Cocreation MD Integrative Medicine, 3322 S Campbell Avenue, Suite T10, Springfield, MO (2026)

08/15/2026

Top 10 Things You Might Not Know About Dr. Lizzy:

1. Dr. Lizzy is a medical expert not only because of medical school, but because she is a patient too! She has an autoimmune disease that affects multiple systems and nearly ended her career as a physician. She uses the techniques she used to get well with each of her patients.

2. Dr. Lizzy is a mom! Her son is five and is just now starting kindergarten!

3. Dr. Lizzy started her career in a small town delivering babies and doing full-scope primary care - which is why she has knowledge of many specialities... With limited resources, the family doc often becomes the specialist!

4. Dr. Lizzy loves animals! She has a standard poodle, English mastiff, maine c**n, and a shorthair ginger tabby cat. She also has a fishtank, and loves growing plants at her office.

5. She is passionate about whole-person mental health. After losing her father, among other loved ones, to su***de, mental health is one of the main focuses of her career. Her personal triumphs fuel her passion for healing as well.

6. Dr. Lizzy did an extra electives in residency in gender-affirming care to further increase access to care for gender-diverse individuals in our area.

7. Dr. Lizzy loves to travel. She has lived in China, India, and Guatemala. She is slowly but surely learning Spanish.

8. Dr. Lizzy loves to dance to live music, write poetry, and visit the local outdoor areas for camping and floating. She has even published a book of her poetry. She enjoys metaphysical pursuits and spirituality as well.

9. Dr. Lizzy grew up in Nocona, Texas, and North Little Rock, Arkansas, but calls Northwest Arkansas home. Her family mostly lives in Arkansas, where she loves to visit.

10. CocreationMD is a dream-come-true for Dr. Lizzy, who started her practice from a GoFundMe campaign in January of 2026. She will be featured on the upcoming BetaBlox gamified entrepreneurship documentary being filmed in November 2026.

Get in touch if you have more questions - she would be honored to serve you and yours!

🌎www.drlizzymd.com
💌[email protected]
☎️417 501 9094

08/15/2026

So, who is doing well at CocreationMD?

Who should see an integrative medicine physician vs. another provider?

Partnering with Dr. Lizzy at CocreationMD may be for you if…

🧩You are tired of feeling like another appointment, another diagnosis, another lab result, or another number on the scale. Maybe a diagnosis has alluded you, and you feel defeated and unheard.

🧠You know something is off in your body—even if someone has told you your labs are “normal,” you're “just stressed,” or that aging just feels like this.

💸Maybe you have already tried the "functional" route. You have done the expensive testing, bought the supplements, followed the protocols…and somehow, you STILL do not feel better.

🤯Maybe you are struggling with autoimmune symptoms, fatigue, pain, weight that will not budge, brain fog, hormone changes, or just the feeling that you do not recognize yourself anymore.

🥵Maybe you are in perimenopause or menopause. Your cycles have changed, your sleep is wrecked, your mood feels unhinged, and you are wondering, “Where do I even start?”

🪫Maybe you are exhausted from trying to piece it all together on your own.

I See you.

💡At CocreationMD, You and I look at the whole story—your medical history, symptoms, medications, hormones, nutrition, stress, nervous system, relationships, and the things your body may have been holding onto for far too long.

🩺I use my "modern" physician training alongside integrative tools because healing is rarely as simple as taking another pill or supplement. Sometimes you need both, and I have the evidence and experience to help you decide - on your terms.

This is not about me “fixing” you. You are not broken.

🙌It is about creating a partnership where you are heard, respected, educated, and supported as we figure out what your body needs—at a pace that feels possible for your real life.

🏳️‍⚧️ And if you are trans, nonbinary, gender-expansive, or LGBTQ+, you deserve care where you do not have to explain or defend who you are before we can talk about your health 🏳️‍🌈

You DESERVE more than being managed. You DESERVE to feel empowered in your own healing journey.

This patient-led, whole-person partnership is central to CocreationMD.

If this feels like the kind of care you have been looking for, reach out to learn about partnering with Dr. Lizzy one-on-one at CocreationMD.

EVERY patient gets individualized plans, extra long appointments, and after-hours access to the doctor here.

After all, I'm a one-woman show - just trying to reform the system from a tiny little office on Campbell!

💌Call or Text (417) 501-9094 today
🌍www.drlizzymd.com

08/14/2026

I've had the amazing opportunity to speak on a few topics in our community - namely menopause and perimenopause, one of my niches - and I have absolutely been honored by the experience

I am available for community speaking events if you have a group getting together interested in a medical topic.

I would love to help our gender-diverse communities, women's groups, and anyone else with needs that an integrative medicine provider could meet. I have practiced medicine of all ages, from newborns, obstetrics, to geriatrics and even hospice. I love it all! And I love empowering folks to take their health back with information!

If you need a doctor that actually speaks human, I'm your girl.

***Email me at [email protected] for availability.

***I am also available for consulting appointments to help folks with chronic disease prepare for complex appointments with specialists.

