider/reb...)
Rebecca is a licensed acupuncturist at The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. She is NCCAOM Board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, and various styles of Japanese acupuncture.
About The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (kaplanclinic.com/about)
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process. At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health.
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About Rebecca Berkson (kaplanclinic.com/provider/rebecca-berkson)
Rebecca is a licensed acupuncturist at The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. She is NCCAOM Board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, and various styles of Japanese acupuncture.
About The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (kaplanclinic.com/about)
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process. At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health.
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She shares some great shots of her hike and talks about her training and progress towards her goal of climbing Kilimanjaro in Jan 2022!
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We understand Long COVID Syndrome better than most physicians do. Long COVID Syndrome is a multisystem disease that needs a multi-dimensional treatment. At The Kaplan Center (www.KaplanClinic.com), treating people with chronic illness is our specialty. We have been treating chronic issues like post Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and a host of other illnesses and disabilities for decades and we are very good at it.
If you have been experiencing symptoms longer than 4 weeks after the initial onset of your symptoms, please visit kaplanclinic.com/long-covid for more information on how we can help you.
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The Kaplan Center = A More Effective Model of Care.
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In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process. At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health.
Harpreet Gujral, DNP, FNP-BC
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Harpreet is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree focusing on Integrative Health and Healing from the University of Minnesota in 2018. Prior to that she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing in New Dehli, India, and went on to get her Master’s Degree from George Mason University in 1999.
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About Ian Taylor Trekking:
Ian has led over 100 Expeditions on 6 continents. For 20 years his company has helped individuals, groups, teams and charities achieve their goals in the mountains. Learn more at www.iantaylortrekking.com
About Rebecca Berkson (https://kaplanclinic.com/provider/reb...)
Rebecca is a licensed acupuncturist at The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. She is NCCAOM Board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, and various styles of Japanese acupuncture.
About The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (kaplanclinic.com/about)
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process. At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health.
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About Rebecca Berkson (kaplanclinic.com/provider/rebecca-berkson)
Rebecca is a licensed acupuncturist at The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. She is NCCAOM Board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, and various styles of Japanese acupuncture.
About The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (kaplanclinic.com/about)
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process. At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health.
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About Rebecca Berkson (kaplanclinic.com/provider/rebecca-berkson)
Rebecca is a licensed acupuncturist at The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. She is NCCAOM Board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, and various styles of Japanese acupuncture.
About The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (kaplanclinic.com/about)
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process. At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health.
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Today, Rebecca answers some questions from our patients.
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About Rebecca Berkson (https://kaplanclinic.com/provider/reb...)
Rebecca is a licensed acupuncturist at The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. She is NCCAOM Board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, and various styles of Japanese acupuncture.
About The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (kaplanclinic.com/about)
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process. At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health.
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About Rebecca Berkson (kaplanclinic.com/provider/rebecca-berkson)
Rebecca is a licensed acupuncturist at The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine. She is NCCAOM Board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, and various styles of Japanese acupuncture.
About The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine (kaplanclinic.com/about)
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process. At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health.
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About Rebecca Berkson, L.Ac, Dip.OM
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Rebecca is a licensed acupuncturist and is NCCAOM Board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her training includes traditional Chinese medicine coupled with anatomy and clinical sciences to provide the safest and most effective care to patients. Rebecca has also studied with teachers in different practices of acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element, and various styles of Japanese acupuncture.
Dr. Lisa Lilienfield explains how The Kaplan Center treats arthritis with a Functional Medicine approach.
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The Kaplan Center = A More Effective Model of Care.
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process.
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Lisa Lilienfield, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Lilienfield also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine’s Department of Community and Family Medicine.
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Functional Medicine (FM) is a holistic, integrative approach to health and well-being that evaluates how each biological system is working and supporting the health of the whole, interconnected body.
