Dr. Erin Van Veldhuizen
Journey towards whole-patient care
When Dr. Erin Van Veldhuizen first started her practice, she wanted her primary focus to be on basic chiropractic, with some neurological emphasis. At the time, she aimed to learn more and increase her knowledge of the neurological side of her practice, so she pursued a certification in chiropractic neurology. While conducting her research, Dr. Erin saw that something else was missing from her practice. Her patients were getting better but not attaining the full health benefits she wished for them. She realized that she was only focusing on one of the three systems that control the body – she was treating the nervous system while ignoring the endocrine and immune systems.
As a result, she started researching endocrinology and obtained a Diplomate in Clinical Nutrition and Diplomate from the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition.
Further study of the endocrine system revealed how intimately the nervous system is tied to all of the body systems, so she returned to school and earned her Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology, enabling her to effectively identify, and support all three major systems of the human body.
While studying endocrinology, she also studied women’s health and learned about hormones and identifying hormone-related disorders. This opened another avenue to help women in need.
To expand her ability to offer comprehensive care for patients, Dr. Erin teamed up with functional medicine experts. In many medical practices, patients are just prescribed medications to alleviate symptoms instead of fully addressing their primary concern. Innovative Health and Wellness Group offers patients all of these immediate medical support systems while addressing their long-term health needs to improve their overall well-being.
The core of Dr. Erin’s practice is to restore all of her patients to the best health possible. She does so by identifying the cause of their symptoms and supporting the body’s different systems using natural remedies and medical intervention when needed, giving her patients a clear path to better health.
