Low ferritin value can indicate inflammation in the body.

Ferritin: More Than Iron—A Diagnostic Power Tool

June 24, 2025/by Nidhi Reva
Callie’s Story of Seizures, Strength, and Starting Over

“Not All in Her Head”: Callie’s Story of Seizures, Strength, and Starting Over

June 19, 2025/by Nidhi Reva
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An Important Reminder From Nurse Nan: Save Your Tick

June 17, 2025/by Nan Kinder, RN
Losing your mind or are you sick?

“I Think I’m Losing My Mind”: When Treating Tick-Borne Illness Feels Worse Before It Gets Better

June 12, 2025/by Nidhi Reva
Chronic joint and muscle pain or is it EDS?

A Patient’s Story: From Pushing Herself to Be Stronger—To Acceptance

June 12, 2025/by Nidhi Reva

Long COVID Webinar and Q&A

June 3, 2025/by Kaplan Center
Gary Kaplan on Good Morning Washington

Good Morning Washington Visits the Kaplan Center! Part 2

June 2, 2025/by Kaplan Center
Nidhi Reva on Good Morning Washington

Good Morning Washington Visits The Kaplan Center! Part 1

May 13, 2025/by Kaplan Center
Which Respiratory Infection Do You Have

Which Respiratory Infection Do You Have?

December 10, 2024/by Kaplan Center
Diets and Blood Sugar

Eating “Right” But Feeling Wrong? The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Diets and Blood Sugar

December 4, 2024/by Kaplan Center
Nutrition Tips for Thyroid Health

Nutrition Tips for Thyroid Health

November 21, 2024/by Kaplan Center
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4 Ways to Practice Gratitude During the Holidays

November 21, 2024/by Gary Kaplan, DO
Sharpen Your Cognitive Health and Eliminate Brain Fog

Out of the Fog: Strategies to Prevent Brain Fog and Sharpen Cognitive Function

November 19, 2024/by Kaplan Center
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Employee of the Quarter: Marlene Ekwede

October 28, 2024/by Kaplan Center
Stop Eating These Foods

Stop Eating These Foods And Clear Up Your Brain!

October 28, 2024/by Gary Kaplan, DO
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8 Tips To Help You Manage Your Medications

October 21, 2024/by Gary Kaplan, DO
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Preventing & Treating Osteoporosis with Yoga, Resistance Training, Diet, & Medications

October 14, 2024/by Lisa Lilienfield, MD
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The Role of Functional Medicine in Managing Chronic Inflammation

October 9, 2024/by Kaplan Center
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Living Longer, Living Better: Advanced Diagnostics and Unique Treatments for Longevity

October 4, 2024/by Lisa Lilienfield, MD
8 Steps to a Healthier Gut

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PODCAST: “Stress, Sleep And Total Recovery With Dr. Gary Kaplan”

Dr. Gary Kaplan, Director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine and author of Total Recovery, A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression joined Cate Stillman, founder of the YogaHealer Podcast to chat about the various impacts of stress and sleep deprivation on the brain and overall health. Topics he covered included:

  • What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
  • What causes brain inflammation and how it impacts our quality of life
  • Why sleep is so crucial for long-term health and tips on how to optimize your sleep
  • How Yoga treats pain
  • Why meditation is so effective for sleep and pain disorders
  • Why sleep apnea is so dangerous for your overall health
  • What really causes Lyme disease
  • What is EDS and how does it impact the body on a deeper level

Listen now –>>

 

Timestamps:

  • 4:00 – 9:00 Stress and inflammation in the brain
  • 9:00 – 17:00 Optimal sleep and sleep disorders
  • 17:00 – 24:20 Sleep Apnea
  • 25:30 – 29:30 Disease in adolescents and belief systems
  • 29:30 – 36:00 Meditation, processing emotions and gratitude
  • 36:00 – 40:30 The benefits of habits on overall health
  • 40:30 – 46:00 Lyme disease and EDS

More helpful links:

“Combating Chronic Lyme,” a Presentation by Dr. Gary Kaplan

Dr. Kaplan delves into the very controversial topic of identifying and treating chronic Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that lingers past standard courses of treatment.  This presentation by Dr. Gary Kaplan was recorded on Sept. 26, 2019.