Thyroid disorders are commonly associated with a person's energy level but the symptoms vary from person to person and can also affect appearance and mood, often making it even more difficult to cope. The most common symptoms include:
fatigue
sensitivity to cold temperatures
joint pain
changes in mood/depression
constipation
heavy periods
weight gain
Dr. Lisa Lilienfield explains the Functional Medicine approach to treating autoimmune thyroid disease vs conventional practices. She discusses its ATMs (antecedents, triggers, and mediators), testing, and treatment options that may include dietary changes, supplementation, adrenal function, and hormone replacement.
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The Kaplan Center = A More Effective Model of Care.
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In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process.
Dr. Lisa Lilienfield
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Hormonal Imbalances
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Hormones, The Great Communicators: A look at some of the causes of hormonal imbalance.
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At The Kaplan Center, we have been successfully treating IBS for years using a Functional Medicine approach.
Functional Medicine physicians look for signs of imbalance and areas of health that can be optimized. If and when they are found, the next step is looking at factors that could be supporting or exacerbating the disease - like environment, diet, past infections, medications, and levels of stress for example. Once the underlying causes are identified and removed normal digestive function and health can be restored.
In this video, Dr. Lisa Lilienfield explains the Functional Medicine approach to treating IBS.
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A Functional Medicine approach to treatment looks for triggers, predisposing factors, or imbalances that could be contributing to the frequency and severity of your migraines. In this video, Dr. Lisa Lilienfield explains the treatment protocol for migraines at The Kaplan Center.
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Functional Medicine (FM) is a holistic, integrative approach to health and well-being that evaluates how each biological system is working and supporting the health of the whole, interconnected body.
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Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, our goal is to provide an integrative approach, both in the office and through telemedicine, that attends not only to your physical symptoms but also to the underlying factors that are driving all of your health conditions.
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Lisa Lilienfield, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Lilienfield also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine’s Department of Community and Family Medicine.
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At the Kaplan Center, you will find a highly dedicated and skilled team of medical professionals working towards one common goal: returning you to optimal health and keeping you there. For more than 30 years, we have delivered superior, cutting-edge health care in the Washington, DC area. Our uniquely integrative, non-surgical treatment approach, combined with a functional medicine perspective, is highly successful in identifying and addressing the root cause of disease.
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Low testosterone is very common and is often associated with a reduction in sex drive, low energy levels, and unwanted physical changes. Testosterone also plays an important role in cognitive function, bone health, and heart health. While it is natural for men to have a decrease in testosterone as they age, it is extremely important to confront any issues that could be negatively impacting your health and overall well-being.
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Our physicians are board-certified in medical specialties crucial to the non-surgical treatment of chronic pain and illness: family medicine, pain medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, internal medicine, and/or medical acupuncture. Our medical team also includes licensed physical therapists, an acupuncturist, a psychotherapist, a nutritionist, a meditation instructor, and two registered nurses.
kaplanclinic.com/provider/lisa-lilienfield
“My goal is to help my patients get well by finding a balance in life — not just physically, but in mind, body and spirit. I look at each patient’s medical history, family history, medications, sleep problems, adrenal and other endocrine problems. We do a thorough workup and develop a treatment plan. Sometimes relatively simple changes can radically improve a patient’s health!”
kaplanclinic.com/condition/hormonal-imbalances
Diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors, as well as a number of conditions, such as thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, low estrogen, or low testosterone, can all cause hormonal imbalances resulting in symptoms such as musculoskeletal pain, increased pain sensitivity, fatigue, headaches, and a host of other problems, including depression, weight gain, loss of mental acuity, infertility and loss of libido. At The Kaplan Center, our physicians have years of experience treating patients with hormonal imbalances, and we completely reject the notion that “you just have to live with it.”
kaplanclinic.com/service/oshot
The O-Shot® procedure has helped countless women restore their self-esteem and strengthen relationships that have suffered because of sexual dysfunction. Vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, stress incontinence, and difficulty or inability to achieve orgasm all factor into decreased sexual pleasure, but these issues can be corrected.
