HELLO,
I'm Jane Velasco, Functional Health Practitioner.
I've dedicated 23 years to the health and fitness industry as a personal trainer, owning my own facility and leading an active, healthy lifestyle. However, in 2015, I began experiencing persistent symptoms that wouldn't relent—hormonal imbalances and gallstone issues.
Both my ob-gyn and GI doctor prescribed birth control pills to manage my severe PMS, heavy bleeding, and ovarian cyst. Unfortunately, this treatment exacerbated my condition: my cyst grew to 5 cm, and debilitating migraines ensued. Concurrently, I suffered excruciating gallstone attacks. Despite being fit and healthy, I faced the unexpected recommendation to remove my gallbladder due to potential life-threatening complications.
I questioned whether the birth control pills were a factor, but my concerns were dismissed. Desperate to avoid surgery, I endured unbearable pain for over a month until my GI doctor advised immediate removal of my gallbladder in May 2015. Post-surgery, I struggled with ongoing GI issues for nine months, and my ovarian cyst persisted. It was only when I stopped the birth control pills and sought acupuncture that my cyst shrank, and my hormonal balance improved.
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By 2019, my business thrived, but my symptoms starting getting worse. My relentless work ethic and frequent travel led to a vicious cycle of illness. My menstrual cycle became erratic with breakthrough bleeding and debilitating periods that left me bedridden, forcing cancellations with clients. Concurrently, migraines resurfaced sporadically.
In August 2020, the loss of my loyal dog and my companion, Lucy, compounded my health struggles. She had been my stability amidst chaos—a mascot in my gym and a constant in my travels.My symptoms escalated into insomnia, anxiety attacks, weight gain, night sweats, hot flashes, depression, brain fog, gut and joint inflammation, and lingering joint injuries. Despite seeking medical opinions and undergoing blood tests that deemed me "normal" and "healthy" for my age, I refused to accept these symptoms as mere consequences of aging.
Driven by instinct, I delved into podcasts, research studies, and finally found a functional medicine doctor in 2021. Comprehensive tests revealed hormone depletion of low cortisol, progesterone, DHEA, and testosterone. Yet high estrogen was indicative of estrogen dominance and HPA axis dysfunction (stage 3 adrenal fatigue/hypoadrenia). A stool analysis confirmed dysbiosis, validating my symptoms and confirming I wasn't imagining them.
Empowered by this diagnosis, I embarked on a journey to heal myself. I pursued education at Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and the CHEK Institute, driven by a determination to prevent others from enduring what I had.
Now thriving, all my symptoms have disappeared through WHOLISTIC practices.
PAIN4RE
WHOLISTIC
If you are experiencing constant pain, whether it's in your knees, lower back, or any other area, I can help you regain your mobility and live a pain-free life. By treating you as a whole and conducting a thorough assessment, I will determine the root cause of your pain and provide effective solutions.
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Pain4RE is my method to help alleviate your pain.
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RElease and REset - Full postural assessment. Here we discover what body parts need to be REleased and REset. I will apply soft tissue work, my fascial release, breathing exercises, and other modalities.
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REstore Movement - Proper corrective exercises to help REstore your bodies proper function. Get OUT of chronic aches and pains.
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RE-Integrate - Creating the proper primal movement for your physical goals. Get your body back to balance.
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REjuvenate - Bring your body back to WHOLE YOU. This is where you graduate and see what your body is capable of. Accomplish your dreams!!
Let's alleviate your pain.
Schedule a complimentary 45-minute discovery call today!