Well Empowered
2025-06-10T16:01:06.575Z
A Life-Changing Experience with Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer – Functional Medicine at Its BestAfter hitting dead ends with traditional medicine, I found Dr. H through an online search for local functional medicine practitioners. I loved that she offered a free 30-minute consultation. By the end of that conversation, I knew she was going to be able to help me.I had previously seen both a gastroenterologist and a rheumatologist for symptoms like bloating, incomplete digestion, inconsistent food sensitivities, poor sleep, low motivation, and daily fatigue. Despite numerous appointments and tests, I was told I didn’t have celiac or an autoimmune disease—yet no further answers were offered. I left those visits feeling frustrated, dismissed, and still very unwell.Dr. H was a completely different experience. Not only were our sessions virtual (a huge plus for my schedule), but she also went deep into understanding my full health picture—not just the digestive symptoms, but my energy levels, sleep quality, and diet. She ordered a comprehensive blood panel and a microbiome analysis, both of which revealed critical information that standard tests had missed.Dr. H has an incredible depth of knowledge, particularly when it comes to interpreting lab results beyond just what’s "normal" by conventional standards. For instance, while my vitamin B levels technically fell within a standard range, she identified that they were still too low for me to function optimally—and that deficiency was likely contributing to my fatigue. The microbiome test revealed I had a parasite, which was disrupting my gut health and overall well-being. I couldn’t help but wonder why the GI specialist hadn’t tested for this years ago.Dr. H prescribed targeted supplements to address the deficiencies and eliminate the parasite—vitamin B, magnesium, and fish oil among them. She truly tailors treatment to each individual, and her guidance has made a profound difference in how I feel day to day.Though this type of care typically isn’t covered by insurance, I would absolutely invest in it again. The clarity, relief, and improvement I’ve experienced are worth every penny. I finally feel like someone truly listened, dug deeper, and helped me get to the root of my symptoms. I’m so grateful to have found her!