Dr. Kaplan discussed the difficulties in correctly diagnosing chronic Lyme as well as new research and treatments that are currently available.

To download any of the handouts that were provided, click on the links below. You can also download a pdf copy of Dr. Kaplan’s PowerPoint presentation.

Questionnaire:
Horowitz Lyme-MSIDS Questionnaire

Research study:
Disulfiram (Tetraethylthiuram Disulfide) in the Treatment of Lyme Disease and Babesiosis: Report of Experience in Three Cases

Research study:
The Use of Dapsone as a Novel “Persister” Drug in the Treatment of Chronic Lyme Disease/Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

PowerPoint presentation:
Solving the Puzzle of PTLDS, a Presentation by Dr. Gary Kaplan, DO


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Our goal is to return you to optimal health as soon as possible. To schedule an appointment please call: 703-532-4892 x2

Frequency Specific Microcurrent treatment for shoulder pain.

What is Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)?

Physical Therapists Jeanne Scheele and Pat Alomar are now using Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) therapy in the plan of care for their patients.

What is FSM?

FSM uses low-level electrical impulses, measured in hertz or pulses, to deliver microcurrents to targeted areas of the body to initiate healing. It has been used by licensed & trained practitioners for decades to treat a variety of conditions from joint and muscle pain to IBS and GERD. FSM is a safe, effective and non-invasive alternative treating pain & injury for anyone who is looking for non-opiate/non-pharmaceutical treatments.

How does it work?

As we know, the body hosts its very own electrical system and each type of tissue is known to operate at a specific electrical frequency. However, injury and illness can disrupt those frequencies making recovery more difficult. FSM delivers similar frequencies to targeted areas of the body with the goal of increasing cellular energy production (ATP), reducing pain and inflammation, and repairing and restoring tissue function.

What is it used for?

FSM can benefit a wide variety of conditions, including:

The results?

Jeanne and Pat have seen some amazing results so far! The following are testimonials from patients who received FSM as part of their physical therapy care.

“I have been receiving FSM on my shoulder and knee. It always gives me pain relief right away.” D.S., Patient

“I have been using FSM for my anxiety. My anxiety noticeably disappeared within the first few minutes of use and lasted throughout the day.” L.R., Patient

“You guys are not just restoring my body, you are taking me to what I can’t conceive of. I had never heard of FSM until now.” A.B., Patient

What about risks?

FSM is not recommended if you have are pregnant or if you have a known cancer.

How can I learn more?

If you would like to find out if FSM is appropriate for your medical condition and can help you recover, please call 703-532-4892 and ask to speak with Jeanne Scheele or Patricia Alomar today.


References:

Sharp SJ, Huynh MT, Filart R. Frequency-Specific Microcurrent as Adjunctive Therapy for Three Wounded Warriors. Med Acupunct. 2019 Jun 1;31(3):189-192. doi: 10.1089/acu.2019.1366.

McMakin CR, Gregory WM, Phillips TM. Cytokine changes with microcurrent treatment of fibromyalgia associated with cervical spine traumaJournal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. Volume 9, Issue 3, July 2005, Pages 169-176

Seegers JC, Lottering ML, Joubert AM, Joubert F, Koorts A, Engelbrecht CA, van Papendorp DH. A pulsed DC electric field affects P2-purinergic receptor functions by altering the ATP levels in in vitro and in vivo systems. Med Hypotheses. 2002 Feb;58(2):171-6.

Seegers JC, Engelbrecht CA, van Papendorp DH. Activation of signal-transduction mechanisms may underlie the therapeutic effects of an applied electric field. Med Hypotheses. 2001 Aug;57(2):224-30.