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🩺 CFMP: Certified Functional Medicine Practitioners
🥼DC: Doctor of Chiropractic
✝️Faith Based Functional Medicine
💕Specializing in womens hormones and health
💡Analyzing gut & hormone levels
🔐 Holistic health

Dr Mikhaila Riska & Dr Shea Horton

06/22/2026

The Israelites had a 40-day journey…
and turned it into 40 years.

“Not one of you will enter the land I swore… except Caleb and Joshua.” (Numbers 14:30)

Not because God failed them—
but because they questioned, complained, delayed, and disobeyed the direction they were given.

“The Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years…” (Deuteronomy 8:2)

And if I’m being honest… I see the same thing in women’s health every single day.

You ask for answers.
You get a plan.
But then you:
→ Do it halfway
→ Pick and choose what feels easy
→ Quit when it gets uncomfortable
→ Look for a different answer instead of following through

“They would not enter because of their unbelief.” (Hebrews 3:19)

And then wonder why you still feel stuck.

Healing doesn’t take decades.
Disobedience does.

The wilderness was never the promise—
it was the consequence of not trusting the path laid out in front of them.

You don’t need more information.
You need obedience, discipline, and accountability.

“Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” (James 1:22)

Because you can have access to the Promised Land…
and still die in the desert if you refuse to walk in the direction you’ve been given.

Dr M

06/22/2026

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06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the men who lead with faith first.

At FVFM, we talk a lot about women’s health—but today we honor the men who cover their families in prayer, lead with integrity, and show up day after day with strength and humility.

The fathers who:
• put the Lord first
• love their families sacrificially
• work hard without needing applause
• and still find a way to make their kids laugh

That kind of leadership matters more than any protocol, supplement, or routine.

Because a home led in faith creates peace that no prescription ever could.

To the dads who are doing it God’s way—quietly, consistently, faithfully—we see you.

And we’re so grateful for you 🤍

06/19/2026

We joke that we like living like it’s the 90s. Some nights just feel like a slice of Heaven 🥰

The kids were climbing old metal swing sets that squeak with every push. Running in packs until dark. No one worried about curfews because every parent knew every child. The kind of night where nobody was in a hurry and nobody was looking at their phones.

Just people being together.

Last night our little town gathered under the stars to watch Toy Story, and somewhere between the laughter, the popcorn, and the sleepy heads resting on our shoulders, I found myself wishing I could freeze time.

Because one day these little hands won’t reach for mine.
One day they won’t ask to sit on my lap for the movie.
One day they’ll be too big to carry back to the car asleep.

But last night, they were still little.

And as I looked around at the families scattered across blankets and lawn chairs, I couldn’t help but think how kind God is to give us these ordinary moments that end up becoming the memories we treasure most.

Not the grand milestones.
Not the expensive adventures.

Just a summer night.
A small town.
Children laughing freely.
Parents soaking it all in.
And a sky full of stars reminding us that the sweetest parts of life are often the simplest.

I used to think I was building a life for my children.

Now I realize we’re building memories together.

And someday, when they’re grown, I pray they remember these nights—the smell of summer, the sound of laughter, and the feeling of being deeply loved.

Thank You, Lord, for letting us live this beautiful, ordinary life. 🤍

“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” Psalm 126:3

06/18/2026

Watching my kids swing back and forth…
same motion, over and over again…
And it hit me—
✨ The body loves rhythm.
Not chaos.
Not extremes.
Not “on track” Monday and off the rails by Thursday.
But consistency.
Nourishment.
Rest.
Daily patterns that feel safe.
Because when your body feels safe…
your hormones respond.
But most moms are stuck in survival mode:
– skipping meals
– running on caffeine
– staying up too late
– pouring into everyone else first
And then wondering why their body won’t “cooperate.”
It’s not a discipline problem.
It’s a rhythm problem.
God designed your body to function in patterns—
just like this swing… steady, predictable, supported.
✨ When you give your body that, everything starts to shift.
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If you’re ready to get your body back into rhythm → DM me “RESET”

06/17/2026

If you’re a Christian trying to lose weight… this might offend you.
You go to GOD for everything—

except discipline around your health.

