OUR PATHS
OUR PATHS
Introducing a brand new way to approach to your health and wellness journey.
Our optional Wellness PATHS are designed to help you achieve your unique health goals by focusing on the areas of your life you want to improve most. Each PATH is led by our team of on site experts, bringing together a highly personalized, adaptable approach. Your PATH includes ongoing, team-based monthly support tailored to your needs. Each PATH includes a comprehensive health assessment, in-depth laboratory testing, VitalHealth biomonitoring (as indicated), and collaborative team meetings with you and our staff. With this truly integrated approach, we ensure that every step of your PATH empowers you on your journey to optimal wellness. Each PATH is designed to last about six to nine months, with ongoing feedback between you and our team to ensure your time is valued and your progress is supported at every step.
If none of these match your personal goals, you can design your own path with our help!
Mental Wellness PATH
Mental Wellness PATH
We’ve put the Mental Wellness PATH at the top of this list for a reason. Modern life demands so much of us-juggling multiple responsibilities every day, from caring for loved ones to managing work and personal health. This constant strain can put mental well-being at risk, especially when facing personal illness or supporting a loved one’s health. Through this PATH, you’ll receive a comprehensive evaluation of both mental and physical health, beginning with an in-depth session with our doctors to uncover and address the “root causes” of your stress. This may involve a deep dive into family or childhood history as well, and an assessment for anxiety and depression. Through this path, our team will guide you through a personalized plan for lasting mental clarity and resilience.
- Targeted wellness testing via advanced laboratory assessments, including measuring stress hormone levels.
- We will use biofeedback technology from our VitalHealth biometric testing to guide your journey.
- Weekly therapy sessions with Dr. Julie will be included and tailored to your personal needs.
- Nutritional guidance for balanced eating, including strategies to avoid emotional “triggers”, will be included.
- A comprehensive exercise plan that meets you where your physical capabilities lie will be included.
- We will include a field trip to a local farm for equine therapy that is hard to resist.
Teen and Young Adult PATH
Teen and Young Adult PATH
This PATH is designed for children from high school age to young adults in their 20s. Growing up as a teenager in today’s fast-paced, high-stress world presents unique challenges that previous generations didn’t face, and the impact on mental health and physical development can be profound. This generation has to confront such daunting issues as social media pressure and comparison, intense academic and career pressures and the desire to please others, a culture of instant gratification where patience and resilience is challenging, constant connectivity and the lack of privacy and “me time”, and a constant barrage of negative news and exposure to global crises. All of these can lead to feelings of helplessness, anxiety, depression, fatigue, all over physical pain, skin issues, rapid heart rate and POTTS, and other ailments.
- Help you take control by identifying the things you can change – better nutrition, more regular exercise that you actually like and will stick to, or developing healthy, consistent, great sleep habits.
- Assess your physical well-being, such as electrolyte and stress hormone levels, and blood sugar fluctuations using Dexcom if needed.
- Utilize our sophisticated monitors to track your heart rate and continuous ECG both during a busy day and at night while you are sleeping.
- Meet with our doctors regularly to make sense of the “data” and walk a comprehensive, practical, and enjoyable PATH to wellness.
- Optimize your skin health, diet, and vitamin balance to enhance your overall well-being and energy.
- For emotional support, you will have regular meetings with our on-site therapist, Dr. Julie, who creatively uses things like art to help explore and process your feelings. No art skill is involved! Dr. Julie’s methods are designed to be accessible and enjoyable, making it easier for you to express yourself and feel comfortable with your team at Wave Wellness.
The Prevention PATH
The Prevention PATH
This PATH is designed for those seeking total body wellness and proactive prevention of illness. Whether you’re feeling great and want to optimize your fitness and metabolism, aiming to train for the Rock ‘n Roll Marathon next June, or interested in personalized strategies to prevent heart disease or cancer—especially if they run in your family—this program is tailored for you. If you’re focused on improving gut health, balancing daily nutrients and macros, or detecting diseases at their earliest stages, the Prevention PATH has you covered. With our team guiding you every step of the way, we’ll make sense of your health data, helping you develop and follow a highly personalized PATH. Together, we’ll create a structured and effective plan to support your long-term wellness.
- Detailed assessment of family and genetics, including full DNA sequencing.
- Laboratory evaluation for autoimmune conditions and inflammation.
- Evaluation of gut biome and gut health.
- Evaluation of plaque in the circulation using the Plaque Detect ultrasound program at our partner site. See www.NorthCoastCardiology.com/Plaque-Detect-Program for more information about this life-saving early detection test.
- Optimization of fitness and training using Dexcom and VitalHealth biomonitoring.
- First of its kind early detection of artery plaque in the brain via photography of the eye arteries.
- Coronary plaque assessment for Calcium and build up in the coronary arteries of the heart.