Music:
"Little Idea" by Scott Holmes Music
Learn more about our telemedicine services and the providers at The Kaplan Center, visit: kaplanclinic.com/all-services/telemedicine
kaplanclinic.com/herbal-medicine-consult
kaplanclinic.com/supplement-consult
kaplanclinic.com/providers
Yoga ( translated from Sanskrit as to Yoke) is a moving meditation, utilizing breathing techniques called Pranayama, which we know will stimulate our parasympathetic nervous system, the opposite of fight and flight.
Here, I am demonstrating Sun Salutation B, which takes all your major joints through a range of motions and warms up the musculature with emphasis on the inhalation and the exhalation.
These poses are the gateway to other standing poses. Enjoy!
“My goal is to help my patients get well by finding a balance in life — not just physically, but in mind, body, and spirit. I look at each patient’s medical history, family history, medications, sleep problems, adrenal, and other endocrine problems. We do a thorough workup and develop a treatment plan. Sometimes relatively simple changes can radically improve a patient’s health!”
- Dr. Lisa Lilienfield
kaplanclinic.com/provider/lisa-lilienfield
Some helpful links..
kaplanclinic.com/lectures/lisa-lilienfield
kaplanclinic.com/three-part-breath-dirga-pranayama-lisa-lilienfield
kaplanclinic.com/the-science-of-breathing-pranayama
Yoga ( translated from Sanskrit as "to yoke") is a moving meditation, utilizing breathing techniques called Pranayama, which we know will stimulate our parasympathetic nervous system, the opposite of fight and flight.
Here, I am demonstrating Sun Salutation A, which along with Sun Salutation B, takes all your major joints through a range of motions and warms up the musculature with emphasis on the inhalation and the exhalation.
These poses are the gateway to other standing poses. Enjoy!
“My goal is to help my patients get well by finding a balance in life — not just physically, but in mind, body, and spirit. I look at each patient’s medical history, family history, medications, sleep problems, adrenal, and other endocrine problems. We do a thorough workup and develop a treatment plan. Sometimes relatively simple changes can radically improve a patient’s health!”
- Dr. Lisa Lilienfield
kaplanclinic.com/provider/lisa-lilienfield
Some helpful links..
kaplanclinic.com/lectures/lisa-lilienfield
kaplanclinic.com/three-part-breath-dirga-pranayama-lisa-lilienfield
kaplanclinic.com/the-science-of-breathing-pranayama
Traditional Chinese Medicine encompasses a lot more than acupuncture. Many of Rebecca's patients have transitioned to cloudvisits for uninterrupted care during COVID-19 limitations. Acupressure techniques, movement & breath techniques, consultations on herbal remedies, essential oils, and more can all be successfully done using cloudvisit appointments.
If you have any questions about how telemedicine works or if you would like to schedule an appointment, give us a call and we'll walk you through it. Our platform is secure, simple, and HIPAA compliant.
Rebecca's services are available to anyone who thinks they could benefit. No referral from a doctor is needed. New patients are welcome!
More helpful links....
kaplanclinic.com
kaplanclinic.com/all-services/telemedicine
kaplanclinic.com/resources/blog
kaplanclinic.com/service/medical-acupuncture
At The Kaplan Center, we pride ourselves on the hands-on, high-touch, close relationships that we cultivate with our patients. There is nothing like the comfort that patients feel when they are in the company of a health care provider who, at that moment, is only there for them.
Do this anytime to ease feelings of fear, tension, and stress in the body.
More helpful links...
kaplanclinic.com/yamas-and-niyamas-of-yoga
kaplanclinic.com/the-science-of-breathing-pranayama
kaplanclinic.com/resources/blog
The Kaplan Center = A More Effective Model of Care.
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process.
At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health.
Links:
kaplanclinic.com/covid19-update-and-guidance
kaplanclinic.com/food-is-medicine-sources-of-immune-boosting-nutrients
kaplanclinic.com/the-science-of-breathing-pranayama
kaplanclinic.com/preparing-for-covid-19 (contains list of supplements referenced in the video above)
kaplanclinic.com/how-to-cope-with-covid-19-fears
kaplanclinic.com/covid19-balancing-clarity-and-concern
kaplanclinic.com/anxiety
The Kaplan Center = A More Effective Model of Care.