08/04/2026

😱You guys, I really struggle with my skin, and evidence-based natural acne remedies are always on my mind!

🎉If you want to support acne naturally, the best-supported options are tea tree oil and zinc.

Tea tree oil has the most research among natural topicals and may help reduce mild to moderate acne lesions, though it can irritate skin and works more slowly than Rx products.

🥇How to use tea tree oil:
Never apply it undiluted.
Mix 1–2 drops with a noncomedogenic carrier oil or moisturizer.
Patch test first.
Apply to blemishes with a cotton swab or pad.
Start once daily, then increase to twice daily if tolerated.

💎How to use zinc:
Zinc is usually taken as a supplement for acne rather than applied topically.
Check the product label and talk with a clinician before using higher doses.
It may take 6–12 weeks to see benefits.
⭐*If you take zinc long term, it should be taken with copper to reduce the risk of deficiency. Many brands combine them.*
⭐If zinc upsets your stomach, take it with food.

💡I also like clary sage oil!

Clary sage oil is sometimes used in diluted topical blends because it may have calming, anti-inflammatory, or mild antibacterial properties. The evidence for acne is limited, so it should not be considered a primary acne treatment. (It did get rid of a chronic cystic lesion years ago on my chin, though!)

🤷A few botanical ingredients, like green tea extracts, also show promise, but the evidence is less consistent.

🤞A few popular “natural” acne fixes do not have strong evidence and can even irritate the skin, including apple cider vinegar and undiluted essential oils.

A simple integrative approach:
💧Cleanse gently twice daily.
✨Use noncomedogenic skincare.
🌴Consider tea tree oil or zinc (+copper) for mild acne.
⭐If using clary sage, keep it diluted and use it only as a supportive option.
⚡Avoid harsh scrubs and over-drying products.
🩺Escalate to medical treatment if acne is inflamed, persistent, or scarring.

📝Natural can be helpful, but evidence matters. Now, there is always a limit on "alternative medicine" studies due to the lack of money to be made -- so if it's safe and working for you, don't let me stop you!

☎️Get in touch if medical treatment or more info is needed - CocreationMD can include your skin in your integrative treatment plan!

🪄We can also customize your daily multivitamin to address your skincare concerns!

😍Any natural or OTC remedies that you love? Please share!

💌Call or Text (417) 501-9094 Today
🌍www.drlizzymd.com

*Pictured at Embodied Ranch where Embodied by Emma Roland helps me with my skincare rescues!
*Special thanks to TK Esthetics for the best reiki-infused facials around!

08/03/2026

You might have heard that fiber lowers cholesterol and is good for your heart...
A. How in the world?!
B. Can you just take a supplement?

Psyllium, beta-glucan, and other SOLUBLE fibers can support your body in many different ways.

One reason they help cholesterol is that soluble fiber binds bile acids in the gut, so the body has to pull more cholesterol from the blood to make new bile. That can lower LDL over time.

(HACK: LDL is bad, and it starts with an L because you want it LOW... HDL = GOOD = want it HIGH)

Overall, what's so great about fiber?

📉Binds bile acids and helps lower LDL.
🎂Slows digestion and blunts glucose spikes.
💩Improves stool consistency and regularity. (Chronic diarrhea, be gone!)
🤤Help you feel fuller longer.

So, how much do I need, Doc?

🎖️Aim for about 25–30 grams of fiber per day for most adults.
🐌Increase slowly if you’re not used to it.
💧Drink PLENTY of water so the fiber can do its job. (Real Goals? Half your body weight in ounces... Yes, really!)

Fiber supplements can help — but they’re not quite the same as fiber from food.

If you use a supplement, psyllium is great. There are many options, like Metamucil or brands without additives!

But why is food still better?
🌈More fiber diversity (soluble and insoluble)
🦠Supports the healthy bugs in your microbiome
🌿All those extra nutrients and plant compounds. They work synergistically!
🫀Better long-term cardiometabolic benefits.

***BUT It takes time for change, so don't feel bad about using supplements if you need them. I suggest adding up fiber grams a few days in a row of your usual to assess your goals!***

If you want a simple goal, start by adding:
🫘Beans.
🌾Oats.
🧆Chia or flax.
🫐Berries.
🥬Veggies.
🌰Nuts and seeds.

If you need a customized plan to meet these goals, Dr. Lizzy is your girl...(Hey, that's me!)

💌Call or Text (417) 501-9094 Today
🌍www.drlizzymd.com

08/03/2026

Have you heard of the "Cortisol Steal"?

It's a catchy phrase, but it’s not an actual medical diagnosis.

It describes the way chronic stress can disrupt brain–ovary signaling, which may affect ovulation, progesterone, sleep, energy, and mood.

Cortisol doesn't literally “steal” your hormones, or their building blocks. More accurately, ongoing stress can throw off the hormonal communication that keeps your cycle and metabolism running smoothly.

