Advanced Rehab and Medical - Functional Medicine

Advanced Rehab and Medical - Functional Medicine We specialize in helping individuals break free from the relentless grip of exhaustion, empowering them to rediscover their vitality and zest for life!

Book or call today for a free consultation. 731heal.com or 1-888-907-5717. Dr. Meagan M. von Holtz, D.C. has a neuroscience degree from the prestigious Wellesley College in Massachusetts, and she earned her doctorate of chiropractic degree with Summa Cum Laude honors from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. She joined the team at Advanced Rehab and Medical in 2006. She believes that e

very person has something unique and necessary to give to the world through their own life-affirming passions and giftings, and she loves to use all that she has learned and experienced to help people do just that. She has hundreds of hours of advanced training in neurologically based chiropractic, degenerative conditions, nutrition, and functional medicine. It was after her own journey for health and wellness took a dive in 2017, that she found functional medicine and used it to help her become a much healthier version of herself. In November of 2019, she graduated from a year long Mentorship with Kalish Institute of Functional Medicine. She is currently nearing completion of another functional medicine certification with the Functional Medicine Academy. She knows firsthand how health challenges can make us feel like we are sinking and losing ourselves. Her newest passion is to be an expert guide in functional medicine for anyone who wants to become empowered by learning ways to optimize how their own body functions...and experience more life in their life!

๐ŸŒธ If you've noticed changes in your face during perimenopause, you're not imagining them.Changes we notice on the outsid...
09/03/2026

๐ŸŒธ If you've noticed changes in your face during perimenopause, you're not imagining them.

Changes we notice on the outside can sometimes give us clues about what's changing on the inside, too.

Here are five factors that may be playing a role:

๐ŸŒท ๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€
Declining estrogen can affect collagen production, skin hydration, elasticity, and facial volume.

๐Ÿฅ— ๐—ก๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป
Your skin relies on protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to repair, rebuild, and maintain its structure.

๐Ÿฉธ ๐—•๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ
Frequent blood sugar spikes can contribute to a process called glycation, which affects collagen and may contribute to visible signs of aging over time.

๐Ÿ˜ด ๐—ฆ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ & ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€
Poor sleep and chronic stress can influence inflammation, hormone balance, and your skin's natural repair processes.

๐Ÿ’ช ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ฒ & ๐— ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต
Maintaining muscle through regular strength training supports healthy aging, while good metabolic health benefits your whole bodyโ€”including your skin.

๐Ÿ’œ That's why I think it's worth looking beyond what's happening on the surface.

Taking care of your health from the inside out isn't just about how you look. It's about supporting the same systems that influence how you ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—น, ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ.

๐Ÿงฌ Peptides are getting a lot of attention in health and longevityโ€”and they can be a valuable tool for the right person.D...
09/02/2026

๐Ÿงฌ Peptides are getting a lot of attention in health and longevityโ€”and they can be a valuable tool for the right person.

Depending on the peptide and the individual, peptide therapies may be considered for areas such as:

๐Ÿ’ช Recovery and healing
๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ™€๏ธ Muscle preservation and body composition
โšก Metabolic health
๐ŸŒฑ Healthy aging
๐Ÿงฉ Certain digestive concerns

One thing I love about Advanced Functional Medicine being located inside Advanced Rehab and Medical is the number of resources we have under one roof. Our medical providers offer a variety of peptide therapies, along with many other treatment options.

We also have providers from different disciplines who can work together when needed. At the end of the day, we all want the same thingโ€”to help our patients get the best possible outcomes.

But I think the โ€œcannot doโ€ side of this graphic is every bit as important as the โ€œcan doโ€ side.

๐Ÿ’œ Peptides are a tool, not the foundation.

I would be remiss if I suggested that adding a peptide while ignoring nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and the other factors affecting someone's health was the best plan.

Sometimes an advanced therapy can be an incredibly helpful piece of the puzzle. But the goal isn't simply to add more treatments.

๐Ÿ”Ž The real question is what will give YOU the best opportunity to feel better and get the outcome you're looking for?

That's what mattersโ€”and that's where having so many different resources and providers working together can be incredibly valuable.

๐Ÿฅ— Looking for an easy way to add more plants, fiber, and protein to your day?This Mediterranean Three Bean Salad is load...
09/01/2026

๐Ÿฅ— Looking for an easy way to add more plants, fiber, and protein to your day?

This Mediterranean Three Bean Salad is loaded with fiber, protein, healthy fats, and colorful vegetables that support gut and heart health.