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process. At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health.
Expertise
Our physicians are board-certified in medical specialties crucial to the non-surgical treatment of chronic pain and illness: family medicine, pain medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, internal medicine, and/or medical acupuncture. Our medical team also includes licensed physical therapists, an acupuncturist, a psychotherapist, a nutritionist, a meditation instructor, and two registered nurses.
kaplanclinic.com/conditions
Communication
We partner with you by taking whatever time is needed to understand your symptoms, the onset of your condition, the nature of your pain sensations, and the therapies that have and haven’t worked for you in the past. This gives our doctors the critically important time they need to delve into problem areas that otherwise might be overlooked.
kaplanclinic.com/all-services/treatments
Collaboration
We work as a highly coordinated, tightly integrated healthcare team. Depending upon your unique medical needs, your treatment plan may involve supplemental care such as physical therapy, nutritional counseling or stress management classes. On a regular basis, your case is jointly reviewed by all of the Kaplan Center providers you see to ensure that your care is carefully coordinated.
In addition, the Center’s entire medical team, led by the Medical Director, Dr. Gary Kaplan, meets bi-weekly to discuss patient cases. This allows for the full range of the Center’s medical expertise to be brought to bear on your case.
kaplanclinic.com/service/functional-medicine-assessment
Results
You receive a more accurate, comprehensive medical diagnosis, an effective, individualized treatment plan — in writing and in plain English — and continual monitoring to evaluate your progress. In sum, we combine excellent medicine with a highly personal, time-intensive and integrative approach. This allows us to find solutions for chronic pain and other longstanding illnesses that have previously eluded effective treatment. Our goal is to return you to optimal health, and we won’t give up on you.
This focused professional training, our uniquely integrative, non-surgical treatment approach, and our years of experience make us true specialists in successfully treating chronic pain and illness.
kaplanclinic.com/about/why-kaplan-center
About Lisa Lilienfield, MD
Lisa Lilienfield, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Lilienfield also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine’s Department of Community and Family Medicine.
In Dr. Lisa’s words, “My goal is to help my patients get well by finding a balance in life — not just physically, but in mind, body and spirit. I look at each patient’s medical history, family history, medications, sleep problems, adrenal and other endocrine problems. We do a thorough workup and develop a treatment plan. Sometimes relatively simple changes can radically improve a patient’s health!”
Dr. Lilienfield’s approach to care comes from a Functional Medicine (FM) perspective, treating the “whole person,” not just her patient’s symptoms. Each new patient visit starts with a look back in time to find stressors or traumas that may be contributing to his or her health condition.
Read more about Dr. Lisa;
kaplanclinic.com/provider/lisa-lilienfield
Read more about Functional Medicine:
kaplanclinic.com/service/functional-medicine-assessment
About Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine
The Kaplan Center = A More Effective Model of Care.
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Clinic in Arlington, Virginia, to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, his goal was — and continues to be — to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to a patient’s physical symptoms but also addresses the root causes of an individual’s pain and illness, including problems of the mind and spirit that may be contributing to the disease process. At the Kaplan Center, you’ll find professional expertise, strong communication between you and your provider, and a high level of collaboration among the members of our medical team in caring for you. The result: We put you back in charge of your life and help you attain optimal health.
kaplanclinic.com/about
kaplanclinic.com/condition/lyme-disease
kaplanclinic.com/condition/chronic-lyme-disease
kaplanclinic.com/diagnosing-and-treating-lyme-disease
kaplanclinic.com/lyme-disease-four-reasons-it-may-go-undetected
Why the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine?
Be cared for by an unequaled group of board-certified physicians and specialists.