Common signs can include irregular cycles, worse PMS, fatigue, cravings, sleep disruption, anxiety, and that “wired but tired” feeling. These symptoms can also overlap with perimenopause, thyroid issues, under-eating, overtraining, and PCOS.

So what can you do about it?

💤Prioritize consistent sleep.
🥩Eat enough PROTEIN and total calories.
😬Avoid chronic fasting - especially when chronically stressed physically or mentally
💪Don't overtrain during exercise
🪬breathing, walking, meditation, or yoga.
👭Prioritize rest, *social connection*, and give your body PERMISSION for recovery.

The goal isn’t to “beat cortisol.” It’s to reduce the total stress load so your hormones can function more normally.

🙋Notably, this happens similarly in MEN too!

🦸If you're hormones are out of whack, CocreationMD can get you optimized from an integrative perspective - on your terms.

💌Call or Text (417) 501-9094 Today
🌍www.drlizzymd.com

08/02/2026

I've been thinking a lot about hyping this program and what it means to my practice.

Let’s be honest—“THINNR” is not my favorite name. It sounds like another quick-fix shame-centered weight loss program, and that is exactly what this is not. And it's definitely not about "getting thin"!

THINNR is about restoring how your body actually works.

That's why CocreationMD is rebranding this name to fit our Metabolic Optimization Program.

T-ransformative
H-olistic
I-ndividualized
N-atural
N-utritional
R-estoration

Every patient in this program receives close medical follow-up, individualized planning, and consistent check-ins. You are not handed a protocol and sent on your way. You are supported. You are monitored. You are guided.

This is a six-month integrative care experience that includes hormone optimization, targeted supplementation, reiki, auricular acupuncture, and direct physician access when you need it. We are also building a support group because real change happens in community, not isolation.

That means the CocreationMD Metabolic Optimization is:
- physician-led
- systems-based
- sustainable and supported

This is not about chasing a number on the scale. It is about resetting your metabolism, your hormones, your inflammation, and your nervous system so your body can function the way it was designed to.

When your body works better, you feel better. And everything else follows.

08/01/2026

I'm learning SO much about my body on my journey with new food... Ever since I started, I have had a stuffy nose - yet, no one else is sick?!

🦸Turns out "liberating histamine" isn't an act of valor and courage, it's just me eating Cuties and cherries 🍒 😂

Histamine can be sneaky. And it sometimes spurs from your guts!

If you feel stuffy, flushed, itchy, foggy, or “off” after certain foods, high histamine foods and "histamine liberators" may be part of the picture.

Histamine-related gut triggers can include:

🧀Aged cheese.
🍶Fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, kefir, soy sauce, vinegar, and kombucha.
🥓Cured meats like bacon, salami, pepperoni, ham, and deli meats.
🍺Alcohol, especially wine, beer, and champagne.
🍅Tomatoes, spinach, eggplant, and avocado.
🍊Citrus fruits.
🍓Strawberries, bananas, pineapple, papaya, kiwi, cherries, and plums.
🍫Chocolate and cocoa.
🥜Nuts like walnuts, peanuts, and cashews.
🫘Some beans, soy, and lentils.
🫙Additives like sulfites, nitrites, benzoates, glutamate, and artificial dyes.

BUT, The goal is not to FEAR food — it’s to notice patterns and understand what your body is trying to tell you.

🤧If certain meals leave you congested, headachy, flushed, or inflamed, your body may be asking for a lower-histamine approach.

📚Food is information.

Sometimes the body is not “being dramatic.” It’s being specific.

Come see me at CocreationMD to make a plan that fits YOUR body's needs!

07/30/2026

I got asked about the sustainability of the THINNR Weight Loss Program, and I wanted to address the way the program works - an alternative to GLP-1s - which often have to be taken indefinitely to maintain weight loss.

🤔This is an excellent question, and one that I asked too!

🍽️ I am currently eating 80-100g of protein and about 50 net carbs --- I'm don't feel like I'm depriving my body (which I love so much) in this program. I can also tell the inflammation in my body (oh, hey, Sjogrens!) is decreasing.

⏰So, What makes Thinnr sustainable?

🙌Because it’s not a crash diet.

🔥It resets your metabolism, teaches portion control, improves food quality, and helps you find what actually works for your body.

1️⃣Phase 1: Metabolic Activation
This is where you wake up your metabolism and get your body ready to change.

2️⃣Phase 2: Metabolic Thinning
This is the weight-loss phase. You’re using structured portions, better food choices, and a plan that supports real results.

3️⃣Phase 3: Metabolic Transition
This is where you come off the medication but keep the momentum going. Your body gets time to adjust instead of being shocked.

4️⃣Phase 4: Metabolic Normalization
This is the maintenance phase. You gradually increase portions, reintroduce breakfast if you want, and lock in a new BASAL METABOLIC RATE so the weight stays off.

🎉That’s why Thinnr works long term — it doesn’t just help you lose the weight, it helps you keep it off.

Comment or DM for more info, available wherever people eat food - but only from a licensed medical provider!

07/30/2026

Protein + Fiber! Amen, sista

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