- Consideration of other scans, such as thyroid or pelvic ultrasound for cancer detection, and coronary Calcium scoring.
- Develop and follow a specific PATH with us at your side every step of the way, making sense of the “data” and following a plan in the right order that is highly individualized and effective for you.
Weight Management and Metabolic Health PATH
Weight Management and Metabolic Health PATH
This PATH is an extension of the highly successful Weight Management Program at our sister clinic at North Coast Cardiology. With over 700 people already enrolled in the program, we provide you with a motivating and positive environment to lose weight and maintain it. Our philosophy is that getting to your goal weight is only walking half your PATH; maintaining it is the second—and often more challenging—one. Our program is designed to help you stabilize your goal weight for about six months, allowing your body to “reset its thermostat” and avoid the tendency to revert to its previous weight and keep it off. You will receive individualized guidance not only from Dr Ludington but our superb nurse practitioners, who have been working at our weight management program since 2019, before GLP1s were even on the market!
- A thorough laboratory evaluation of your metabolism, insulin resistance, and pancreas health.
- Evaluation of gut biome and gut health.
- A structured, comprehensive weight management program specific to you, taking into account your health conditions, medications, and long-term goals. We keep you on track and accountable—you’re never left alone to fend for yourself. We do not believe in selling shots and then sending you on your way.
- Use of Dexcom devices to help track your glucose levels without needing to stick your finger every 6 hours, providing immediate biofeedback via your phone app.
- Psychological support to help you succeed, both physically and mentally.
- The use of cutting-edge, highly effective medications, including Contrave tablets or the GLP-1 injectables (Ozempic/Wegovy and Mounjaro/Zepbound). We avoid using compounded semaglutide to minimize side effects, better control dosing, and optimize long-term weight loss success.
- Extensive nutrition counseling to maximize weight loss, prevent muscle breakdown, and maintain a healthy weight.
- Access to cutting-edge research studies of novel weight management medications, such as Eli Lilly’s retatrutide, the next-generation “triple blocker” GLP-1 medication.
The Pain(Free) PATH
The Pain(Free) PATH
Pain, in all its forms, is a common and profoundly impactful part of life. Whether you’re dealing with chronic, full-body aches or recovering from a recent setback like a sports injury, fall, or joint surgery, pain management and recovery require dedicated physical and emotional support. The Pain(free) PATH at Wave Wellness is designed to address the root causes of your pain to promote lasting relief and improved quality of life.Our focus is on identifying the underlying factors that may be contributing to your pain. Could chronic inflammation be a key issue? Or might an overactive immune response amplify your discomfort? While we may not offer a cure, we aim to empower you to reach your fullest potential, helping you build resilience and wellness from within. Please note that we are not a “pain clinic” and do not prescribe narcotics or long-term pain medications in this PATH. Instead, we use a holistic approach to uncover and address the underlying causes of your pain, supporting your physical and mental recovery with natural, evidence-based methods for genuine healing.
- Thorough consultation with Dr. Warren to assess not just your pain “level” but its impact on your daily life, relationships, and future goals.
- Consultations with Dr. Julie to explore the psychology of pain and build mental resilience through personalized sessions focused on strengthening your response to pain.
- Comprehensive laboratory evaluation to identify potential autoimmune and inflammatory causes of chronic pain, as well as mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress.
- Collaborate one-on-one with our trusted physical therapists who meet your current needs and support your recovery goals.
- Massage therapy and acupuncture (coming soon) to promote holistic healing.
- Targeted supplementation to incorporate effective herbs and natural supplements to support your body’s healing process.
The Next 50 Years PATH
The Next 50 Years PATH
Menopause can bring a variety of symptoms, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to mood swings and anxiety, making it essential to provide an approach that goes beyond just symptom relief. Only recently has this pivotal stage in a woman’s life received the attention it deserves. At Wave Wellness, we go beyond basic hormone testing to help improve quality of life, ease transitions, and empower women to embrace this phase of their lives with confidence.
- Meet with Dr. Warren and a menopause specialist to discuss your unique concerns, needs, and goals for the second half of your life.
- Evaluate hormones in depth and explore natural hormone-balancing strategies.
- Receive individualized nutritional guidance to adapt to your changing metabolic needs, along with weight management support as your body transitions.
- Consult with Dr. Julie for mental health support during menopause to help manage stress, emotional fluctuations, and build resilience and mental clarity.
- Discover holistic treatments for common peri- and postmenopausal symptoms, such as dry skin, vaginal dryness, hair loss, hot flashes, insomnia, and fatigue.
- Receive guidance on non-hormonal medications now available to address severe hot flashes, as well as a discussion on traditional estrogen replacement therapy, weighing its benefits and risks.
- Get detailed interpretation of bone density testing and insights on other preventative measures to support long-term vitality.
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