Ingredients

๐Ÿซ˜ 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed
๐Ÿซ˜ 1 cup cannellini beans, rinsed
๐Ÿซ˜ 1 cup kidney beans, rinsed
๐Ÿฅ’ 1 cup cucumber, diced
๐Ÿ… 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
๐Ÿง… ยผ cup red onion, finely diced
๐ŸŒฟ ยฝ cup chopped parsley
๐Ÿง€ ยผ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Dressing

๐Ÿซ’ 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
๐Ÿ‹ Juice of 1 lemon
โ€ข 1 tsp Dijon mustard
๐Ÿง„ 1 clove garlic, minced
โ€ข Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1๏ธโƒฃ Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

2๏ธโƒฃ Whisk together the dressing ingredients.

3๏ธโƒฃ Pour over the salad and toss well.

4๏ธโƒฃ Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

๐Ÿ’œ Save this recipe for your next meal prep!

๐Ÿ”Ž It's easy to focus on a single lab result, but one number rarely tells us everything.Your health is constantly changin...
08/31/2026

๐Ÿ”Ž It's easy to focus on a single lab result, but one number rarely tells us everything.

Your health is constantly changing. Hormones fluctuate. Nutrient levels shift. Inflammation can change. Even factors like sleep, stress, illness, exercise, and where you are in your menstrual cycle can influence your results.

Sometimes the most valuable information comes from:

๐Ÿ“ˆ Comparing results over time
๐Ÿงฉ Looking at how different markers relate to one another
๐Ÿ’ฌ Considering your symptoms alongside your labs
๐Ÿ” Looking for patterns, even when individual results fall within the standard reference range

The goal of testing isn't simply to find something โ€œabnormal.โ€ It's to better understand how your body is functioning and use that information to guide your care.

๐Ÿ’œ That's why I don't just look for the H or L next to a number on a lab report. I want to know what the results look like together, how they've changed over time, andโ€”most importantlyโ€”whether they help us understand what you're actually experiencing.

One snapshot can be helpful. ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป.

๐Ÿง  Have you ever noticed that you just don't handle stress the way you used to?Hormonal changes throughout the menstrual ...
08/27/2026

๐Ÿง  Have you ever noticed that you just don't handle stress the way you used to?

Hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause can influence mood, anxiety, sleep, and even how resilient you feel when everyday stress comes your way.

And hormones aren't the only piece of the puzzle.

๐Ÿฅ— Nutrition matters too. Your brain and nervous system rely on nutrients like magnesium, B vitamins, iron, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids to function well. When you're not getting enoughโ€”or you're not absorbing and using nutrients wellโ€”it can be one more factor affecting how you feel.

๐Ÿ˜ด Then add in poor sleep, blood sugar changes, chronic stress, gut health, thyroid function, medications, what's happening in your life, and many other possible influences...

And suddenly the bigger picture matters a lot.

๐Ÿ’œ Mental health is complex, and I would never want to suggest that anxiety or changes in mood can be explained by hormones or nutrition alone.

But I also don't think we should ignore the physical pieces of the puzzle.

If you don't feel like yourself, I like to ask what has changed and look at the whole pictureโ€”because your brain and your body aren't separate from each other.

๐Ÿงช Comprehensive stool testing can provide valuable insights, but it's one piece of the puzzle, not the whole picture.Dep...
08/26/2026

๐Ÿงช Comprehensive stool testing can provide valuable insights, but it's one piece of the puzzle, not the whole picture.

Depending on the test, it can give us information about much more than which bacteria are living in your gut. It may help us look at things like:

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ How well you're digesting and breaking down your food
๐Ÿฅ‘ How well you're breaking down and absorbing fats
โš™๏ธ Whether you're producing enough digestive enzymes
๐Ÿ”ฅ Markers of inflammation in the gut
๐Ÿฆ  The balance of certain gut bacteria
๐Ÿ”ฌ Some parasites or pathogens
๐ŸŒพ Immune responses related to gluten
๐Ÿงฉ Markers that may give us clues about the integrity of the intestinal lining

And because the gut is connected to so many other systems in the body, these findings can sometimes help us better understand symptoms that don't seem obviously digestive.

๐Ÿ”Ž But here's the really important part: getting the test results is not the same thing as knowing what to do with them.

One of the biggest parts of my job is translating all of that information into English so you understand what your results actually meanโ€”and then deciding what deserves our attention first.

If a stool test shows seven different bacteria that are overgrown, that doesn't necessarily mean we should start trying to kill all seven tomorrow. For some people, being too aggressive too quickly can make them feel much worse.

๐Ÿ’œ I prefer to work in steps. I look at the stool test alongside your symptoms, blood work, history, diet, medications, and how sensitive your body tends to be to supplements or dietary changes.