When your health problems are complex, it can be difficult and frustrating to find answers. Your primary care physician may be treating your symptoms without understanding the root of your illness or pain. At the Kaplan Center, you will find a highly dedicated and skilled team of medical professionals working towards one common goal: returning you to optimal health and keeping you there. Our uniquely integrative, non-surgical treatment approach, combined with a functional medicine perspective, is highly successful in identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. For more than 30 years, we have delivered superior, cutting-edge health care in the Washington, DC area.
Dr. Gary Kaplan, our Medical Director and founder, is one of only 19 physicians in the country who is board-certified in both family medicine and pain medicine. Our multidisciplinary medical team includes board-certified physicians skilled in osteopathic manipulative treatment, medical acupuncture, regenerative medicine (prolotherapy, stem cell therapy, and PRP), as well as licensed physical therapists, a psychotherapist, a nutritionist, and a meditation counselor.
Read more about Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine
kaplanclinic.com/about/why-kaplan-center
About the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine:
Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, our goal is to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to your physical symptoms but also to the underlying factors that are driving all of your health conditions.
About Dr. Gary Kaplan:
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Medical Center to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Utilizing a broad range of conventional and alternative medicine strategies, the Center’s physicians, nurses, psychotherapists, dietitian, and physical therapists collaborate closely on patients’ progress, sharing their insights and treatment recommendations to ensure the best outcome for each patient. This coordinated, multidisciplinary approach has proved to be highly effective — especially for patients suffering from complex and longstanding medical problems.
Two companies were of particular interest to Dr. Kaplan, Sana Health, Inc., and URGONight. They offer groundbreaking, innovative technologies in wearable devices that modulate pain perception and sleep patterns.
With over 100 million Americans in daily, and sometimes debilitating pain, these companies are providing real, viable options for consumers who are looking for better ways to manage pain and overall wellness.
About the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine:
Incorporating the best elements of conventional and alternative medicine, our goal is to provide an integrative approach that attends not only to your physical symptoms but also to the underlying factors that are driving all of your health conditions.
About Dr. Gary Kaplan:
In 1985, Dr. Kaplan created the Kaplan Medical Center to offer patients suffering from chronic pain and illness a more effective model of medical care. Utilizing a broad range of conventional and alternative medicine strategies, the Center’s physicians, nurses, psychotherapists, dietitian, and physical therapists collaborate closely on patients’ progress, sharing their insights and treatment recommendations to ensure the best outcome for each patient. This coordinated, multidisciplinary approach has proved to be highly effective — especially for patients suffering from complex and longstanding medical problems.
• How to improve brain function with IV Therapy (NAD), nutritional modifications, & lifestyle changes
• How physical fitness, specifically leaning down and building muscle, translates to a more youthful you
• How keeping hormones in balance can improve midlife irritability, fatigue, bone health, and sexual health
• Options for men and women that will improve their sexual health and strengthen sexual relationships
Some helpful links:
kaplanclinic.com/service/oshot
kaplanclinic.com/all-services/anti-aging-medicine
kaplanclinic.com/all-services/building-a-better-brain
Be cared for by an unequaled group of board-certified physicians and specialists.
kaplanclinic.com/new-patients
When your health problems are complex, it can be difficult and frustrating to find answers. Your primary care physician may be treating your symptoms without understanding the root of your illness or pain. At the Kaplan Center, you will find a highly dedicated and skilled team of medical professionals working towards one common goal: returning you to optimal health and keeping you there. For more than 30 years, we have delivered superior, cutting-edge health care in the Washington, DC area. Our uniquely integrative, non-surgical treatment approach, combined with a functional medicine perspective, is highly successful in identifying and addressing the root cause of disease.
Cosmetic Acupuncture (aka Facial Rejuvenation) is for people who are looking for a natural alternative to reduce the signs of aging and improve inner vitality for a healthy appearance to their face.
For more info on cosmetic acupuncture at the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, visit: kaplanclinic.com/service/cosmetic-acupuncture
More helpful links
kaplanclinic.com/all-services/anti-aging-medicine
kaplanclinic.com/all-services/sports-medicine
kaplanclinic.com/all-services/building-a-better-brain
kaplanclinic.com/about/why-kaplan-center