I have learned SO MUCH about my body thanks to Dr. Sexton and my health coach, Katie

The first time I ever heard the words “autoimmune condition” was when I was 24 years old sitting in a doctor’s office with a rash all over my face, swollen hands, and painful joints. I had no idea what to expect and every personal testimony on the internet was less than promising that I would ever live a pain free life. My first ever appointment with my rheumatologist, I asked if there was a diet that I could eat that would help my symptoms. He informed me that “no diet will help improve any of my symptoms.”

Over the past 8 years I have developed another autoimmune condition, tried several diets on my own to heal my body, and I have seen several doctors that have just offered steroid medications as a solution.

I started to focus on living a more holistic lifestyle and found Naperville Integrated Wellness (NIW). My first visit I was given the warmest welcome and instantly felt comfortable being in the facility. There are many things I love about NIW, what I especially love is that Dr. Sexton takes the time to review every section of my lab results with me and answers every single question I have. I know this may seem like a standard procedure for most but, in the past 8 years that was the first time I have ever laid my eyes on my lab work and definitely the first time it was ever explained to me in great detail.

Dr. Sexton informed me of information I was never made aware of by my conventional doctor. When I followed up with my primary rheumatologist, I informed him of the blood-work results that I received from NIW. I asked specifically if my last results from a year ago stated that I was anemic like my blood-work from NIW showed. My rheumatologist indicated that my blood-work did show that I was anemic a year ago and I was not only never informed, but I didn’t have the information I needed to address this issue. That is just one example of new information I learned from by Dr. Sexton. I could write a book with more examples.

I have learned SO MUCH about my body thanks to Dr. Sexton and my health coach, Katie. I have been on a strict vegetarian diet for 5+ years and without the specific blood-work Dr. Sexton conducts, I would have never known that I have been eating foods that did not benefit my body for so long. I honestly believe that living a “healthy lifestyle” looks different for everyone. Dr. Sexton and Katie help you figure out what healthy looks like for YOU.

Since starting with NIW, I have noticed the inflammation in my body has dramatically decreased, my mental health is better than it has ever been before, I wake up in the morning full of energy and my autoimmune conditions are getting better each day.

Three months ago, I was looking up reviews trying to find any reason not to move forward with NIW. I thought I could start to heal my body on my own without paying someone else to help me. After my first appointment, I realized that I learned so much information that I would never learn on my own. I also realized that I would not have learned the information Dr. Sexton provides from my conventional doctor. I put my house buying on hold and I decided that I needed to invest in my health. It has always been so easy for me to invest in my education or a great vacation but when it comes to my health, I have reservations. I realized that the only way I will be successful in my career and personal life is if I have a strong foundation in my health to get me through the stressful moments and good moments.

I am not an individual who makes a lot of money. I work for a non-profit company that I love but as you may know, is not the highest paying job. Investing in my health and putting the expenses that I could on the back burner was the best decision I could have made.

I am so grateful for my entire team at NIW. This program has been life changing. My suggestion is to take the leap of faith. I promise it will be worth it.