Then we can prioritize what to work on first, see how your body responds, and decide what comes next.

Testing gives us clues. Knowing how those clues fit togetherโ€”and what order to address them inโ€”is where I think the real value begins.

๐ŸŒฑ Most people have probably never given much thought to boronโ€”but this trace mineral may play a role in several areas of...
08/25/2026

๐ŸŒฑ Most people have probably never given much thought to boronโ€”but this trace mineral may play a role in several areas of health.

Boron is found naturally in foods like almonds, avocados, raisins, prunes, and apples. Research has explored its potential role in areas such as bone health, cognitive function, inflammation, and how the body handles nutrients like vitamin D and magnesium.

๐Ÿง  Some research has also found associations between very low boron intake and changes in attention, reaction time, and short-term memory.

The good news? You don't necessarily need to go looking for another supplement.

๐Ÿฅ‘ A varied, whole-food diet that includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and other plant foods can provide boron along with many of the other vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients your body needs.

๐Ÿ’œ While I commonly use therapeutic doses of high-quality supplements in my programs to help support the body and address individual needs, supplements are only one piece of the puzzle.

Creating and sustaining healthy lifestyle habitsโ€”good nutrition, regular movement, restorative sleep, stress management, and yes, JOYโ€”will always be an important foundation for long-term health.

๐Ÿง  Stress doesn't just affect how you feel emotionally. It can affect how you feel physically, too.Many people notice dig...
08/24/2026

๐Ÿง  Stress doesn't just affect how you feel emotionally. It can affect how you feel physically, too.

Many people notice digestive changes during times of stress, such as:

๐ŸŽˆ Bloating
๐Ÿคข Nausea
๐Ÿ˜ฃ Stomach discomfort
๐Ÿšฝ Changes in bowel habits
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Loss of appetite, or feeling hungrier than usual

That's because your brain and your gut are constantly communicating through what's known as the gut-brain axis.

๐Ÿ’œ And here's something I think is important: that doesn't mean your digestive symptoms are โ€œall in your head.โ€ The connection between your brain and your gut is very real, and changes in one can influence the other.

Have you ever been surprised by how much stress affected your gut?

๐Ÿ’œ You don't โ€œjust get bloated sometimes.โ€You're not โ€œjust tired from being busy.โ€And your anxiety, breakouts, brain fog,...
08/24/2026

๐Ÿ’œ You don't โ€œjust get bloated sometimes.โ€

You're not โ€œjust tired from being busy.โ€

And your anxiety, breakouts, brain fog, or other changes in how you feel aren't necessarily something you should simply accept as part of being a woman or getting older.

Your symptoms can be clues.

๐Ÿ”Ž That bloating after lunch? I want to know when it happens, what you ate, how your digestion is functioning, and what else you're experiencing.

โšก That 3 PM crash? I might start asking about your blood sugar, what you're eating earlier in the day, your sleep, stress, hormones, and other factors that can affect your energy.

๐ŸŒธ That change in mood before your period? Your hormone patterns may be one piece of the puzzleโ€”but I still want to understand the rest of your story.

That's the difference between simply naming a symptom and asking WHY it's happening.

I don't want to assume that one symptom automatically means one diagnosis. I want to listen to what your body is telling us, look for patterns, and start connecting the dots.

๐Ÿ’œ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ธ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ.

If something has changed and you don't feel like yourself anymore, I think that's worth paying attention to.

๐Ÿฉธ For many hormones, timing matters. One of the biggest misconceptions about hormone testing is that you can test anytim...
08/20/2026

๐Ÿฉธ For many hormones, timing matters. One of the biggest misconceptions about hormone testing is that you can test anytime and get the full picture.

If you're still having menstrual cycles, hormones like estrogen and progesterone naturally rise and fall throughout the month. Testing without considering where you are in your cycle can make the results much more difficult to interpret.

๐ŸŒธ During perimenopause, things become even more complicated. Hormone levels can fluctuate significantly from one day, or even one week, to the next. This means a single test may not always explain why you're experiencing symptoms like mood changes, poor sleep, hot flashes, or irregular periods.

๐Ÿ”Ž Hormone testing can be a valuable tool, but it's most useful when it's ordered thoughtfully and interpreted alongside the bigger picture.

Your symptoms matter. Your cycle matters. Your history matters. And the timing and type of testing matter too.

๐Ÿ’œ That's why I don't want to look at a hormone result as just a number on a page. I want to understand what was happening in your body when that number was measured and how it fits with the rest of your story.

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