Burns Family Wellness Care

Burns Family Wellness Care Integrative Osteopathic Family Medicine that is rooted in wellness. I am looking at your mind, body, spirit, and social health. Scholastica in Minnesota.
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I received my undergraduate degree from The College of St. I later earned my Masters of Science in biomedical research followed by my medical degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri. As a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), I love incorporating osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) or osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) with a special focus on fascia (a band or sheet

of connective tissue fibers, primarily collagen, which forms beneath the skin to attach, stabilize, enclose and separate muscles and other internal organs), energy/rhythms, and ligaments/tendons. Treatments are sometimes gentle and relaxing or rigorous. Overall, I care about function and believe in the body’s natural ability to heal itself. I am from a tiny town where you know nearly everyone. To this day, as a family physician, I take great pleasure in seeing all generations of families, as well as tribes of friends. This is a beautiful and multifaceted way to know and care for someone. Throughout my medical training, I gravitated towards the functional medicine approach to constantly ask “why”. My parents, who were science teachers, were my earliest examples of this. Later, colleagues, friends, and even you, my patients, have nurtured this approach. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, gardening, home restoration, traveling, painting, photography, team sports, reading, and especially organizing. I have happy adult children who make the world better (fact!). So my favorite travels are to see or be with them.

09/03/2026

12 hours before bed: no caffeine. Caffeine takes time to metabolize, and even if you drink water, you are not simply “flushing it out.” Your body needs time to process it, so that afternoon coffee may be hurting your sleep more than you think.

3 hours before bed: no food. Digestion takes work. If you eat too close to bedtime, your body is still busy breaking everything down when it should be shifting into rest and recovery mode.

2 hours before bed: no drinks, unless you need to take medication. This one is simple: a full bladder can interrupt your sleep, and broken sleep is not the same as restorative sleep.

1 hour before bed: no screens. Not even for “revenge bedtime procrastination.” You deserve time for yourself, but it should be built into your day, not saved for the very end in a way that works against your health.

Save this and return to it next time you're having trouble sleeping.

09/02/2026

My focus as a wellness professional is combining the two main factors of health. Preventative care, and proactive care. This is both.

Yes, genetics matter with things like dementia, but lifestyle plays a major role too, which means there are steps you can take now to become proactive instead of reactive.

Start with sleep. Poor sleep is commonly seen in dementia patients, and your brain needs deep, consistent rest to repair, regulate, and function well. If eight hours is your magic number, protect those eight hours like your brain depends on it.

Then look at your gut. Gut health is deeply connected to brain health, inflammation, hormones, and immune function. Treat the food sensitivities. Eat your vegetables. Support healthy digestion. Eliminate regularly. Your brain and your gut are having a conversation every single day.

If you want to protect your brain, start acting like your daily habits matter.

Office Space Available for RentLooking for a professional, welcoming space for your healthcare or wellness practice? We ...
09/01/2026

Office Space Available for Rent

Looking for a professional, welcoming space for your healthcare or wellness practice? We have office space available for rent in our Indianapolis location.

We’re open to inquiries from healthcare, wellness, professional services, and other businesses. Reach out to us for availability and details!

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"Antioxidants will detoxify your body"Not true, but working them into your diet will definitely help make your life bett...
08/31/2026

"Antioxidants will detoxify your body"

Not true, but working them into your diet will definitely help make your life better.

Foods like Broccoli, Blueberries, Cabbage, and Kale are all excellent ways to introduce your system to nutrients that push the needle. Remember, consistent actions taken over a period of time will improve your life drastically. You may not notice the difference immediately but you will see results in time.

French Fries look great on your plate, but broccoli feels great in your system.

08/30/2026

Settling is no fun, so why would you even consider it?

We’re excited to share that Dr. Erin Burns has earned a new credential in Personalized Medicine: Immunology, Toxicology ...
08/28/2026

We’re excited to share that Dr. Erin Burns has earned a new credential in Personalized Medicine: Immunology, Toxicology & Oncology through the University of South Florida!

The course explored the connections between immunology, environmental exposures, toxicology, and oncology, including:

🔹 Foundations of immune and cancer biology
🔹 The role of chemical and metal exposures in health
🔹 Environmental factors and the tumor microenvironment
🔹 Personalized approaches to chronic disease
🔹 Therapeutic plasma exchange and IV therapy concepts

At Burns Family Wellness Care, we believe continued education is an important part of providing thoughtful, individualized care. Dr. Burns continues to expand her knowledge so she can look at health from multiple perspectives and better support each patient’s unique needs.

Congratulations, Dr. Burns! 🎉

Would you put a band-aid on a bullet hole?Sure, but only after you treat the root issue. If you just masked the injury a...
08/28/2026

Would you put a band-aid on a bullet hole?

Sure, but only after you treat the root issue. If you just masked the injury and discomfort, you'd be able to see that you ""made an effort"" but those efforts are all for not if you continue to neglect the core issue.

Treatments like PRP are the exact opposite of a band-aid. It uses a concentrated portion of your own blood and places it directly into the area that needs support.

If you've dealt with chronic pain or discomfort, it may be time to try PRP. Check out my website burns.care for more information on booking a PRP session.

08/28/2026

PRP is not an overnight fix.

So be patient with your body.

Remember: There is no such thing as a quick fix.
08/25/2026

Remember: There is no such thing as a quick fix.

08/24/2026

You DON'T need 2,000 calories to run your life.

That number gets repeated like it is some universal rule, but your body is not a nutrition label. As we age, most people naturally eat less. By 50, calorie intake often starts to drop. By 70, many people consume significantly fewer calories per day than they used to.

And that is not automatically a problem. Some days, you may feel hungry and want a full, nourishing meal.

Eat it.

Chew well. Enjoy your food. Let your body receive what it is asking for without turning the whole thing into a guilt spiral. Other days, you may eat more like a hen.

That can be normal too. The point is not to force yourself into a quota just because a number on the internet told you to. The point is to listen.

SERIOUSLY, listen.

Your appetite, energy, movement, sleep, stress, and stage of life all matter. Your body is allowed to change. So nourish it, respect it, and stop treating every meal like a math problem.

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3737 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN
46208

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Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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