You say you struggle with self-control,
but ignore where it actually comes from.

“Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in Me.” (John 15:4)

Discipline isn’t something you force…
it’s something you bear.
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It’s a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23).

So if there’s no fruit—
it’s not a willpower problem,
it’s a connection problem.
GOD doesn’t just want parts of your life.

He wants all of it—yes, even your health.
Surrender. Abide. Stay connected.
That’s where the discipline comes from.

Follow for more faith + fitness truth 🤍

06/16/2026

✨ Something Beautiful is Coming ✨

A new faith-based healing framework is being created at FVFM.

Helping women move from **surviving → thriving** through:

🤍 Faith
🌿 Root Cause Healing
⚖️ Hormone Balance
🍎 Metabolic Health
✨ Sustainable Wellness

**Stay tuned.**
The journey is almost here.

A new way to guide women through healing.

Faith. Function. Freedom.

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Something has been stirring on my heart for quite some time…

At Fox Valley Functional Medicine, I believe healing is about so much more than chasing symptoms. It’s about restoring the body, mind, and spirit according to God’s design.

Over the past several months, I've ’een building something special—a framework to help women navigate their healing journey with clarity, faith, and purpose.

This isn't just another protocol.

It's a’roadmap.

A way to move from surviving to thriving.

And I cannot wait to share it with you. 🤍

For now… stay tuned. 👀✨

*"I come that they may have life and have it abundantly."* —”John 10:10

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I used to think burnout meant I needed a better routine… more discipline… more coffee.But some days, it looks like chasi...
06/15/2026

I used to think burnout meant I needed a better routine… more discipline… more coffee.

But some days, it looks like chasing toddlers with cold coffee in your hand, laundry piling up, and realizing you haven’t sat down once.

And somehow… you still end up at the fridge.
Not because you’re hungry — but because you’re empty.

Physically. Emotionally. Spiritually.

And that’s where the Lord meets me.

In the quiet hum of the kitchen.
In the chaos I didn’t finish.
In the moment I reach for something to fill me…

He gently reminds me:
*“I am the bread of life.”* (John 6:35)

Not another snack.
Not more willpower.
Not pushing harder.

Him.

Because the truth is — so many women I work with aren’t failing…
They’re depleted.

Hormones tanked.
Blood sugar crashing.
Adrenals running on fumes.
Trying to pour into everyone else with nothing left.

And we’ve been told to just “push through.”

But your body isn’t broken.
It’s asking for support.

This is where I come in 🤍

I help women like you rebuild from the inside out —
balancing hormones, healing your gut, restoring your energy —
so you’re not just surviving motherhood…

You actually feel like yourself again.

Because you deserve more than burnout in a beautiful home.

And friend…
next time you find yourself standing at the fridge, exhausted —

Pause.

He’s there too.

“Chasing toddlers all day…
Ending up at the fridge exhausted…”

→ “It’s not lack of discipline. It’s depletion.”

→ “And the Lord meets you there 🤍”

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✨ PRAISE & PRAYER SUNDAY ✨As we close out another week, let’s take a moment to reflect on God’s goodness and faithfulnes...
06/14/2026

✨ PRAISE & PRAYER SUNDAY ✨

As we close out another week, let’s take a moment to reflect on God’s goodness and faithfulness.

I saw this post in : https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DeHn1X7ok/? (if you’re in the Fox Valley be sure to join)!!

🌸 What is one thing you’re praising God for this week?
🌸 What is one prayer request we can lift up for you or your family?

At Fox Valley Functional Medicine, we believe healing encompasses the body, mind, and spirit. One of the greatest gifts we can offer each other is encouragement through prayer.

Drop your praise and prayer request below. Our community would be honored to celebrate with you and pray alongside you. 🤍

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1

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