Functional Medicine - Naturopathic Doctor Chicago
Dr. Galina Mahlis
Meet our Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Galina
Dr. Galina Mahlis is a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor and utilizes functional medicine and the naturopathic treatment of hormone imbalances, PCOS, and women’s health conditions. Dr. Galina additionally sees and works with a wide range of various acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Galina prides herself on her personalized approach for each patient and utilizes holistic methods to bring the body back into balance. She empowers the patient to play an active role in their care. The path to healing is achieved by the union of naturopathic and conventional modalities in addition to a combination of nutrition, supplementation, herbal medicine, and lifestyle shifts to enhance the mind-body connection.
Dr. Galina Specializes in..
Women’s Health
Hormone imbalances
(Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) PCOS
Thyroid health
Nutrition and Weight loss
Digestive health
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine focuses on addressing root causes of illnesses and health imbalances rather than treating symptoms. It is an integrative system of health care that prioritizes natural therapeutics and alternative therapies to promote health. This esteemed field of medicine has a primary focus on giving the body what it needs to allow the healing power of nature and the body’s own innate healing systems to bring the body and mind back to vibrant health.
Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) help restore and maintain optimum health in their patients by giving. thebody what it needs to trigger the self-healing processes. This happens via a combination of conventional and holistic fields of medicine, which in turn leads to a functional and personalized therapeutic approach. Naturopathic Doctors combine the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science.
Naturopathic Doctors complete four years of medical school with the first two years focused on the basic sciences, similar to traditional medical school programs. The final two years are devoted to studying and practicing natural therapeutics in a clinical setting. After graduating, the training received in Naturopathic medical school enables NDs to provide a wide range of natural therapeutics and includes all aspects of family and primary care medicine, from pediatrics to geriatrics, as well as a full range of natural modalities.
Patients will also get access to comprehensive lab testing such as:
In-Depth hormone testing - DUTCH test
DNA stool testing for pathogens - GI MAP
Heavy metal testing
Hypothalamic - Pituitary - Adrenal axis testing
Additional personalized full panel blood tests as needed (food testing, organic acids, nutritional deficiencies etc)
*Additional costs will apply to testing – insurance may cover your tests.